2025 Film Room: Southern Illinois/Central Illinois Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone continues our breakdowns position by position in the state of Illinois.&nbsp; We continue with a look at the rising senior quarterbacks here in <strong>2025 Film Room: Southern Illinois/Central Illinois Quarterbacks</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='278885' first='Bradyn' last='Little'] (Quincy – 6'0” 195)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little put up massive numbers as a junior recording 3,422 yards on 72% completion rate along with 45 touchdowns.&nbsp; The accuracy overall jumps out on his tape.&nbsp; Effective throwing it across multiple levels. Excellent touch on his passes especially the deep ball.&nbsp; Like how he has pinpoint accuracy and seems to get his guys the ball where they can do damage after the catch.&nbsp; Strong kid that has a bit of a long release as he is almost winding back to launch. Throws well on the move and anticipates. Good arm overall and has some creativity as a scrambler when needed, but is definitely a thrower first. On short routes he rips it to his first read with timing and velocity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lucas Dyer (Mahomet-Seymour – 6'2” 180)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This central Illinois QB rips it downfield on routes between 10-20 yards especially over the middle.&nbsp; Like how he steps up in the pocket and lets it go.&nbsp; Throws well on the move.&nbsp; Bit of a wind up on throws at times. Can throw from different arm angles while still being accurate. Creative scrambler and gritty leader. Solid touch on downfield pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jae'Vion Clark-Pugh (Rock Island – 6'4” 190)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Love the size at 6'4" 190 pounds.&nbsp; Impressive tape from the Rocky signal caller.&nbsp; Throws well on the move and has arm strength on his downfield throws.&nbsp; Moves well to both sides and within the pocket even getting completions when defenders are draped all over him. Strong pocket presence.&nbsp; At times the release can get a bit long, but not on most throws. Can shift his arm angle depending on what is needed on that throw while retaining his accuracy especially on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1187334' first='Reid' last='Craddock'] (St. Thomas More – 6'0” 165)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Craddock is one of those QB's that just gets the job done.&nbsp; Not the fastest although he can glide down the field on some runs.&nbsp; Solid deep ball putting a ton of his body into the throw to get it down there.&nbsp; Like how he extends plays and is kind of a back yard old school QB especially wearing #26.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831102' first='Kendrick' last='Lyons'] (Granite City – 6'0” 170)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lyons is a smooth athlete that lets it rip!&nbsp; Like the velocity and timing the thows with along with solid touch.&nbsp; Solid deep ball and has the arm strength to push downfield.&nbsp; Very good athlete that can run with power and speed when things collapse on him or on designed runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1135601' first='Preston' last='Baker'] (Breese Central – 6'2” 180)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baker presents good size at 6'2" 180 pounds. Very good arm strength down the field consistently dropping it in the bucket. Throws well on the move especially going against his body where he is tremendously effective at squaring his body and making strong throws.&nbsp; Crisp and precise with everything he does including his footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaac Ackerman (Triad – 5'10” 185)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ackerman had a good junior year throwing for 2,047 yards and running for 618 rushing yards while combining for 24 touchdowns.&nbsp; On the smaller side at 5'10" but has a good build.&nbsp; Strong runner that has breakaway speed and sometimes initiates contact with the tackler blowing them up!&nbsp; As a thrower he has a quick release with arm strength as the ball explodes out of his hand.&nbsp; Creative thrower off platform.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->