Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Athletes

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 Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Athletes!    Markowicz is an intriguing prospect at 6'3" 175 pounds as a slot WR, corner, and return man.  As a wide receiver he has burst an acceleration with the ball in his hands. Crisp route runner that gets a lot of yards after catch. Very good hands.  Defensively at corner he displays good ball skills and instincts breaking down passes.  Wins in one on one coverage.  Closes coming out of his back pedal on short routes.  Can come off primary to make a play on the ball elsewhere.  Also is a good punt returner taking a pair to the house.     Like this 6'1" 195 pound athlete that plays wide receiver and linebacker.  He is a big and physical receiver that wins high point jump balls down field.  Good body control and runs with power when the ball is in his hands.  Defensively he is an impact linebacker that makes big plays happen.  Wraps up and flies to the ball carrier.     Garner is a versatile prospect that lines up all over the field. As a corner he shows good instincts including jumping routes. Can blitz the QB and is a good tackler int he run game. Solid wide out that runs a nice skinny post route. Contributes on kick coverage units.     Edmon is a 5'11" 165 pound wide receiver/corner back.  As a wide out he is a big time vertical threat that has deep speed and is so acrobatic making catches in the air.  Flies to the ball and jumps routes as a corner.  Also is a big time kick returner!     This past season Maniatis racked up 30 carries for 300 yards and 5 TD on the ground.  Also had 15 catches for 291 yards and 5 TD in the air.  Smaller side back at 5'9" 170 pounds that hides behind the line then explodes downfield.  Like him as a slot WR that is a good route runner with natural hands and toughness over the middle.  Adjusts well to the ball in the air and watches it all the way in.     Streeter Jr is a smaller wide receiver/defensive back at 5'7" 160 pounds.  He is quick off the line and makes acrobatic catches.  Really fast and adjusts well to the ball in the air.  Wins getting it in his hands on bubble screens.  The type of guy you just want to get him the ball in space.  Runs jet sweeps.  Defensively he is a slot corner/free safety.  Quick reaction and flies to the ball.     Roberts is a big bodied 6'2" wide receiver/safety.  Very athletic and as a pass catcher he makes plays in contested catch situations.  Physical and is a willing blocker.  On the back end as a safety is makes plays on the ball including interceptions and comes up in run support.  Long and rangy frame.     Niklos is a 6'1" 170 pound athlete that plays defensive back, wide receiver, and kick returner.  As a defender he flies to the ball and can high point a pass as a receiver.  Also a gunner on the punt unit.     Callaghan goes 6'0" 190 pounds from Plainfield East.  As a defender at linebacker and defensive line he had 27 tackles including 4 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 pick six, and 1 fumble recovery.  Offensively in four games at QB he had 354 passing yards and 4 TD.  Crashes down the line of scrimmage vs the run. Takes good angles as a defender.  Solid arm strength as a QB.     Teague is a plus athlete at 5'11" 175 pounds that projects best as a press corner.  Physical with good athleticism, fluid hips, and good break on the ball.

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 Film Room: 2026 South Suburbs Athletes!