2025 Clutch Sports Media All-Area Football Team: 136 Central Illinois athletes earn honors

Central Illinois football experienced a strong year in football with over a dozen teams around the Peoria and Bloomington/Normal area winning a playoff game. 

Some made history, such as El Paso-Gridley, which had its winningest season since its schools consolidated two decades ago, and Farmington, which went 11-1 and finished its winningest two-year stretch in program history. Washington, meanwhile, extended its Mid-Illini win streak to 26 games en route to its third straight Mid-Illini Conference title. 

It also featured some of the best players to grace the gridiron in Central Illinois, including Farmington’s Jack Gronewold and Dunlap’s Mack Sutter and others who make up Clutch Sports Media’s 2025 Football All-Area Team. 

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Clutch Sports Media’s football All-Area team, which features a total of 136 honorees, is composed of athletes from the 39 schools in the CSM coverage area surrounding Peoria and Bloomington/Normal. Players were eligible to earn honors at one position each, although many made significant impacts on both sides of the ball.  

Clutch Sports Media will also have a Coach of the Year and a Football Player of the Year, which will both be announced shortly. All of the All-Area nominees below are listed by position, then in alphabetical order.

Clutch Sports Media All-Area First Team Offense 

Breon Green, senior, Peoria High - Quarterback

Green electrified a Peoria High offense that scored 48.7 points per game and powered the Lions to a share of the Big 12 Conference title and the Class 5A quarterfinals. The senior accumulated 2,850 total yards, including 1,001 on the ground. He went 114-for-190 passing with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions and added 20 touchdowns on the ground. He won Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors and was a unanimous first-team all-conference selection. 

Jaiduan Cranford, senior, Metamora - Running back

Cranford was a threat to change the game in the blink of an eye every time he touched the ball. Metamora’s Northern Illinois-bound speedster rushed for 1,170 yards on 135 carries (8.7 yards per carry) and 20 touchdowns — despite missing two games — for a Redbirds offense that was among the best in the area by averaging 42.1 points per game. Cranford added five catches for 147 receiving yards and two touchdowns while leading Metamora to an 8-3 record and the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. He became Metamora’s all-time leading rusher and earned IHSFCA Class 4A first team all-state and first team all-Mid Illini honors. Defensively, he added 17 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, an interception and three pass break-ups.

Valshun Powe, senior, Bloomington Central Catholic - Running back 

Powe did most of his damage on the ground, but was a weapon all over the field for Bloomington Central Catholic, who had an undefeated regular season in the Illini Prairie Conference. Powe, an Illinois State commit, led the area with 1,919 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns on 184 carries, good for 10.4 yards per carry. The IHSFCA Class 3A first team all-state selection also threw for 358 yards and five touchdowns and caught eight passes for 143 yards and a touchdown. Powe also made an impact on defense and was a first team all-Illini Prairie Conference selection at running back and defensive back. 

Cade Cunningham, senior, Normal U-High - Wide receiver 

Despite undergoing a quarterback change in 2025, Cunningham spent another year as one of the top pass-catchers in Central Illinois, catching 62 passes for 979 yards and 14 touchdowns and adding 95 yards rushing. Cunningham earned first team all-Central State Eight honors for the third consecutive season and was an IHSFCA Class 4A second team all-state selection. He led the Pioneers to a 5-5 record and a Class 5A playoff berth and ended his high school career with 2,783 receiving yards. 

Jack Gronewold, senior, Farmington - Wide receiver

Gronewold was a top-tier all-around weapon for Farmington, which went 11-1 with a Class 2A quarterfinal berth, and was a central part to the Farmers’ winningest two-year stretch in program history. The North Dakota-bound receiver caught 49 passes for 956 yards with 14 touchdowns through the air, on top of rushing for 481 yards and 11 touchdowns with 66 carries on the ground. He added three returns for touchdowns and was an IHSFCA Class 2A first team all-state and unanimous first team all-Lincoln Land Large player on offense and defense. Gronewold added 111 tackles, three tackles for loss and an interception at defensive back. He finished his prep career with 134 catches for 2,558 yards and 47 touchdowns. 

