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Top Performing 26/27 IL QB’s

Top Performing 26/27 IL QB’s
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman September 17, 2023 @ 10:44 PM
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Cole Latimer
Cole Latimer 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB | 2026
IL
Dane Eisenmenger
Dane Eisenmenger 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB | 2026
IL
Jayden Ellington
Jayden Ellington 5'11" | 165 lbs | QB | 2027
IL
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Dane Eisenmenger Dane Eisenmenger Dane Eisenmenger 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Tolono Unity | 2026 State IL

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Dane Eisenmenger Dane Eisenmenger Dane Eisenmenger 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB Tolono Unity | 2026 State IL

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Cole Latimer Cole Latimer 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Dekalb | 2026 State IL

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Cole Latimer Cole Latimer 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Dekalb | 2026 State IL

School: DeKalb High School
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