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Rising 2025’s in IL

Rising 2025’s in IL
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman December 27, 2023 @ 11:26 PM
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Saif Kokoszka
Saif Kokoszka 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL | 2025
IL
Tyrone Cotton
Tyrone Cotton 6'1" | 160 lbs | DB | 2025
IL
Jacob Bell
Jacob Bell 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB | 2025
IL
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Jacob Bell

Jacob Bell

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Naperville North
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IL
Rising 2025’s in IL
Jacob Bell emerged as a standout performer during his junior season at Naperville North, earning well-deserved All-Conference honors....
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Tony DeWald

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South Dakota State
Tyrone Cotton

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Tyrone Cotton demonstrated elite shutdown corner skills during his junior campaign this year, leaving a significant mark on...
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