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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1893778' first='Braxton' last='Fausett'] | QB | Harlem (Machesney Park) | 5'11”, 150</strong><br><strong>Through Week 2:</strong> 513 pass yards, 6 TD<br><strong>Why he pops:</strong> Calm feet, quick trigger, and timing throws that travel. Operates the quick game with confidence and doesn't panic when the first read is covered. Shows early command of RPO/progression reads and can drive the ball to the sideline without losing accuracy.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1701753' first='Hunter' last='Hochbaum'] | QB | Mater Dei (Breese) | 6'1”, 170</strong><br><strong>Through Week 2:</strong> 402 pass yards, 2 TD; 1 rush TD<br><strong>Why he pops:</strong> Clean mechanics with functional mobility. Extends plays, keeps eyes downfield, and can finish drives with his legs. Flashes touch on intermediate crossers and move the pocket throws. Projectable frame with room to add strength.</p>
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<p><strong>Hayden Nowak | RB | Kaneland | 5'8”, 160</strong><br><strong>Through Week 2:</strong> 309 rush yards, 5 TD<br><strong>Why he pops:</strong> Burst and balance. Low center of gravity to slip tackles, plus decisive cuts that turn small seams into chunk gains. Comfortable in zone schemes and shows reliable hands as a check‑down option.</p>
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<p><strong>Cooper Kisgen | RB | — | 5'8”, 150</strong><br><strong>Through Week 2:</strong> 306 rush yards, 5 TD<br><strong>Why he pops:</strong> Slippery between the tackles with sharp change-of-direction. Accelerates cleanly to daylight and finishes runs. Vision and patience stand out for a young back, pressing the hole before bouncing or cutting back. Shows toughness in his game as well. </p>
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<p><strong>Jenner Pals | WR | Effingham | 6'3”, 165</strong><br><strong>Through Week 2:</strong> 257 receiving yards, 3 TD<br><strong>Why he pops:</strong> Length and tracking ability show up on verticals. Wins late at the catch point and attacks the ball in the air. Adds value as a red‑zone mismatch with a growing route tree (posts, fades, deep outs).</p>
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Braxton Fausett
Braxton
Fausett
5'11" | 155 lbs | QB
Harlem | 2028
IL
| QB | Harlem (Machesney Park) | 5'11”, 150
Through Week 2: 513 pass yards, 6 TD
Why he pops: Calm feet, quick trigger, and timing throws that travel. Operates the quick game with confidence and doesn't panic when the first read is covered. Shows early command of RPO/progression reads and can drive the ball to the sideline without losing accuracy.
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