PRZ IL IHSA 7A All State Team: Offensive Edition
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Kicking off the new year, we’re releasing our All State teams which have been compiled after hours upon hours of film eval on each player. This is an extensive process that looks at the top 40 teams in each classification…
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Continue ReadingKicking off the new year, we’re releasing our All State teams which have been compiled after hours upon hours of film eval on each player. This is an extensive process that looks at the top 40 teams in each classification and doing a deep dive into each player on each team – yes I do mean each player which is why it takes a long time to complete. After going through this process of breaking down film and analyzing it, I have decided where each player is listed as either 1st Team, 2nd Team, and Honorable Mention. With A football, there are a lot of young men that you can make an argument for being on this list as the talent runs deep on this level. These are my picks after the film eval where you can see hidden gems being picked over those that may have D1 offers etc. based upon their skill set. Without further ado, let’s dive into PRZ IL IHSA 7A All State Team: Offensive Edition.
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1st Team
QB
Highlights
- Makes all level throws (1, 2 & 3) – good job adding touch on level 2 throws too
- Good ball placement putting ball only where his WR can get it
- Can work both in platform & on the move – gets ball out quickly in both & can add zip easily
- Can scramble if nothing is open downfield – keeps chains moving
RB
Highlights
- Deadly foot quicks – both inside & outside tackle runs to gain step on 2nd level breaking long runs for TDs
- Good change of direction – can stop on a dime & get back to full speed in an instant
- Elusive making defenders miss in open space – also is a shifty runner too
- Deadly in air attack as well
WR
Highlights
- Takes drag route & gets vertical for TDs with long speed
- Good job adjusting to back-shoulder throws
- Quick off line of scrimmage closing space on defender playing in off coverage & can stack quickly
- Deadly on WR screens getting vertical quickly
Highlights
- Quick off line of scrimmage stacking defender & breaking at top of the route creating separation from defenders
- Finds soft spot in zone coverage to sit & gets vertical breaking for TDs with long speed
- Good QB scramble drill – plants foot & gets open to be outlet to keep chains moving/getting into endzone for TD
- Comes down with 50/50 contested catches well
- Works both in the slot & on the outside
Denny Furlong
Denny Furlong
- Makes catch in traffic & makes 1st defender miss in open space before breaking long runs
- Bubble screen gets vertical along sideline – can break for long TDs with long speed outrunning pursuit angles
- Good job bending seam route out of slot – gain step on defender & wins over top for 6
- Good breaks at top of routes – gets in/out of breaks quickly
- Threat in the return game
TE
Highlights
- Quick off line of scrimmage to win over top with long strides
- Good speed cut at top of post/corner routs creating separation from defenders
- Adjusts to back-shoulder throws well
- Stalk blocks downfield creating lane for ball carrier to hit for long run/TD
- Can find soft spot in zone coverage to keep chains moving
- Good in-line blocker latching on & using leg drive to put defenders into the dirt
- Can break grab tackles gaining extra yards
OL
- Dominant in-line blocker
- Strong punch at point of attack – jolts defenders upright & can put into dirt
- Quick out of stance & gets set to block quickly in pass pro
- Mirrors well in pass pro to tie up rushing defender
- Also is a darn good DL
Highlights
- Pulling kicks out DE with strong punch at point of attack & throws defender into dirt
- Can get into open space & pick up OLB/DB for RB to turn corner along sideline
- Good in-line blocker with strong punch putting defenders into dirt
- Leg drive through whistle
- Pass pro mirrors rushing defenders to keep pocket clean for QB
Highlights
- Anchors in pass pro to absorb bull rush keeping pocket clean for QB
- Blocks in open space – gets out of stance quickly & puts OLB/DB into dirt creating big alley to hit
- Aggressive at point of attack – jolts defenders upright & leg drives through whistle putting defenders into dirt
- Good job getting to 2nd level blocks
Highlights
- Lead blocker when pulling using strong punch at point of attack to put defenders into dirt
- Pass pro – mirrors to tie up rushing defenders keeping pocket clean for QB
- Drive blocks defender 10+ yards downfield with leg drive through whistle
- Can block in open space blowing up cornerback in screen game – creates alley for WR to hit
Highlights
- Latches on quickly when drive blocking & uses leg drive to put defenders into dirt
