Skill Position Prospects Make Name with Mid-Season Film

Being through the first five weeks of the season we are continuing to evaluate mid-season film.  Here are some more impressive prospects on the offensive side diving into the skill positions.   QB [player_tooltip player_id='401610' first='Jamen' last='Williams'] (Fenwick – 2026)   Williams has led his team to a 4-1 start.  The Friars QB has thrown for 1,018 yards, 14 touchdowns, and just 2 interceptions on 68% completion percentage.  He has also rushed for 110 yards and 3 scores.   QB Jace Wilkinson (Collinsville – 2026)   The signal caller for the Kahoks has thrown for 852 yards, 9 passing touchdowns, and rushed for 3 scores.  Totaled 1,033 yards of total offense.   QB [player_tooltip player_id='369201' first='Keller' last='Stocks'] (Mt. Zion – 2026)   Stocks is having a big senior year as the 6'3” 215 pound quarterback has thrown for 969 yards through the air for 14 passing touchdowns along with two more on the ground.   QB [player_tooltip player_id='1687164' first='Cole' last='Stiegman'] (Nashville – 2028)   Through the first four weeks of the season the Nashville sophomore is throwing at a 74% completion rate for 1,092 yards and 14 touchdowns.  Solid size and pocket presence throwing the ball downfield.  Really drives the ball and has touch.  Good velocity on intermediate routes fitting it in through windows.    RB [player_tooltip player_id='401611' first='Jaylin' last='Green'] (Brother Rice – 2026)   Smooth runner as the back hits the hole and has easy acceleration into the second level.  Shifty in the hole juking defenders.  Brings nice combination of instincts, speed, and athleticism.  Always finishes going forward for a couple extra yards.  Good pass catcher in the screen game.    RB [player_tooltip player_id='1303748' first='Jameson' last='Davis'] (Brother Rice – 2027)   This is the junior back at Brother Rice next to Green.  Davis is a speed back that runs east/west then hits it up field with major speed!  Like the hands as a pass catching threat.  Good vision overall and feel for avoiding defenders.  Has juice with the ball!   RB Chase Pierceall (Plainfield South – 2026)   The 5'9” back has 473 yards on the ground along with 8 touchdowns.   RB Brennon Hutson (Arthur Lovington/Atwood-Hammond – 2027)   This junior 5'10” 175 pound back has 26 carries for 244 yards and 3 touchdowns in the first five weeks for 9+ yards a carry.   RB [player_tooltip player_id='1605377' first='Nathaniel' last='Osayande'] (Evanston – 2028)   The 5'9” sophomore back is one to track.  Quick cuts in the hole weaving through defenders.  Definitely has burst with the ball.  Cuts and gets up field.  Smooth runner.    RB [player_tooltip player_id='887187' first='Logan' last='Lennon'] (Antioch – 2028)   Lennon has had a productive start to the season with 38 carries for 486 yards and 7 touchdowns.  Also has 5 catches for 84 yards and 1 touchdowns.   RB LaDale Smith (Tinley Park – 2026)   Smith is a bowling ball bouncing and spinning off defenders.  Has burst and power running with the rock.  Good speed in the open field and runs elusively.  Quick cuts and changes directions with ease. Brings some value as well in the return game following blocks and taking one to the house.   RB Jerrin Taylor (Maroa Forsyth – 2027)   Through the first five weeks Taylor has 221 yards along with a pair of touchdowns on just 26 carries.   RB Trey Seifrid (Aurora Central Catholic – 2026)   Seifrid runs really hard and has a nose for the endzone.  Knack for breaking tackles and cutting it to the outside for long gains.  He has 10 touchdowns on just 45 carries so far.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1399944' first='Stephen' last='Brown'] (Marist – 2026)   Brown is the top uncommitted prospect in the 2026 class.  The jumbo wide out is a dual sport athlete that looks huge on the gridiron at 6'6”.  Tracks the ball well downfield on go routes.  Positions well using his body to box out defenders.  Long strides cover a lot of ground over the middle.  Smooth route runner.  