2025 Evals: Emerging Names Pt 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are getting closer to unveiling our latest edition of the 2025 class rankings.&nbsp; Before that we wanted to take a look at some emerging names in the class to keep tabs on!&nbsp; Here is <strong>2025 Evals: Emerging Names Pt 2</strong>!<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1292131' first='Tommy' last='Ghislandi'] (Loyola – 6'5” 235)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied DE at 6'5" 235 pounds.&nbsp; Probably best suited as a 3-4 end.&nbsp; Sheds blocks well in the run to make tackles using his hands well.&nbsp; Quick off the ball, gets inside quickly, and stuffs in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='271327' first='Connor' last='Sullivan'] (Loyola – 6'4” 260)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sullivan has great size at 6'4" 260 pounds.&nbsp; He is a powerful defensive lineman that can play up and down the line.&nbsp; Bull rush and power game is his strength as a pass rusher.&nbsp; Against the run he is physical at the point of attack and gets in the backfield to makes tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB DeMaje Williams (Kenwood – 5'11” 160)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really impressed with this free safety from Kenwood. Makes plays over the middle at a high level. High point the on back end as an absolute ball hawk. Reads and reacts so well on back end recording a ton of interceptions.&nbsp; Great instincts and smarts!&nbsp; Tackles well in the run going low on backs. Technically sound tackler and can really run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1292152' first='Donovan' last='Deey'] (Carmel – 5'11” 195)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deey is a 5'11" running back has good vision and quality footwork.&nbsp; His quick cuts in the hole is what really standout.&nbsp; Slippery through traffic and can bounce to the outside when needed.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1292150' first='Malachi' last='Smith'] (Batavia – 6'1” 280)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a defensive tackle/nose guard that has a wide body.&nbsp; Very physical vs the run and can get upfield for tackles for loss.&nbsp; Good use of his hands and is best at stuffing run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id='1292116' first='Jack' last='Greiber'] (Carmel – 6'6” 220)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greiber is a 6'6" TE that has good size and a smooth release off the line.&nbsp; Long strides, catches it with his hands, and boxes out with his body.&nbsp; Also a two way threat with how well he blocks driving with his legs and competing as a blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1292120' first='Xzavier' last='McGruder'] (Simeon – 6'2” 190)<br></strong><br>McGruder is a corner that had 7 interceptions as a junior.&nbsp; He has excellent size and 6'2" 190 pounds with the ability to consistently make plays on the ball.&nbsp; Fluid in coverage and knows how to use his length.&nbsp; Good feel for adjusting and staying with his man downfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1292113' first='Rico' last='Clay'] (Quincy – 6'3” 180)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The cornerback had 32 tackles along with 5 interceptions as a junior.  The size and length at 6'3" are what standout the most.  He cuts so well on short routes intercepting passes in stride and going the other way for pick 6s.  Anticipates routes very well.  Fluid back pedal and feel for finding the ball in the air.  Comes up well in run support from his corner spot tackling well. Committed to Illinois State!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1292245' first='Clayton' last='Lakatos'] (Edwardsville – 6'1” 180)<br></strong><br>Lakatos is a 6'1" free safety that high points the ball when in the air and takes good angles.&nbsp; Breaks up passes over the middle and is good at pursuing in the run game with his speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE Daniel Hug (Nashville – 6'5” 220)<br></strong><br>Hug is a TE/DE that contributes on both sides of the ball.&nbsp; As a TE he is best as a blocker.&nbsp; Contributes in the run game at the end of the line with his toughness.&nbsp; Can see him being a blocking tight end or H-Back at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1292272' first='Talan' last='White'] (Lincoln Way East – 5'11” 165)<br></strong><br>White is a smooth route runner out of the slot that loves corner routes.&nbsp; Very comfortable on them. Quality hands and impacts on short crossing routes.&nbsp; Makes guys miss in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->