Compiled By Frank Steele
MaxPreps.com
2006 MaxPreps.com Illinois All-State Team
QB Bobby Brenniesen (6-1, 185) Sacred Heart-Griffin
Two-time All-State selection. Threw for over 3,000 yards in back-to-back seasons.
QB Boone Thorgesen (6-0, 170) Kaneland
Brought the Boone factor to the field for the Knights this fall. Threw of a million yards this fall and remained one of the state's most dangerous passers.
QB Micky Nicholas (6-1, 175) Oak Forest
Led the Bengals to the Class 6A state semifinal round. Great on the field instincts and a natural leader.
QB Will Lunt (6-3, 210) Rochester
This junior flamethrower passed for over 2,000 yards in his second-straight season. Lunt is getting looks from most of the Big Ten. College coaches, this is a good Will to be hunting.
RB Dan Dierking (5-10, 180) Wheaton-Warrenville South
Gained over 2,200 yards and scored 31 touchdowns, and did it all with a smile on his face at all times.
RB Andre Anderson (5-9, 185) Barrington
The cousin of former Northwestern standout Damien Anderson, Andre just tore it up this fall for the Broncos. Well deserving of being on any and every All-State team this postseason.
RB Mikel Leshoure (6-2, 210) Champaign Centennial
Only a junior, Leshoure had a breakout campaign in the Big 12 Conference for the Chargers and head coach Mike McDonnell. A big back with serious speed.
RB Dale Martin (5-11, 191) Bolingbrook
Leading rusher in the Will County area with 1,570 yards and 21 touchdowns, all in thrilling and exciting fashion. Martin could break things open on any given carry.
RB Jason Ford (6-0, 215) Belleville Althoff
Only a junior, Ford gained 1,549 yards and averaged over eight yards per carry for the Crusaders and veteran head coach Glen Schott.
WR Mike Maher (5-10, 175) Providence Catholic
A game breaker at all times, Maher caught 69 passes for 1,274 yards and 14 touchdowns.
WR Jerrell McDaniel (6-1, 185) East St. Louis
Led the Flyers with 913 yards and 20 touchdowns this fall. A serious impact player on both sides of the ball for head coach Darren Sunkett.
WR Brandon Green (6-1, 185) Chicago Robeson
Just a junior and already one of the state's most dangerous and electric players. Green will be one of the most sought-after prospects in the state's recruiting Class of 2008.
OL Bryan Bulaga (6-5, 270) Marian Central Catholic
The most dominant lineman to come out of the Suburban Catholic Conference in many years. Verbal to the University of Iowa.
OL Colin Armstrong (6-5, 270) Benet Academy
A standout on the Redwings offensive line and a true leader on and off the field for head coach Gary Goforth. Committed to Northwestern.
OL Jon Jack (6-5, 280) Marian Catholic
One of the most dominant offensive linemen in the South suburbs this past fall. Will play at Western Michigan.
DL Mike Garrity (6-6, 255) Batavia
An impact player on both sides of the ball for the Class 6A state finalist Bulldogs. Committed to Ron Zook at Illinois.
DL Martez Wilson (6-4, 230) Chicago Simeon
The state's top prospect from the Class of 2007. Athletic, two-way performer for the Wolverines and head coach Jesse Chick. A five-star prospect on the field and a five-star kid off of it.
DL D.J. Pirkle (6-0, 287) Lincoln-Way East
Impressive kid on and off the field. A true nose guard type that at times just took over for the Griffins.
DL Matt Conrath (6-7, 240) Chicago St. Rita
A dominant player on the Mustangs' defensive line all season. Caused havoc for all comers for the Class 7A state finalist Mustangs and head coach Todd Kuska.
LB Leonard Hubbard (6-2, 215) Sacred Heart-Griffin
This junior recorded 105 tackles and may be the fastest `backer in the state. Look for him on the list again in 2007.
LB Mike Edwards (6-2, 225) Sacred Heart-Griffin
Recorded 84 tackles in 2006 and played in three state championships. As tight end caught six touchdowns, made four field goals, and 64 point-after attempts in 2006 for a total of 114 points.