The 5 Best 2021 Players Without an FBS Offer

Jake Lemming

May 14, 2020 @ 09:04 AM

Which 2021s are still seeking that elusive FBS offer? We count down some of Illinois’ top targets. 5. Connor Corrigan Connor Corrigan 6'3" | 220 lbs | ATH Naperville North | 2021 IL , ATH, 6’3, 220, Naperville North Right now, we have listed as an athlete, but in reality, I can’t see him playing anything other than defensive end at the next level. Corrigan is a fierce pass rusher with great bend. He has a knack for getting the ball out of a QB’s hands and making him put it on the turf. If you’re looking for a high motor kid who plays through the whistle, look no further. Currently, Corrigan holds 1 FCS offer from Indiana State. 4. Bodie Turner Bodie Turner 6'3" | 250 lbs | OL St. Rita | 2021 IL , OL, 6’3, 250, St. Rita Turner plays nasty and has a great initial punch. He revels in burying a defender into the ground. He moves well and is at his best when he is pulling. From a pass protection standpoint, he won’t turn his shoulders and has a clean vertical set. Based on how well he pulls and his size, I think he’ll transition to the guard position at the next level. Turner, currently holds 2 FCS offers from Illinois State & Eastern Illinois. 3. Devin Miles Devin Miles 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Danville | 2021 IL , ATH, 5’11, 175, Danville & Boston College commit have my vote for the states best return men. Miles himself is explosive with the ball in his hands & could make a defender miss in a phone booth. His vision and ability to cutback is second to none. He is exceptionally strong for a guy his size and is always breaking arm tackles. He spent most of last season at running back, but I think he has the potential to play slot receiver at the next level if need be. He currently holds 2 FCS offers from Western Illinois & Illinois State. 2. Lance Rees Lance Rees 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE Marshall | 2021 IL , TE, 6’5, 220, Marshall This kid is built like a tight end but runs routes like a wide receiver. He has great build-up speed & is deceptively quick for a big man. Rees may be the best tight end after the catch in all of Illinois; he’s downright tough to bring down. In 2019 Rees produced, putting up 58 catches for 845 yards & 9 touchdowns. If Rees shows he can consistently put his hand in the dirt and block inline, you may be looking at one of the most recruited Tight ends in the state. This is a special talent, and look for more coaches to be heading down to Marshall, Illinois, very soon. Rees currently holds 1 FCS offer from Indiana State. 1. Michael Gaugan, LB, 6’, 200, St. Rita Listen to this stat line: 161 tackles, 16 TFL’s, 7 sacks, 3 ints, 3 forced fumbles. That’s enough to be an entire linebacking core’s stats, but no, those were Michael Gaugan’s 2019 stats. This kid is a playmaking machine, who plays from sideline to sideline. Once this guy diagnoses the run it’s game over, he engages the back and speeds his feet on contact. He plays with the physicality of a linebacker but is equipped with the speed of a safety. He currently holds 1 FCS offer from Eastern Illinois & multiple D2 offers.