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23′ Rankings Stock Risers Pt. 1

23′ Rankings Stock Risers Pt. 1
Jordan Amaskane
Jordan Amaskane
August 19, 2022 @ 03:57 PM
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Jalen Brown
Jalen Brown 6'2" | 190 lbs | RB | 2023
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Antwon Hayden
Antwon Hayden 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL | 2023
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Pat Farrell
Pat Farrell 6'5" | 220 lbs | DL | 2023
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Michael Champagne
Michael Champagne 5'10" | 160 lbs | QB | 2024
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Cam Williams
Cam Williams 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR/TE | 2024
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Karl Schmalz
Karl Schmalz 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL | 2023
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Andrew Zook
Andrew Zook 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL | 2023
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article series we're going to be taking a look at the Class of 23', more specifically diving into individuals that increased thier recruiting stock since last fall. These young men are across the board with college potential at all the various levels. We're here to highlight thier improvements and updates in thier recruiting. Without further ado, let's dive into part one of this multi-part series diving into the stock risers in the class of 23. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","fontSize":"large"} --> <h2 class="has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://prepredzone.com/illinois/rankings/2023-rankings/" target="_blank">Take a look at the FULL 23′ Rankings Here!</a></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62fc271fe8af2","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["266356"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Starting off with Mr. Hayden, I actually had the opportunity to see this young man live in action during the IHSA 6A State Championship. What stands out the most about his game is his ability to plug gaps in run support and get his nose in run plays. Just turn on his highlights and you'll see his impact in the run game disrupting plays at the line of scrimmage and in the backfield on a consistent basis. Back in March, he ended up committed to The University of Illinois and is another highly sought after recruit that decided to stay in the home state. Overall, this young man has the potential to lineup across various positions in the box either on the d-line or as a linebacker. The future is high for this young man. u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/AntwonHaydenu0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-6499fe82dfe5a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62fc2747e8af3","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["148599"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Mr. Schmalz has a tenacity that you love seeing out in a defensive lineman. His quickness off the ball and ability to win at the point of attack separates him from others. This results in him disrupting plays in the backfield both in run support and during his pass rush. With that being said, he committed to Brown University back in July. Overall, keep a listen to the PA announcements during the game as more times than not you'll hear them calling this young man's name. u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/schmalz_karlu0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-6499fe82dfe89"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62fc275de8af4","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["145473"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Mr. Zook is part of a dominant from seven that Yorkville has and has gone on a handful of visits this summer. Some of those visits include Northern Illinois University, Illinois State University, and South Dakota State University to name a few. This young man most recently picked up a few offers from Illinois State University, Valparaiso University, and the University of Sioux Falls this summer as well. There's no doubt as to why he has this interest, just turn on his highlights and you'll see the impact he makes on the defensive front. Overall, keep a close eye on this young man as I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up with more offers once this fall season is concluded. u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/AndrewZook34u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-6499fe82dfeb1"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AndrewZook34/status/1458563159674007560?s=20u0026t=gHmndEmKJ-gJzJjjcDyHiA","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AndrewZook34/status/1458563159674007560?s=20&amp;t=gHmndEmKJ-gJzJjjcDyHiA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62fc2784e8af6","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["267738"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Mr. Brown is a stellar halfback that if you miss a gap responsibility can gash the defense for six. After a productive fall season, this young man's recruiting skyrocketed having multiple offers coming in across various levels. Some of these offers include the University of Northern Iowa, Illinois State University, and Fordham University to name a few. This is only the beginning for this young man as his potential is high heading into his senior season. Pairing his skill set with teammates QB [player_tooltip player_id='168907' first='Michael' last='Champagne'] and WR [player_tooltip player_id='158489' first='Cam' last='Williams'], keep a close eye on Glenbard South as they are set to make a deep playoff run. u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/JalenAnthonyBr1u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-6499fe82dfedd"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JalenAnthonyBr1/status/1462811841067892748?s=20u0026t=gHmndEmKJ-gJzJjjcDyHiA","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JalenAnthonyBr1/status/1462811841067892748?s=20&amp;t=gHmndEmKJ-gJzJjjcDyHiA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62fc2795e8af7","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["266158"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"After a productive Junior season resulting in an IHSA State Championship appearance, Mr. Farrell saw his recruiting skyrocket. This young man picked up various FBS and FCS Offers across the board from a variety of schools. Turn on his film and you'll see the high motor type of player that he is. With that being said, he ended up committing to the University of Illinois in early June staying in-state to continue his football career at the next level. In the meantime, look for this young man to continue to take names and wreak havoc on the defensive side of the ball this season. u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/patfarrell28u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview","anchor":"acf-block-6499fe82dff05"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Be sure to follow&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/PRZJordan">@PRZJordan</a>&nbsp;regarding news &amp; information for Illinois High School Football as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/prepredzoneIL">@PrepRedzoneIL</a>.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Want to be ranked? Fill out our FREE&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/">Prospect Player Index</a>, another tool to help you in your recruiting journey.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this article series we're going to be taking a look at the Class of 23', more specifically diving into individuals that increased thier recruiting stock since last fall. These young men are across the board with college potential at all the various levels. We're here to highlight thier improvements and updates in thier recruiting. Without further ado, let's dive into part one of this multi-part series diving into the stock risers in the class of 23.

Antwon Hayden

Antwon Hayden

IL
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 230
POS DL
CLASS 2023
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Antwon
Hayden DL
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
Weight
230
HS
East St. Louis
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23′ Rankings Stock Risers Pt. 1
Starting off with Mr. Hayden, I actually had the opportunity to see this young man live in action...
Written by Jordan Amaskane
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Antwon Hayden

State: Illinois
School: East St. Louis
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Karl Schmalz

Karl Schmalz

IL
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 255
POS DL
CLASS 2023
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Karl
Schmalz DL
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
Weight
255
HS
Niles Notre Dame
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23′ Rankings Stock Risers Pt. 1
Mr. Schmalz has a tenacity that you love seeing out in a defensive lineman. His quickness off the...
Written by Jordan Amaskane
Brown
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Karl Schmalz

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School: Niles Notre Dame
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Andrew Zook

Andrew Zook

IL
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL
CLASS 2023
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Andrew
Zook DL
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
Weight
235
HS
Yorkville
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23′ Rankings Stock Risers Pt. 1
Mr. Zook is part of a dominant from seven that Yorkville has and has gone on a handful...
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Andrew Zook

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State: Illinois
School: Yorkville
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Jalen Brown

Jalen Brown

IL
RB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2023
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Jalen
Brown RB
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
HS
Glenbard South
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23′ Rankings Stock Risers Pt. 1
Mr. Brown is a stellar halfback that if you miss a gap responsibility can gash the defense for...
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Jalen Brown

State: Illinois
School: Glenbard South
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Pat Farrell

Pat Farrell

IL
DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 220
POS DL
CLASS 2023
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Pat
Farrell DL
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
Weight
220
HS
St. Rita
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23′ Rankings Stock Risers Pt. 1
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State: Illinois
School: St. Rita
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