2025 Illinois Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, I'm looking at some of my top 2025 stock risers from our most recent rankings update. These young men had masterful sophomore seasons and I fully expect their 2023 season to be even better. Keep an eye on them this fall and beyond.</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>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='831096' first='Charlie' last='Snoreck'] 6' 190, Sandburg</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solid production in year one at the varsity level as he found the endzone eight total times in 2022. On tape, he's fearless going over the middle, he can stretch the field vertically, and is a well-oiled route runner. Hunter can easily adjust to throws that are behind him, he stacks a defender immediately after beating him and has cuts that are defined with no wasted steps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: [player_tooltip player_id='831101' first='Sam' last='Stec'] 6'2" 250, Nazareth </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sam is quick to the point of attack, he plays with low pads and stays hip-to-hip with his double team partner on zone &amp; gap scheme combos. He is a bit undersized, but his attitude, strength, and effort make up for it. This kid can get out on the perimeter and block in space, he shows plenty of turnover on his knee drive and has the quickness to adjust on interior slants.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='278895' first='Burke' last='Gautcher'] 6'2" 190, Sycamore</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burke has some nasty double moves in his back pocket and is an artist at creating separation at the top of his route. He's got plenty of build-up speed, he knows how to setup a defender to avoid a jam, and is a physical runner after the catch with excellent balance. He looks to get north following a reception and is a major vertical presence who can expose flat-footed safeties &amp; corners. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: Tony DeWald, 5'10" 170, Lisle</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This young man has outstanding vision in traffic, he shows good speed and he looks to run through contact. He allows his blocks to define themselves, then kicks the turbos in. He's got soft hands out of the backfield and has excellent shake in space. He's even shown potential on defense as a lockdown corner with terrific footwork. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: [player_tooltip player_id='819676' first='Jeremiah' last='Alonge'] 6'3" 260, Crystal Lake South</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A guard prospect with a strong upper body and a bit of a mean streak. Jeremiah is a physical striker that's always looking for work and has outstanding body control as a second-level blocker. He needs to work on keeping his pads lower, but I love the mentality that he plays with and the raw tools he has at his disposal. He's only going to get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->