Mack Sutter, senior, Dunlap - Tight end 

Sutter finished a storied prep career by leading Dunlap to its best season since a Class 5A state runner-up finish in 2017 and drawing the attention of opponents at all times. A four-star recruit and Alabama commit, Sutter caught 31 passes for 596 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 19.2 yards per catch. He accumulated 55.5 tackles on defense with five tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble. Sutter earned IHSFCA Class 5A first team all-state and Mid-Illini first team all-conference honors. 

Jaquarius Green, senior, Peoria High - Offensive line

A four-year starter, Green was the unquestioned leader of Peoria High’s offensive line that was a key component to the Lions boasting two 1,000-yard rushers and a lethal passing attack. Behind Green, Peoria High accumulated 5,415 yards in 12 games (451 yards per game) and scored 40 or more points on seven occasions. Green also became a full-time starter on the defensive line and earned first team all-Big 12 honors on defense and second team all-Big 12 honors on defense. Green has earned college offers from Wisconsin-Whitewater, Muskingum and Minnesota State Career and Technical College. 

Josh Hoffer, senior, Washington - Offensive line 

Hoffer became Washington’s all-time leader in games started on the offensive line, notching 40 as a four-year starter. A state champion wrestler who is committed to Illinois, he helped pave the way for a dominant Panthers ground game that racked up 2,957 yards and 41 touchdowns en route to a third straight undefeated Mid-Illini conference season and the Class 5A quarterfinals. Hoffer played both ways and had 27 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four sacks and a forced fumble on defense. He was a first team all-Mid Illini Conference selection for the second straight year. 

Soren Fifer, junior, Morton - Offensive line 

Fifer epitomized an offensive line affectionately known as “The Hogs” and helped Morton’s offense operate to the tune of 35.6 points per game. Fifer’s blocking helped the Potters rush for 2,079 yards and gain 4,271 total yards during a 7-4 season that saw them reach the second round of the Class 5A playoffs. A blossoming Division-I prospect, the 6-foot-6, 295-pound Fifer holds offers from Illinois, Pitt, Duke, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Liberty, Northwestern and Iowa. 

Jarrod Fulcher, junior, Heyworth - Offensive line 

Fulcher was frequently the top player on the field, regardless of position, and anchored the offensive line for Heyworth, which went 8-3 and won its first playoff game since 2009. Fulcher’s work on the o-line led a dynamic Heyworth offense that featured a 1,200-yard rusher in Braydon Laesch. He was the Hornets’ leading tackler on the defensive line with 80 tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks. Fulcher earned IHSFCA Class 1A first team all-state laurels and unanimous all-Heart of Central Illinois Conference honors on the offensive and defensive lines. 

Jacob Khoury, senior, Peoria Notre Dame - Offensive line 

Peoria Notre Dame’s Wing-T offense was in good hands with Khoury leading the way on the offensive line as the Irish senior grabbed IHSFCA Class 4A all-state honorable mention honors. Khoury helped pave the way for a rushing attack that garnered over 4,000 rush yards and 48 touchdowns en route to an 8-3 campaign and a berth in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. He made 24 tackles on defense and was a first team all-Big 12 honoree on both sides of the ball. 

Devin Miller, senior, Washington - Kicker 

Miller was the Mid-Illini’s top kicker and earned first team all-conference honors for the second consecutive season. He converted on 50 extra points and six field goals with a long of 42 yards while sending 70 percent of his kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks. Miller holds the record for longest field goal in Washington team history with a 52-yarder that he made in 2024. 

Jake Husarik, junior, Normal West - Punter 

Husarik earned first team all-Big 12 honors for Normal West and was frequently able to put teams in tough starting field position. His punts played an especially big role in a key 43-38 win for the Wildcats in Week 5 against Peoria High. 

Clutch Sports Media First Team All-Area Defense 

Kaydon Bollinger, senior, Farmington - Defensive line 

Bollinger imposed his will on the Farmers’ defensive front with 57 tackles (23 solo) and 10 tackles for loss. His efforts helped Farmington hold six opponents to 10 or less points, including four shutouts during a season where the team advanced to the Class 2A quarterfinals. Bollinger was a unanimous Lincoln Land Large first team all-conference pick, in addition to earning second team honors on the offensive line. 

Payton Bridgeman, senior, Pekin - Defensive line 

Bridgeman was a fierce presence for Pekin’s defense and had 73 tackles on the Dragons’ defensive line. His 13 tackles and eight sacks ranked among the most in the Central Illinois area and he earned first team all-Mid Illini Conference honors. 

