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2024 Big Boys Making Noise in IL

2024 Big Boys Making Noise in IL
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman September 26, 2023 @ 03:58 PM
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Daniel Zlatanov
Daniel Zlatanov 6'5" | 220 lbs | DL | 2024
IL
Jack Trautmann
Jack Trautmann 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL | 2024
IL
Jalen Cole
Jalen Cole 6'5" | 310 lbs | OL | 2024
IL
Nathen Omolo
Nathen Omolo 6'3" | 260 lbs | OL | 2024
IL
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I have come across some OL/DL that have caught my eye this season. Here is a list of 5 lineman in the state that are gaining momentum have way through the season:

Pavle Jovanovic

Pavle Jovanovic

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS OL
CLASS 2024

Pavle Jovanovic

School: Hersey High School
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Daniel Zlatanov Daniel Zlatanov Daniel Zlatanov 6'5" | 220 lbs | DL Glenbard East | 2024 IL

HEIGHT 6'5"
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CLASS 2024

Daniel Zlatanov Daniel Zlatanov Daniel Zlatanov 6'5" | 220 lbs | DL Glenbard East | 2024 IL

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Nathen Omolo

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HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 260
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2024 Big Boys Making Noise in IL
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Jack Trautmann Jack Trautmann Jack Trautmann 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL York | 2024 IL

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Jalen Cole

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WEIGHT 310
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