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Offensive Studs (Mid Suburban West)

Offensive Studs (Mid Suburban West)
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Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman September 25, 2023 @ 10:22 PM
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Dillon Fitzpatrick
Dillon Fitzpatrick 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB | 2024
IL
Nathan Cleveland
Nathan Cleveland 6'1" | 200 lbs | DB | 2025
IL
Brennan Saxe
Brennan Saxe 6'3" | 170 lbs | ATH | 2025
IL
Dominik Ball
Dominik Ball 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB | 2024
IL
Cooper Hanson
Cooper Hanson WR | 2021
MN
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There have been a handful of offensive players standing out in the mid suburban west conference. Here are the guys that have caught my eye through week 4:

Minnesota
Nathan Cleveland

Nathan Cleveland

IL
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Nathan
Cleveland DB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Hoffman Estates
|
IL
Offensive Studs (Mid Suburban West)
Cleveland is a true athlete at the quarterback position. He was a stud last year as a sophomore...
Written by Eric Bergman
Minnesota
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Nathan Cleveland

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State: Illinois
School: Hoffman Estates
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Highlights

Tulane
Dominik Ball

Dominik Ball

IL
RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Dominik
Ball RB
Class
2024
Height
5'9"
Weight
185
HS
Palatine
|
IL
Offensive Studs (Mid Suburban West)
The Tulane commit has been showing why he is considered one of the best running backs in Illinois....
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Tulane
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Dominik Ball

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State: Illinois
School: Palatine
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Northwestern (IL)
Brennan Saxe

Brennan Saxe

IL
ATH
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 170
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Brennan
Saxe ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
170
HS
Fremd
|
IL
Offensive Studs (Mid Suburban West)
Saxe has been gaining a lot of momentum in recruiting since summer. He’s been a bright spot offensively...
Written by Eric Bergman
Northwestern (IL)
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Brennan Saxe

Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Fremd
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Highlights

Dillon Fitzpatrick

Dillon Fitzpatrick

IL
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Dillon
Fitzpatrick RB
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Barrington
|
IL
Offensive Studs (Mid Suburban West)
Dillon Fitzpatrick has been a workhorse for the 5-0 Broncos this year. He’s a strong running back that...
Written by Eric Bergman
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Dillon Fitzpatrick

State: Illinois
School: Barrington
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Cooper Hanson

Cooper Hanson

MN
WR
POS WR
CLASS 2021
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Cooper
Hanson WR
Class
2021
HS
Chanhassen
|
MN
Offensive Studs (Mid Suburban West)
Cooper Hanson has been off to a hot start through his first 4 games of the year. He...
Written by Eric Bergman
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Cooper Hanson

State: Minnesota
School: Chanhassen
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