Division-I athletes

• “Jaiduan Cranford (from Metamora), because he’s a buddy of mine and would fit in with our offense.” — Layne Johnson, Elmwood/Brimfield
• “Mack Sutter (from Dunlap), because (he) is a good player and isn’t cocky about his talent.” — Gavin Otto, Canton
• “I would want Jaquarius Green (from Peoria High) on my team because I think the sheer size that he has could help our team on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.” — Mitch Sager, Peoria Notre Dame
• “Jack Gronewold and Landon Crawford (from Farmington) because I know they are great players who work hard and are overall great guys.” — Dylan Shane, Elmwood/Brimfield
• “Mack Sutter, because he’s a versatile athlete, can play multiple positions and is a good leader.” — RJ Jackson, East Peoria
• “Jaiduan (Cranford) from Metamora, because he’s a great player and a better guy.” — Jack Steffen, Dunlap
• “Jack Gronewold, because he’s a two-way player and a good teammate.” — Dalton Oakman, East Peoria
• “Mack Sutter. Highly-rated prospect that can both block and catch.” — Boh Johnson, Limestone
• “Nasir Rankin. He (is) a great wide receiver from (Chicago) Morgan Park and caught every ball.” — Riley Blue, Metamora
• “Big Baby (Jaquarius Green) from Peoria High, because we have played together before and we need more size on the line.” — Josh Hoffer, Washington
• “I would want Mack Sutter on my team. Every team could use a 6’5″, 230-pound athlete. Who doesn’t want a ‘Bama commit on their team?” — Brady Mullens, Peoria Notre Dame

Other talented guys

• “Collin Lower from Princeville. Strong, smart and would well in our system.” — Walter Lampe, Elmwood/Brimfield
• “Kylan McMillen (from Metamora). We played 7-on-7 together.” — Jack Gronewold, Farmington
• “Josh Papenhause from Tremont. I have played other sports with him and he always made sure to keep team morale high.” — Easton Orwig, Canton
• “Keimon Lee (from East Peoria). We are childhood best friends and played growing up when we were younger.” — Ty Jackson, Pekin
• “Aaden LaMar (from Morton). I work with him at Morton Dairy Queen and he is a great guy. He also is a big boy and from experience in football, big boys run people over and I like the sound of that. Also, he is 6-foot-7, 300 pounds.” — Hunter Fogle, Deer Creek-Mackinaw
• “Dalton Oakman (from East Peoria). I’ve been training with him since eighth grade and we’ve always got along really well. I think we’d have a fun quarterback room.” — Brett Bane II, Tremont
• “Will Freeman (from Washington). He’s a good athlete and physical player.” — Teigan McCoy, Pekin
• “Colton Barlow (from Dunlap). Definitely a playmaker as a lineman and was a ball of energy to be around when we played together.” — Daryl Barfield III, Richwoods

Adam Duvall is a Journal Star sports reporter. Email him at aduvall@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @AdamDuvall.