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2030 Illinois Best of the Best

2030 Illinois Best of the Best
Austin Butler
Austin Butler November 15, 2025 @ 09:36 PM
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Haven Davison
Haven Davison RB/WR | 2030
IL
Ahmed Ali
Ahmed Ali OL/DL | 2030
IL
Charlie Sleight
Charlie Sleight 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL/OL | 2030
IL
Niko Anest
Niko Anest 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL/OL | 2030
IL
Brody Peterson
Brody Peterson 6'1" | 255 lbs | DL/OL | 2030
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Illinois there are a lot more "Best" than just five or ten but understand there is a ton of talent in the state and it would take multiple articles to cover all of the best of the best which is what we are working on here! There are a lot of awesome players, and we are going to spotlight them now and over time! That's the exciting part of this is when a state is loaded with talent, it's endless coverage of special talents to study, talk about and spotlight!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1953424"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691239ba9e72b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1953424' first='Brody' last='Peterson'] is a terrific defensive lineman and offensive lineman and what he is able to do in the trenches is impressive. Peterson has the sheer ability to disrupt opponents game plan, and he plays with an edge and motor that is hard to keep up with! He is the real deal out of this state and class!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1953431"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691239ba9e786"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1953431' first='Niko' last='Anest'] is an absolute beast in the trenches at the offensive and defensive line positions, and he has a bright, bright future in what he does! He is physical and swift in his play. He has the IQ which is on a high level, and you can see that in his game. He uses his hands and feet very well both on the offensive and defensive lines. He is one to watch for!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1953448"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691239ba9e7d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1953448' first='Charlie' last='Sleight'] is a special, special player who in the 2030 class at the defensive and offensive line can make as many plays as anyone else in the 2030 class across the Nation, not just in the state of Illinois! Sleight is a terrific player who does a tremendous job blocking and keeping his blocks. He brings pop to his blocks and doesn't mind being physical. Defensively, he is a force and uses his strength, size and even quickness off the ball to make strong and solid tackles. He is an all-around talent that is a name to follow!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1953466"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691239ba9e821"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1953466' first='Ahmed' last='Ali'] is a super player and a major force in the trenches on the offensive and defensive line. He is an impact player and a guy who is heavily relied upon to make the blocks and to make the tackles on the other end. He is an all-around talent and is one that is going to come out of this 2030 class in the state of Illinois as one of the best of the best!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2044293"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691239ba9e870"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2044293' first='Haven' last='Davison'] is a stud running back and wide out. Davinson is a guy who can do it all at both positions. As a running back he has a strength of receiving out of the backfield because he can star at the wide out position. He is an awesome running back being able to use his agility and ability to put pressure on defenses. He is the real deal!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In Illinois there are a lot more "Best" than just five or ten but understand there is a ton of talent in the state and it would take multiple articles to cover all of the best of the best which is what we are working on here! There are a lot of awesome players, and we are going to spotlight them now and over time! That's the exciting part of this is when a state is loaded with talent, it's endless coverage of special talents to study, talk about and spotlight!

Brody Peterson

Brody Peterson

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 255
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2030
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Brody
Peterson DL/OL
Class
2030
Height
6'1"
Weight
255
HS
Shelbyville Rams (Youth Program)
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IL
2030 Illinois Best of the Best
Brody Peterson is a terrific defensive lineman and offensive lineman and what he is able to do in...
Written by Austin Butler
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Brody Peterson

State: Illinois
School: Shelbyville Rams (Youth Program)
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Niko Anest

Niko Anest

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2030
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Niko
Anest DL/OL
Class
2030
Height
6'3"
Weight
235
HS
Addison Cowboys (Youth Program)
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IL
2030 Illinois Best of the Best
Niko Anest is an absolute beast in the trenches at the offensive and defensive line positions, and he...
Written by Austin Butler
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Niko Anest

State: Illinois
School: Addison Cowboys (Youth Program)
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Charlie Sleight

Charlie Sleight

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 265
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2030
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Charlie
Sleight DL/OL
Class
2030
Height
6'3"
Weight
265
HS
New Lennox Jr. Knights (Youth Program)
|
IL
2030 Illinois Best of the Best
Charlie Sleight is a special, special player who in the 2030 class at the defensive and offensive line...
Written by Austin Butler
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Charlie Sleight

State: Illinois
School: New Lennox Jr. Knights (Youth Program)
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Ahmed Ali

Ahmed Ali

POS OL/DL
CLASS 2030
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Ahmed
Ali OL/DL
Class
2030
HS
Orland Park Pioneers (Youth Program)
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2030 Illinois Best of the Best
Ahmed Ali is a super player and a major force in the trenches on the offensive and defensive...
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Ahmed Ali

State: Illinois
School: Orland Park Pioneers (Youth Program)
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Haven Davison

Haven Davison

POS RB/WR
CLASS 2030
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Haven
Davison RB/WR
Class
2030
HS
Tri-City
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2030 Illinois Best of the Best
Haven Davison is a stud running back and wide out. Davinson is a guy who can do it...
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