All Illinois Non-Varsity Team: Defense
Overview
The following list of players spent the majority of the season or all of it on the freshman or sophomore levels. The list features offensive prospects from the 2022 & 2023 class. Look for each prospect to continue to grow both at their respective position and physically, as they are still technically underclassmen.
Awards
MVP: LB: Tyler Jansey, 6′, 210. Batavia, 2023 (Played late last season on varsity)
Best Prospect: LB: Tyler Jansey, 6′, 210. Batavia, 2023 (Played late last season on varsity)
Most Likely to Breakout in 2020: DB: Dalonte Butcher, 5’10, 160, Montini, 2023
Defensive Team
DL: Philip Dozier, 5’11, 205, Glenard West, 2022
A smaller DL prospect with a great first step and strong hands.
Nazareth DL Diego Vela
DL: Diego Vela, 5’11, 240, Nazareth, 2022
An interior Defensive lineman who excels at getting off blocks against the run.
DL: Jayson Harris, 6’2, 230 Marist, 2022
A 3 technique who plays with relentless effort. He could project as a defensive end at the varsity level.
DL: Mickey Konovalov, 5’11, 205, Loyola, 2023
A smaller DL prospect with a great get off & has the strength to defeat a double team.
LB: Graham Pierce, 6’2, 190, Glenbard West, 2022
An athletic LB who does a great job of speeding his feet on contact. I can see him playing both inside or outside LB at the varsity level.
LB: Boston Bower, 6’1, 210, Huntley, 2023
A strong LB prospect who plays downright nasty on the field.
Huntley LB Boston Bower
LB: Moe Khalil, 5’10, 185, Lemont, 2022
A twitchy LB prospect who trusts his instincts and will fill a hole on command.
LB: Tyler Jansey, 6′, 210. Batavia, 2023 (Played late last season on varsity)
The best overall player on this list. A future star and potential division one ballplayer.
DB: Andrew Garton, 5’8, 165, Yorkville, 2022
A complete DB prospect that breaks on the QB extremely well and has great recovery speed.
DB: Robert Satterwhite, 5’9, 150, Joilet West, 2022
A hard hitting safety who will come down hill and lay the lumber.
DB: Jailen Duffie, 6′, 170, Warren, 2023
A ball hawking safety prospect who always seems to be around the football.
DB: Grant Larkin, 5’10, 165, Neuqua Valley, 2023
Also a tremendous WR and an explosive punt returner.
DB: Benjamin Wilson, 6’1, 185, Warren, 2022
A DB prospect with great closing speed & a knack for making big plays.
DB: Dalonte Butcher, 5’10, 160, Montini, 2023
This kid is fun to watch & plays fundamentally sound. I could see him getting the varsity call up in 2020.