Offensive Studs (Mid Suburban West)
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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: Nathan Cleveland IL #75 LB #8 HEIGHT 6'1" WEIGHT 200 POS LB…
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Continue ReadingThere 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:
Cleveland is a true athlete at the quarterback position. He was a stud last year as a sophomore on the defensive side of the ball. He still a standout on defense but he has been putting up some big numbers with the ball in his hand on offense. He is a dual threat that can be difficult to tackle in open space but he can also hurt you spreading the ball around to his wide receivers. He has thrown for 1,119 yards and 13 touchdowns on the year.
The Tulane commit has been showing why he is considered one of the best running backs in Illinois. He has been torching defenses with 926 rushing yards on the year. It’s been difficult for opposing tacklers to contain him. He is a shifty back that once he finds daylight can take it to the house. He has scored 13 touchdowns already through 4 games.
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Saxe has been gaining a lot of momentum in recruiting since summer. He’s been a bright spot offensively for Fremd this year. He’s a tall wide out that also has a lot of speed. He has the ability to stretch the field vertically. He’s been a difficult to cover for opposing defenses this year playing in the slot. He’s been getting fed the ball this year with 43 receptions and 513 yards receiving.
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Dillon Fitzpatrick Dillon Fitzpatrick 5’11” | 190 lbs | RB Barrington | 2024 State IL has been a workhorse for the 5-0 Broncos this year. He’s a strong running back that has been plowing his way through defenses for 644 yards rushing this year. He’s also done a nice job catching the ball out of the backfield as well with 12 catches and 120 yards. All Area as a junior, Fitzpatrick has scored 11 touchdowns this year.
Cooper Hanson has been off to a hot start through his first 4 games of the year. He is a true football player making plays at running back on offense as well as starting at linebacker on defense. He is a scrappy player that plays hard and can play multiple positions on offense. He has 391 yards rushing and 8 touchdowns this year.