Lake County’s Preseason All-Area Team
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Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t be releasing the roster for a preseason all-area football team in January, but as we’ve all come to understand, the circumstances we’re facing are anything but normal. With the season set to begin in a…
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Continue ReadingUnder normal circumstances, I wouldn’t be releasing the roster for a preseason all-area football team in January, but as we’ve all come to understand, the circumstances we’re facing are anything but normal.
With the season set to begin in a little over a month (fingers crossed), I figured what not a better way to build up some momentum for the Lake County Area by shining some light on the players who I believe will have the most significant impact this spring season.
So without further ado, I present to you the Preseason Lake County All-Area Team…
OFFENSE
QB
Athan Kaliakmanis Athan Kaliakmanis 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Antioch | 2021 State IL | Antioch ’21-The Minnesota commit is everything you would want in a QB: strong arm, deadly accurate, commands an offense, and can even tuck and run if need be.
Blake Ellingson Blake Ellingson 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Libertyville | 2021 IL | Libertyville ’21
RB
Maurice Edwards Maurice Edwards 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Warren Township | 2022 State IL | Warren ’22- Edwards is a physical RB who possesses the speed to go by you and the power to run through you; rushed for over 1,200 yards and 12tds in 2019 as a sophomore. Transferred to 8A powerhouse Warren this offseason.
Jahari Scott Jahari Scott 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Lake Forest | 2022 State IL | Lake Forest ’22
WR
Dino Kaliakmanis Dino Kaliakmanis 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Antioch | 2021 State IL | Antioch ’21-A sure-handed playmaking-possession receiver who’s one of the best route-runners in the state. A natural runner of the football who’s very tough to bring down once he gets going. Committed to Minnesota.
Jayden McFadden Jayden McFadden 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH Stevenson | 2021 IL | Stevenson ’21
Luke Jones Luke Jones 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Deerfield | 2022 State IL | Deerfield ’22
TE
Justin Morris Justin Morris 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Vernon Hills | 2021 IL | Vernon Hills ’21-The Ball State commit is the definition of what it means to be a QBs security blanket. Dominant in the intermediate passing game and can even beat you deep if you’re caught slipping. Has the size and skill to be a matchup nightmare in the redzone.
OL
Ty Lawrence | Libertyville ’21-Fundamentally sound and plays with a low pad level that holds up against the bull rush. Plays with a mean streak and consistently finishes off blocks.
Jonathan Trudeau | Grayslake Central ’21
Joshua Sears | Libertyville ’22
Anthony Karow | Grant ’21
Shaun Keever | Antioch ’21
DEFENSE
**** Mac Uihlein Mac Uihlein 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Lake Forest | 2021 State IL , a Northwestern commit and notable player from this area was not listed on this roster due to a confirmed early graduation****
DB
Marc Davila Marc Davila 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB Warren | 2021 IL | Warren ’21-Excels in man coverage and is the type of cornerback that doesn’t mind being on an island with the opposing team’s best receiver. Committed to Northwest Missouri State.
Jaden Mojica Jaden Mojica 5'10" | 180 lbs | DB Stevenson | 2021 IL | Stevenson ’21
Jayden Marquis Jayden Marquis 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Antioch | 2021 IL | Antioch ’21
Giovanni Volpentesta Giovanni Volpentesta 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH Highland Park | 2021 IL | Highland Park ’21
LB
Bryan Sanborn Bryan Sanborn 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Lake Zurich | 2021 State IL | Lake Zurich ’21-Possesses a ton of speed from the LB position and is relentless in his pursuit of the ball. If need be, Sanborn can comfortably drop back in coverage. I expect this kid to have an immediate impact when he gets to Madison.
Malachi McNeal Malachi McNeal 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Warren | 2021 IL | Warren ’21
Jackson Wiegold Jackson Wiegold 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Vernon Hills | 2021 IL | Vernon Hills ’21
DL
Tommy Matheson Tommy Matheson 6'4" | 260 lbs | DL Warren | 2021 IL | Warren ’21-Has an explosive release coupled with the strength to consistently overpower opposing OL. Committed to Princeton.
Chris Lee | Highland Park ’21
Danny Orgler Danny Orgler 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Stevenson | 2021 IL | Stevenson ’21
Frank Pinn | DL | Lake Forest ’21
ATH
Jalen Burton Jalen Burton 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Carmel | 2021 IL | Carmel ’21-The Bowling Green commit is one of the more dynamic athletes in the state. Can beat you deep as a wideout, lock you down as DB, and take it to the house on any given return.
Jack Dwyer Jack Dwyer 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Lake Zurich | 2021 IL | Lake Zurich ’21
Jaden Holzman | Highland Park ’21
K
Alex Wing | Mundelein ’21
P
Shelby Pruett | Lake Forest ’21
Honorable Mention:
John Bolton John Bolton 5'8" | 170 lbs | ATH Grant | 2021 IL | ATH | Grant ’21
Nick Bulgarelli | QB | Wauconda ’21
Jamariel Brown Jamariel Brown 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Round Lake | 2022 State IL | ATH | Round Lake ’22
Isaiah Nixon | WR | Round Lake ’21
Phillip Hird | QB | Warren ’21
Jake Pieper Jake Pieper 5'8" | 170 lbs | WR Vernon Hills | 2022 State IL | ATH | Vernon Hills ’22
Javarius Mcguinn | WR | Wauconda ’21
JJ Jacobo | WR | Wauconda ’21
Shawn Patrick | RB | Munedelin ’21
Syam Atade | WR | Mundelein ’21
Travis Turner Travis Turner 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB North Chicago | 2021 IL | LB | North Chicago ’21
Ryan Mann Ryan Mann 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH Vernon Hills | 2021 IL | ATH | Vernon Hills ’21
Kurt Heerdegen | TE | Grayslake C. ’22
Tony Hines | WR | Grayslake N. ’21
Benjamin Wilson Benjamin Wilson 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Warren Township | 2022 State IL | DB | Warren ’22
Christian Johnson | RB | Grayslake N. ’21
Branden Nava | WR | Lakes ’21
Max Mauer | ATH | Highland Park ’21
Nate Cohen | LB | Highland Park ’21
Jason Gleyzer | LB | Stevenson ’22
David Freedman | OL | Libertyville ’21
Luke Woodson | ATH | Deerfield ’22
Chase James Chase James 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Grayslake Central | 2022 State IL | OL | Grayslake Central ’22
Christopher Dawson | LB | Deerfield ’21
William Hanna Jr. | DL | North Chicago ’21
Griffin Lyons | OL | Wauconda ’21
Jamar Mays | DB | North Chicago ’21
Josh Heery | OL | Grayslake N. ’22
Luther Thompson III | WR | Warren ’21
Jailen Duffie | ATH | Warren ’23
Nate Zepeda | OL | Mundelein ’21
Aryan Mansharamani | OL | Stevenson ’21