Versatile Illini receiver who brought toughness and return-game juice
In the 2010 season, Jarred Fayson was a dependable, multi-use piece for Illinois, finishing with 38 catches for 355 yards and a touchdown while also bringing value on returns and special teams. He stood out less as a pure burner and more as a physical, versatile playmaker who could line up in different spots, absorb contact, and help in hidden-yardage situations. Illinois also leaned on his experience and leadership, naming him a team captain in 2010. If a roster needs a gritty, assignment-sound receiver with some return versatility, Fayson fits the bill.
