Sleeper Picks: Play-makers Ready to Break Out
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ja'Veyon Lockett – CB – Brother Rice (2026)</h3>
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<p>Lockett is a twitchy and physical corner who plays bigger than his frame. At 5'9", he's a willing tackler who can fill the alley and stick the ball carrier in run support. He's tough, competitive, and has the instincts to make plays on the ball. An offer from Olivet Nazarene is on the board, and more could be coming.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1345963' first='Jordan' last='Bennett'] – WR – Joliet West (2026)</h3>
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<p>Bennett had 21 receptions and 4 touchdowns last season, showing flashes of being a go-to guy. At 6'0", 190 pounds, he's a strong route-runner who wins in traffic and brings physicality after the catch. He's primed for a bigger role this fall as Joliet West looks to build consistency in the passing game.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Michael O'Connor – OL – Marist (2026)</h3>
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<p>At 6'4", 250 pounds, O'Connor is a physical lineman with a relentless motor. He plays with great leverage, moves well laterally, and finishes blocks. Holding an offer from Western Illinois, he's the kind of player who could be a multi-year starter at the next level. </p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Brian O'Sullivan – DE – Brother Rice (2026)</h3>
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<p>Standing at 6'4", 242 pounds, O'Sullivan brings toughness and explosiveness off the edge. He plays with great effort, sheds blocks well, and consistently disrupts the backfield. A Western Illinois offer is already on the table, and his size, motor, and production should continue drawing interest.</p>
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Ja'Veyon Lockett – CB – Brother Rice (2026)
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