2027 Illinois WRs to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Massey | Glenwood | 6-2, 168</strong><br>Massey is a lengthy outside receiver with a high ceiling. He does a good job using his frame to create separation and has the ability to stretch the field vertically. As he continues adding strength, his upside continues to rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joshua Jetters | Elmwood Park | 6-3, 195</strong><br>Jetters already possesses a college-ready frame and brings physicality to the position. Bigger receivers who can move are always valuable, and he has the tools to become a tough matchup on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caleb Miller | Oswego | 6-4, 185</strong><br>Miller stands out immediately because of his size and catch radius. He has the ability to win contested catches and presents problems in red-zone situations. His long-term upside is extremely intriguing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Taylor Clay | Lane Tech | 6-2, 175</strong><br>Clay is a smooth athlete with good length and room to continue developing physically. He flashes strong upside as an outside receiver and has the frame colleges look for at the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amari Mathews | Hillcrest | 5-9, 165</strong><br>Mathews brings explosiveness and quickness to the field. He is the type of receiver who can create separation quickly and make defenders miss in space after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson Ray | Farmington Central | 5-10, 180</strong><br>Ray has a sturdy build and looks capable of contributing in multiple ways offensively. He brings solid overall athleticism and continues trending upward as a receiver prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2176882' first='Nate' last='Swaney'] | Rochester | 6-0, 165</strong><br>Swaney has good size and flashes vertical playmaking ability. He is a receiver that should continue developing into a bigger offensive weapon with more varsity experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Bunting | Eureka | 5-10, 145</strong><br>Bunting is an under-the-radar athlete who shows intriguing playmaking ability. His quickness and versatility give him upside as he continues refining his overall game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyler Hammond | Limestone | 6-0, 185</strong><br>Hammond brings good size and physicality to the position. He looks comfortable working in traffic and has the frame to continue growing into a reliable target offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->