Early-Season Chicagoland Combine Sleepers And Risers

These early year events are a great opportunity for the under the radar, developing, emerging, and rising prospects, or simply those that transferred schools in the offseason, to call out and command attention with their work. Here's a few that did just that this winter.    [player_tooltip player_id='1605377' first='Nathaniel' last='Osayande'] added an inch and about 25 pounds over the past year or so, checking in now at 5100 201. Physically solid and well built running back frame. Good initial burst off the line in pass drills. Flashed natural catching ability with his hands. Has above average straight line speed, quickness in his feet, power in his lowers. Can be a productive option out of the backfield in the passing game at the next level. Naturally a tough north-south back with power and physicality.     [player_tooltip player_id='2089306' first='Jordan' last='Lewis'] transferred to Thornwood after playing for Richards in 2025. Standing at an estimated 5110 175, Lewis has a good looking frame with some length in the arms and primed for additional size. Highly competitive player in one on ones, a mismatch problem for linebackers. Flashed quickness and wiggle in space and caught the ball well in competition.     [player_tooltip player_id='2132477' first='Aidan' last='Andrich'] was the MVP of the JV program in 2025 and was called up to varsity for the postseason. Showing up at 6036 168, the frame on Andrich is long and lanky with notable length in the limbs. The young receiver proved to be a deep threat during combine competition, flashed adequate hands catching ability, able to go over the top of a defender using his length and size to his advantage. Andrich is an emerging prospect with a chance to make his mark on varsity this fall.     [player_tooltip player_id='1709720' first='Alijah' last='Valeri'] played for Appleton North (WI) in 2025 and is returning to Wheaton St. Francis where he began his high school career. Valeri checks in at 5090 160. Productive during one on one competition with his route running ability. Gives great effort, gains separation using short area and lateral quickness, and has easy hands at the catch point. Shows a high level of competitive drive in the way he fights for reps. Another young athlete looking to make a mark on varsity in Chicagoland in 2026.     [player_tooltip player_id='1953219' first='Cameron' last='Wilkerson'] stands at 5106 180, with a lean and defined frame and length in the arms. Physical player at the line and at the catch point. Highly active and competitive in the one on one setting. Performed with decent stickiness in coverage and flashed recovery burst. On tape, Wilkerson plays out of the nickel, and will likely be recruited out to safety at the next level where his physical hard hitting nature will come into play.

These early year events are a great opportunity for the under the radar, developing, emerging, and rising prospects, or simply those that transferred schools in the offseason, to call out and command attention with their work. Here's a few that did just that this winter.