Collin Lowery, senior, Princeville - Defensive line 

Lowery wreaked havoc as a unanimous first team all-Lincoln Land Small lineman on both offense and defense for Princeville, which went 7-3 and made the Class 1A playoffs. Defensively, the two-year team captain made 58 tackles with 15 going for loss, along with 6.5 sacks to help headline a Princes defense that limited opponents to 15.4 points per game. His work on the offensive line was crucial in Princeville accumulating 3,706 total yards on the season. 

Murphy Brennan, senior, Normal Community - Linebacker 

Brennan was one of the top defensive players in the area and was honored as such with an IHSFCA Class 7A first team all-state nod. He made over 80 tackles to lead Normal Community, which earned a share of the Big 12 Conference title. Brennan was a team captain and was voted as the team’s most valuable player while earning first team all-Big 12 honors. 

Josh Diefenthaler, senior, Dunlap - Linebacker 

Diefenthaler made over 100 tackles during his season to lead a loaded nucleus of Eagles linebackers. He had seven tackles for loss and two sacks along with 115 total tackles, 48 of which were solo, and had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Diefenthaler earned first team all-Mid Illini honors and helped the Dunlap defense limit opponents to 15.6 points per game. 

Will Freeman, senior, Washington - Linebacker

Freeman was a true complete player for Washington, playing linebacker and running back and leading the Mid-Illini champion Panthers on both sides of the ball. He totaled a team-high 94 tackles on defense, plus 11 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery. Freeman was also one of the area’s top rushers and gained 1,475 yards and 21 touchdowns while averaging 8.5 yards per carry. He earned IHSFCA Class 5A first team all-state honors on top of a spot on the all-Mid Illini first team as well. He currently holds an offer from Valparaiso. 

Nolan Whitman, senior, El Paso-Gridley - Linebacker 

Whitman was one of few seniors on El Paso-Gridley’s Class 2A state semifinal squad but made a big difference on the Titans’ defense that posted four shutouts and gave up 11 points per game. He recorded well over 100 tackles and 11 tackles for loss, earning first team all-Heart of Illinois Conference honors. 

Dereon Mays, senior, Peoria High - Defensive back 

Mays starred on both sides of the ball for Peoria High and had an uncanny knack for the end zone on defense. He disrupted opposing offenses with seven interceptions — returning four of them for touchdowns — plus 12 pass breakups and 14 tackles. As a receiver, he caught 47 passes for a team-high 919 yards and added multiple touchdowns on kick and punt returns during the season too. Mays was the Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a unanimous first team all-conference selection at defensive back and wide receiver. He currently holds college offers from McKendree and Tiffin. 

Owen McLean, sophomore, Tri-Valley - Defensive back 

McLean put together an impressive sophomore campaign in Tri-Valley’s secondary, culminating in a spot on the IHSFCA’s Class 2A honorable mention team and a unanimous first team all-Heart of Central Illinois selection. The Vikings’ ballhawk made eight interceptions and 46 tackles for a unit that held opponents to 14.1 points per game and keyed a Class 2A quarterfinal berth. 

Silas Steffen, senior, Morton - Defensive back 

Steffen was a jack of all trades for Morton and scored at defensive back, wide receiver, running back and quarterback throughout the year. A Mid-Illini first team all-conference pick, Steffen made 29 tackles, intercepted five passes, had two tackles for loss and tacked on a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He held two of the area’s top receivers, Dunlap’s Mack Sutter and Washington’s AJ Jones, both catchless in Morton’s matchups with them during the season. He accumulated nine total touchdowns, plus 475 rushing yards and 129 receiving yards. He currently holds an offer from Wayne State. 

Demarion Zapata, senior, Peoria High - Defensive back

Zapata gave Peoria High’s secondary more starpower and mainly played safety while having the ability to line up on offense as well. He made an area-high 11 interceptions and returned five of them for touchdowns while earning first team all-Big 12 honors. His return prowess also landed him a second team all-conference selection as a kick/punt returner. 

