Southern Illinois Seniors Worth Following

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southern Illinois continues to produce quality football talent, and this year's senior class is no exception. These six prospects will be counted on to lead their teams and should be familiar names throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1792036' first='Marcus' last='Leitzen'] | RB | Johnston City</strong><br>Leitzen brings a physical running style and has the ability to handle a heavy workload. He'll be a focal point of Johnston City's offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>John Salatas | TE | Benton</strong><br>Salatas gives Benton a versatile option at tight end. Whether blocking or catching passes, he has the tools to impact the game in multiple ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noah Wilson | OG | Christopher</strong><br>Wilson will help anchor the Christopher offensive line. His toughness and willingness to compete every snap make him an important part of the Bears' success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Titan Whitfield | OG | Mount Vernon</strong><br>Whitfield has developed into a dependable lineman who brings strength and consistency to the trenches. He'll look to finish his career with a strong senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonathan Miller | RB | Carterville</strong><br>Miller has the athleticism to make plays in space and the toughness to run between the tackles. He'll be a player to watch in the Southern Illinois Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Giovanni Santillan | RB | Casey-Westfield</strong><br>Santillan rounds out the list as another senior capable of making an impact offensively. His versatility and competitiveness should make him a valuable piece for Casey-Westfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southern Illinois has a long tradition of producing tough, competitive football players, and these six seniors will look to add to that reputation this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->