1A All-State Team: Offense Edition
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Concluding the All-State offensive series we’re taking a look at 1A Football throughout the state of Illinois. I have determined the first team, second team, and honorable mention. Without further ado, let’s dive into the 1A All-State Team – Offensive…
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Continue ReadingConcluding the All-State offensive series we’re taking a look at 1A Football throughout the state of Illinois. I have determined the first team, second team, and honorable mention. Without further ado, let’s dive into the 1A All-State Team – Offensive Edition.
1st Team
QB Coltin Quagliano 21’ Wethersfield Twitter
Mr. Quagliano is from Wethersfield, he extends plays where he finds his man downfield and gets the ball off under pressure. He makes level 3 throws, has a touch on the deep ball, and puts the ball in the receiver’s basket. Mr. Quagliano can throw on the run, runs the read-option showcasing his mobility with his quick acceleration, and has playmaking abilities.
QB Samuel Streitmatter 21’ Princeville
Mr. Streitmatter is from Princeville, he has a touch on the deep ball and extends plays by finding his man downfield. He gets the ball off under pressure, puts the ball in the receiver’s basket, and can throw on the run. Mr. Streitmatter makes level 1 2 & 3 throws, can put zip on the ball, and can scramble showcasing his mobility with his quick acceleration.
RB Chase Jordan 21’ Orangeville
Mr. Jordan is from Orangeville, he mixes in N/S & E/W running styles and has the speed to turn the corner. He bursts past the 2nd level of defenders, has the vision to see cutback lanes, and is elusive making the first defender miss. Mr. Jordan reads his blocks well, uses his jump cuts, and has quick acceleration.
RB Eric Green 22’ Chicago Hope Academy Twitter
Mr. Green is from Chicago Hope Academy, he’s an N/S runner and bursts past the 2nd level of defenders. He breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving, fights for extra yards by playing through contact, has quick acceleration. Mr. Green reads his blocks well, uses his jump cuts, and plays through the whistle.
WR Khalid Newton 21’ Galena
Mr. Newton is from Galena, he gets upfield after securing the catch and breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving. He bursts past the 2nd level of defenders, is a deep threat, and runs jet sweeps. Mr. Newton reads his blocks well, has quick acceleration, and plays through the whistle.
WR Brennan Carlson 21’ Aquin Catholic Twitter
Mr. Carlson is from Aquin Catholic, he’s quick off the line of scrimmage and makes contested catches by high pointing the ball. He blocks downfield, gets upfield after securing the catch, and uses a toe tap for sideline grabs. Mr. Carlson has quick acceleration, has good route running where his slant and fade routes are his best routes.
TE Zach Baker 21’ Orangeville
Mr. Baker is from Orangeville, he washes the d-line down and makes contested catches by high pointing the ball. He gets to 2nd level blocks, blocks in open space, and keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders. Mr. Baker gets after it by playing through the whistle showcasing his aggressive playstyle.
OL Clayton Leonard Clayton Leonard 6'5" | 265 lbs | OL Iroquois West | 2022 State IL 22’ Iroquois West Twitter
Mr. Leonard is from Iroquois West, creates running lanes when pulling and gets to 2nd level blocks. He keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders, washes the d-line down, and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. Mr. Leonard fires off the ball, gets hands-on quickly, and has quick acceleration. He gets after it by playing through the whistle showcasing his aggressive playstyle.
OL Peyton Garcia 21’ Princeville Twitter
Mr. Garcia is from Princeville, he washes the d-line down and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro. He gets to 2nd level blocks, keeps feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders, and creates running lanes. Mr. Garcia gets hands-on quickly, plays through the whistle, and fires off the ball.
OL Caiden Miller Caiden Miller 6'5" | 260 lbs | OL Arcola | 2022 State IL 22’ Arcola Twitter
Mr. Miller is from Arcola, he gets to 2nd level blocks and keeps feet driving resulting in pancaking defenders. He washes the d-line down, creates running lanes, and holds his own one-on-one in pass pro by staying square. Mr. Miller blocks in open space, gets hands-on quickly, and fires off the ball playing through the whistle.
2nd Team
QB Aden Brenton Aden Brenton 5'11" | 165 lbs | QB Casey Westfield | 2022 State IL 22’ Casey Westfield Twitter
Mr. Brenton is from Casey Westfield, he makes level 3 throws and has touch on the deep ball. He puts the ball in the receiver’s basket, uses his pocket footwork to throw on the run, and can put zip on the ball. Mr. Brenton gets the ball off under pressure, runs the read-option showcasing his mobility, and has quick acceleration.
QB Easten Schisler Easten Schisler 5'8" | 150 lbs | QB Abingdon Avon | 2022 IL 22’ Abingdon Avon
Mr. Schisler is from Abingdon Avon, he gets the ball off under pressure and puts the ball in the receiver’s basket. He has a touch on the deep ball, is elusive making the first defender miss, and runs read-option showcasing his mobility. Mr. Schisler has quick acceleration, uses his jump cuts well, and reads his blocks.
RB Hunter Hille 21’ Stockton
Mr. Hille is from Stockton, he’s an N/S runner and bursts through the line of scrimmage. He fights for extra yards by playing through contact, breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving, and has quick acceleration showcasing his playmaking abilities.
WR Kyle Leonard Kyle Leonard 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Carrollton | 2022 State IL 22’ Carrollton Twitter
Mr. Leonard is from Carrollton, he’s quick off the line of scrimmage and makes contested catches by high pointing the ball. He uses a toe tap for the sideline grab, blocks downfield, and is a deep threat with his quick acceleration. Mr. Leonard goes up to get it showcasing his playmaking abilities.
TE Daniel Lohnes 21’ Milledgeville
Mr. Lohnes is from Milledgeville, he gets upfield after securing the catch and makes contested catches by high pointing the ball. He’s quick off the line of scrimmage, breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet driving, and washes the d-line down.
OL Tannar Pforr 21’ Oakland Twitter
Mr. Pforr is from Oakland, he keeps his feet driving resulting in pancaking the defender and creates running lanes. He gets hands-on quickly, gets after it by playing through the whistle, and attacks.
Honorable Mention
QB Will Gustafson 21’ Aquin Catholic Twitter
RB Peyton Bauer 21’ Galena
RB Deyson Davis 21’ Athens
WR Brock Masonz Brock Masonz 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Fulton | 2022 IL 22’ Fulton Twitter
WR Brady Schemehorn Brady Schemehorn 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Galena | 2022 State IL 22’ Galena Twitter
WR Vasili Katsambas 21’ Ridgewood Twitter
TE Victor Mullen Victor Mullen 6'6" | 240 lbs | TE Marquette | 2021 State IL 21’ Marquette
TE Will Nack 21’ Galena Twitter
There is an abundance of talented athletes in 1A Football throughout the state of Illinois. That being said, this is your 1A Football All-State Team Offensive Edition. I wish all of the seniors the best on their journey after they graduate high school. There’s still work left to do for the juniors and sophomores, and I’m excited to watch you all compete.
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