Film Room: 2026 North Suburbs Athletes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the offseason we will be breaking down the film of all the top prospects from across the state ahead of our massive 2026 rankings update in the upcoming months!  Here is a look at some of the “athletes” in the 2026 class in <strong>Film Room: 2026 North Suburbs Athletes!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1399916"],"_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-681917b728af0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grant is listed as an athlete because we believe he could also be an elite strong safety, but he is committed to Illinois as a big and explosive wide receiver.  Elite size at 6'4" 210 pounds.  High points ball in the air consistently winning 50/50 balls.  Boxes out defensive backs and is tough to bring down.  Can also win on short possession routes.  Explosive route runner that explodes with the rock in his hands.</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='1669534' first='Brandon' 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--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jenkins is a two way star that racked up 1,865 all purpose yards for 17 scores along with 3 picks on the defensive side.  He was seen playing RB, slot WR, KR, CB, and FS.  Jeez!  At 6'0" and 185 pounds he is a true athlete with great size.  As a corner he jumps routes being able to come off his receiver for interceptions.  Covers a lot of ground on the back end and flies to the ball where he hits hard.  Like how he tracks the ball in the air and bats down passes.  As a running back he displays a smooth running style  Doesn't look rushed at all hitting the hole and has smooth acceleration.  Vision on the second level to make defenders miss.  Breaks tackles and can catch the ball out of the backfield.  Looks effortless as a runner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1585307"],"_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-681917b728c1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fager is a 6'1" 185 pound athlete that had 946 all-purpose yards this past season.  Also had 16 touchdowns.  As a slot wide receiver he tracks it well on the deep ball showing easy speed and good hands.  Can high point it downfield.  Also makes defenders miss with the ball on shorter routes.  Also is a running threat on jet sweep and lining up as  wildcat QB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1107589"],"_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-681917b728c67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fidler is a 5'10" 175 pound athlete that projects best as a defensive back.  Particularly at corner.  Good press corner that tracks the ball well downfield knocking down passes.  Covers well deep and has good anticipation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We saw Wild play in person during the playoffs.  Interesting prospect as a full back/defensive end.  As a runner he is powerful and tough to bring down.  Patient runner that accelerates as he gets going.  On the defensive side he is physical in the run game, gets off blocks well, and has some pass rush potential.</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='801710' first='X'Zavion' 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--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This Warren athlete is a smaller prospect at 5'8" 160 pounds, but he has a ton of athletic juice!  As a scat back and wide receiver he is super quick with a ton of speed.  Burst of acceleration.  YAC machine.  Return threat.  Also shows some flashes as a CB with his athleticism and speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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