Clutch Sports Media All-Area Second Team Offense 

Owen Adams, junior, El Paso-Gridley - Quarterback 

Adams was a massive key to El Paso-Gridley’s success and shattered the school’s record for passing touchdowns with 31. He completed 138 of 229 passes for 2,132 yards while throwing just five interceptions and ran for 159 yards and an additional five touchdowns. Adams was also a key factor on defense and made 77 tackles with two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Adams was an IHSFCA Class 2A first team all-stater and a unanimous first team all-Heart of Central Illinois Conference pick. 

Shaun Denniston, senior, Dee-Mack - Running back

Denniston made his mark as one of the best players in Chiefs history and dominated on the ground to power Dee-Mack to a 7-4 record and a berth in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs. He racked up 1,688 yards and 26 touchdowns while catching eight passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. A true team leader for the Chiefs, he earned unanimous first team all-Heart of Central Illinois Conference honors. 

Detaurion Pollard, senior, Peoria High - Running back 

Pollard was a feared presence in the backfield and racked up 1,647 rushing yards on 234 carries, despite being pulled early from games on several occasions due to lopsided Peoria High leads. The Lions’ senior rushed for 16 touchdowns to play a large role in an offense that scored 48.7 points per game and also earned first team all-Big 12 honors. He holds offers from Graceland University and Minnesota North College, as well as Quincy University’s sprint football team.

Maliq Givens-Smith, senior, Normal West - Wide receiver 

A truly position-less player, Givens-Smith wowed with his dynamic ability as a receiver, rusher, returner and defensive back for the 8-3 Wildcats, who made their 15th straight postseason appearance. He led the team in receiving with 43 receptions for 589 yards and seven touchdowns and rushed 69 times for 371 yards and 11 touchdowns while completing a 39-yard touchdown pass as well. He added 30 tackles and an interception on defense while returning two kicks for touchdowns. Givens-Smith was a first team all-Big 12 wide receiver and returner and was an honoree on the IHSFCA’s Class 6A all-state honorable mention team. His list of offers includes Western Illinois and Olivet Nazarene. 

Luke Potts, junior, Normal Community - WIde receiver 

Potts displayed a great connection with quarterback Lucas Beaty and led the Ironmen in receiving with 52 receptions for 800 yards and nine total touchdowns. His efforts helped Normal Community put up 41.4 points per game and reach the Class 7A playoffs, the program’s 29th consecutive postseason berth. Potts earned first team all-Big 12 honors in a conference loaded with talented pass-catchers and was an all-conference honorable mention as a kick returner. 

Bodey Klemmensen, senior, Normal U-High - Tight end 

Klemmensen was a trusty weapon and Normal U-High’s second-leading receiver behind first team honoree Cade Cuningham. The Pioneers’ senior caught 24 passes for 331 yards and four touchdowns to average 13.8 yards per catch. He was an all-Central State Eight East first team all-conference pick.

Riley Blue, senior, Metamora - Offensive line 

Blue was Metamora’s top offensive lineman, helping the team gain 2,633 yards on the ground and nearly 4,000 total yards on the season. He was a multi-year starter and earned first team all-Mid Illini honors. 

Caden Castleman, sophomore, El Paso-Gridley - Offensive line

Castleman stonewalled just about everyone that came in his path, helping El Paso-Gridley’s offense flourish to the tune of 36.8 points per game and set program passing records. He didn’t allow a sack on the season and was a unanimous all-Heart of Central Illinois Conference player.

Cohen Maness, senior, Olympia - Offensive line

Maness was one of many linemen that played a big role for a ground-heavy Olympia squad that helped the Spartans gain over 4,000 rushing yards this season. The program’s all-time leader in pancake blocks, he made an equally large impact on defense and led the team with 49 tackles and five tackles for loss. Maness earned first team all-Sangamo Conference honors. 

Xavier Vogel, junior, Bloomington Central Catholic - Offensive line 

A two-year starter, Vogel didn’t allow a sack all season and led an offensive line that paved the way for 3,822 rushing yards and over 5,000 total yards on the season. Vogel was an IHSFCA Class 3A all-state honorable mention for the Saints, who went 10-1 and reached the second round of the Class 3A playoffs.

David Williams, senior, Bloomington - Offensive line 

A multi-year starter on Bloomington’s offensive and defensive lines, Williams was at the heart of a 7-4 Purple Raiders squad that reached the second round of the Class 5A playoffs. With him up front, Bloomington rushed for 2,336 yards on the season. He added 26 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble on defense to earn first team all-Big 12 honors on offense and defense.

