Film Room: Week 1 Offensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With week 1 in the books we went back to take a look at the film of several week 1 standouts on the offensive side of the ball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB George Tzamouranis (Lake Park - 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1 signal caller is a good runner on designed runs. Good ball placement as a passer.&nbsp; Small college QB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB Gunner Hoff (O'Fallon – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoff is a quarter back that has good touch on intermediate passes.&nbsp; Tough runner in redzone and showed overall solid mobility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1893778' first='Braxton' last='Fausett'] (Harlem – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Harlem sophomore was 8/13 for 282 yards and 3 touchdowns while not throwing an interception.&nbsp; Arm strength downfield over middle with touch on deep ball. Good pocket presence and has zip on throws.&nbsp; Can run a little bit too!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='819662' first='Andrew' last='Bonvechio'] (Glenbrook South – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The GBS quarterback has good arm strength, touch, and mobility which showed in week 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1732085' first='Brendan' last='Mecher'] (Lockport – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mecher is a quality runner who showed that off my making defenders look silly trying to tackle him along with quick passes out of the pocket in a 34-0 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1570764' first='Jackie' last='Ryder'] (New Trier – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Led his team to a win over Naperville North.&nbsp; Mobility in and out of the pocket. Downfield arm strength was shown along with zip on intermediate throws.&nbsp; Can use his legs to run and extend plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='283925' first='Jayvon' last='Anderson'] (Kenwood – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Explosive slashing running back.&nbsp; Juice with the ball and ends runs with power.&nbsp; Linebacker that gets off blocks and runs to the ball with speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Kamron Greenhow (Willowbrook – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greenhow has nice size at 6'0” 190 pounds.&nbsp; He is a powerfully built back with some speed as he went right up the middle for a 60 yard score against Glenbard East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ATH Craig Peacock Jr (Joliet Catholic – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peacock lined up all over the field for JCA.&nbsp; He had a catch out of the slot for a TD.&nbsp; Slippery with ball in hands.&nbsp; Had a long run on a jet sweep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR Raymond Liggins (Simeon – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This slippery athlete was explosive in the return game, catching passes downfield over the middle, and making guys miss underneath for 120+ total yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1854863' first='Gavin' last='Tillman'] (Lindblom – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tilman is a smaller wide receiver that has juice!&nbsp; He scored on touchdown on a seam route then followed it up by juking his defender on a double move for a score in the redzone while racking up 70 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR Parker Ward (Glenbrook South – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This slot receiver had a pair of scores on throws to the corner of the endzone.&nbsp; Also had a crazy double move that he caught a pass over his shoulder on the sideline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1794165' first='Jaxson' last='Little'] (Lockport – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore wide receiver snatched a pass for 30 yard touchdown. Quick comeback for first down and was a willing blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1400020' first='Wrigley' last='Zamora'] (Glenbard North - 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zamora had a pancake in run game leading to TD. The guard is super physical in run game, seals on interior, and moves well in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Khris Villalbazo (Oswego – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This physical guard is a mauler in run game with strong hands and good mobility. Anchors well in pass pro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Jack Thomann (Olney – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While his brother gets the attention watch out for this 6'3” 280 pound sophomore center.&nbsp; Technically sound player that moves bodies in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='801978' first='Zach' last='Poole'] (Lincoln – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The right tackle has legit size and knows how to use it!&nbsp; Can get to the second level.&nbsp; Blows up defenders. Solid in pass pro with his base and footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='969389' first='Reilly' last='Kliros'] (Lincoln Way West – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'3” 295 pound offensive lineman is a physically imposing tackle.&nbsp; Light on his feet and mirrors in pass pro.&nbsp; Can pull in the run with his mobility.&nbsp; Seals off the left side in run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL/DL [player_tooltip player_id='1688120' first='Nash' last='Brubaker'] (Herscher – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Right tackle who is physical in run game and moves feet in pass pro.&nbsp; Also played with strength on the defensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->