promising depth WR with size, pedigree and room to grow
In his 2025 freshman season at Indiana State, EJ Hartwell saw limited action but made his lone catch count, turning it into 8 receiving yards against Southern Illinois. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, he brings a compact receiver build, a strong high school résumé with 1,000+ receiving yards, 10 touchdowns and captain-level leadership, plus the kind of competitive background that suggests he’s coachable and driven. He looks like a developmental fit for a team seeking an energetic, ascending receiver rather than an immediate volume producer.
