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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2176817' first='Raymond' last='Gaspard'] | Palatine | 2027 RB</h2>
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<p>Measured in 5100 200, tested 4.80x40, 4.53 pro shuttle, 9'3 broad. Gaspard is a well rocked up, physically imposing looking back on the hoof, seemingly built for power. He has notable foot quickness, a hard foot in the ground guy, showed poise and effectiveness in make you miss drills and aggressive as a runner. In the passing game, was good with hands and ball skills. He will be highly visible through camp season as he's making all the rounds.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2176869' first='Mike' last='Groesch'] | Sacred Heart-Griffin | 2027 RB</h2>
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<p>Measured in 5112 199, tested 4.63x40, 4.33 shuttle, 9'11 broad. Groesch has a well defined, muscular structure, with length in the arms and nice frame. The rising senior tailback was one of the best overall athletes at the event. He can get upfield with good burst downhill shown in the MYM drills, caught the ball well in passing drills, ran routes with lateral agility and quickness.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2176873' first='Conner' last='Stinson'] | New Berlin | 2027 RB</h2>
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<p>Measured in 5082 160, tested 4.88x40, 4.68 shuttle, 8'8 broad. Stinson has as a all purpose back type build and put on an all purpose back type performance. During MYM drills, he had good feet in the hole and was tough to put hands on. He ran routes well, caught the ball with soft hands, extended himself for some tough balls. Could be a versatile player at the next level. Competitive in all phases of the afternoon.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2176902' first='Jaxson' last='Backes'] | Metamora Township | 2028 TE</h2>
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<p>Measured in 6034 211, tested 4.78x40, 4.59 shuttle, 9'5 broad. One of the impressive overall performers at the event was the young Backes. With broad shoulders, lean frame and length, he appears primed for growth. The combination of size and athletic ability was well on display, as was natural receiver ability, ball skills and catch radius, good speed, lateral quickness, COD. He has some explosion to him. Looks like he can really grow into a F over the next couple years and is certainly one to keep a close eye on.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2176908' first='Eli' last='Cox'] | Rochester | 2027 TE</h2>
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<p>Measured in 6030 204, tested 4.78x40, 4.72 shuttle, 9'6 broad. Cox has the big receiver frame with length that Division I schools at the FCS level are beginning to notice and come in on. He used physicality in-route, ran sharp, was good with his feet and body control, can high point the football, and was highly competitive throughout the afternoon.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2177008' first='Karmy' last='Kays'] | Normal University | 2028 TE</h2>
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<p>Measured in 6040 212, tested 5.07x40, 4.54 shuttle, 8'9 broad. Kays was one of the good looking young prospects on the hoof with a good combination of size and mobility. Kays ran quality routes with good hands, and is one to watch grow and develop over the next couple years. His developing frame has growth potential.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1625326' first='Warren' last='Schweitzer'] | Rochelle Township | 2027 TE</h2>
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<p>Measured in 6070 241, tested 5.11x40, 4.58 shuttle, 8'5 broad. Schweitzer walked in the most physically gifted looking body type on the hoof at the event. With his size and length, Schweitzer ran around with very good mobility, flexibility, and lateral agility considering his overall size and length, caught the ball consistently away from his body, ran good routes, and was certainly tough to cover as expected. He looks like a Y that can create mismatch problems. He is getting interest from Division I programs across the board.</p>
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