High school football is fast approaching as teams in Illinois are preparing to hit the field later this month.
Ahead of the 2023 season, we are highlighting the top 10 returning seniors in the state according to 247Sports.
The top-ranked player in the state is
Justin Scott of
Saint Ignatius College Prep (Chicago). The Ohio State pledge is regarded as the No. 21 overall prospect in the country and the No. 4 defensive lineman. the top-ranked player from the state, is ranked No. 21 overall in the nation and the No. 4 at defensive lineman. As a junior, the 6-foot-4, 310-pounder had 42 tackles, 13 tackles-for-loss and 4.5 sacks. Also playing guard, Scott helped pave the way for a running attack that averaged more than 300 yards per game.
Five-star defensive lineman Justin Scott led St. Ignatius to the state semifinals last season after recording 4.5 sacks on the season. The No. 21 player in the nation is headed to Ohio State. (Photo: Allen Trieu)
1.
Justin Scott,
Saint Ignatius College Prep (Chicago)6-4 | 310 | DL
National ranking: 21
National position ranking: 4
Status: Committed to Ohio State
Other offers: 30 including Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Michigan and USC
2. Cam Williams,
Glenbard South (Glen Ellyn)6-2 | 190 | WR
National ranking: 51
National position ranking: 10
Status: Committed to Notre Dame
Other offers: 23 including Arizona State, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin
3. Christian Bentancur,
Marian Central Catholic (Woodstock)6-5 | 240 | TE
National ranking: 99
National position ranking: 9
Status: Committed to Clemson
Other offers: 37 including Auburn, Florida, LSU, Michigan and Ohio State
4. Marquise Lightfoot,
Kenwood (Chicago)6-5 | 220 | DE
National ranking: 128
National position ranking: 7
Status: Committed to Miami
Other offers: 39 including Florida State, Georgia Illinois, Ohio State and USC
5. Marques Easley,
Kankakee6-5 | 335 | OT
National ranking: 212
National position ranking: 17
Status: Committed to Georgia
Other offers: 34 including Alabama, Florida, Louisville, Oklahoma and Tennessee
6. Grant Stec,
Jacobs (Algonquin)6-6 | 220 | TE
National ranking: N/A
National position ranking: 17
Status: Committed to Wisconsin
Other offers: 15 including Arkansas, Cincinnati, Florida, Iowa and Tennessee
7. Luke Williams,
Naperville North (Naperville)6-1 | 174 | ATH
National ranking: N/A
National position ranking: 29
Status: Committed to Purdue
Other offers: 18 including Boston College, Cincinnati, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas
8. Austin Alexander,
Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights)6-1 | 165 | CB
National ranking: N/A
National position ranking: 30
Status: Committed to Kansas
Other offers: 14 including Duke, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska and Wisconsin
9. Will Nolan,
Hersey (Arlington Heights)6-6 | 275 | OT
National ranking: N/A
National position ranking: 22
Status: Committed to Iowa
Other offers: 21 including Duke, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State and Vanderbilt
10. I'Marion Stewart , Kenwood (Chicago)
6-1 | 180 | WR
National ranking: N/A
National position ranking: 46
Status: Committed to Michigan
Other offers: 24 including Arizona State, Colorado, Georgia, Miami and Wisconsin
