Is Jayshon Platt starting?
Jayshon Platt is the projected starter at WR-Z for Illinois Fighting Illini.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Venice, ranked #965 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 46 catches, 720 yards, 5 TD. That's 23% of the team's production at his spot and 90th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Transfer
- Florida Atlantic
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 46 | 720 | 5 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8617
- National Rank
- #965
- High School
- Venice
- Hometown
- Venice, FL
Why this rating?
On a 85-rated offense; 90th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.81 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 91.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WR-Z · Illinois Fighting Illini
- 1191Jayshon PlattStarter
- 21073Ty Robinson
- 3762Nas Rankin
- 4858Davon Grant
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.