- Works up to 2nd level & uses strong punch at point of attack to holt defender upright before putting into dirt
- Mirrors in pass pro & can close the door to keep pocket clean for QB
- Square pulls through B gap to pick up LBs creating lane for RB to hit
2nd Team
QB
- Quick release – fluid arm motion
- Good pocket footwork on dropbacks – can drive off back foot adding extra velocity on balls
- Good job making both in platform & on the move throws
- Can make all level throws (level 1, 2 & 3)
- Has some legs to him – sneaky mobility that can break long runs if there’s green grass in front
RB
Quincy Williams
Quincy Williams
- Deadly foot quicks breaking long runs for 6 once he gains a step on 2nd level defenders
- Plays through contact with leg drive breaking weak grab tackles – hard runner
- Can take swing route/HB screens the distance using foot quicks to break long runs
- Good change of direction – can plant foot & go quickly
WR
Highlights
- Takes WR screen & gets vertical quickly for 6 using long speed to outrun pursuit angles
- Deadly return man – weaves in/out fo defenders to break for TD
- Can gain outside release vs press & goes up for 50/50 balls coming down with contested catches
- Deadly foot quicks
Highlights
- Can secure catch in double coverage on seam route & gets vertical for 6
- Deadly return man – finds alley & uses foot quicks to break for 6
- Good job stemming routes inside to secure catch in traffic across middle of field
- Elusive making 1st defenders miss in open space
- Deadly return man – uses deadly foot quicks & long speed to break good returns
- Navigates through traffic on crossing routes & gets vertical for big gains
- Goes up for 50/50 balls in double coverage to secure contested catches
- Quick off line of scrimmage to win over top
- Toe tap for sideline grabs & finds soft spot in zone coverages
- Stalk blocks getting involved in run game
TE
Highlights
- Can win over top on post – uses speed cut at top of route creating separation well
- Quick off line of scrimmage sticking defenders quickly to win over top
- Finds soft spot in zone coverage
- Can block in-line & leg drives through whistle to put defenders on back
OL
- Dominant in-line blocker
- Strong punch at point of attack – can jolt defenders upright
- Moves very well for his size
- Can anchor in pass pro absorbing bull rush keeping pocket clean for QB
- Gets to 2nd level blocks & uses strong punch to put defenders on back
- Good drive blocker overpowering defenders with strong punch & leg drive
- Can block in open space – gets out of stance quickly & blows up OLB putting into first
- Can mirror in pass pro to tie rushing defender at point of attack
Drew Heiss
Drew Heiss
- Leg drive through whistle well & puts defender into dirt as result
- Gets to 2nd level blocks using strong punch at point of attack jolting defender upright & puts into dirt
- Pulling gets through B gap picking up 2nd level blocks creating lane for RB to hit
- Good in-line blocker
Nathaniel Stevens
Nathaniel Stevens
- Can block in open space in receiver screen game & puts cornerback on back with strong punch at point of attack
- Good in-line blocker & Plays through whistle
- Good job getting hands inside after latching on quickly & uses leg drive to put defenders into dirt
Highlights
- Mirrors in pass pro keeping pocket clean for QB
- Good in-line blocker & finishes blocks through whistle
- Works up to 2nd level
Honorable Mention
QB
Cole Crafton Cole Crafton 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Lincoln Way West | 2024 State IL 24′ Lincoln-Way West Twitter
Arthur Palicki Arthur Palicki 6'4" | 215 lbs | QB Willowbrook | 2024 State IL 24′ Willowbrook Twitter
Ethan Kohl 24′ Bradley-Bourbonnais Twitter
RB
Jerry Richardson Jerry Richardson 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Collinsville | 2023 State IL 23′ Collinsville Twitter
Noah Battle Noah Battle 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Downers Grove North | 2024 IL 24′ ATH Downers Grove North Twitter
Charlie Whelpley 24′ ATH Batavia Twitter
WR
Davonte Evans Davonte Evans 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Argo Community | 2023 IL 23′ Argo Twitter
Caleb Barclay Caleb Barclay 6'0" | WR Bradley-Bourbonnais C | 2023 IL 23′ Bradley-Bourbonnais Twitter
Jaden Bossie Jaden Bossie 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Mt Carmel | 2023 State IL 23′ Mount Carmel Twitter
Owen Lyons 23′ Brother Rice Twitter
TE
Logan Farrell 25′ Hersey Twitter
Jake Furtney Jake Furtney 6'5" | 230 lbs | DL St. Charles North | 2024 State IL 24′ St. Charles North Twitter
OL
Cannon Mackey Cannon Mackey 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Normal Community | 2023 State IL 23′ Normal Community Twitter
Brady Courtney 24′ St. Rita Twitter
Samual Singleton 23′ Mount Carmel Twitter
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