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<p>We are now at the half way mark of the regular season in the state of Illinois. Time to look at some of the prospects that are shining as we reviewed their mid-season film in <strong>Mid-Season Monsters: Running Backs</strong>!</p>
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<p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1335752' first='Bryce' last='Riley'] (West Aurora – 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>This 5'8” 155 pound running back recently went for 229 yards on 11 carries and a pair of touchdowns. That included housing one for 95 yards blowing past defenders. Quick cuts and jukes in traffic making defenders miss. Creative runner that can be used on gadget plays. Follows blocks well and then explodes downfield.</p>
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<p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1292678' first='Brody' last='Rademacher'] (Seneca - 2025)</strong></p>
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<p>In week 4 Rademacher had massive outing going for 212 yards and 3 scores on just 12 carries. Posting massive numbers as a senior!</p>
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<p><strong>RB Danny Carroll (Lyons – 2025)</strong></p>
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<p>Through the first three weeks of the season the 5'9” 175 pound back has 458 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns. Follows his blocks very well including the ones downfield. Has speed to the edge. Quick cuts in the hole. Has some pass catching potential as well in the screen game.</p>
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<p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='352897' first='Nick' last='Herman'] (St. Rita – 2025)</strong></p>
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<p>Herman is a versatile 5'11” running back with extremely quick feet. The St. Rita back has suddenness in the hole and follows his blocks well. Cuts on dime and gets up field. Also is a solid pass catching threat.</p>
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<p><strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='863448' first='Luke' last='Foster'] (Loyola – 2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The Ramblers back runs with power and can get to the outside bouncing runs to the perimeter. Sets up his cuts well. Capable pass blocker. Runs tough in between the tackles grinding out yardage.</p>
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<p><strong>RB Jordan Wandick (Andrew – 2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The 5'11” 190 pound running back from Andrew often comes from the side in their three back set where he flashes his game breaking ability. Also can grind out yards going right up the middle as well.</p>
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We are now at the half way mark of the regular season in the state of Illinois. Time to look at some of the prospects that are shining as we reviewed their mid-season film in Mid-Season Monsters: Running Backs!
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