Under the Radar 2025 Kane County Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a county loaded with talent, we will take a look at a few players who impressed in their sophomore season. These athletes' stocks are on the rise heading into their junior campaign as college programs across the country will battle it out for some of Kane County's under the radar 2025 prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["252527"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Klawikowski impressed for Hampshire last season as their lead tail back. The 5'9, 200 lbs running back earned an All-Conference nod in his sophomore season and is looking to build on that campaign heading into his junior year. Klawikowski rushed for over 1,200 yards and 12 TDs in 8 games last year. He runs with authority and shows solid breakaway speed that allows him to outrun defenders to the edge. Klawikowski is a powerful back, as he plays with low pad level and embraces contact at the point of attack. He also has strong vision, which he uses to cut back on over-pursuing defenders and break tackles at the second and third levels. While Klawikowski was one of the more underrated players in Kane county last year, he'll surely put his name on the map this upcoming season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["833298"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Samaan is a downhill and physical linebacker from Burlington Central. The Class of 2025 inside linebacker exhibited the raw skills and instincts that will set him up for a big junior season. Samaan stands at 5'11 and weighs 205 lbs. He isn't afraid to stick his nose in to make a play. Samaan showcases the impressive ability to shed blocks with solid technique while making tackles at or behind the line of scrimmage. He is quick downhill, often knocking both blockers and ball carriers backwards. As a sure-handed tackler, Samaan drives through running backs and gets them down in a hurry. He also impressed on special teams and when blitzing, showing off the same physicality that popped up all over his film. Heading into his junior year, Samaan's stock is on the rise.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["252511"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Velez was one of the more underrated players in the state last year but won't be considered underrated for long. The All-Conference running back from Geneva was more than impressive in his sophomore campaign. Velez measures in at 5'11, 180 lbs and runs much bigger than his frame. His first clip is one of the better clips you'll see. As the tape rolls on, Velez continues to shine. He is an angry and physical runner, who gets downhill in a hurry and hits the hole with force. Velez possesses the ability to break tackles in a variety of ways, by either running defenders over, using juke moves, or flat out outrunning them. Long story short, if there is a defender in the way, Velez will get through him. Keep an eye out for Velez in his junior campaign, as he could very well finish the year as one of the top running backs in the state.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["331442"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Marshall showcased his natural football ability one both sides of the ball last season. The West Aurora product stands at 6'2 and weighs 165 lbs. He produced at both outside linebacker and wide receiver last year and should take on a bigger role on varsity this upcoming season. Marshall has the raw athleticism that makes him an underrated prospects. At wide receiver, he was a willing blocker and made some impressive contested catches that led to big gains. Defensively, Marshall shined at outside linebacker by using his high motor and physicality to make plays on the edge. Marshall possesses a rare combination of size, speed, and physicality that should lead to a breakout junior season.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"Sean Keegan","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"Saint Charles East","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_4_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Keegan shined in his sophomore season in all 3 phases. The 6'1, 165 lbs athlete did it all for Saint Charles East's sophomore team. At safety, Keegan showed off crisp technique. He backpedals with ease and moves in and out of breaks to make plays on the ball. He isn't afraid to get downhill and make strong open field tackles on opposing running backs or wide receivers. At wide receiver, Keegan was a vertical threat who can outrun most defenders and secure a catch for a big gain. In the return game, Keegan showcased his straight line speed and shiftiness in the open field. Keep an eye out for Keegan in his first varsity season, as he should be a playmaker on both sides of the ball for the Fighting Saints.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b6befc9d16d"} /-->