Prospects Show Promise in Preseason Scrimmages

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school football season kicks off this week earlier than ever!&nbsp; That means this past weekend there was scrimmages across the state in preparation for the first week!&nbsp; Limited highlights and tape, but here is a look at a few that I saw!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1893778' first='Braxton' last='Fausett'] (Harlem – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fausett displayed a smooth delivery, mobility in and out of the pocket, along with quick decision making.&nbsp; The 6'1” QB throws well on the run squaring his body for throws on the money and has good arm strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1854739' first='Jaren' last='Rebbe'] (Vandalia – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2” 2029 quarterback has good size and athleticism.&nbsp; Showed that off in a couple clips we saw including rolling out then punishing a defender running over them for a score.&nbsp; As a passer he has solid pocket presence and a quick release.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='2140413' first='Brody' last='Guthrie'] (Kaneland – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evaded the rush, stepped up in pocket, and delivered a nice ball dropped in the bucket for a score while moving toward the line of scrimmage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='2174903' first='Leo' last='Keaty'] (Mt. Carmel – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like the mobility and arm strength here.&nbsp; Good zip on his passes down the field while showcasing he can throw it on the run.&nbsp; The pocket presence and feel for the position is there.&nbsp; Could be one to watch down the line!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Dylan Curtis (Sycamore – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The running back is compact, strong, quick and runs low to the ground.&nbsp; Tough to bring down with how strong he runs in his lower half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='2176881' first='Kevin' last='Hunter'] III (Marist – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Explosive running back that ripped off a 70+ yard TD in a scrimmage against the freshman team.&nbsp; Nice vision in the hole, sudden cuts, and speed in the open field leaving defenders in dust.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='2225971' first='Isaiah' last='Massey'] (Glenwood – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gets off the line of scrimmage with ease winning with his quickness.&nbsp; Like how he sets up defensive backs and can shake them on the routes.&nbsp; Clean catches with his hands showing a natural feel for bringing the ball in.&nbsp; Willing to go over the middle to move the chains making catches in tight spaces. Does a nice job of creating separation from the defensive back on an array of routes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='2140290' first='Bentley' last='Nicklin'] (Breese Mater Dei – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nicklin is a productive 6'0” wide receiver in the junior class.&nbsp; Sent us a clip where he took a short route, broke multiple tackles, powered over a defender, and housed it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL/DL Gael Mukambu (Champaign Centennial)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mukambu goes 6'2” and 225 pounds playing up front on both sides of the line of scrimmage.&nbsp; In their scrimmage he had 2 TFL, a QB hurry, and several pancakes.Plays with speed and leverage as a defensive tackle who pushes the pocket and gets up the field.&nbsp; Powerful with his hands getting pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DT Brody Busch (Triad – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The metro east defensive tackle has nice movement skills and athleticism on the interior of the defensive line.&nbsp; Moves well to put himself in position to make the tackle in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB Raymond Olejniczak-LeRoy (St. Patrick – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Middle linebacker that does a nice job of diagnosing plays in the run game and getting to his guy.&nbsp; Athletic running in space in both coverage and chasing after ball carrier.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='2140429' first='Cortlen' last='Blake'] (Champaign Centennial – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The corner has nice technique making plays on the ball with it in the air.&nbsp; Flies around showcasing his athleticism and ball skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->