FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback
Jake Christensen, Lockport, 6-1, 200, sr.
Iowa recruit passed for 2,874 yards and accounted for 41 total TDs.
Running backs
John Dergo, Morris, 5-11, 195, jr.
Led his team to Class 5A title game rushing for 2,140 yards and scoring 41 TDs.
Wade Weyer, St. Rita, 5-11, 180, sr.
No. 1 player in the Catholic League and two-time All-Stater gained 1,715 yards and scored 31 TDs.
Receivers
Derek Walsh, Maine South, 6-2, 185, sr.
State’s most dependable pass-catcher had 81 receptions for 1,337 yards and 24 TDs.
D.J. Wilson, Riv.-Brookfield, 5-7, 150, sr.
Suburban Prairie East offensive player of the year caught 97 passes for 1,333 yards and 13 TDs.
Tight end
Anthony Moeaki, Wheaton South, 6-4, 240, sr.
Rated among the top three tight ends in the nation, his top college choices are Tennessee, Iowa, USC, Oregon and BYU.
Offensive linemen
Ramon Diaz, Morris, 6-4, 280, sr.
Primary reason for Dergo’s rushing success has made an oral commitment to Northwestern.
Dan Doering, Barrington, 6-6, 300, sr.
Rated by one scouting service as the No. 1 offensive lineman in the country–repeat All-State pick likes Iowa, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Notre Dame.
Tim McAvoy, Bloomington, 6-6, 270, sr.
Helped the Purple Raiders to 6A title game and has made an oral commitment to Michigan.
Dave Moosman, Libertyville, 6-5, 280, sr.
Nationally rated, two-way lineman for 7A champion has narrowed his choices to Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Notre Dame.
Dace Richardson, Wheaton South, 6-6, 305, sr.
No. 3-rated offensive lineman in the nation lists Iowa, Michigan and USC on top followed by Oklahoma, Miami and Wisconsin.
Kicker
Rick Albreski, Driscoll, 6-1, 165, sr.
Made 11 field goals, the longest from 58 yards, and is the nation’s second-leading kicker in career points.
FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
Linemen
Cody Cielenski, Downers North, 6-2, 270, sr.
Two-time All-Stater led the state’s premier front four with 22 sacks and was also a punishing blocker on offense for 8A champ.
Tony Colletti, Maine South, 6-3, 268, sr.
Central Suburban South defensive player of the year dominated on both sides of the ball in the playoffs for 8A runner-up.
Alex Magee, Oswego, 6-4, 275, sr.
Virtually unstoppable force is looking closely at Purdue, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan State.
Terrance Jamison, Thornton, 6-4, 235, sr.
Younger brother of Michigan freshman Tim Jamison is one of the state’s fastest-rising recruits.
Linebackers
Chris Jeske, Joliet Catholic, 6-1, 220, sr.
Two-time All-Stater won his third state championship last week and is one of the most physical hitters in the state.
Eric Lines, Morris, 6-2, 215, sr.
Suburban Prairie South most valuable player led 5A runner-up that allowed an average of 5.5 points per game.
Daniel Moore, O’Fallon, 6-2, 240, sr.
Premier defensive player in southern Illinois had 102 tackles along with nearly 1,000 yards rushing and 14 TDs on offense.
Sam Porter, Morgan Park, 6-2, 225, sr.
Defensive leader of Public League’s first 12-0 team, which was upset by Cary-Grove in the 7A semifinals.
Defensive backs
Trevor Dismukes, East St. Louis, 5-11, 185, sr.
Led Flyers to a near upset of Morgan Park in the playoffs, made 100 tackles and recovered four fumbles this season.
Jeff Fontana, Libertyville, 6-0, 185, sr.
Northern Illinois-bound two-way star anchored the secondary for 7A champ and rushed for 1,163 yards and 14 TDs.
Gannon Novak, Providence, 5-11, 175, sr.
Outstanding run supporter for 6A champion also blocked six kicks and returned two punts and one kickoff (92 yards) for TDs.
Punter
Kevin Kinsall, O’Fallon, 6-0, 155, jr.
Averaged 34 yards per punt for 7A quarterfinalist and hit 14 of 21 field goals, including 52- and 44-yarders.
ALL-STATE SECOND TEAM
POS OFFENSIVE PLAYER SCHOOL HT WT CL
QB Eric Peterman Spr. Sacred Heart-Griffin 6-1 201 Sr.
RB Dion Foster Richards 5-9 190 Sr.
RB Matt Kelly New Trier 6-1 215 Sr.
RB Rashard Mendenhall Niles West 5-10 203 Sr.
WR Zac Canty Naperville North 5-9 170 Sr.
WR Rasheed Ward Harper 5-11 176 Sr.
OL Jack Byrne St. Rita 6-3 285 Sr.
OL Josh Coyle Manlius Bureau Valley 6-2 305 Sr.
OL Eric Hedstrom Prospect 6-7 265 Sr.
OL Brandon Thomas East St. Louis 6-3 285 Sr.
OL A.J. Tomich Joliet Catholic 6-1 265 Sr.
K Mike Salerno Sandburg 5-10 160 Sr.
POS DEFENSIVE PLAYER SCHOOL HT WT CL
DL Kyle Bookhout Lincoln-Way East 6-3 240 Sr.
DL Anthony Goranson Belvidere 6-4 255 Sr.
DL Doug Pilcher Hinsdale Central 6-5 245 Sr.
LB Ryan Bain Bolingbrook 6-2 260 Sr.
LB Steve Petzel Glenbard North 5-10 210 Sr.
LB Scott Smith Highland Park 6-4 235 Sr.
