Prep Redzone Rankings: 23′ WR Breakdown
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We’ve finished revamping the 23’ rankings totaling 183 ranked players. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Top 15 Wide Receivers. Malik Elzy Malik Elzy 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR Simeon | 2023 State IL Simeon…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve finished revamping the 23’ rankings totaling 183 ranked players. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Top 15 Wide Receivers.
Malik Elzy Malik Elzy 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR Simeon | 2023 State IL Simeon Twitter
Rank 1
Mr. Elzy comes into the rankings at the number 1 spot, he played on Varsity this spring and showcased what he can do. He makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, is quick off the line of scrimmage, and is elusive making the first defender miss. Mr. Elzy has great size standing at 6’3 198 and has multiple D1 offers ranging from The University of Kansas to The University of Nebraska to The University of Illinois. He’s a name to keep an eye on as he develops further and I expect the offers to keep rolling in after the fall season concludes.
Ryan Boyd Ryan Boyd 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Cardinal Ritter | 2023 State MO East St Louis Twitter
Rank: 2
Mr. Boyd comes into the rankings at the number 2 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this past spring and balled out. He’s quick off the line of scrimmage, makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, and breaks defenders off at the top of his routes creating separation. Mr. Boyd stands at 6’0 178 and has made his rounds during the summer camp circuit. He’s a name to watch come this fall and I expect his first offer to come soon after the season is over.
Logan Lester Logan Lester 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Kenwood | 2023 State IL Kenwood Academy Twitter
Rank: 3
Mr. Lester comes into the rankings at the number 3 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore where he showcased his skillset. He’s quick off the line of scrimmage, makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, and makes the catch in traffic. Mr. Lester has good size standing at 6’3 198 and has college interest from Boston College as well as The University of Nebraska which are the first of many for this young man. He’s a name to keep a close eye on as he develops further and hones his craft.
KeShon Singleton KeShon Singleton 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Sacred Heart-Griffin | 2023 State IL Sacred Heart Griffin Twitter
Rank: 4
Mr. Singelton comes into the rankings at the number 4 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this spring where he didn’t disappoint. He makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving, and is quick off the line of scrimmage. Mr. Singelton has good size standing at 6’2 185 and has made his rounds during the summer camp circuit. He currently has no offers but I expect this to change once the fall season concluded as he’s a dominant player that has the skill set to play at the next level.
Deakon Tonielli Deakon Tonielli 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Oswego | 2023 State IL Oswego Twitter
Rank: 5
Mr. Toniellie comes into the rankings at the number 5 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this past spring and was a sight to see. He makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, uses his toe tap for sideline grabs, and is a deep threat. Mr. Tonielle has a good frame standing at 6’6 210 and has two offers from The University of Tennesse as well as Iowa State University. He’s another 23′ receiver to keep a close eye on as he has a high ceiling.
Grant Larkin Grant Larkin 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Neuqua Valley | 2023 State IL Neuqua Valley Twitter
Rank: 6
Mr. Larkin comes into the rankings at the number 6 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this spring and showcased what he can do. He’s quick off the line of scrimmage, makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, and is elusive making the first defender miss. Mr. Larkin stands at 6’0 180 and has made his rounds during the summer camp circuit. He’s a name to keep a close eye on as he develops further and has untapped potential yet to come to light.
Ryan Sims Ryan Sims 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR Marist | 2023 State IL Marist Twitter
Rank: 7
Mr. Sims comes into the rankings at the number 7 spot, he played on JV last spring as a Sophomore where he showcased what he can do. He’s quick off the line of scrimmage, makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, and breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving. Mr. Sims has a good frame standing at 6’3 200 and has made multiple showings during the summer camp circuit. He’s a name to keep an eye on as he looks to take his first snaps on Varsity this fall, there’s no doubt in my mind that his skillset will transition smoothly from the JV level and that his college interest will gain traction once the fall season concludes.
