Lake County Preseason All-Area Team
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One look at this roster and you’ll understand why I’ve been so high on Lake County Prospects. The talent on this roster is immense and stacked with FBS/FCS prospects, but for some reason, half of the kids are still flying…
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Continue ReadingOne look at this roster and you’ll understand why I’ve been so high on Lake County Prospects.
The talent on this roster is immense and stacked with FBS/FCS prospects, but for some reason, half of the kids are still flying under the radar. Nonetheless, I’ll be the first to tell you that Lake County football is alive and well.
So without further ado, let’s meet the Preseason All-Area team of Lake County.
OFFENSE
QB
Aidan Lucero | Warren ’22- Lucero is a superior athlete with a big arm who I expect to light it up this season. Currently holds an offer from the University of Northern Iowa.
Ashton Gondeck | Carmel ’23
RB
Maurice Edwards Maurice Edwards 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Warren Township | 2022 State IL | Warren ’22- Edwards has that rare combination of size, speed, and power, which enables him to run through you or run by you—pick your poison. Topped 100 yards on the ground in nearly every game he played this spring and even had a career day against Libertyville rushing for 298 yards and 5 touchdowns. Committed to Vanderbilt.
Jahari Scott Jahari Scott 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Lake Forest | 2022 State IL | Lake Forest ’22
LaZarius Geater | Zion-Benton ’22
WR
Luke Jones Luke Jones 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Deerfield | 2022 State IL | Deerfield ’22- Jones is a dynamic receiver with a diversified skill set that makes him a tough cover whenever he steps on the field. Currently holds offers from the University of South Dakota and Eastern Illinois University.
Joey Neumann Joey Neumann 6'4" | 205 lbs | TE Antioch | 2023 State IL | Antioch ’23
Conner Dickson | Libertyville ’22
Nathan Atwell | Grayslake North ’22
TE
Kurt Heerdegen | TE | Grayslake C. ’22- Heerdegen is a big target and a security blanket for his QB. He’s a TE that can be on the field all three downs with his ability to be a willing blocker. Displays a good set of hands and is a matchup nightmare in the red zone. Currently holds an offer from McKendree University.
Aleks Popovic Aleks Popovic 6'3" | 235 lbs | TE Lake Zurich | 2022 State IL | Lake Zurich ’22
OL
Joshua Sears | Libertyville ’22- One of the premier linemen in the county, Sears is equally effective in the pass and run and consistently finishes off his blocks with authority.
Josh Heery Josh Heery 6'2" | 250 lbs | OL Grayslake North | 2022 State IL | Grayslake North. ’22
Jade Khater Jade Khater 6'4" | 255 lbs | OL Lake Forest | 2022 State IL | Lake Forest ’22
David Freedman | Libertyville ’22
Chase James Chase James 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Grayslake Central | 2022 State IL | Grayslake Central ’22
DEFENSE
DB
Jailen Duffie Jailen Duffie 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Warren Township | 2023 State IL | Warren ’23- Duffie is going to emerge as one of the top prospects in the county after this season. He’s a phenomenal athlete with elite speed and coverage skills and doesn’t mind being on an island with the opposing team’s best receiver.
Benjamin Wilson Benjamin Wilson 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Warren Township | 2022 State IL | DB | Warren ’22
Leo Scheidler | Lake Forest ’22
Omari Rhinehart Omari Rhinehart 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Mundelein | 2022 State IL | Mundelein ’22
LB
Jalen Handford Jalen Handford 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Warren Township | 2022 State IL | Warren ’22- The Central Michigan commit possesses the size and physicality to shed off blocks and support the run consistently. His athleticism, quick feet, and fluid hips will allow him to drop back in coverage and hold his own against opposing wideouts and TEs. This Warren defense will be a sight to see and possibly one the best in the state with Handford at the helm.
Brock Uihlein | Lake Forest ’22
Evan Bloom | Highland Park ’22
Tyler Burkley Tyler Burkley 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Lake Zurich | 2023 State IL | Lake Zurich ’23
DL
Kameron Shaw | Warren ’22- Shaw is a physical specimen that was born to rush quarterbacks. Possesses the size, speed, and wherewithal to pile up the sacks this season.
Colin Schultz | Stevenson ’23
Jacob Whiting Jacob Whiting 6'3" | 200 lbs | DL Stevenson | 2022 State IL | Stevenson ’22
Raytheon Hamblin Raytheon Hamblin 5'11" | 280 lbs | DL Mundelein | 2022 IL | Mundelein ’22
ATH
Luke Woodson Luke Woodson 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH Deerfield | 2022 State IL | Deerfield ’22- Woodson is a versatile defender who has a nose for the ball and is as sure of a tackler as they come.
Christian Eubanks | Warren ’22
Jake Pieper Jake Pieper 5'8" | 170 lbs | WR Vernon Hills | 2022 State IL | Vernon Hills ’22
Vince Bennett Vince Bennett 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Wauconda | 2022 State IL | Wauconda ’22
K/P
Hudson Sherwood | Deerfield ’22
Honorable Mention:
Tommy Latka | ATH | Libertyville ’22
Anthony Nelson | WR | Highland Park ’22
Jacob Donohue | QB | Grayslake North ’23
Darryl Overstreet Darryl Overstreet 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Grayslake Central | 2022 State IL | QB | Grayslake Central ’22
Joel Williams | ATH | Warren ’22
Jon Buckley Jon Buckley 6'0" | 190 lbs | WR Carmel | 2022 State IL | WR | Carmel ’22
Jamariel Brown Jamariel Brown 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Round Lake | 2022 State IL | ATH | Round Lake ’22
Andrew Avenaim | ATH | Deerfield ’22
Nolan Wiley Nolan Wiley 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Libertyville | 2022 IL | WR | Libertyville ’22
Jack Kukis | WR | Grayslake North ’22
Cassius Callahan | DB | Warren ’23
Nick Bennett Nick Bennett 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB Wauconda | 2022 State IL | ATH | Wauconda ’22
Andy Bowles | RB | Antioch ’23
Benjamin McLaughlin | RB | Warren ’22
Trent VanBoening | OL | ’23
Mark Hunter | RB | Lakes ’23
Andre Illidge Jr. | ATH | North Chicago ’22
Jason Hicks | LS | Stevenson ’22
Austin Layette Austin Layette 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Deerfield | 2022 State IL |QB | Deerfield ’22
Justin Kretz | TE | Warren ’23
Quamarr Duty | DL | North Chicago ’22
Gabe Lynch | RB | Carmel ’22
Jeremy Walton | DL | Warren ’22
Michael Jefferson Michael Jefferson 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Grayslake North | 2023 State IL | DB | Grayslake North ’23