LB Garrett Sosnovich Hinsdale Central 6-0 220 Sr.
DB Garrett Edwards Downers Grove North 6-1 180 Jr.
DB Jarek Morgan Freeport 6-3 202 Sr.
DB Melvin Rice Morgan Park 5-10 180 Sr.
DB Preston Williams Urbana 5-11 170 Sr.
P Bobby Kelsey Providence 6-1 195 Sr.
SPECIAL MENTION
QUARTERBACKS
Brian Anderson Jacksonville Sr.
Couri Benz Lane Sr.
Paul Blalock Waubonsie Vall. Sr.
Trevor Bupp Johnsburg Jr.
Dale Fink Belleville Althoff Jr.
Demetrius Jones Morgan Park Jr.
Dan LeFevour Benet Sr.
Kurt Long Rochester Sr.
Brian Mitz Cary-Grove Sr.
Brennan O'Boyle Brother Rice Sr.
Nate Peterson Aurora Christian Sr.
Sean Price Maine South Sr.
Tim Podulka Elk Grove Sr.
Bodie Reeder Mah.-Seymour Sr.
Greg Wunderlich Naperville North Sr.
RUNNING BACKS
Joe Benson Joliet Catholic Jr.
P.J. Beuke Hinsdale Central Sr.
Dan Dierking Wheaton South So.
Jake Gaebler Mundelein Sr.
Sean Joyce Naperville Cent. Jr.
Vernon LaGarde T.F. North Sr.
Andy Lange Rolling Meadows Sr.
Glaudis Lawrence Oswego Sr.
Nate McFadden Elm./Brimfield Sr.
Mitchell Moore Warren Jr.
Mike Mucha Montini Sr.
Leonard Parks Maroa-Forsyth Sr.
Tyler Rice Conant Sr.
Jake Rohman Metamora Sr.
Jaious Singleton East St. Louis Jr.
RECEIVERS
Tom Almanzo Elk Grove Sr.
Lew Borsellino Maine South Sr.
Deon Flowers Lane Sr.
Tiff Hamilton Lane Sr.
Kyle Hudson Mattoon Sr.
George Kadlec Lockport Sr.
Chris Leathers Johnsburg Sr.
Orlando Moore Morgan Park Sr.
Shawn Morris Lemont Sr.
Mike Nabolotny Glenbrook South Sr.
Tony Nevins Spr. Sacred
Heart-Griffin Sr.
Jake Rourke Chat. Glenwood Sr.
Terence Pool Aurora Christian Sr.
Kyle Schutte Mah.-Seymour Sr.
Jon Webb Lewistown Sr.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
Eddie Adamski Carmel Sr.
Shawn Bernaky Downers South Jr.
Vince Fillipp Cary-Grove Sr.
Tim Mayerbock St. Patrick Sr.
German Morales Morgan Park Sr.
Dan Oliverio Driscoll Sr.
Chris Reichardt Stevenson Sr.
Eric Senesac Bradley-Bourb. Sr.
Matt Shelly Crystal Lake S. Sr.
Jake Wertz Stevenson Sr.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Anthony Antonacci Neuqua Valley Sr.
Andrew Boyd Metamora Sr.
Keyon Brown Thornton Sr.
Bernard Cooper St. Rita Jr.
Sean Grady Andrew Sr.
Don Grieco Driscoll Sr.
Joe Henriksen Spr. Sacred
Heart-Griffin Sr.
Tom McAndrew Glenbard West Sr.
Jeff Moore Elk Grove Sr.
Thomas Oliphant Georgetown Sr.
Richard O'Rourke Downers North Sr.
Dwayne Pillow Lane Sr.
O'Brien Schofield North Chicago Sr.
Victor Visoky Glenbrook North Sr.
Kyle Willi DuQuoin Sr.
LINEBACKERS
Nick Allen Simeon Sr.
Dan Bermea Willowbrook Sr.
Brandon Bice Lyons Township Sr.
Patrick Brady Fenwick Sr.
Mark Dietz St. Patrick Sr.
Conor Gillen Glenbard West Sr.
Les Hammers Jacksonville Sr.
Scott Hayden Brother Rice Sr.
Cordero Hightower Neuqua Valley Sr.
Preston Jones Bureau Valley Sr.
Kyle Lardi Coal City Sr.
Joe Lamont Clifton Sr.
Donovan Lewis Edwards County Sr.
Matt Moore Champaign Cen. Sr.
Mike Morrissey Stevenson Jr.
Anthony Morrison Bolingbrook Sr.
Matt Norcia Libertyville Sr.
Matt Schaub Lockport Sr.
Bob Sirvid Sandburg Sr.
Eric Small Naperville Cent. Sr.
Ross Stuursma Chi. Christian Sr.
David Watts Carthage Sr.
Tony Vercelli Wilmington Sr.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Adrian Arrington Bloomington Sr.
Tim Bax Mt. Carmel Sr.
Jerome Daly Evanston Sr.
Noel Figuroa McHenry Sr.
Jacob Gehrs Belleville Al. Sr.
Joe Gibson Brother Rice Sr.
Tim Gerlesits Wheaton South Sr.
Clay Harbor Dwight Sr.
Brandon Howard Coal City Sr.
Sean Knox North Greene Sr.
Clayton Norberg Sterl. Newman Sr.
Luke Reschke Geneseo Darnall Sr.
Pagel Williams Morgan Park Sr.
KICKERS/PUNTERS
Andy Dittbenner Normal U. Sr.
Nick Kendzora Lemont Jr.
Matt Ludwig Lockport Sr.