Owen Bergquist, senior, El Paso-Gridley - Kicker 

Bergquist nailed several key kicks for EPG, including one down the stretch to take a 24-21 win over Tri-Valley in Week 5 of the regular season. A former quarterback, Bergquist also saw time at his former position, wide receiver and defense. He made 9 of 13 kicks with a long of 43 yards and 52 of 54 extra points while sending nine kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks. He was an IHSFCA Class 2A all-state honorable mention and first team all-Heart of Central Illinois Conference pick. 

Christian Watson, senior, Richwoods - Punter 

Watson was one of two all-conference honorees for the Knights and helped the team flip field position. He was a second team all-Big 12 honoree and is committed to play at Concordia-Wisconsin in college. 

Clutch Sports Media All-Area Second Team Defense 

Kelan Augstin, senior, Normal Community - Defensive line 

Augstin brought a veteran presence to the Ironmen’s defensive front, helping the team limit five opponents to single-digit point totals. A team captain and Normal Community’s Lineman of the Year, he had five sacks and earned first team all-Big 12 honors for the second straight year. 

Dezon McCaston, senior, Peoria High - Defensive line 

In his lone season with Peoria High, McCaston rarely stopped bringing pressure on the Lions’ defense. He recorded 51 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and three sacks en route to earning first team all-Big 12 Conference honors. 

Kendrick Owens, junior, Peoria High - Defensive line 

Owens put up a whopping 16 sacks on the season for a Peoria High defense that was noticeably improved and held opponents to 14 or less points on five occasions. The dominant edge rusher for the Lions earned first team all-Big 12 honors.

Harlin Toillion, sophomore, El Paso-Gridley - Defensive line 

Toillion was a common sight in opposing backfields and led the Titans in tackles for loss with 13.5 during their 12-1 season. He made 70 total tackles and added 1.5 sacks while earning first team all-Heart of Central Illinois Conference honors. 

Braden Gibson, junior, El Paso-Gridley - Linebacker 

Gibson was a maestro at creating turnovers and scoring on defense, notching five touchdowns on interceptions or fumble returns. He totaled 98 tackles, four tackles for loss and one sack while recovering six fumbles, intercepting three passes and blocking one punt and one extra point. Gibson, who was one of EPG’s top receivers as well, was a unanimous first team all-Heart of Central Illinois Conference selection.

Kaleb Morrison, senior, Metamora - Linebacker

Morrison hardly ever came off the field for Metamora, which went 8-3 and advanced to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs. He had 72 tackles, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a sack on defense while being a focal point in run blocking on offense. Morrison was a member of the Mid-Illini’s all-conference first team. 

Garrett Perkins, junior, Farmington - Linebacker 

Perkins was one of the area’s leading tacklers as part of a Farmington defense that had starpower at all three levels. He totaled 90 tackles (40 solo) and 16 tackles for loss to help the Farmers limit the opposition to 11.6 points per game. Perkins earned unanimous first team all-Lincoln Land Large Conference laurels. 

Micah Drengwitz, senior, Normal Community - Defensive back 

Drengwitz locked down the perimeter for the Ironmen, making four interceptions to go with 12 tackles. He only gave up six catches all year and earned a spot on the Big 12’s all-conference first team. 

Dallas Harder, junior, Peoria Notre Dame - Defensive back 

Harder was a standout on both sides of the ball for the Irish and earned IHSFCA Class 4A all-state honorable mention honors. Defensively, he made 72 tackles with one interception. At running back, he led the Irish with 1,230 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns and caught two passes for 58 yards. Harder was a first team all-Big 12 selection on both sides of the ball. 

Cha’von Maxon, sophomore, El Paso-Gridley - Defensive back 

Maxon rarely left the field as one of El Paso-Gridley’s top playmakers on both sides of the ball. The sophomore made 59 tackles and three interceptions and added a defensive touchdown to earn first team all-Heart of Central Illinois Conference honors on defense. He was also an all-conference honorable mention on offense as the Titans’ top pass-catcher with 773 yards and 12 touchdowns on 35 receptions. 

Teigan McCoy, senior, Pekin - Defensive back 

McCoy drew the No. 1 assignment for the Dragons each week and stepped up to the task with 57 tackles (46 solo), two tackles for loss and two interceptions. His 10 pass break-ups were among the most in the area and he earned first team all-Mid Illini honors. 

