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Top Tacklers in IL Returning this Fall

Top Tacklers in IL Returning this Fall
PrepRedzone Recruiting Report
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman August 27, 2024 @ 10:25 PM
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Kadin Niekamp
Kadin Niekamp 5'10" | 215 lbs | ATH | 2026
IL
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As the team's running back, he's a dynamic threat, capable of making big plays both on the ground and as a receiver out of the backfield. However, it's on defense where Yolich truly shines. Last year, he was one of the state's top tacklers, racking up 131 total tackles. His instincts at the linebacker position are exceptional, allowing him to read and react to make plays in the backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Vince Webber","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"206","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oak Forest High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce98c0c96c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vince Webber is set to make his mark at Oak Forest High School this fall after transferring from Bremen. Despite the change in teams, Webber's impact on the field is expected to remain as significant as ever. Last season, he firmly established himself as a hard-hitting, off-the-ball linebacker, demonstrating an aggressive style of play that made him a key defensive asset. Known for his relentless pursuit, Webber has a remarkable ability to diagnose plays quickly and shoot through open gaps at full speed, consistently shutting down opposing running backs with authority.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Foley Calcagno","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"202","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"IC Catholic Prep","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce98c0c9790"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Foley Calcagno made a significant impact as a linebacker for IC Catholic Prep during his sophomore season. Known for his ability to get downhill quickly against the run, Calcagno is a true enforcer at the linebacker position. His physical, hard-hitting style of play propelled him to the top of the defensive ranks, where he tallied an impressive 114 tackles and 3 sacks. As he continues to develop, Calcagno is poised to elevate his game even further over the next two years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1585323' first='Kadin' last='Niekamp']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"217","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Central High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66ce98c0c9861"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1585323' first='Kadin' last='Niekamp'] was a crucial force in Central High School's state championship run in 2023. His relentless effort from the defensive line set him apart, as he consistently disrupted plays and pursued runners with exceptional tenacity. Niekamp's impact was evident throughout the season, with him amassing 101 total tackles and 8 sacks. As he looks ahead to the next two years at Central High School, he is poised to remain a dominant presence, continuing to challenge and thwart opposing offenses with his high level of play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Luke Yolich

Luke Yolich

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 168
POS LB
CLASS 2025

Luke Yolich

School: Whitney Young
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Vince Webber

Vince Webber

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 206
POS LB
CLASS 2025

Vince Webber

School: Oak Forest High School
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Foley Calcagno

Foley Calcagno

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 202
POS LB
CLASS 2026

Foley Calcagno

School: IC Catholic Prep
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Kadin Niekamp Kadin Niekamp 5'10" | 215 lbs | ATH Camp Point Central | 2026 State IL

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 217
POS DL
CLASS 2026

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