Offensive Eye Catchers in Week 5

Now it is time to dive into the film from week 5 to see what prospects caught our eye on the offensive side!   QB [player_tooltip player_id='1153936' first='Armani' last='Ford'] (Plainfield South – 2029)   The freshman 5'10” quarterback made his first start on varsity getting the win 33-28.  Zip on intermediate passes.  Can throw downfield on the run extremely well.  Really good deep arm with accuracy downfield.  Creativity with the ball in his hands.  Can also make quick and decisive throws when needed.   QB Hayden Mulvey (Newton – 2027)   Muley is a 6'3” 165 pound junior quarterback that has some athleticism throwing on the move.  Effective rolling out both ways while finding receivers.  Solid arm strength on short and intermediate routes.  Touch on the deep ball.   QB Brayden Hackett (Mattoon – 2028)   The Mattoon sophomore signal caller is good in play action situations and throws well on the run.  Quality athlete that can make plays with his legs as a runner.  Solid mechanics and arm strength on intermediate routes.  A lot of tools to work with here!   QB [player_tooltip player_id='1267128' first='Matthew' last='Gipson'] (Grant – 2026)   Senior quarterback can drive the ball down the field throwing several long TDs in their win on Friday.  He had 260 yards passing along with 3 touchdowns to go with 2 on the ground.   RB Tyson Hooks (DePaul Prep – 2028)   The 5'9” 180 pound sophomore back went up against a big time Loyola defense in week 5.  Good job setting up a screen catch and then making guys miss downfield.  Quick cuts as a runner that weaves through the secondary.  Can also line up in the slot as a receiver.    RB [player_tooltip player_id='1565277' first='Quincy' last='Fulton'] (Newton – 2028)   Fulton is a 6'3” 210 pound back that is one of the best runners in the class.  He is putting up monster numbers this season including Friday with 200 yards of offense and 2 TDs.  One of those TDs came on a nice route where he caught it and ran up the sideline.  I am very impressed with how hard he runs with speed and power.  Excellent pass catcher as well.  Absolute tank in the backfield that is so tough to bring down!   RB Jai'untae Jones-Williams (Harlem – 2027)   Jones-Williams is the side back for Harlem that is smooth running east to west then cutting up field.  Also blocks well for his other two backs and in pass protection.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='1598849' first='Luka' last='Freidenberg'] (O'Fallon – 2027)   The O'Fallon running back is a physical runner in between the tackles that follows his blocking scheme.  Always gets a couple extra yards falling forward.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='1539601' first='Logan' last='Natyshok'] (Coal City – 2027)   The Coal City 6'0” 205 pound back is a physical runner that can slash and dash to the perimeter going up the sideline for a TD on Friday.  Goes east and west then makes assertive cuts to get up the field.  Capable pass catcher.   WR Gavin Frey (Edwardsville – 2026)   We came away very impressed with this 6'3” wide out in person Friday as he had 12 catches for 206 yards and 2 touchdowns including the game winner.   WR Markeith Taylor (Plainfield East – 2026)   Smooth outside receiver that is a good route runner.  Effective in the bubble screen game with the ball in his hands.  Like how he snatches the ball with his hands.  Comes back to the ball when QB is scrambling.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1791908' first='Escko' last='Law'] (Champaign Centennial – 2027)   The big 6'4” wide receiver got loose for a pair of catches for 50 yards and 1 touchdown on Friday against PND.   TE Joshua Repmann (Neuqua Valley – 2027)   This 6'4” 190 pound pass catcher has some potential.  Moves the chains on out routes on the perimeter.  Like the technique and physicality he brings blocking for his running backs when lined up at the end of the line.   OL Jonathan Medina (St. Charles North – 2027)   The 6'2” junior offensive lineman has not allowed a sack all season.  The right guard brings nice strength and technique moving bodies up front in the run game.  Drives with his lower half.  Solid athleticism getting on the second level.   OL [player_tooltip player_id='1883075' first='AJ' last='Forst'] (Waubonsie Valley – 2027)   The junior center went up against Lincoln Way East in week 5.  The pivot man does a nice job of using his hands to open up holes on the interior.  Solid in pass protection.   OL [player_tooltip player_id='1522500' first='Angelo' last='De Sensi'] (Montini – 2026)   The massive left tackle brings size, strength, and a mean streak.  Can get out and block in space along with pulling in the run game.  Light on his feet for his size.  Moves defenders off the ball.   OL Xzallen Lloyd (Crete Monee – 2027)   Lloyd is a 6'0” junior center.  The pivot man can get to the second level blocking in space along with pulling in run game.  Wins his matchups vs the defensive tackle in the run game by using good technique.   OL [player_tooltip player_id='1663562' first='Carson' last='Sexton'] (Gibson City – 2028)   Physically built right tackle that anchors well and moves his feet vs the pass.  In the run game he understands angles and uses his strength to his advantage.  Blows man off line in run game.

Now it is time to dive into the film from week 5 to see what prospects caught our eye on the offensive side!