Prep Redzone Illinois Showcase Top Performers: Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, May 6th, the Prep Redzone Prospect Tour made a stop in Barrington, Illinois to see some of the Land of Lincoln's top prospects. The event was filled with talent from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 classes. The skill levels ranged from prospects with division one offers to high-level sleepers. The prospects featured below were among the top performers on the offensive side of the football this weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><em><strong>QB</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='241121' first='Jackson' last='Alcorn'] Burlington Central, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has polished footwork inside the pocket and shows a twitchy release when he wants to air it out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daniel Van Camp, Lake Forest, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has ideal size for the position, displayed a big arm, and can throw off awkward platforms. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401596' first='Brady' last='Palmer'] St. Francis, 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The upside is there, as he has terrific touch and consistent accuracy on throws of thirty yards plus. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Armon Holmes, Owesgo East, 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shows solid athleticism, a quick set-up, and is a consistent thrower on all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael McCormick, Lake Park, 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dual threat that throws well on the run and can generate serious zip on his throws in the blink of an eye. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>RB</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ty Ransom, St. Francis, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A powerful runner with sure hands and the ability to stop &amp; start on a dime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zion Gist, Lincoln Way East, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has good size for the position, excellent balance and his burst is off the charts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815910' first='Ryan' last='Wulff'] Yorkville, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A speedster that clocked a 4.56 forty-yard dash, a 4.31 short shuttle, and a 9'7" broad jump. Not a bad day at the office. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isiah Navarrette, United Township, 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outstanding body control, refined route-running ability, and impressive speed for a guy who's only going into his second high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>WR/TE</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='299529' first='Omar' last='Coleman'] Plainfield North, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shifty, with tons of short-area quickness &amp; dynamic route-running ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='299460' first='Brian' last='Searcy Jr'] Montini, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Competitive, with smooth change of direction out of his cuts and an extensive route tree. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blaise LaVista, Libertyville, 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saw varsity action as a freshman, showed strong hands in traffic, good build-up speed, and the ability to win 1 on 1 matchups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Mason, Montini, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shows nifty footwork, he accelerates out of his breaks and plucks the football out of the air.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DeAndre Coates, Lincoln Way West, 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has a huge catch radius, elite deep ball tracking ability, and has plenty of wiggle with the football in his hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>OL</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252517' first='Danny' last='Zarco'] Lyons, 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stuns defenders at the point of attack, can redirect east &amp; west, and has a strong anchor to sit back on against a bull rush.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zach Clarke, Oswego East, 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clarke moves exceptionally well for a man his size, plays a fundamentally sound brand of football, and has a ton of raw power behind him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='315960' first='Tim' last='Savchuk'] Oswego East, 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tested well, can bend, plays with a chip on his shoulder, and has highly skilled footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='354242' first='Antonio' last='Gutierrez'] St. Francis, 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An interior prospect that can lock on at the second level, rolls his hips &amp; punches on a rise and can get out &amp; pull on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='354243' first='Dan' last='Theiss'] St. Francis, 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A buttery smooth pass protector that is patient in his pass set and stays square waiting for his opponent to tip his cards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->