Friday Film Room: Part II

Jake Lemming

March 17, 2023 @ 12:44 PM

We hit the film and found some talented under-the-radar prospects from around Illinois. The upside is most certainly there with these recruits and they are more than deserving of some recognition. Look for them to have big seasons this fall and make their presence known.   As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" />   QB: [player_tooltip player_id='1250537' first='Quinn' last='Schambow'], 6' 180, Libertyville, 2025   A natural throwing on the run and can generate plenty of torque without setting his feet. Quinn can alter his arm slot for smaller window throws, he's got plenty of arm strength and can place the football in-stride on throws of twenty-five yards plus. He's got a quick operation time and makes fieldside throws look easy.     QB: Carter Button, 6'2" 180, Morris, 2024   Threw for twenty-two touchdowns to just three interceptions in 2022. This kid is fearless and has proven that he's willing to sit in the pocket & take a shot from an unblocked defender if it means hitting his downfield target. He's got a live arm, natural touch, and the timing of a polished veteran.     RB: Jahmani Muhammad, 5'8" 165, Harlem, 2025   An explosive back with extensive burst & acceleration once he spots a seam. Muhammad has a tendency to get lost behind the line of scrimmage and is a talented one-cut runner with a powerful lower half. Arm tacklers stand no chance and he can provide match-up issues working as a receiver out of the backfield.     DL: [player_tooltip player_id='1292168' first='Nate' last='Snep'], 6'3" 240, Lake Zurich, 2025   Snep has a frame he can pack weight onto, shows a slick push-pull move, and good lateral movement skills. He plays with a high motor, changes rush speeds to confuse pass protectors, and can slip through down blocks. His bull rush is highly effective and can cause quick disruption in the passing game.     WR: AJ Zweeres, 5'11" 175, Morris, 2024   A productive player on both sides of the ball with adequate playmaking ability and deceptive speed. On film, he's a consistent deep ball tracker, with good vision after the catch and terrific route-running ability. He knows how to get on a defender's toes, and get them to open their hips before sticking his foot in the dirt & and cutting the opposite way.     WR: [player_tooltip player_id='271903' first='Grant' last='McAtee'] 6'3" 185, Mt. Zion, 2024   Grant has a knack for finding the endzone, accounting for fifteen total touchdowns in 2022. This kid has a massive catch radius, hands like stick em', and will use his body as a weapon to shield defenders from the football. He's creative after the catch and shows consistent hands in traffic.

We hit the film and found some talented under-the-radar prospects from around Illinois. The upside is most certainly there with these recruits and they are more than deserving of some recognition. Look for them to have big seasons this fall and make their presence known.