Adjusts to passes even when not thrown on spot.  Catches ball with hands.  Powerful and smooth with it after catch.  Makes contested grabs.  Picks it out of the air on crossing routes.  In our eyes definitely a P4 wide out that could transition into a tight end with added strength.   WR Gregory Bess-Henning (Carmel – 2028)   One of the top pass catchers in the sophomore class.  In his first four games he has 13 receptions for 349 yards for a 27 YPC and 5 touchdowns.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1740509' first='Cameron' last='Williams'] (Urban Prep – 2028)   The 6'0” sophomore takes pride in his blocking both inline and out wide.  Has downfield pass catching ability.  Could grow into a tight end down the line.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='401612' first='Jovan' last='Green'] Jr (Brother Rice – 2026)   The 6'1” Brother Rice pass catcher sets up his routes well and has deep speed to win on go routes along with body control to bring it in.  Speed to blow past defensive back.  He is slippery once he gets in the open field with the ball in his hands.  Good strength as a runner.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1092236' first='Anthony' last='Baldauf'] (Glenbard South – 2028)   High points ball down field.  Bring juice as a route runner and with the ball in his hands.  Crisp getting in and out of cuts.  Also is a willing blocker.    WR [player_tooltip player_id='1163337' first='Kaden' last='Wedig'] (St. Joseph Ogden – 2027)   The 6'2” pass catcher has reeled in 21 receptions for 402 yards and 5 touchdowns in the first five weeks.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='1354433' first='Nasir' last='White'] (King – 2027)   Junior 5'7” 170 pound pass catcher is slippery with the ball in his hands.  Wins off the line and finds open space for the grab.  Good on jet sweep plays with his speed.   WR Brantley Kozuszek (Nashville – 2029)   Two of my best friends live in Nashville and this 2029 definitely is going to create buzz on the gridiron for the next four years.  The freshman has 28 catches for 448 yards and 12 total touchdowns so far in his first season.  Nice size already at 6'2” 195 pounds.  He had a long 92 yard grab against Carterville.  Goes up to make acrobatic catches and adjusts well to the ball in the air.  He is a redzone machine using his size, hands, and jumping ability over smaller defenders.  Finds the seams in the defensive secondary.  Also a factor in the return game and shows some instincts defensively including a pick 6.   WR Crayton Schnierle (Bloomington Central Catholic – 2027)   The multi sport athlete is a receiver that makes difficult catches adjusting to the ball in the air.  Vertical threat downfield with good hands.  Smooth release off the line and runs crisp routes.   WR [player_tooltip player_id='283928' first='Myles' last='Ellis'] (Homewood Flossmoor – 2026)   Ellis is a scoring threat from anywhere on the field.  Takes short passes making defenders look silly trying to tackle him then turns on the extra burners for long scores.  Also is a vertical threat as a receiver.  Crisp getting in and out of cuts and has good hands.  Elite speed!   WR TJ Ogunribido (Lake Park – 2028)   The Lake Park 5'7” sophomore is a speedy playmaker with the ball in his hands.  Can break down the defense as a vertical threat that adjusts well downfield.   WR Sheko Gjokaj Jr (St. Charles East – 2026)   The senior has racked up 30 catches for 404 yards and 5 touchdowns through the first five weeks of the season.   WR Jordan Coombs (Burling Central – 2028)   Solid size and length at 6'0” 157 pounds.  Possession wide receiver that boxes out defender on comebacks and out routes.    WR [player_tooltip player_id='1664014' first='Bryce' last='Carlson'] (Grayslake Central – 2026)   The senior receiver has caught 20 balls for 342 yards and 3 scores through five games.

Being through the first five weeks of the season we are continuing to evaluate mid-season film. Here are some more impressive prospects on the offensive side diving into the skill positions.