Kahlil Tate Kahlil Tate 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Kenwood | 2023 State IL Kenwood Academy Twitter
Rank: 8
Mr. Tate comes into the rankings at the number 8 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore and is a part of the talented Kenwood Academy group compiled of Logan Lester Logan Lester 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Kenwood | 2023 State IL , Jalil Martin Jalil Martin 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Kenwood | 2022 State IL , and others. He’s a deep threat that can make contested catches, finds the soft spot in the defense, and gets upfield after securing the catch. Mr. Tate has a good frame standing at 6’1 180, keep an eye on this young man during the fall season.
Joshua Franklin Joshua Franklin 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Crete Monee | 2023 State IL Crete Monee Twitter
Rank: 9
Mr. Franklin comes into the rankings at the number 9 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this past spring where he finished with 13 touchdowns. He’s a deep threat that’s quick off the line of scrimmage, runs crisp routes breaking the defender off at the top of the route, and is elusive making defenders miss. Mr. Franklin stands at 5’11 165 and is a three-sport athlete being a state champion in wrestling as well as track. He’s a young star for the Warriors and I expect his recruiting to skyrocket once the fall season is over.
Frank Covey Frank Covey 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Prospect | 2023 State IL Prospect Twitter
Rank: 10
Mr. Covey comes into the rankings at the number 10 spot, he got his reps on Varsity this spring as a Sophomore where he finished the season with 24 receptions for 490 yards and 7 touchdowns. He finds the soft spot in the defense, gets upfield after securing the catch, and makes contested catches by high-pointing the ball. Mr. Covey has a good frame standing at 6’2 185 and has been making his tour around the camp circuit this summer. Keep an eye on this young man as he’s prone for a breakout season this fall.
Dash Dorsey Dash Dorsey 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR St Francis | 2023 State IL St Francis Twitter
Rank: 11
Mr. Dorsey comes into the rankings at the number 11 spot, he got his reps on Varsity as a Sophomore where he played with a highly sought-after 23’ T.J. McMillen T.J. McMillen 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL St. Francis | 2023 State IL and others. He’s quick off the line of scrimmage, breaks defenders off at the top of the route creating separation, and finds the soft spot in the defense. Mr. Dorsey stands at 5’11 170 he’s gotten a few accolades this past spring and look for more to come his way over the next two seasons.
Owen Takahashi Owen Takahashi 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Benet | 2023 State IL Benet Academy Twitter
Rank: 12
Mr. Takahashi comes into the rankings at the number 12 spot, he only played one game this past spring due to injury but is going to light it up come this fall. He’s quick off the line of scrimmage, makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, and bursts past the 2nd level of defenders. Mr. Takahashi stands at 5’11 170 and finished his track season running an 11.66 100m dash. He’s a name to watch and under-the-radar type of player, as he develops further look for him to gain college interest.
Ethan Hinds Ethan Hinds 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Williamsville | 2023 State IL Williamsville Twitter
Rank: 13
Mr. Hinds comes into the rankings at the number 13 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this past spring and showcased what he can do. He makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, gets upfield after securing the catch, and breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving. Mr. Hinds has a good frame standing at 6’2 190 and has made rounds during the summer camp circuit. He’s a name to watch as he develops further and hones his craft.
Charlie Newton Charlie Newton 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR Walter Payton | 2023 State IL Walter Payton College Prep Twitter
Rank: 14
Mr. Newton comes into the rankings at the number 14 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this past spring and it was a sight to see. He makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, gets upfield after securing the catch, and breaks defenders off at the top of his routes creating separation from the defender. Mr. Newton has a good frame standing at 6’2 195 and finished the spring season with 9 receptions for 202 yards along with 3 touchdowns. He’s an under-the-radar type of player that has room to develop further and is a name to keep an eye on.
Ethan Thulin Ethan Thulin 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR Downers Grove North | 2023 State IL Downers Grove North Twitter
Rank: 15
Mr. Thulin comes into the rankings at the number 15 spot, he played on Varsity as a Sophomore this past spring and showcased what he can do. He makes contested catches by high pointing the ball, is quick off the line of scrimmage, and is elusive making the first defender miss. Mr. Thulin stands at 5’11 165 and is a three-sport athlete participating in basketball as well as baseball. He’s a name to keep an eye on as he develops further and hones his craft.
These are the young men that are the Top 15 Wide Receivers in the rankings. They put in the hard work, developed their craft, and showcased what they can do during the spring season as well as at showcases/camps.
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