Emerging Seniors in IL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bryce Cloudt – ILB – Rochester</strong><br>Cloudt is a classic downhill linebacker at 5'9", 216 pounds. He's compact, physical, and gets to the ball with authority. Rochester's defense leans on his leadership and toughness in the middle, and Cloudt's high-motor play is starting to get noticed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Whetstone – FS – Hampshire</strong><br>Whetstone is a versatile safety who can rotate between deep zone and man coverage. At 5'8", 175 pounds, he plays with good balance and anticipation. He flies to the football and shows solid tackling form—expect him to be a senior-year breakout in the back half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1200813' first='Kenyon' last='Gillespie'] – WR – Dunlap</strong><br>Gillespie is a smooth route-runner with reliable hands and emerging speed. At 6'0", 145 pounds, he excels at finding soft spots in coverage and moves well in open space. Dunlap is known for producing skilled perimeter talent, and Gillespie is next in line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1585332' first='Ian' last='Sims'] – DT – Evanston Township</strong><br>Sims is a heavy-handed interior lineman with real power at 5'11", 263 pounds. He controls gaps with leverage and anchors well against the run. His motor and functional strength make him an under-the-radar name to watch for teams needing interior toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kameron Love – ILB – Kenwood Academy</strong><br>Love is a 5'11", 203-pound inside linebacker who plays fast and physical. He's comfortable blitzing or dropping into coverage and communicates well on the field. With a strong start to his senior year, he could become one of the city's top late risers on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->