2023 Rankings Update: Seven Trojans Make The List
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In our latest Class of 2023 rankings, Northwestern was well represented as seven Trojans were included. Two of them are well known throughout the state while the other five are guys you’ll get to know as we head into the…
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Continue ReadingIn our latest Class of 2023 rankings, Northwestern was well represented as seven Trojans were included. Two of them are well known throughout the state while the other five are guys you’ll get to know as we head into the 2022 season.
WR Elijah Caldwell Elijah Caldwell 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR Northwestern | 2023 State SC : No. 2 WR (No. 16 overall)
Caldwell had an outstanding 2021 campaign, as he led the team in receiving yards with 1247 and 15 touchdowns. He’s a threat to catch the ball on a screen pass and turn it into a chunk play or beat his man deep for a score. He has numerous offers which include Duke, UNC Charlotte and Gardner-Webb.
OL Jordan Knox Jordan Knox 6'4" | 295 lbs | OL Northwestern | 2023 State SC : No. 3 OL (No. 9 overall)
Knox committed to Northwestern University on Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats are getting a left tackle with great knee bend and lateral movement. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty in helping keep the quarterback’s jersey clean.
COMMITTED!!! 💜 #NWO4L #GOCATS pic.twitter.com/djd0CWBBPg
— Jordan Knox (@JordanKnox75) May 15, 2022
OL Ben Acus Ben Acus 6'3" | 305 lbs | OL Northwestern | 2023 State SC : No. 17 OL (No. 110 overall)
Acus checks in at 6’2, 305 pounds and can push opposing defensive linemen around. He has excellent hands and gets into the right position to open up lanes for his receivers or running backs to run through.
OL Marcus Macon Marcus Macon 6'3" | 285 lbs | OL Northwestern | 2023 State SC : No. 21 OL (No. 126 overall)
The stock for Macon could be rising soon. He has good leg drive and knee bend. When you combine that with his physicality in being able to drive people into the dirt, that’s a good combination that coaches like to see at the position.
LB Damien Jackson Damien Jackson 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB Northwestern | 2023 State SC : No. 21 LB (No. 132 overall)
Jackson is active at his linebacker position. He can chase the quarterback off the edge and is disciplined with the angles he takes to the ball. He recognizes passing patterns quickly to either knock them away when they come, or make the quarterback hold the ball to where the defensive line can get pressure. He had 9 1 1/2 tackles for loss in 2021.
WR William Brooks William Brooks 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Northwestern | 2023 State SC : No. 24 WR (No. 134 overall)
Brooks is the guy that no one talks about a lot, but he excelled in the Trojans Air Raid attack last year. He primarily played on the outside and showed smooth hands and the ability to get up field quickly when he does. He can also block well on the outside. He was third on the team in receptions with 26 for 267 yards and 3 touchdowns.
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Curtis Wilmore
Curtis
Wilmore
5'10" | 190 lbs | DB
Northwestern | 2023
State
SC
: No. 15 DB (No. 140 overall)
Wilmore excels at moving sideline to sideline and not allowing receivers to get behind him. He stays on top of receivers in coverage, like we saw on a crossing route on his film where he came up and made a sure tackle. He finished 2021 with 18 tackles and 4 TFLs.