Two-Way Player Nominees: Excelling on Offense and Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here we dive into the do it all athletes from the season!&nbsp; These guys were not only playing almost every down on both sides, but dominating doing so!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801887' first='Nasir' last='Rankin'] (Morgan Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankin is an electric two way playmaker.&nbsp; On the offensive side he had 837 total yards and 11 touchdowns.&nbsp; Defensively he is a knockout defensive back that has game changing ability!&nbsp; The #1 overall player in the state is headed to Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669534' first='Brandon' last='Jenkins'] (Hersey)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jenkins is an Ohio commit who might be the most underrecruited prospect in the class.&nbsp; Offensively he had 162 carries for 1,585 yards and 22 touchdowns.&nbsp; He also had 28 catches for 400 yards and 7 more touchdowns.&nbsp; On defense he racked up 68 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 1 pick six.&nbsp; High level defensive back that has all the tools you look for at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212321' first='Tanner' last='Glock'] (Wheaton St. Francis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glock is one of the most versatile players in the state.&nbsp; As a senior offensively he had 44 catches for 680 yards and 6 touchdowns.&nbsp; Totalled 850 all-purpose yards.&nbsp; On defense he went for 47 tackles, 6 interceptions, 2 PBU's, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 TFL, and 1 defensive score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1344621' first='James' last='Johnson'] (Belleville East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson was looked at as more of a wide receiver coming into the year, but emerged as a legit two way threat.&nbsp; Offensively he is a crisp route runner and vertical threat.&nbsp; Like how he adjusts to the ball downfield.&nbsp; As a corner he matched up with some big time recievers and more than held his own with his footwork, instincts, and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1661734' first='Keysan' last='Taylor'] (Rockford Guilford)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior athlete lived up to his #1 ATH distinction in the 2027 class this past season.&nbsp; Defensively he had 68 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 7 PBUs, 1 pick 6, 23 TFLs, and 3 forced fumbles.&nbsp; In addition as a jumbo pass catcher he had 23 grabs for 430 yards and 4 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1271823' first='Tyler' last='McConnell'] (Pinckneyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McConnell is a EDGE rusher and tight end that shined on both sides.&nbsp; Offensively he had 48 grabs for 662 yards and 9 touchdowns.&nbsp; The athletic freak had 42 tackles, 1 sack, 2 TFL, and 3 fumble recoveries on the defensive side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1334152' first='Donald' last='Collier'] (Cahokia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collier was one of the best two way players in the state.&nbsp; He had 1,729 all purpose yards and 18 touchdowns doing it both rushing, receiving, and on special teams.&nbsp; Defensively he had 98 tackles, 7 passes broken up, 2 forced fumbles, and 6 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->