Skill Players on Offense Display Upside on Film

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which offensive prospects at the skill positions caught our eye on tape breaking down film over the last few weeks?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='2411548' first='Jack' last='Peters'] (Walter Payton – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior 6'1” 160 pound QB led his team to a win over Taft.&nbsp; Plus athlete that makes solid decisions passing out of the pocket getting it out of his hands quickly.&nbsp; Kind of a sling shot release on his passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB Ryder Peterson (Hersey – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peterson quarterbacks at the sophomore level showcasing promise at 6'0” 130 pounds.&nbsp; Sound mechanically displaying great fundamentals in play action game, can make plays on the move, and is pretty accurate with his deep and intermediate passes.&nbsp; Could he be the next Hersey star QB?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='2140174' first='Jayden' last='Garrett'] (Loyola – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garrett is one of the elite backs in the junior class.&nbsp; He is super explosive with the rock in his hands making quick and decisive cuts running with a great combination of power along with speed.&nbsp; Physical runner that slashes with intent to run over players at the second and third level.&nbsp; Quick and elusive cuts making defenders miss in the hole.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB Billy Nitsche (Marist – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior 5'10” 180 pound running back has quick feet in the hole making sudden cuts then taking it to the house.&nbsp; Weaves in and out of defenders in the hole and on the second level.&nbsp; Finishes off runs moving pile forward.&nbsp; Brings some pass catching upside out of the backfield as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1880728' first='Sean' last='Hopson'] (Evanston – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopson is a senior back from Evanston who is a slick runner with the ball.&nbsp; Slippery through the line of scrimmage getting skinny making it tough to get a clean hit on him.&nbsp; Smooth acceleration with the rock in his hands and makes guys miss in the hole with shifty moves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='974585' first='Jordan' last='McKinley'] (Loyola – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKinley is a monster as a pass catcher.&nbsp; The Loyola big bodied receiver has 31 grabs for 548 yards and 4 scores through five games.&nbsp; Elite positional size and snatches the ball with his strong hands.&nbsp; Has the speed to run away in the open field.&nbsp; Elite catch radius being able to make grabs in so many different ways.&nbsp; Really like the body control he brings to the table along with crisp route running.&nbsp; Physicality with the ball in his hands after the catch.&nbsp; Tough to bring down with one defender.&nbsp; Consistently moves the chains by boxing his defender out on shorter and intermediate routes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='2409950' first='John' last='Gadson Jr'] (Homewood Flossmoor – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gadson Jr is a 2028 wide receiver who has solid size at 6'1” 165 pounds.&nbsp; Vertical threat that can get behind the defense on vertical routes along with breaking shorter slants for long touchdowns.&nbsp; Smooth movements and route running.&nbsp; Really good on intermediate in breaking routes moving the chains along with racking up YAC!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR Colton VanDyke (Kaneland – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaneland senior pass catcher has 18 grabs for 362 yards and 5 touchdowns through five games.&nbsp; Vertical threat that tracks the ball well.&nbsp; Runs strong with the ball after the catch being effective on bubble screens.&nbsp; Crisp routes getting in and out of his breaks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1537438' first='Jack' last='Burger'] (Lake Forest – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burger is a 6'1” 180 pound wide receiver who in weeks 4 and 5 alone racked up 14 grabs for 191 all purpose yards and 3 scores.&nbsp; Shifty receiver with good route running and sudden cuts to get open.&nbsp; Good hands tracking it well on the move.&nbsp; Moves the chains on shorter routes sitting down in the weak spot of the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE Payton Urry (St. Charles North – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'5” 220 pound tight end has emerged with a strong first half of the season.&nbsp; Great frame and movement skills out of the junior.&nbsp; Takes pride in blocking in both the run and pass.&nbsp; Quality receiving threat that is a solid route runner on shorter routes making tough catches.&nbsp; Move tight end or H-Back with his ability to really block!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id='2413286' first='Sean' last='West'] (Downers Grove South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good sized tight end goes 6'3” 205 pounds with long arms.&nbsp; Blocks well on the move and as a lead blocker for his backs.&nbsp; Good technique and drives defender off the ball.&nbsp; Makes short catches to move the chains and is a safety blanket over the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id='2415493' first='Patrick' last='Tagle'] (Glenbard West – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tagle is a 6'5” 225 pound tight end who can really block.&nbsp; Like what he brings as a sixth offensive lineman blowing edges off the ball in the run game while being a solid pass blocker as well.&nbsp; His value comes in his blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id='2415513' first='Dylan' last='Williamson'] (Loyola – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loyola 6'3” 220 pound tight end has a nice frame and good athleticism.&nbsp; Threat stretching the defense over the middle in the seam.&nbsp; Quality blocker that drives with his lower half and can get to the second level.&nbsp; Blocker first and foremost as a prospect at the next level that could even grow into an offensive lineman.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->