Who are the top 10 QB's in IL this year?
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I'd throw Stearney into the mix (Loyola)
Not a lot of huge names out there this pre-season. Lot of solid QBs though. In the CCL, that I’m aware of, BR, SR, Marist, JCA, Fenwick, and Laurence will all have new starting QBs this season. I’m sure there are others I’m missing. MC’s Dowling and LA’s Stearney are probably the two biggest names in the CCL this preseason
Naperville North's Aidan Gray has to be near the top of the list.
Ty Lott (SHG) belongs in the Top 10 and Elijah Owens (Jacksonville) should be in the discussion.
Pops Battle enters his junior year having thrown 43 TDs.
Notably, ESL's QB2, c/o 25, and his older brother transferred to Cardinal Ritter.
Notably, ESL's QB2, c/o 25, and his older brother transferred to Cardinal Ritter.
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All.... Ty's stats as a junior last year as a first year full time starter. 190-257 3202 yards. I believe he had a total of 2 or 3 picks. Throwing at about a 75% completion rate. Two different td passing stats I found but the one I like he threw for 45 td's. And he can run. This year they have him listed at 6'2" 205. Ratsy
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Mark Mennecke-Neuqua Valley
@PaytonSalomon from Lemont. Makes all the throws, best deep ball touch, great timing/anticipation, wrestler mentality.
You didn’t end it with “Ratsy”
All.... Fixed. Thank you. (lol) Ratsy
I would be surprised. They have a 3 year starter at QB who is really good.
The playmaking abilities, athleticism, and total skill set of NN's Aidan Gray makes him the most exciting QB to watch this season. Neuqua's Mark Mennecke is another DVC QB to keep an eye on. Both are top 10 IMO.
How can he already be one of the top 10 QBs in the state without even playing a game?
Saw him play in a 7v7 tourney this summer. Ridiculous arm strength, but decision making still developing. Tries to force way too many throws.
If he plays on varsity, it will be a long year for DGN.
How does he look with a Varsity pass rush coming at him? I hope DGN has a great OLine if he’s the starter.
After googling Owen Lansu from DGN... the Freshman-to-be has received a ton of attention the last year and is someone that Edgy and other recruiting experts already know about. Apparently has a nice arm, already over 6', and someone Trojan fans should be excited about. Recruiters will monitor his progress no doubt in the next few years. Assuming he will play at the JV level this year, and backup the projected starter?
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Let the Lansu hype begin!!
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I think a more likely option is he plays Sophomores, and comes up to Varsity the next week if something happens to their Senior. JV games aren’t real games in the WSC, and they may only play 4-5 JV games. Sophomores play a full 9.After googling Owen Lansu from DGN... the Freshman-to-be has received a ton of attention the last year and is someone that Edgy and other recruiting experts already know about. Apparently has a nice arm, already over 6', and someone Trojan fans should be excited about. Recruiters will monitor his progress no doubt in the next few years. Assuming he will play at the JV level this year, and backup the projected starter?
Illinois 2026 QB Lansu Punches Ticket to UA Next Game - Prep Redzone
It’s no secret that mid-west winters can be extremely unforgiving with snow, sleet and the merciless below freezing temperatures that can paralyze entire states. However, for Downer’s Grove, Ill. Quarterback , he’ll have the opportunity to escape to sunny Orlando, Fl. this winter for the UA Next...
Most good players have a good highlight reel.
Can we include linebackers in this thread? I predict that MC's linebackers--sometimes three and sometimes four, will be a disruptive force in the opponent's backfield.
Can we include linebackers in this thread? I predict that MC's linebackers--sometimes three and sometimes four, will be a disruptive force in the opponent's backfield.
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I think the Batavia linebacker might have a thing or two to say about being a top group of LBs this fall....
Agree. I saw him play at the youth level against our local team. He's a tremendous talent, does a lot of the marketing on twitter, but I'm not sure hes close to where JJ McCarthy was at the same age. Says the right things though.
Morris QB Carter Button . Makes all the throws. 6-2 195 JR. He has a gun.
I attended the Mooseheart 7 v 7 (Batavia, Neuqua Valley, Crystal Lake South & Wheaton North) last Thursday night and was incredibly impressed with 3 of the QB's. We already know Mark Mennecke (Neuqua) who looked sharp as usual on both long and short throws, but the Batavia QB (Name?) looks like he can make any throw on the field. He made some deep throws that looked like they were shot out of a cannon. Look for the Bulldogs to lean on him a lot this fall and factor in the passing game more than in previous years. Also, this is the 2nd time I saw Max Howser (Wheaton North) this summer who has an above-average arm and thew with zip on the ball almost every throw. He a smaller, but athletic-looking QB, and with the receiving core, look for the Falcons to move the ball well this fall. On a side note, WN also won the Batavia lineman challenge as well so things seem to be tracking for them. My prediction, is Wheaton North, Batavia, and Neuqua will be playoff teams this fall with at least one of them will making a deep run.
