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Freshman Standouts: The Next Generation of Offensive Weapons

Freshman Standouts: The Next Generation of Offensive Weapons
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman February 9, 2025 @ 12:11 PM
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Ky’ren Edmon
Ky’ren Edmon 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
IL
JaVonte Williams
JaVonte Williams 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB/DB | 2028
IL
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His ability to contribute in the passing game makes him a versatile weapon, creating mismatches for opposing defenses. Whether he's hitting the edge or slipping out of the backfield, he's a constant big-play threat. Edmon's stock is on the rise, and as he continues to dominate, college coaches on the recruiting trail will have no choice but to take notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["617820"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a8efc7f1ab1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Joliet Catholic</strong> is no stranger to producing talented ball carriers, and they have yet another future star in freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1617661' first='Javonte' last='Williams']. This past season, Williams was electric with the ball in his hands, consistently showcasing his ability to stop on a dime, change direction effortlessly, and make defenders miss in the open field. His combination of elite agility and top-end speed allows him to not only evade tacklers but also pull away from defenders once he breaks free. With three more years to develop within Joliet Catholic's storied program, it will be exciting to watch how his career unfolds and just how dominant he can become at the high school level.</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":"Elijah Donahue","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Glenbard South 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-67a8efc7f1ba6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freshman <strong>Elijah Donahue</strong> can line up anywhere on the field and make an impact. 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He has impressive vision and quickness, allowing him to find running lanes and make defenders miss. His ability to accelerate through the hole and break off big plays makes him a constant threat. Despite his size, he runs with toughness and balance, making him difficult to bring down. With his skill set and continued development, Jones has a high ceiling and the potential to be a standout at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Ky’ren Edmon

Ky’ren Edmon

IL
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 175
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2028
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Ky’ren
Edmon RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
175
HS
Bradley-Bourbonnais
|
IL
Freshman Standouts: The Next Generation of Offensive Weapons
Ky’ren Edmon of Bradley-Bourbonnais is one of the most exciting running backs in the state, already turning heads...
Written by Eric Bergman
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JaVonte Williams

JaVonte Williams

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RB/DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2028
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JaVonte
Williams RB/DB
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2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
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HS
Wheaton St. Francis
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IL
Freshman Standouts: The Next Generation of Offensive Weapons
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Elijah Donahue

Elijah Donahue

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WEIGHT 160
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CLASS 2028

Elijah Donahue

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Tammaris Jones

Tammaris Jones

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WEIGHT 160
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CLASS 2028

Tammaris Jones

School: Fenwick High School
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