Clutch Sports Media All-Area Honorable Mention 

Quarterbacks

Brett Bane, senior, Tremont 

Lucas Beaty, junior, Normal Community 

Brogan Benassi, senior, Pekin 

Brody Fritz, sophomore, Morton 

Noah Garcia, sophomore, Washington

Keyontae Hamilton, senior, Bloomington

Carson Noy, freshman, Farmington

Dalton Oakman, senior, East Peoria

Stephen Petri, senior, Metamora

Truman Tyra, senior, Dunlap 

Running backs

Lucas Anson, senior, Fieldcrest

Ky'veon Chestnut, senior, Bloomington

Noah Geiger, senior, Princeville

Brendon Hardimon, junior, Olympia

Tommy Harris, senior, Tri-Valley

RJ Jackson, junior, East Peoria

Cole Kretsinger, senior, Normal Community

Braydon Laesch, junior, Heyworth

Jimmy Lollar, junior, Olympia

Cody Muhlbauer, junior, Normal West

Jayden Schmick, junior, Dunlap

Wide receivers

Efoe Baskins, junior, Normal West

Landon Crawford, senior, Farmington

Makai Hill, senior, Manual

Aidin Hindert, senior, East Peoria

Jayvion Maxon, junior, El Paso-Gridley

Jordan Norton, senior, Bloomington

Josh Papenhause, senior, Tremont

Brendan Petty, junior, Morton

Carter Tindall, senior, Bloomington

Tight ends

Easton Orwig, senior, Canton

Alex Martinez, senior, Richwoods

Kevin O'Donnell, senior, Peoria Notre Dame

Camden Vescogni, junior, Washington 

Offensive linemen

Colton Barlow, senior, Dunlap

Mason Caraway, senior, Normal Community

Aaden Hasty, junior, East Peoria

Chance Hedrick, senior, Fieldcrest

Landon Hughes, senior, Eureka

Noah Passmore, senior, Farmington

Vinnie Peek, senior, Dee-Mack

Kyle Reeser, junior, Tri-Valley

Jordan Stovall, junior, Normal West

Noah Tockes, junior, Peoria Notre Dame 

Kickers

Will Castro, senior, Normal Community

Tyler Brown, senior, Heyworth

Landon Grant, junior, Dunlap

Brosh Dadekian, junior, Bloomington 

Defensive linemen

Isaiah Alexander, senior, Tri-Valley

Sam Barborinas, senior, Metamora

Keagan Brown, senior, Normal West

Wyatt Giffin, senior, Princeville

Carson Knott, senior, Dee-Mack

Walter Lampe, senior, Elmwood/Brimfield

Marqwell Letcher, junior, Normal West

Brady Mullens, senior, Peoria Notre Dame

Johntaye Powe, senior, Bloomington Central Catholic

Joe Smith, senior, Washington

Charlie Tiezzi, senior, Dunlap 

Linebackers

Matthew Brady, junior, Bloomington Central Catholic

Collin Carruthers, junior, Princeville

Blake Dietz, senior, Dunlap

Josh Edmondson, senior, Dunlap

Andrew Felstead, junior, Normal U-High

Hunter Fogle, senior, Dee-Mack

Colton LeCompte, senior, Normal Community

Anthony LeFante, senior, Peoria Notre Dame

Julian Lowe, junior, Peoria High

Isaiah Martin, senior, Bloomington

Griffin Meyer, senior, Normal U-High

Mitch Sager, senior, Peoria Notre Dame

Kaiden Sarnes, senior, Princeville

Thomas Seaborn, senior, Farmington

Mason Watson, senior, East Peoria 

Defensive backs

Tytavion Alexander, senior, Peoria High

Brayden Bitner, senior, Metamora

Tommy Burkitt, senior, Elmwood/Brimfield

Ryan Carmona, senior, Normal West

Cooper Childers, junior, Bloomington

Cooper Clark, junior, Limestone

Brady Day, senior, Princeville

John Feldman, senior, Dunlap

AJ Jones, senior, Washington

Owen Klein, senior, Washington

Ke'shaun Manney, junior, Bloomington Central Catholic

Kylan McMillen, senior, Metamora

Tyree Porter, senior, Manual

Jack Steffen, senior, Dunlap