Offensive Prospects Putting on Shows This Season

Prospects around the state are balling out!  As we are getting closer and closer to the end of the regular season we continue to dive into the tape to see what offensive prospects are putting on shows!   QB [player_tooltip player_id='422465' first='Matthew' last='Lee'] (Loyola – 2028)   Lee is one of the premier quarterbacks in the sophomore class.  The 6'4” signal caller has been at the helm of a talented Ramblers squad in his second year of high school.  Can really push the ball downfield understanding how to use velocity and touch when they are needed for different throws.  Like the footwork in the pocket and has the ability to extend plays with his legs.  Gets through reads effectively.  Very clean mechanically.  Drops the ball in the bucket for his downfield receivers.  Like how he operates in play action situations.    RB [player_tooltip player_id='1617798' first='Jaquel' last='Edmonds'] (Carmel – 2028)   The sophomore from Carmel is a speedy athlete that is a big time factor as a kick returner.  Like the juice he shows at running back as well with his smooth acceleration and vision reading the defense.  Quick juke cuts to find a better hole to run through.  Slippery with the rock and is difficult to get a clean hit on.    RB Jasiah Watson (Oswego East – 2026)   Running back that has good balance and strength with the rock.  He has smooth acceleration getting to the second and third levels of the defense.  Good feel for when to stick his foot in the ground and get up field.    RB Donato Gatses (Glenbard North – 2026)   Gatses is a running back that has racked up 1,150 yards on the ground which is third in the state.  He also has 15 total touchdowns in the first six weeks.   FB [player_tooltip player_id='1923832' first='Jackson' last='Rudolph'] (Wauconda – 2026)   The Wauconda old school fullback has a thick build.  He even plays full back on the offensive side of the ball.  Good feel running the ball up the middle with power.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1659180' first='Marshaun' last='Thornton'] (Mt. Carmel – 2028)   The top offensive prospect in the 2028 rankings is a big time player that in the first six games has 20 grabs for 279 yards and 4 touchdowns.  The 6'2” 185 pound pass catcher is a vertical threat that can take it to the house on any touch.  Strong with the ball in his hands on shorter routes and is willing to go over the middle.  Snatches the ball out of the air with his strong hands. Gets in and out of cuts and has proven to be a very good route runner on slants and quick possession routes this season.  Big time player!   WR Jordan Mckinley (Loyola – 2028)   Mckinley is a jumbo receiver at 6'3” 220 pounds that looks like a young AJ Brown.  Such a big catch radius for his QB to throw the ball.  Physical on short routes and snatches the ball with his strong hands.  High points the ball over smaller defensive backs like they aren't even there.  Tough player to bring down when he has the ball in his hands. Gets separation off the line with his quickness and strength.  Boxes out defensive backs on intermediate routes.  He is a major threat running out of the wildcat scoring TDs on the regular.  Has made a strong case as the best pass catcher in his class.   WR Gregory Bess-Henning (Carmel – 2028)   Bess-Henning is among the top pass catchers in the sophomore class.  Through six weeks he has 19 catches for 478 yards and 7 touchdowns.  The 6'2” pass catcher is a smooth vertical threat who tracks it well in the air on the deep post route which is a favorite of his.  Good speed with smooth acceleration.  Has juice as a kick returner.    WR [player_tooltip player_id='1669959' first='Dorian' last='Patterson'] (Crete Monee – 2026)   Explosive 6'3” wide receiver with the ball in his hands on the offensive side.  High points the ball on the sideline.  Home run threat with his downfield speed getting vertical.  Can also take screens for long gains.  Defensively he is a big safety that attacks the ball for interceptions.  Good centerfielder that reads the QB.  Also brings value as a return man.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1669995' first='Max' last='Hembrey'] (Grant – 2026)   Hembrey is a 6'0” 160 pound wide receiver that leads the state in receiving with 885 yards on 28 catches in the first six weeks along with netting 10 touchdowns.  Nifty route runner that gets separation.  Adjusts well to the ball on deep routes which often end up in the endzone.  Tracks it so well in the air including over his shoulder.  