Offensive Prospects Emerging on Film With Strong Mid-Season Tape

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Back to the film room to break down some mid-season tape from prospects on the offensive side of the ball that have been standing out!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB Kaeden Pettis (Bremen – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pettis is a 6'0” junior quarterback.&nbsp; Through their first five games he had 924 yards and 7 scores.&nbsp; Wiry build with good touch on the ball.&nbsp; Stands in the pocket and will make the throw vs pressure.&nbsp; Good ball placement on deep passes on the sideline putting it where his guy can get it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1625139' first='Roman' last='Burgess'] (Homewood Flossmoor – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The freshman signal caller has put up some impressive work on the JV level.&nbsp; Long and athletic quarterback that has a nice arm being able to push it downfield.&nbsp; Good pocket presence along with being able to throw on the run.&nbsp; Plays with nice rhythm and patience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Machai Henderson (Cahokia – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henderson is a 5'11” back from the metro east.&nbsp; He has quick cuts in the hole with the ball in his hands making guys miss in between the box.&nbsp; Like the vision and ability to make cuts on the move without losing speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Zander Tierney (East Dubuque – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Monster season for Tierney s he has 1,861 total yards including 1,046 on the ground.&nbsp; Also has scored 19 touchdowns!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1092236' first='Anthony' last='Baldauf'] (Glenbard South – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'11” sophomore pass catcher grabs passes in traffic over the middle splitting the defense on post routes.&nbsp; Vertical threat that has good speed getting past the defensive back while being able to go up and get it!&nbsp; Good hands with crisp rouote running getting in and out of breaks on short and intermediate passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='802039' first='Ayden' last='Ginn'] (Marist – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ginn made the move over to Marist for his senior season.&nbsp; Vertical 5'9” playmaker that can split the seam and vet vertical with the ball.&nbsp; Also has some shake on shorter routes.&nbsp; Works well out of the slot as a possession guy that can move the chains.&nbsp; Smaller guy that is slippery with the rock in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='283927' first='Lamont' last='Miller'] (Mt. Carmel – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'4” 300 pound guard is one of the more underrated and under recruited offensive lineman in the class.&nbsp; Absolute beast pulling and getting up on the second level with his combination of power and mobility.&nbsp; Pancake machine with his strength up front in the run game.&nbsp; Sound technician on the interior.&nbsp; Anchors well in pass protection using his wide base and long arms along with being light on his feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Dax Moreno (Springfield – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moreno is a 6'4” 240 pound left tackle for Springfield who has not allowed a sack through the first five weeks of the season.&nbsp; Like what he brings in pass protection with his quick footwork and use of his arms keeping defenders away.&nbsp; Has the frame to definitely fill out much more.&nbsp; Good athlete that can get to the second level and drive with his legs in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Khris Villalbazo (Oswego – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Villalbazo is a 6'0” 275 pound interior offensive lineman that has put together a good senior year.&nbsp; Wide base and moves well for his size.&nbsp; Blows up defenders when pulling.&nbsp; Creates holes with his raw strength and technique.&nbsp; Moves defenders off the ball in the run and can turn them when he needs to create a hole.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='472668' first='Josiah' last='Wallace'] (Glenbard West – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wallace is one of the best offensive lineman in the 2027 class.&nbsp; The right tackle has legit size and athleticism.&nbsp; Frame to continue to add strength.&nbsp; Drives so well with his legs blowing up holes on the right side.&nbsp; Seals well creating holes in the run.&nbsp; Excellent footwork in pass protection mirroring and using his long arms.&nbsp; Plays with a wide base and knows how to use his physical advantages.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>K Carlo Siviero (Prospect – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prospect junior kicker has had a strong year.&nbsp; Big leg on touchbacks.&nbsp; Also had a nice pouch kick that his team recovered.&nbsp; Solid field goal kicker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->