True freshmen set to make early impact - Evan Wilson

Wilson was relatively lightly recruited after catching 13 passes as a high school senior while playing in a run-oriented offense. He committed to Middle Tennessee before a late visit to Illinois lured him to the Big Ten. He now figures to get more passes thrown to him in college than he ever saw in high school. Illinois offensive coordinator Paul Petrino likes to utilize the tight end in the passing game, and Wilson has turned heads this summer with his receiving ability. Wilson's lack of bulk -- his listed weight of 237 is a bit generous -- makes his blocking a concern, but his pass-catching skills will get him on the field.

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