The 6’0, 180 lbs linebacker from Lincoln-Way West is gearing up to hold down the Warriors’ defense in his first varsity campaign. Ramos is a stout tackler who delivers a strong blow to opposing ball carriers once he gets his hands on them. Ramos can diagnose run plays with ease and impressed for LWW JV team as he always seemed to be around the ball. Ramos reads slow and plays fast, allowing him to shed blocks and make his way to the running back, usually finishing with a physical tackle. Heading into his junior season, Ramos’ stock is rising quickly.

One of many Lincoln-Way athletes dotting the 2025 rankings and watchlist – to no one’s surprise – LW-West 6′, 180 lb. athlete John Ramos John Ramos 6'0" | 175 lbs | LB Lincolnway West | 2025 IL is yet another standout baseball player who also plays both ways on the gridiron. As a LB, Ramos is a thumper at the point of attack, diagnoses and finds the ball quickly, and does a good job of sifting through traffic and getting to ball carriers behind the LOS with pace. He’s hard to get a hand on for opposing blockers, as he’s quick and accelerates out of his stance, all of which helped him act as a TFL monster last fall. He lived behind the LOS, and when he gets his pads on an opposing ball carrier he’s going backward. I’m interested to see how much weight and strength he’s added this offseason, that’ll play a big role in where and how much he plays this fall for the Warriors.