Under the Radar 2025 Lake 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 Lake County's under the radar 2025 prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["730619"],"_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":"Nelson impressed at multiple positions in his sophomore campaign for Stevenson. The 6'2, 195 lb Long Grove product was a wrecking ball last season. He showcased the raw ability and natural tools to become an elite edge rusher heading into his first varsity season. Nelson has phenomenal bend and a high motor that allows him to create pressure and chase down opposing quarterbacks. These skills allowed for Nelson to secure 19 sacks and 50 plus tackles on JV last year. Additionally, Nelson saw time at middle linebacker and tight end last year. 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The 6'1, 185 sophomore outside linebacker is ready to break out in his junior campaign. Matiyow showed off a variety of skills that every outside backer needs. He gets downhill quickly in the run game and finishes powerfully to drive opposing ball carriers backwards. He showcased the ability to play one-on-one coverage in the slot and reads the opposing quarterback's eyes to hold down the curl in zone coverage. Additionally, Matiyow has the ability to close ground and make tackles in the open field. 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He has the natural ability to hit the hole with speed while also utilizing his vision that allows him to cut back on runs, forcing defenders to over run him. Not to mention Dey was incredible sound in pass protection. Keep an eye out for Dey in his junior campaign.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["819690"],"_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":"The inside linebacker from Lake Forest lit up the stat sheet in his sophomore season. Dan accounted for 88 total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 1 interception, and 2 defensive touchdowns in his first varsity season. Dan is incredibly instinctual. He can diagnose offensive run plays with ease and get downhill to meet the ball carrier at or behind the line of scrimmage. The 5'11, 200 lb plays extremely quick, meaning he is tough for offensive linemen to reach at the second level. Dan blitzes with urgency and always seems to be around the ball. Heading into his junior season, keep an eye out for Dan as he may finish the year as one of the top linebackers in the state.","_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1292168' first='Nate' last='Snep']","_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":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"Lake Zurich","_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":"Snep is an impressive interior defensive linemen who made a big impact for the Bears last season on varsity. 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