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<p>We dived into the film room to look at week 6! These were some of the offensive prospects that impressed us with the film they posted!</p>
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<p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1906791' first='Cordell' last='Lee'] (Phillips – 2026)</strong></p>
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<p>Lee has zip on his intermediate passes putting it in position for his receivers to do damage. Also has nice touch on the deep ball. The 5'10” quarterback consistently throws the ball with velocity.</p>
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<p><strong>QB Jack Beetham (Yorkville – 2026)</strong></p>
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<p>Beetham was 10-15 for 103 yards and a TD through the air. Also had 53 yards and a score on the ground. Good size for the Yorkville signal caller along with plus athleticism being able to run when he needs. Clean delivery as the ball comes out of his hand with velocity. Sound footwork and mechanics overall.</p>
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<p><strong>QB Armani Ford (Plainfield South – 2029)</strong></p>
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<p>The freshman threw an absolute bomb on one play letting it fly deep for a touchdown. Shows creativity scrambling and throwing on the run. Even had a few jump passes. Pushes it downfield consistently. </p>
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<p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1570779' first='Liam' last='Kearney'] (Glenbrook South – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>Lefty signal caller has some long term potential. Creative passer that scrambles very well and can tuck it and run when he needs too. Quick and concise release with good arm strength on intermediate routes.</p>
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<p><strong>QB Owen Askren (Marian Catholic – 2026)</strong></p>
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<p>The 6'0” senior is an accurate quarterback that is effective using his legs to extend plays. Lets it rip over the middle on in breaking routes. Quick reads and distributes it to a variety of weapons.</p>
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<p><strong>RB Lewis Scott (Evanston – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>The 5'10” 163 pound running back from Evanston had a 42 yard touchdown dash where he showed off his vision in the hole, shake at second level, speed on the perimeter, along with power at end of run. His quickness and cuts are something we really like. Good speed that has burst with the ball.</p>
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<p><strong>RB Tyson Hooks (DePaul Prep – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>Hooks is a very good pass catcher that can also line up in the slot when needed. Tough to bring down in the open field with his vision and the way he changes direction. Homerun threat with the ball in his hands. Weaves in and out of the defense.</p>
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<p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1660067' first='Julius' last='May'] (Bishop McNamara – 2026)</strong></p>
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<p>May is a back the follows his blocks and can make defenders miss in the open field. Had a long touchdown run where he turned on the after burners. Very good when he gets in the open field with his vision making quick and decisive cuts while not losing speed.</p>
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<p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1537016' first='Kendan' last='Ratini'] (Lake Park – 2026)</strong></p>
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<p>The Lake Park back is tough in between the tackles and has good vision on the second level. Runs with physicality and toughness. Brings value in the return game. </p>
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<p><strong>WR Josh Riggs (Hersey – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Riggs has sure hands and can turn it on with his speed making plays downfield and after the catch. Regularly brings in acrobatic catches. Crisp route runner. Quality blocker downfield.</p>
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<p><strong>WR Damari Jones (Kenwood – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>This 5'9” pass catcher adjusts well to the ball in the air. Caught a pair of touchdown passes in week 6. Solid speed and does a nice job of getting open using it. Capable of running gadget plays with that speed including jet sweeps around the edge.</p>
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<p><strong>TE Joshua Repmann (Neuqua Valley – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Repmann has excellent size at 6'4” and 190 pounds. Got loose in the endzone on a scramble play for a touchdown. Good hands and crisp route runner on comeback and out routes. Can also line up at the end of the line of scrimmage as a quality blocker sealing off the edge.</p>
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<p><strong>OL Adarius Blalock (Champaign Central – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>The Champaign Central junior right tackle goes 6'1” 240 pounds and plays with a good base and long arms. Like how he turns defenders in pass pro along with pushing them up field. Uses his strength and toughness in the run driving with his lower half. Also can get out and block in space.</p>
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<p><strong>OL Jay'Dien Watkins (Leo – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>The undersized 5'11” offensive lineman mirrors well. Strong hands and knows how to use them against his defender. Mobility in the run game blocking on the move.</p>
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<p><strong>OL Daniel Desouza (DePaul Prep – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>The big bodied 6'2” 275 pound left tackle has long arms and is extremely light on his feet. Plays with physicality and loves to block in space. Uses his hands really well in pass protection. </p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1650992' first='Lucas' last='Rios'] (DePaul Prep – 2028)</strong></p>
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<p>Rios is a talented left guard that is a mauler on the interior. Great size and length. Opens holes vs the run and is great with his strength and mirroring in pass protection.</p>
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<p><strong>OL Kanye Williams (Lane Tech – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Wide bodied lineman that moves well as an offensive lineman pulling. The left guard provides length and physicality in the run game. Also stuffs on the defensive side as a big nose guard.</p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1522500' first='Angelo' last='De Sensi'] (Montini – 2026)</strong></p>
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<p>De Sensi is a massive dude at 6'5” 285 pounds at offensive tackle. The blind side protector did a great job protecting the franchise in pass pro using his strength and physicality. Puts pass rushers on the ground! Strong base and moves defenders in the run and is adequate at pulling blocking well in space. </p>
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<p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1570759' first='Ehren' last='Dammann'] (Hersey – 2026)</strong></p>
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<p>Against Elk Grove we got to see this right tackle bring his physicality and mean streak to the table. On the regular was putting guys on the ground serving up the pancakes. Works well with his guard on double team blocks completely obliterating the right side of the line.</p>
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<p><strong>OL Marc Schmidt (Lakeview – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>The right tackle is physical in the run game using his base and strength to move defenders. Good run blocker with a mean streak that at 6'0” 265 pounds probably projects best kicking inside to guard.</p>
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<p><strong>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1539601' first='Logan' last='Natyshok'] (Coal City – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Natyshok has a ton of juice with the ball in his hands. Gets to the perimeter and then turns on the speed. Runs hard! Good pass catcher as he took a wheel route to the house for a 60 yard TD going right through the defense.</p>
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We dived into the film room to look at week 6! These were some of the offensive prospects that impressed us with the film they posted!
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