Nas Rankin
Nas Rankin is a four-star recruit from Chicago, IL, out of Morgan Park (No. 308 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Rankin comes from
- Chicago, IL
- Morgan Park
- About 150 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Four-star, No. 308 in the 2026 class.
Where Rankin fits
Illinois lists 16 receivers this season.
Illinois receivers with a game this season
Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Morgan Park
Also from Chicago, IL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
Pass share
49.5%
243 pass / 248 run
Plays / game
61.4
8 games
Team sack rate
3.7%
271 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, slow tempo.
Awards
A four-star recruit at wide receiver for Illinois -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Illinois has produced 3 All-Conference wide receivers. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2024. Casey Washington went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Joined Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- High school Morgan ParkChicago, IL · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 308 in the 2026 class. Signed with Illinois.Also from Morgan Park: Carmelow Reed (Ole Miss), Jahmare Washington (Wisconsin), Jovan Clark (Ball State) and 4 more.
2026
- Signed with IllinoisFour-star, out of Morgan Park