Offensive Prospects Make Impression with Early Season Tape

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>Games this past week mark the 1/3 point of the regular season.&nbsp; Great opportunity for us to dive into the film to see what is standing out with offensive prospects across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='971614' first='Malik' last='Carter'] (Huntley – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'5” 200 pound quarterback is a long and lanky signal caller with a ton of physical tools to work with.&nbsp; In three weeks he has 538 all purpose yards with 6 passing TDs and 3 rushing scores.&nbsp; When he hits his backfoot and lets it fly it is a thing of beauty!&nbsp; Smooth operator in play action.&nbsp; Great touch on his passes down the field along with his ability to fit the ball into a hole when needed. &nbsp;Zip on passes over the middle and can push it vertical down the field.&nbsp; Mobility rolling the pocket throwing effectively on the run.&nbsp; Really like the upside here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB Kaeden Pettis (Bremen – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bremen 6'2” quarterback is a wiry QB that is a plus athlete being able to extend players with his legs while keeping his eyes downfield.&nbsp; Good arm strength hitting receivers down the field.&nbsp; Almost jumps at times when he throws it.&nbsp; When he tucks it to run he has electric speed blowing past defenders.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='2243980' first='Reed' last='Dangel'] (Carmel – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New QB at Carmel is this 6'2” 190 pound senior.&nbsp; Brings quality mobility being able to throw on the run.&nbsp; Zip on his passes fitting the ball in tight spaces while pushing it down the field displaying touch getting it over defenders where only his man can catch it.&nbsp; Reads defenses making sound decisions of where to go with the ball.&nbsp; Like the feel he plays with both in and out of the pocket.&nbsp; Ball placement stands out finding guys and putting it where they can do damage after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Tykeese Duncan (Harlem – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'8” back has popped on film early in the season.&nbsp; Runs behind his pads and has a ton of juice once he gets in the open field making guys miss with quick juke cuts along with turning on the burners!&nbsp; Very elusive with the ball and love his vision reading defenders on all three levels.&nbsp; Definitely has helped his stock this season in the first three weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Holden Wagner (Buffalo Grove – 2030)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wagner is a name to watch on the JV level as he has showcased his speed and elusiveness getting into the endzone twice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FB/DL Seraphine Codinha IV (Glenbard West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively he is an old school full back as a lead blocker that can run over guys.&nbsp; Defensively he is a physical run stuffer both on the end and inside.&nbsp; Gets leverage by being the lower man in one on one situations.&nbsp; Small school that uses a traditional full back this could be a value play!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='2173722' first='Jalonny' last='Billingsley'] (Simeon – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Billingsley is one of the biggest freak show players in the state.&nbsp; He is a top 10 football prospect and hooper.&nbsp; He is big, fast, and strong.&nbsp; At 6'4” 180 pounds the Simeon standout can use his leverage driving defenders off the ball and cutting inside for posts taking them to the house.&nbsp; Such long strides when going vertical covering ground and adjusting to it in the air.&nbsp; Wins 50/50 balls with ease snatching it and racking up the YAC!&nbsp; Elite jump ball threat that could grow into a tight end long term.&nbsp; Physical going over the middle on slants and runs through the defense with his speed and strength.&nbsp; Elite 2029 prospect!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1624418' first='Jaxon' last='Saint Paul'] (Hersey – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big and rangy pass catcher reeled in a pair of touchdowns in week 3.&nbsp; Found space in the back of the endzone for one with his QB on the move.&nbsp; Moves the chains driving his defender downfield and coming back.&nbsp; His second touchdown was on a nice crossing route where he caught it and ran it in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1953461' first='Noah' last='Marshall'] (Fenwick – 2030)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big and physical pass catcher that has very good hands.&nbsp; Shows it off on both short routes using leverage or going vertical stretching out to make the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1635510' first='Josiah' last='Marlowe'] (Willowbrook – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marlowe is an athletic wide out who tracks it downfield really well.&nbsp; Several acrobatic grabs in week 3 making plays on the ball using his 6'0” size in the air.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR Conor Fleming (Marist – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marist 6'0” 2029 pass catcher through three weeks has 15 catches for 283 all purpose yards and 3 touchdowns.&nbsp; Shifty with the ball in his hands making defenders miss in short areas.&nbsp; Quality route runner with good hands snatching it out of the air and is willing to go over the middle in traffic..&nbsp; Brings some value in the return game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1092236' first='Anthony' last='Baldauf'] (Glenbard South – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 5'11” this junior wide receiver has juice with the ball in his hands taking bubble screens for house calls.&nbsp; Can also push it down the field making catches on vertical throws and seam routes where he tracks, adjusts, and catches it without breaking stride.&nbsp; Slick route runner as well that creates space with his suddenness.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR Vance Weber (Highland – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weber continues to impress early in the season using his size at 6'6” and athleticism to do damage.&nbsp; Quality hands snatching the ball out of the air.&nbsp; Slippery with the ball after the catch.&nbsp; Moves the chains as a very good possession receiver.&nbsp; Slick route runner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1682068' first='Kamryn' last='Farlow'] (Evanston – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farlow continued to impress in week 3.&nbsp; The wide receiver is a natural pass catcher with yards after the catch on the regular.&nbsp; Splits the defense vertically as he won on a pass over the middle for a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR Timothy Giacomelli (Riverside Brookfield – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Riverside Brookfield 6'1” athlete is a vertical threat on the perimeter that adjusts well on go routes.&nbsp; Creates space on shorter precise routes with his cuts.&nbsp; Moves the chains and has sure hands!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id='2148177' first='Ty' last='Kennedy'] (Mt. Carmel – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kennedy has moved into the state and is making a splash as one of the best tight end prospects we have seen in the 2028 class.&nbsp; Great size and frame at 6'4” 215 pounds with fluid athleticism.&nbsp; Great going over the middle and being able to break the defense down the field with his power and speed.&nbsp; Splits the defense over the middle.&nbsp; Quality blocker who moves bodies and has sound technique.&nbsp; Can be a lead blocker and seal in run game.&nbsp; Complete tight end!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE Adam Schilling (Wheaton North – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'5” 215 pound tight end is off to a nice start to his senior campaign.&nbsp; Good strength and athleticism being able to make acrobatic catches.&nbsp; Wins in jump ball situations in the redzone.&nbsp; Like what he brings as a threat over the middle with his explosiveness being able to break plays with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Solid blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id='2239016' first='Mason' last='Loschen'] (Paxton – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loschen goes 6'5” 225 pounds.&nbsp; Big and physical receiver that can play in line or split out wide.&nbsp; Can also block as an H-Back.&nbsp; Nasty blocker in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id='2257398' first='Brooks' last='Auker'] (Byron – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'5” 215 pound tight end is making noise in the sophomore class.&nbsp; Like the size, frame, and natural pass catching ability of Auker.&nbsp; He takes pride as an in-line blocker opening up holes for his backs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->