Illinois 2024 & 2025s That Could Break Through

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All aboard the sleeper train! Today, we're looking at sleepers from all around the Land of Lincoln. Each prospect displayed potential at the varsity level on tape and I think they could be in line to take a big step forward this fall. I will most certainly be waiting on their 2023 highlight films. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LB: Drake Mosley, 6'2" 210, O'Fallon</em></strong><em><strong>, 2025</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tremendous spacial awareness to go with elite tracking ability. Mosley plays a downhill brand of football, has the lateral movement skills to slip 2nd level blocks, and can stun ball carriers in their tracks between the tackles. He's even got experience putting his hand in the dirt and working as a true five-technique in a four-down scheme.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16153483/635f2f549a91bd0abc69e46f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642d9688c2e27"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DE: Landon Lauter, 6'5" 240, Glenbrook North, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lauter is quick off the snap, plays with a low pad level, and has a mean bullrush. He gives up no ground in the run game and uses his extensive wing span to get his hands up if he can't get to the quarterback. He's got a projectable frame and could kick down inside at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17811920/63577fa10c554d0a60fe2c88' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642d9688c2e5d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DB: [player_tooltip player_id='291196' first='Elijah' last='Romeus'] 6' 185, Fenwick, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough, hard-nosed blue-collar defensive back that isn't afraid to stick his nose in there in the run game. Romeus closes ground in a hurry, can come to balance &amp; tackle in space, and can make an impact as a kick returner. This is a physical strong safety prospect that could be a core four special teamer as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14967904/6382de31c119bd09143d75a5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642d9688c2e88"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: Gustavo Guzman, 6'7" 290, Oswego, 2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A raw offensive tackle prospect that has a very high ceiling. Guzman is a swift mover, with great balance, and can bend at the knees, hips, and ankles. He shows solid feet in pass pro, grappling hooks for hands, and easy lateral redirection skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15716539/63dd1445e97ba00c0c17b0d3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642d9688c2eb0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>OLB: Carson Cooney, 6'3" 205, Oswego, 2025</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A longer linebacker prospect that plays with a ton of aggression and has terrific speed. Carson is a gifted block shedder at the point of attack and keeps his shoulders square to the line while scraping on the backside of runs. He's got some disruptive tendencies as a run-stopper and plays with supreme confidence. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16221494/6372c407386de20984ffb216' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642d9688c2ed6"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>CB: Jeremiah Cain, 6'2" 160, Oswego, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tall cornerback prospect with the ability to overlap in zone coverage and has natural deep ball tracking ability. He shows plenty of recovering speed and loose hips. Cain plays fearless, he isn't afraid to take calculated chances and has no issues getting off perimeter blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16495990/6410cc2e9a9b330810550b5d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642d9688c2efb"} /-->