2025 Evals: Emerging Names Pt 1

We are getting closer to unveiling our latest edition of the 2025 class rankings.  Before that we wanted to take a look at some emerging names in the class to keep tabs on!  Here is 2025 Evals: Emerging Names Pt 1!   ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1291979' first='Donovan' last='Robinson'] (Loyola – 6'3” 210) One of the most impressive all-around tapes we have seen in the 2025 class.  What stands out is how many area he contributes.  Offense, defense, and is a core special teams player.  Probably projects best as an outside linebacker or a safety.  Love how well he covers flipping his hips and making plays on the ball.  Can chase and run after opponents in the open field.  On special teams he is a return threat, blocks field goals, and covers downfield. DL [player_tooltip player_id='1292121' first='Jayden' last='McGee'] (O'Fallon – 6'4” 230)   McGee is a defensive end/outside linebacker that is a big time edge rusher.  Really like how he uses his hands and bends on the edge.  Physical in the run game and hits really hard laying the hammer!  Athletic and fluid edge player with projectability.   DL [player_tooltip player_id='1292125' first='Chuck' last='Lanier'] (Sacred Heart Griffin – 6'6” 240)   Lanier is a 6'6" 240 pound defensive end that probably projects best as a 3-4 end.  Strong and wide bodied defensive lineman that is very physical vs the run. Holds ground great and then gets the tackle.  As a pass rusher it is mostly power and not a ton of twitch.   DL [player_tooltip player_id='1292130' first='Joey' last='Bodell'] (Bolingbrook – 6'2” 230)   Bodell is a defensive end/outside linebacker that has good length and bends on the edge.  Really like how he pusues the ball.  Reads and reacts to plays very well both in the pass and run game.  Technically sound edge player.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1292114' first='KJ' last='Rhodes'] (Willowbrook – 5'8” 120)   During his junior season Rhodes had 85 catches for 12 touchdowns and 1542 yards. He is a smaller slot guy at 5'8" that is such a smooth route runner and has elite speed.  Blows past defenders on the deep ball.  Takes bubble screens for TDs. Gets in and out of cuts with precision.  He is a YAC machine scoring long TDs over and over.  Good hands catching and accelerating at the same time.  Also has punt return ability.   DL [player_tooltip player_id='1292168' first='Nate' last='Snep'] (Lake Zurich – 6'4” 260)   Snep is a 6'4" defensive lineman with scheme versatility being able to play up and down the line.  Holds point of attack and makes tackle.  Physical tackler in the run game that uses his hands very well.  Gets up field and is physical against the run.  Pursues very well.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1292229' first='Luke' last='Olson'] (Niles Notre Dame – 6'5” 195)   Olson only played one game as a junior due to a fractured collarbone. He is a big wide out at 6'4" that catches the ball with his hands and adjusts to it in the air.  Also like how he is a physical blocker in the run game taking great pride in it.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1292129' first='Mar'Quan' last='Gary'] (Normal Community – 6'1” 180)   Gary had 891 yards receiving along with 18 touchdowns as a junior.  Slot wide reciever that has excellent burst with the ball in his hands and records a ton of YAC. Tracks the ball well in the air adjusting to make the catch on deep balls.  Effective on bubble screens.  Overall he just makes guys miss with the rock in his hands.   DL [player_tooltip player_id='1292097' first='Bryce' last='Griffin'] (Yorkville – 6'4” 210)   The 6'4" defensive lineman had 7 sacks, 53 total tackles and 21 tackles for loss on the season.  Great up and over for a sack.  His explosive first step and bend was what really stood oout.  Quick off the line and explodes to the ball.  Runs well in space and knows how to use length. Comes down the line in the run game.  Can play with hand in dirt or standing up on edge.  Really impressed with how many passes he bats down at the line of scrimmage.   DB [player_tooltip player_id='1292149' first='Daniel' last='Brown'] (Thornwood – 5'11” 190)   Brown is a safety that might project best as a nickel at the next level. Plays the ball very well in the air. Blitzes strong from the secondary and is a good tackler in space. Pursues the ball!   OT [player_tooltip player_id='1292101' first='Kaveon' last='Lee'] (Plainfield Central – 6'6” 275)   Lee is a super athletic left tackle that has good length.  Gets to the second level and is a road grader in the run game. Uses long arms well in pass blocking and has decent footwork.  Might be best on the right side at the next level.   TE [player_tooltip player_id='1292142' first='Noah' last='LaPorte'] (Princeton – 6'6” 210)   LaPorte has great size and length at 6'6".  High points the ball in the end zone and catches with his hands.  Willing blocker that takes pride in it.   DB Terrence Lee (Kenwood – 6'0” 175)   This past season Lee had 51 tackles, 8 breakups, 8 tackles for loss, and 1 interception. Projects best as a safety or nickel.  Good length and comes up in run support as a very good tackler.  On the back end he reacts well to the ball in the air and has speed and range.   OL [player_tooltip player_id='1292089' first='Ryan' last='McGarry'] (Hinsdale Central – 6'3” 280)   McGarry is a left tackle that plays with a mean streak.  Drives very well in the run with his strength and technique.  Also a sound pass blocker that mirrors his man, shows good footwork, and anchors well.   LB [player_tooltip player_id='1292177' first='Charles' last='Smith'] (Simeon – 6'1” 190)   Smith is an outside linebacker that has good raw strength.  Tackles tremendously well in space taking excellent angles to the ball.  Pursues and chases!  Very physical tackler in run game.

We are getting closer to unveiling our latest edition of the 2025 class rankings. Before that we wanted to take a look at some emerging names in the class to keep tabs on! Here is 2025 Evals: Emerging Names Pt 1!