2025 Centers to Watch in IL
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Ryan Peterson HEIGHT 6'3" WEIGHT 250 POS OL CLASS 2025 View Profile Ryan Peterson Twitter State: Illinois School: Central Catholic Bloomington Central Catholic’s Ryan Peterson had a solid season last year as a junior. Peterson excels in the run game,…
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Continue ReadingBloomington Central Catholic’s Ryan Peterson had a solid season last year as a junior. Peterson excels in the run game, relying on his size and strength to generate movement in his run blocking. What stands out to me on film is the nasty streak Peterson plays with. He does a great job playing through the whistle, always looking to finish his block to the ground.
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Joey Herbert
Joey Herbert
Joey Herbert has everything you’re looking for in a center prospect. He is stout inside, able to handle one-on-one blocks versus interior defensive tackles. Herbert plays with great leverage and displays his wrestling background when he’s engaged in blocks. Herbert is one of the top pure center prospects in the class of 2025 in Illinois. His recruiting has been busy with visits this offseason and will take off as he enters his senior year this fall.
Liam Carney Liam Carney 6’4″ | 280 lbs | OL Wauconda | 2025 IL has a lot of length at the center position, standing at 6’5″. His rare length at the center position allows him to use his long levers to create separation from defenders. Carney is a good athlete on the offensive line; he moves really well in space, displaying quick feet. His size and athleticism provide a lot of versatility that could project him at multiple positions at the next level as well.
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TJ Woods TJ Woods 6’3″ | 260 lbs | OL Fenwick | 2025 IL moved all over the line for Fenwick last year. He started multiple games at different positions as a junior, displaying his versatility. Woods is able to plug and play at multiple positions without skipping a beat, showing that he is a smart player capable of handling change. Woods is a solid pass protector, utilizing good technique and a strong punch. His future will be at the inside positions based on his strengths and size.