Unranked and Underrated National 2025 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What 2025 prospects are flying under the radar nationally?&nbsp; It is hard to cover an entire state much less the country, but we feel these are prospects who are not currently ranked by any of the national services and should be!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='830840' first='Ke'Andre' last='McClendon'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McClendon is an absolute game wrecker on the interior.&nbsp; Each time we have seen him play he has been one of if not the most impactful player on the defensive side of the ball.&nbsp; Some will say he is a bit undersized, but we feel he more than makes up for it with his quickness and athleticism getting in the backfield on the regular.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='890063' first='Donovan' last='Brown'] (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Brother Rice corner brings fluidity and length at corner.&nbsp; He makes plays on the ball in the air whether it be deep passes or shorter routes.&nbsp; Comfortable playing in man with his typewriter footwork.&nbsp; Adjusts well to the ball in the air downfield.&nbsp; Love the aggressiveness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='299479' first='Brennan' last='Saxe'] (Fremd)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wide receiver that is a home run threat each time he touched the ball as a senior.&nbsp; Northwestern definitely took notice getting him on board.&nbsp; Athletic downfield threat that can also be a possession pass catcher when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id='831091' first='Drake' last='Mosley'] (Belleville Althoff)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mosley is among the premier linebackers in the state.&nbsp; He is a thick bodied linebacker who brings physicality to the position as a thumper in the run game.&nbsp; Runs extremely well covering ground both vertically and laterally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='831102' first='Kendrick' last='Lyons'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Flyers quarterback deserves mention among the better signal callers in the state.&nbsp; He is a dual threat QB that runs with power and speed, but his arm is lethal too.&nbsp; He can hit receivers on intermediate routes with zip and layers it well downfield using touch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1292091' first='Reginald' last='Milligan'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Milligan only played three games this season, but he is a prospect we are high on.&nbsp; Ideal EDGE that can play up as an outside linebacker or with his hand in the dirt at defensive end.&nbsp; Speed and bend are his biggest strengths as he can really get after the quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1222263' first='Jack' last='Vidales'] (Woodstock)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vidales is an offensive lineman at guard that we feel is a legit Group of 5 talent.&nbsp; He is huge with his wide bodied frame and raw strength inside.&nbsp; He moves very well though being able to pass block along with road grade in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->