pro-style Illinois QB with size, pedigree, and early flashes
Charest was a **pro-style quarterback** recruit with a sturdy 6'3", 190-pound frame and four-star pedigree, which made him an intriguing fit for Illinois’ passing game. In limited early college action, he showed he could move the offense—completing 14 of 27 passes for a career-high 185 yards in one game and throwing for 382 yards with two touchdowns across four freshman appearances. The draw is his arm talent and system fit; the caution is that his impact at Illinois was limited, so he’s more of a projection than a proven instant plug-in.
