Shane Illingworth brings size, arm talent, and big-play upside — but consistency has been the hang-up
Illingworth is a 6-foot-6 pocket QB with four-star pedigree and enough arm talent to threaten defenses vertically, but his Nevada run has been marked by uneven efficiency and sacks. In the 2022 season, he completed 84 of 145 passes for 761 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions, and he was sacked 21 times; in his best Nevada showing, he threw for 223 yards against San Jose State. He fits best as a developmental, boom-or-bust option: intriguing if you want size and upside, risky if you need steady week-to-week production.
