Rising 2027 Talent in Southern Illinois

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1598828' first='Steven' last='Brown'] – RB – Althoff Catholic (2027)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/Brown_Stevenn">@Brown_Stevenn</a> <br>A multi-sport athlete and high-academic performer, Brown brings physicality and athleticism to Althoff's backfield. At 5'10", 185 pounds, he thrives in contact and shows impressive balance and power. His mix of speed and strength makes him a dual-threat in inside and outside runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1334152' first='Donald' last='Collier'] – FS – Cahokia (2027)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/ILilbuddy">@ILilbuddy</a> <br>Cahokia's rising defensive leader, Collier is long, rangy, and instinctive. He's a three-sport athlete at 5'11", 175 pounds, and possesses the awareness and hands to force turnovers. His can-do attitude and versatility make him one of the most-used athletes in Southern Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jaylen Maners – QB – Fairfield (2027)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/jaylenmaners">@JaylenManers</a> <br>Standing 6'3", 185 pounds, Maners has ideal size and poise for the next era of Fairfield quarterbacks. With a sharp release and mobility, he routinely moves the chains and extends plays. Keep an eye on him as he steps fully into the starting role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1700137' first='Cortez' last='Rose'] – WR – Cahokia (2027)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A fluid receiver with sharp route running and reliable hands, Rose offers Cahokia a go-to target at 5'10", 170 pounds. He consistently finds soft spots in coverage and shows smoothness for his size. While I couldn't locate a Twitter handle, his highlight tape is getting serious attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->