Good athlete that can out jump the defensive back when needed for a long catch.  Monster on the deep skinny post route over the middle.      WR [player_tooltip player_id='1345963' first='Jordan' last='Bennett'] (Joliet West – 2026)   This wide receiver is a physical prospect.  As a wide out he can go up and get it on vertical routes.  Runs well with power.  Solid blocker.   WR Cameron Earing (Mundelein – 2027)   Big perimeter pass catcher that uses his size to catch passes at the high point along with box out defenders.  Runs strong with the ball after the catch including on bubble screens.  Quick getting in and out of breaks.   WR Kyron Lamont Hart (Carmel – 2027)   Another big time pass catcher for Carmel who has 19 catches for 355 yards and 5 TDs in the first six weeks.   TE Luke Sickmeir (Wauconda – 2027)   Vertical threat that can high point the ball in the air.  Adjusts extremely well to the rock in the air on some kind of wobbly throws at times.  Sure hands.  Can line up in line or outside.  Runs with toughness.   ATH [player_tooltip player_id='801877' first='Lesroy' last='Tittle'] (West Aurora – 2026)   Tittle is a powerfully built back that runs hard and has some speed in the open field.  Vision on the second level and weaves through defenders.  Can line up wide and run vertical routes as a big and strong receiver.  On the defensive side he is an impactful linebacker that comes off the edge to make tackles in the backfield.  Explosive burst.  Also brings value in the return game as a punt returner.  Stats so far he has 245 rushing yards and 4 TDs on the ground on just 18 carries.  Also 12 catches for 288 yards for an insane 7 TDs.  Has a pair of scores on punt returns too!   ATH Lucca Giannavola (Marshall – 2026)   This 5'11” 220 pound running back/linebacker has been a monster on both sides of the ball as a senior.  In the first six weeks on offense he has 989 yards rushing, 116 receiving yards, and 16 total touchdowns.  Defensively he has also impressed with 54 tackles, 1 sack, 9 TFLs, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception.   ATH Hayden Roscoe (Willowbrook – 2026)   Roscoe impacts the game in all three phases.  As a rangy free safety he has good instincts making plays on the ball and hitting hard in the secondary.  Squares up and tackles vs the run.  As a wide receiver he can split a defense and get vertical.  Has some shake on short routes.    ATH Dylan Liner (Wheaton St. Francis – 2026)   High points ball in the air downfield as a pass catcher.  Physical route runner that is tough to bring down.  Can stop on a dime.  Runs well with the ball in his hands.  Deep threat on go routes.   ATH Cedric Terrell (Kankakee – 2026)   The Kankakee athlete has been a big time playmaker for the Kays with 425 receiving yards and 129 on the ground along with scoring 10 touchdowns.   ATH [player_tooltip player_id='801888' first='Zechariah' last='Morris'] (Glenbard North – 2026)   This 5'10” 165 pound athlete is a playmaker with the ball in his hands.  So far this year he has 38 touches for 610 yards and 6 touchdowns.  Defensively he also has 10 tackles and 1 interception.   OL [player_tooltip player_id='801995' first='Noah' last='Telitz'] (Waubonsie Valley – 2026)   Senior left guard is a bully up front with his ability to push defenders off the ball to the second level.  Also like how he gets out in spacing blocking on the move.  Works well with teammates on double teams.  Really uses his hands well controlling defenders.   OL [player_tooltip player_id='1359917' first='Joshua' last='Valenzuela'] (Richards – 2027)   Valenzuela is a 6'2” 270 pound offensive lineman.  The left tackle moves bodies up front in the run game.  Can also move in space knocking out guys at the second level.  Opens up holes in the run on the left side.  Plays with a good base and balance.  Anchors well and mirrors in pass protection.   OL Jordan Deshaun Wright (Althoff – 2027)   This interior offensive lineman goes 6'3” and 295 pounds.  At left guard he has a wide base and can move getting on the second level for blocks.  Physical in the run game with his strong hands and powerful push.  Wrestles his man to the ground for pancakes.    K John Wormley (Barrington – 2026)   The senior kicker from Barrington is a perfect 31/31 on PATs this season.  He also has been 22/27 on touchback attempts on kickoffs.

Prospects around the state are balling out! As we are getting closer and closer to the end of the regular season we continue to dive into the tape to see what offensive prospects are putting on shows!