St. Francis (IL) Photo Shoot Evaluations: Part I

Jake Lemming

May 19, 2022 @ 03:08 PM

This is part one of my evaluations from our annual Illinois photo shoot. This past year was hosted by Wheaton St. Francis and a special thank you goes out to their Head Coach Bob McMillen for hosting. Look for part two of this series to be released in the coming days. <hr /> [player_tooltip player_id="300345" first="Jamel" last="Howard"], 6‘3“ 320, Marist, 2023 Impressed with his size, explosiveness, strength, and violent hands. He’s perfectly suited for the DT position. Sets a solid base and is an excellent run stuffer. Three-star prospect. 3.5 GPA 345 bench. Looking at Wisconsin, Illinois, and the rest of the Big 10.   [player_tooltip player_id="157734" first="Joshua" last="Robinson"], 6’, 212, RB, Montini, 2023 Very impressed with [player_tooltip player_id="157734" first="Joshua" last="Robinson"] from Montini Catholic in Lombard, Illinois. On offense, he’s a strong runner with good vision, balance, and burst. On defense, he’s known for his hard-hitting style of play. Good first step and is athletic enough to break down and make plays in the open field. 3.1 GPA. Offers from Boston College, Toledo, Western Michigan, Kent State, Miami of Ohio, and Central Michigan.   [player_tooltip player_id="299483" first="Donovan" last="Olugbode"], 6’2", 185, WR, Montini, 2025 Montini high school has another budding Star in wide receiver, Donovan Olagbode. Great hands, is quick out of his breaks and excels at high pointing the ball. He also stars in basketball. A rising star who will be heavily recruited. Possesses all the tools.   Dillan Johnson, 6‘2“ 280, DT, Joliet Catholic, 2024 Another impressive defensive player from the Chicago area. Strong, tough with good feet and violent hands. Explosive enough to become an effective pass rusher in college. His father, Eric Johnson was a prep football report all American who played at Pitt. An excellent student and a two-time state champ in wrestling. A big-time talent. [player_tooltip player_id="254962" first="Henry" last="Warsaw"] 6‘4“ 270, OL/DL, St. Charles North, 2023 Stars on both sides of the ball at OT and DT for Saint Charles North. He’s versatile and can play any position along the offensive line. Class 7A Second team All-state. Very active and smart. Technically sound with excellent strength and good work habits. Impressive footwork and hands. 4.3 GPA. Looking at Cincinnati, Wisconsin, Illinois, Purdue, Iowa State, Princeton, and Auburn.   [player_tooltip player_id="271816" first="Jake" last="Furtney"] 6‘4“ 240, TE, Saint Charles North, 2024 Jake is another versatile ballplayer from Saint Charles North. He shows big-time potential at tight end, defensive end, and linebacker. 4.8 GPA. 320 bench. He is also a stand-out in basketball and was Academic all-conference. Parents, brother, and sister all played college sports. A rising star with exceptional athletic ability. Looking at Iowa, Penn State, Illinois, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Nebraska.   Key’Andre White, 5’11", 162, ATH, Saint Rita, 2025 Quick twitch athlete with excellent vision, balance, and burst. Can catch and shows excellent separation speed. He’s a strong runner who does a good job running behind his blockers. Excellent range on defense. [player_tooltip player_id="271825" first="Cole" last="Crafton"] 6’3” 210, QB, Lincoln-Way West, 2024 A sign caller with a strong arm, good decision making, pinpoint accuracy, and the ability to run himself out of trouble. 3.4 GPA. Impressive athlete with a bright future. Plays the outfield in baseball. Dad played minor-league baseball for the Detroit Tigers   To purchase Tom’s 2022 Prep Football Report magazine click the link below! <a href="http://www.tomlemmingprepfootball.com/buy-now">http://www.tomlemmingprepfootball.com/buy-now</a>