Top 100 2025 Prospects Flying Off Board with Commitments

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prospects across the state of Illinois are flying off the board over the last few days.&nbsp; 8 of the top 100 2025 prospect in Illinois have made their call in the last week.&nbsp; Prep Redzone Illinois catches you up on who has made their college decisions and where they are headed!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='278883' first='Talyn' last='Taylor'] (Geneva - Georgia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state's top wide receiver and ranked #4 overall in the state made the call for Georgia on Tuesday night.&nbsp; He is a one of the premier prospects at the wide out position nationally.&nbsp; Georgia got him on campus recently and sealed the deal!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830236' first='Jaylen' last='Williams'] (Palatine – Michigan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is an absolute freak show at the defensive tackle spot.  His combination of elite athleticism, size, and skill are what make him such a special player.  He had been a lean toward Michigan for a while and he made his commitment to the defending national champs!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='213605' first='Jovan' last='Clark'] (Morgan Park – Wyoming)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark is an electric athlete that can play multiple positions, but projects best as a DB. He committed to Wyoming which is a massive steal as we gave him a Power 4 grade and one of the highest in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830246' first='Jahmare' last='Washington'] (Morgan Park – Wisconsin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washington was one of my favorite tapes regardless of position to evaluate in the 2025 class.&nbsp; The corner back has all the tools to be a star at the next level along with his ability to make game changing plays.&nbsp; He made his verbal commitment to the Wisconsin Badgers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292060' first='Michael' last='O'Connell'] (Glenbard West – Northwestern)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Connell is a massive offensive tackle that emerged during his junior year showing well in several primetime matchups.&nbsp; Light on his feet and uses his length well.&nbsp; Northwestern secured his commitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='162631' first='Cameron' last='Brooks'] (Homewood Flossmoor – Illinois)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooks is an explosive defensive lineman that brings scheme versatility to the table.&nbsp; Big pick up for the Illini who made him a priority!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='288435' first='Jacob' last='Bell'] (Naperville North – Ball State)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With quarterbacks it is all about finding a great fit.&nbsp; We feel that happened here with Bell headed to Ball State.&nbsp; He has all the physical tools to be an excellent fit at the Group of 5 level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831095' first='Nathan' last='Cleveland'] (Hoffman Estates – Minnesota)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cleveland was at Minnesota for a visit and they didn't let him get off campus without a commitment.&nbsp; He is a versatile defender that can play both linebacker and DB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830846' first='Mason' last='Ellens'] (Glenbard West – Iowa State)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellens is another prospect who brings positional versatility which is something that has traditionally been a success for Iowa State over the years.&nbsp; They identified Ellens during the process and made a move to land this defenders commitment!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->