Week 7 Offensive Prospects Who Impressed on Film

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What offensive prospects made an impression with their week 7 tape?&nbsp; Here are a few that caught our eye!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1665782' first='Sam' last='Vandello'] (Marengo – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” junior signal caller threw for 220 yards and 4 passing touchdowns in week 7.&nbsp; Big and physical quarterback that has good arm strength down the field.&nbsp; Pushes it vertically along with showing zip on intermediate routes fitting in in tight windows.&nbsp; Has some mobility rolling the pocket throwing on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB Carter Pohlman (Glenbard East – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pohlman continues to impress on the JV level.&nbsp; The southpaw with good size and deep arm strength.&nbsp; Accurate on short routes.&nbsp; Quick passes out of the pocket.&nbsp; Has some movement skills throwing on the run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB Owen Askren (Marian Catholic – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Askren is a senior quarterback that can scramble creating more time while keeping his eyes downfield.&nbsp; Feel for finding the open man while on the move.&nbsp; Can also tuck it and run when he needs too.&nbsp; Has some touch on the deep ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Kodi Garner (Plainfield South – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 14 year old freshman has a chance showing speed and juice with the ball making smooth cuts on the move.&nbsp; Solid pass catcher.&nbsp; One to watch down the line as he is already getting varsity time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Anthony Foster Jr (Elgin – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5'10” back caught a touchdown pass on Friday along with running for another one.&nbsp; Shows smooth acceleration on his cuts.&nbsp; Capable pass catcher out of the backfield and you can run gadget plays for him to get in space.&nbsp; Quick feet in the hole.&nbsp; He had 129 rushing yards and 2 total touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR Aidin Hindert (East Peoria – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hindert had 4 catches for 207 yards and three touchdowns on Friday night.&nbsp; Slot receiver that makes aggressive cuts to get open.&nbsp; Good hands and is a vertical threat who adjusts well to the ball downfield.&nbsp; Also impacts defensively as a DB that gets his hands on balls knocking passes down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1920655' first='Darryl' last='Adams'] (Mt. Carmel – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The freshman 5'10” and 170 pound wide out might have next for the Carvn.&nbsp; On the JV level he shows some intriguing tools.&nbsp; Slippery route runner that gets in and out of cuts with ease.&nbsp; Can high point the ball in the air downfield.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1794165' first='Jaxson' last='Little'] (Lockport – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little is a sophomore wide receiver that has a good feel for the position at a young age.&nbsp; Blocks well on the perimeter for his backs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id='1400856' first='Aidan' last='Hantson'] (Lincoln Way East – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good blocker in space that opens up for his back.&nbsp; Physical in line blocker with sound fundamentals.&nbsp; Primarily a blocker that is an extension of the offensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE Joshua Repmann (Neuqua Valley – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good size with this 6'4” 190 pound tight end.&nbsp; In-line tight end that makes short catches across the middle.&nbsp; Also is a solid blocker that can do it in-line or on the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ATH Joaquin Jordan (Homewood Flossmoor – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan is a big time vertical threat that is a smooth route runner that gets acceleration with ease past defenders on go routes.&nbsp; He is also a powerful runner with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; In week 7 he had 4 catches for 119 yards and 1 touchdown.&nbsp; Also had 5 carries for 29 yards and 1 touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ATH Antonio Burton (Marian Catholic – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burton showcased nice pass catching ability out of the backfield against Wheaton St. Francis including on a swing pass for a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='718741' first='Cornell' last='Conely'] (Simeon – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Simeon athlete is an explosive player that can take short passes for touchdowns.&nbsp; He is so quick with the ball in his hands and sets his routes up very well.&nbsp; Shake with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Speed is a game changer!&nbsp; Excellent punt returner as he took one back for a touchdown.&nbsp; On the defensive side is also a big time defensive back that has range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Robert Gonzalez (Hinsdale South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gonzalez is a 6'1” 250 pound left tackle that plays with a wide base.&nbsp; Seals off his side of the ball in the run game.&nbsp; Mauler getting opponents on the ground in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1883075' first='AJ' last='Forst'] (Waubonsie Valley – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forst is a center that anchors well in the pass game at the pivot spot.&nbsp; Holds up against nose tackles including throwing them to the ground on occasion.&nbsp; Uses angles well blocking in the run.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1290070' first='Eli' last='Erkapic'] (St. Rita – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The St. Rita offensive tackle had a nice game against Leo.&nbsp; Like how he drives defenders with his lower half.&nbsp; Mauler in the run game.&nbsp; Works well in double team blocks.&nbsp; Solid pass blocker that mirrors and uses his strength to lock on to defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1653063' first='Noah' last='Tockes'] (Peoria Notre Dame – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The right tackle has good size and strength up front.&nbsp; He mauls through opponents especially when on the move knocking out defenders.&nbsp; Good use of his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Liam Pagan (Willowbrook – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pagan is a huge offensive guard at 6'4” 300 pounds that moves well for his size.&nbsp; Blows up opponents when pulling.&nbsp; Can also get up on linebackers at the second level.&nbsp; Seals off in the run on the interior to make holes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL Jack Cox (St. Charles North – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cox is an undersized 5'10” 225 pound left guard.&nbsp; Tough kid that holds up using his strength and technique.&nbsp; Mobility is probably his biggest strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->