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High school: Crete-Monee. NFL career: Minnesota Vikings (2016-present). Laquon Treadwell, who led undefeated Crete-Monee to the Class 6A state title as a senior in 2012, was a top-ranked wide receiver coming out of high school and played college football at Mississippi. He had 184 yards receiving and one touchdown in 2019.
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High school: Crete-Monee. NFL career: Minnesota Vikings (2016-present). Laquon Treadwell, who led undefeated Crete-Monee to the Class 6A state title as a senior in 2012, was a top-ranked wide receiver coming out of high school and played college football at Mississippi. He had 184 yards receiving and one touchdown in 2019.
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Of the dozens of Illinois high school graduates who were on NFL rosters in 2019, 10 hail from the Southtown coverage area. The collection of local players is diverse and includes a first-round draft pick as well as undrafted players.