There’s another pair of prospects that committed to the same program this summer. Much like Central Missouri, the Illinois State Redbirds landed two playmakers on one side of the ball. The first prospect they landed was McLaughlin of Rose Hill. McLaughlin is a versatile defender that possesses the athleticism to make plays at multiple positions. 

Levi McLaughlin Levi McLaughlin 6'3" | 200 lbs | DB/WR Rose Hill | 2027 State KS   , 6’3, 185, DB/WR, Derby, ’27, he is getting ready to play for a different team this fall as he takes his considerable talents from Rose Hill to Derby and it should be the springboard he needs to really take off. I have been following him closely for the last couple of years as it was obvious early on that he had prototype size and athleticism for a D1 defensive back. He can play anywhere in the secondary, as a lock-down corner or either of the safety positions. He is particularly effective playing over the top where he can use his nose for the ball, length and excellent closing speed to disrupt the opposition’s pass game. This past fall he piled up 50+ tackles and had 10+ pass break ups whenever teams tried to throw his way. This guy is going to be nothing short of en fuego this fall.