Prospects Shining on Week 8 Film

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We looked at film from prospects across the state in week 8.&nbsp; These were the players that stood out to us!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='342339' first='Jameson' last='Purcell'] (Maine South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Indiana commit led his team to a 38-7 win over Glenbrook South.&nbsp; Excellent touch on his passes.&nbsp; The lefty has good accuracy on short and intermediate routes.&nbsp; Puts the ball in a place that his receiver can do damage.&nbsp; Good athlete that can extend plays and run on designed plays.&nbsp; Reminds me so much of Matt Leinart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB Grant Tustin (Lincoln Way West – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior 6'5” quarterback has good vision being able to go off his first read to make the play downfield.&nbsp; Good pocket presence.&nbsp; Also brings athleticism as a scrambler and designed runner.&nbsp; Zip on his passes over the middle.&nbsp; Sound footwork.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1740509' first='Cameron' last='Williams'] (Urban Prep – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Urban Prep sophomore went off for 182 yards passing and 3 touchdowns in addition to 40 yards rushing.&nbsp; Athletic QB that can beat you from inside and out of the pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1539601' first='Logan' last='Natyshok'] (Coal City – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 running back had a monster game with 153 yards rushing on 10 carries along with 3 touchdowns.&nbsp; Physical runner that runs with a nice combination of power and speed.&nbsp; Good vision in the hole getting to the second level.&nbsp; Has burst going down the sideline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1522262' first='Gavin' last='Ericson']-Staton (Montini – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Right tackle that plays with physicality.&nbsp; Good in pass pro anchoring against pass rushers absorbing them while also showing sound footwork.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1335224' first='Caleb' last='Brown'] (East St. Louis – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is one of the premier defensive tackles in the country.&nbsp; The quickness off the ball and ability to get in the backfield is suburb.&nbsp; Lining up quite a bit as a 3-4 defensive end.&nbsp; Explosiveness getting up field and can bat passes down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL Ohimai Ozolua (Romeoville – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the biggest stock risers in the state is this Romeoville defensive end.&nbsp; Anchors well against the run when the ball comes to his side.&nbsp; Shows good burst off the edge and nice use of his hands.&nbsp; Consistently got in the quarterbacks face making it difficult for him to get clean looks.&nbsp; Has all the physical tools you look for as a P4 defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1883430' first='Bryce' last='Baxa'] (Yorkville – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baxa is an impactful 6'2” 240 pound defensive lineman as a sophomore.&nbsp; Showcases quickness off the line and good use of hands in the run game to get off blocks.&nbsp; Gets through trash to make tackles.&nbsp; Good initial push on the center up the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1224224' first='Gavin' last='Neil'] (Marian Catholic – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neil is a defensive tackle that is headed to Boston College.&nbsp; Against Providence Catholic is physical against the run.&nbsp; Good athleticism and motor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1609515' first='Cameren' last='Stewart'] (Lincoln Way East – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'3” 200 pound edge is a rangy defensive end who flies to the ball.&nbsp; Gets off blocks with good use of his hands making tackles against the run.&nbsp; Pursues the ball outside of his area.&nbsp; Productive junior with upside!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB Kourmarion McNeil (Cahokia – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McNeil is an outside linebacker that can play some strong safety who can also play close to the line.&nbsp; Covers tight ends well.&nbsp; Good in coverage working well in space.&nbsp; Gets pressure on the QB rushing off blitzes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1941205' first='Ryan' last='Kennedy'] (Bremen – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kennedy comes down in the box to make tackles.&nbsp; Also had a nice pick jumping right in front of receiver.&nbsp; Also had a fumble recovery.&nbsp; Productive defensive back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB Denzel James (Hinsdale South – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corner back that makes plays on the ball downfield breaking up passes.&nbsp; Good footwork and instincts around the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>K Blake Stefanek (Reavis – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top kickers in the state continues to shine with long field goals and touchbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->