Which Schools Produce Most 2026 Ranked Prospects?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What programs in the state of Illinois produced the most Prep Redzone Illinois prospects in our latest 2026 rankings?&nbsp; Here is a look at every school that has at least three in the top 375.&nbsp; Which team is at the top?&nbsp; We examine that here in <strong>Which Schools Produce Most 2026 Ranked Prospects</strong>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mt. Carmel – 11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It should come as no surprise that the runaway was Mt. Carmel with 11 ranked 2026 prospects.&nbsp; Loaded group is headlined by top offensive lineman Claude Mpouma along with USC commit [player_tooltip player_id='270192' first='Braeden' last='Jones'] and Vanderbilt commit [player_tooltip player_id='1538329' first='Joey' last='Quinn'] along the defensive line.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='401609' first='Jamari' last='Brown'] is a big time pass catcher while [player_tooltip player_id='283927' first='Lamont' last='Miller'] is a road grader up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Wheaton St. Francis - 8<br></strong><br>Super talented group for Wheaton St. Francis with 8 ranked prospects.  They have the best pass catchers in the state in top ranked wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='212322' first='Zachary' last='Washington'].  [player_tooltip player_id='212321' first='Tanner' last='Glock'] and [player_tooltip player_id='212315' first='Jalen' last='Carter'] are versatile athletes while [player_tooltip player_id='801979' first='Cooper' last='Paukstis'] and [player_tooltip player_id='401595' first='Brady' last='Hill'] move bodies up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brother Rice – 7<br></strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='208769' first='King' last='Liggins'] is the top senior prospect for Brother Rice.&nbsp; He is a big bodied on the defensive line that can be a game changer.&nbsp; Brothers [player_tooltip player_id='401612' first='Jovan' last='Green'] and [player_tooltip player_id='401611' first='Jaylin' last='Green'] are playmakers offensively with quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='801994' first='CJ' last='Gray'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lincoln Way East – 7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top ranked quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='800191' first='Jonas' last='Williams'] is the leader for LWE returning for his second year.&nbsp; They have a stud pass rusher in Illini commit [player_tooltip player_id='801702' first='Jacob' last='Alexander'] coming off the edge.&nbsp; Running back [player_tooltip player_id='1585196' first='Brody' last='Gish'] and defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1585163' first='Gage' last='Ladere'] are also coveted recruits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>East St. Louis - 6<br></strong><br>The defending state champs are loaded in all classes including the 2026 one.&nbsp; They have six ranked prospects with all of them being inside the top 67 overall.&nbsp; Pair of star wide receivers in [player_tooltip player_id='1669549' first='Kortez' last='Rupert'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1128408' first='Armaad' last='Sharp'].&nbsp; Up front two big time offensive lineman in [player_tooltip player_id='1585136' first='Terrell' last='Berryhill Jr'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1669942' first='Mytrell' last='Tillman'].&nbsp; Defensively they have #1 linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='401621' first='Leon' last='Howard'] and game wrecking defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='401599' first='Cornell' last='McIntosh'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bradley Bourbonnais – 6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ton of under the radar prospects for Bradley Bourbonnais.&nbsp; Their top guy is [player_tooltip player_id='1523615' first='Khalan' last='Clemens'] who is a defensive lineman that checks in at #75 overall.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='801988' first='Ian' last='Irps'] at linebacker and athlete [player_tooltip player_id='991279' first='Lyzale' last='Edmon'] are sleepers that we really like.<br><br><strong>Hillcrest – 6<br></strong><br>Defensive end [player_tooltip player_id='1585113' first='Max' last='Carmicle'] is a freak show defensive end that has a super high ceiling as both a run and pass defender.&nbsp; They are stacked with a ton of small college gems in [player_tooltip player_id='801879' first='Maurice' last='Garrett'], [player_tooltip player_id='537232' first='Derrick' last='Streeter Jr'], [player_tooltip player_id='537235' first='Emmanuel' last='Edionweme'], etc.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maine South – 6<br></strong><br>Maine South is a very well known program that has a good depth of prospects.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='801884' first='RicoAntonio' last='D'Alessandro'] is a wide receiver/H-back that didn't play last year after transferring from Whitney Young.&nbsp; Expect a big season from him.&nbsp; Nikolas Kokosiulis is an exciting running back.&nbsp; Couple of hard hitting linebackers [player_tooltip player_id='1651580' first='Jake' last='Cantal'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1575307' first='Nick' last='Hachigian'] are defenders to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><br>Minooka – 6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Minooka has a nice group of 2026 prospects being led by [player_tooltip player_id='1585126' first='Nathan' last='Gonzalez'] who is a silky smooth defensive back.&nbsp; Tight end [player_tooltip player_id='1257274' first='Jackson' last='Miranda'], offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1646524' first='Noah' last='James'], and linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1553769' first='Brady' last='Kozlowski'] are ones to keep an eye on.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nazareth Academy - 6<br></strong><br>This powerhouse program boasts six prospects in the rankings led by linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='801877' first='Lesroy' last='Tittle'] who is the #2 linebacker in the class.&nbsp; Big time wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1585141' first='Trenton' last='Walker'] is another top 100 prospect from Naz.&nbsp; Electric athlete [player_tooltip player_id='212313' first='Edward' last='Mcclain'] and offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='801985' first='Tomek' last='Wszelaki'] are ones to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Andrew – 5<br>Benet – 5<br>Homewood Flossmoor – 5<br>Mt. Zion – 5<br>St. Charles North – 5<br>St. Rita – 5<br>Yorkville - 5<br>Bishop McNamara – 4<br>Burlington Central – 4<br>Crete Monee – 4<br>Downers Grove North - 4<br>Glenbard North – 4<br>Glenbrook South – 4<br>Hinsdale Central – 4<br>Huntley – 4<br>Joliet Catholic – 4<br>Marist – 4<br>Morgan Park – 4<br>Naperville North - 4<br>Palatine – 4<br>Richards – 4<br>Sandburg – 4<br>Wheaton Warrenville South – 4<br>Whitney Young - 4<br>Batavia – 3<br>Belleville East – 3<br>Carmel – 3<br>Evanston – 3<br>Fenwick – 3<br>Geneva – 3<br>Glenbard South – 3<br>Kenwood – 3<br>Libertyville – 3<br>Lincoln Way West - 3<br>Metamora – 3<br>Montini – 3<br>OPRF – 3<br>Peoria Richwoods – 3<br>Prospect – 3<br>Prosser – 3<br>Providence Catholic – 3<br>Rich Township – 3<br>Simeon – 3<br>St. Charles East – 3<br>Stevenson – 3<br>Waubonsie Valley - 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->