2026 Names to Know in IL

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His knack for delivering accurate and powerful throws positions him as a promising prospect for the upcoming season. Building on the valuable experience gained in the last season, Slepski is undoubtedly a quarterback worth keeping a close eye on in 2o24.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1120447"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1120447' first='Calvin' last='Kohl'] was a versatile tight end for Bradley Bourbonnais last season as a sophomore. He excelled at playing the off-the-ball adjuster position, proving to be a crucial part of both the run and passing game. Kohl is a physical blocker, displaying a nasty streak in the run game, always looking to finish all his blocks. In the passing game, he was a weapon capable of stretching the field. 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