Big-Arm Illinois QB Whose Talent Was Often Overshadowed by Injuries
Wes Lunt was a pro-style quarterback with size, a strong arm, and above-average accuracy, and Illinois credited him with 5,900 passing yards and 36 touchdowns in his Illini career; he also stood out as one of the team’s few consistent bright spots during a difficult stretch. The main concern was durability, since injuries repeatedly interrupted his momentum and limited his ability to fully cash in on his potential. He fit best as a rhythm passer who could make NFL-style throws, but a team would need to value his arm talent while accepting the risk that came with his injury history.[8][9][2]
