IL Rising Stars: Class of 2025 Pro-Style Quarterbacks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2025 in the Land of Lincoln is loaded with talent at every position. Below are some Class of 2025 signal callers who burst onto the scene last season. As they prepare for their senior seasons, keep an eye on these pro-style quarterbacks who are rising up recruiting boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["288435"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Two things immediately come to mind when evaluating Class of 2025 Naperville North prospect [player_tooltip player_id='288435' first='Jacob' last='Bell']: poise and power. Bell is a 6'3, 200 lbs quarterback who possesses incredible arm strength, footwork, and timing. Bell has a powerful arm that can fit throws into tight windows, whether down the field or near the line of scrimmage. He is incredibly polished in the pocket, as he never seems to panic in the face of pressure and will stand tall to deliver strike after strike. He maneuvers the pocket extremely well and patiently works through his progressions to get the ball out accurately and on time. As Bell heads into his senior campaign, keep an eye on this rising star in the Land of Lincoln.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["278885"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Little was top 5 in the state of Illinois in nearly every statistical passing category last fall. The 6'0, 195 lbs quarterback out of Quincy Senior tallied 3,422 passing yards and 45 touchdowns on a 72% completion percentage this past season. Little's greatest attribute is his accuracy, as their isn't a throw on the field that he can't make. Whether its a level 1, 2, or 3 throw, Little can thread the needle with the best of them. He also possesses sound footwork and has the athleticism and arm strength to throw accurately on the move. This impressive Class of 2025 QB prospect is beginning to fly up recruiting boards across the country.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["830851"],"_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":"Gumino is a 6'2, 195 lbs signal caller out of Hersey. In his junior season, Gumino threw for nearly 2,500 yards and 35 touchdowns on a 72% completion percentage clip. He may be one of the best deep ball throwers in the state. Gumino displays tremendous touch and the arm strength to push the ball down the field vertically. He plays with incredible anticipation, as he can accurately lead receivers open even when they appeared covered. Gumino is also a strong athlete, as he displays tremendous speed and elusiveness when he does choose to tuck it and run. This Class of 2025 play maker in Gumino may be the top quarterback in the state by the time his senior campaign ends.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["830852"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"While Kmet may be classified as a pro-style quarterback, make no mistake that this athlete can make defenses pay in a variety of ways. The St. Viator signal caller measures in at 6'2, 185 lbs and threw for over 1,700 yards and 21 touchdowns last season. Kmet possesses a lethal combination of arm strength and athleticism, which he uses to create open passing opportunities. Kmet has fantastic pocket awareness, as he is difficult to sack in the tackle box and often extends plays with his legs. His athleticism also helps in the play-action boot and roll out game as Kmet is extremely accurate when throwing on the run. He has a powerful arm that can push the ball down field for explosive plays. Keep an eye on this rising star in Kmet as his recruitment is beginning to heat up.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["241121"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"While Alcorn battled through injuries throughout the majority of his junior season, the Burlington Central product impressed when healthy. He measures in at 6'1, 200 lbs and delivers on time and accurate throws play after play. Alcorn has polished footwork and plays well within the Rockets' system , threading the needle over the middle of the field throughout the course of the game. Alcorn can put the ball on the money, no matter how tight the window is. Additionally, he has the arm strength to air it out and can extend plays with his legs while keeping his eyes downfield. As Alcorn is healthy and ready to go for his senior campaign, keep an eye on this underrated pro-style quarterback prospect.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d403873884d"} /-->