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2025 Quarterbacks set for Big Senior Seasons

2025 Quarterbacks set for Big Senior Seasons
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman February 27, 2024 @ 08:48 PM
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Kendrick Lyons
Kendrick Lyons 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB | 2025
IL
Brandon Parades
Brandon Parades 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB | 2025
IL
Marcus Thaxton
Marcus Thaxton 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB | 2025
IL
Logan Malachuk
Logan Malachuk 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB | 2025
IL
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Kendrick Lyons

Kendrick Lyons

IL
QB
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WEIGHT 170
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East St. Louis
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IL
2025 Quarterbacks set for Big Senior Seasons
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Marcus Thaxton

Marcus Thaxton

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QB
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WEIGHT 175
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2025
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Morgan Park
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IL
2025 Quarterbacks set for Big Senior Seasons
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Plainfield East
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