The top performer, and MVP, of the defensive backs was the senior CB out of Illinois. Michael made the quick trip up north, and proved to be a senior that deserves a look. Dive into his performance more HERE in my MVP article. Then go check out the senior’s film.

We didn’t have just athletes from WI at the Showcase. Illinois resident and senior to know, Michael Jefferson Michael Jefferson 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Grayslake North | 2023 State IL made the quick trip up north and it paid off in a big way. The 6′ 170 lbs senior had a strong final season winning Player of the Year for his team, was All Conference, and All State academically. Then he stepped onto the field in Oak Creek and proved he had the talent to play at the next level. Don’t miss out on this potential steal that is willing to put the work in.

When attending these Showcases and others it is always hard to find a big group of DBs. That wasn’t too much of an issue at the Prep Redzone WI event. We had between 10-15 plus rotated a lot of the receivers over to that side of the ball. Among all that, one kid stuck out from the crowd. That was Michael Jefferson Michael Jefferson 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Grayslake North | 2023 State IL . I first was intrigued y him in the drill work. The coaching staff focused on footwork in that portion, and Michael made it look effortless. While reading his man’s hip, Michael always took the proper steps to maintain his leverage while staying right on his man’s hip. Jefferson also demonstrated loose hips that allowed him to turn and run with ease once he felt the receiver commit to going vertical.

In the 1 on 1s is where we got to see it all come together in live action. We got to watch his quick feet keep him at proper leverage and position on the receiver’s hip. His hips quickly flipped as he stayed in phase with receivers through their routes, and he proved to be physical at the catch point to break up passes. Take a look at the Illinois senior.