Is Collin Dixon starting?
Collin Dixon is the projected starter at WR-X for Illinois Fighting Illini.
Collin Dixon is the projected starting WR-X on a Solid Illinois — 90 OVR.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Tallmadge, ranked #824 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 35 catches, 548 yards, 5 TD. That's 18% of the team's production at his spot and 90th-percentile production nationally — good for a 90 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #17
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 548 | 5 |
| 2024 | 18 | 264 | 0 |
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
- 0.8711
- National Rank
- #824
- High School
- Tallmadge
- Hometown
- Tallmadge, OH
Why this rating?
On a 84-rated offense; 90th-percentile production (×0.95 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 90.
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-X · Illinois Fighting Illini
- 11790Collin DixonStarter
- 21072Ty Robinson
- 3668Jershaun Newton
- 4357Kenyon Alston
- 58253Jacob Harvey
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.