2017 Preseason Top 100: #10-1
After watching hundreds of player films these rankings are who I project to be the best players at the collegiate level for the class of 2017 in Illinois. I will be releasing the top players periodically leading up to kickoff of the 2017 Illinois High School football season.
To view the entire list #100-1 click HERE
Please Note: There will be another set of rankings for this class. These rankings are also subject to change.
Cover Photo Credit: Tom Hauck – Student Sports
| # | Name | Pos | High School | Ht | Wt | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Jarvis | OT | Maine South | 6’5″ | 340 lbs | Michigan State |
| 2 | A.J. Epenesa | DE | Edwardsville | 6’5″ | 260lbs | Iowa |
| 3 | Jeff Thomas | WR | East St. Louis | 5’10″ | 170 lbs | Undecided |
| 4 | Cole Kmet | TE | St. Viator | 6’6″ | 240 lbs | Notre Dame |
| 5 | Isaiah Robertson | WR/S | Neuqua Valley | 6’3″ | 200 lbs | Notre Dame |
| 6 | Ivory Kelly-Martin | RB | Oswego East | 5’11″ | 175 lbs | Iowa |
| 7 | Jake Marwede | TE | Loyola | 6’5″ | 235 lbs | Duke |
| 8 | Jacub Panasiuk | DE | Lake Park | 6’3″ | 265 lbs | Michigan State |
| 9 | Olalere Oladipo | DE | Huntley | 6’3″ | 235 lbs | Undecided |
| 10 | Ricky Smalling | WR | Brother Rice | 6’1″ | 190 lbs | Illinois |