Chicago City Wire

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Chicago City Wire coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 12 to Nov. 18.

• A.j. Taylor - Img Academy Fla. H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 273-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Niu Huskies. Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.
• Aaron Banks - Simeon H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot-3, 245-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Toledo Rockets vs Bowling Green Falcons. Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.
• Aaron Woods - Hinsdale South H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 6-foot-3, 245-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Aaron Sanders - King H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 6-foot, 260-pound redshirt / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Amani Jones - Phillips H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot, 235-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Andrew Edgar - St. Patrick H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 6-foot, 175-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  North Dakota State College Of Science Wildcats vs Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 18, 12:00 p.m.
• Anthony Thompson - Mount Carmel H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot, 208-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Niu Huskies. Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.
• Antonio Crosby - Simeon H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 5-foot-10, 210-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Chris Covington - Al Raby H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Indiana Hoosiers; 6-foot-2, 230-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Chris James - Pittsburgh H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 5-foot-10, 219-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Michigan Wolverines vs Wisconsin Badgers. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Christian Searles - Mt. Carmel H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-9, 182-pound / Senior / Cornerback.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Valparaiso Crusaders. Nov. 18, 2:00 p.m.
• Cj Weydeman - St. Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Nov. 18, 1:00 p.m.
• Connor Kelly - St. Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Darius Patterson - Brooks College Prep H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 5-foot-10, 192-pound redshirt / Freshman / Defesnive back.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Nov. 18, 1:00 p.m.
• Darshon McCullough - Marist H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 5-foot-9, 180-pound / Sophomore / Running back.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Demetrius Cooper - Percy L. Julian H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-6, 249-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  Maryland Terrapins vs Michigan State Spartans. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Devante Lee - Southern Illinois H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Kent State Golden Flashes; 6-foot-6, 294-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kent State Golden Flashes. Nov. 14, TBA.
• Devon Sanders - Robeson H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 5-foot-9, 200-pound / Senior / Running back.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Nov. 18, 1:00 p.m.
• Drew Walega - St Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 6-foot-6, 275-pound / Sophomore / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Emmett Lynch - Rich Central H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Northern Iowa Panthers; 6-foot-2, 183-pound / Junior / Defensive back.
  Indiana State Sycamores vs University Of Northern Iowa Panthers. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Eric Eshoo - Loyola Academy H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-4, 230-pound redshirt / Freshman / Running back.
  Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Fawaz Ayoola - Simeon H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-4, 286-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Nov. 18, 1:00 p.m.
• Fazson Chapman - Urban Prep-Engelwood H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Youngstown State Penguins; 6-foot-2, 245-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  Missouri State Bears vs Youngstown State Penguins. Nov. 18, 12:00 p.m.
• Hakeem Adebimpe - Perspective Warriors H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Kentucky State Thorobreds; 6-foot-1, 207-pound / Sophomore / .
  Kentucky State Thorobreds vs Alabama A&m Bulldogs. Nov. 18, 2:00 p.m.
• Izea Hatcher - Perspective H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Kentucky State Thorobreds; 6-foot-1, 215-pound / Sophomore / .
  Kentucky State Thorobreds vs Alabama A&m Bulldogs. Nov. 18, 2:00 p.m.
• Jabari Butler - Lindblom Math And Science H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Drake Bulldogs; 5-foot-10, 184-pound / Senior / Defesnive back.
  Jacksonville Dolphins vs Drake Bulldogs. Nov. 18, 1:00 p.m.
• Jake Stover - St. Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-3, 295-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Jamal Milan - Al Raby H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-3, 300-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Jamal Williams - Tf North H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-3, 286-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Niu Huskies. Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.
• Jamarco Jones - De La Salle H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Ohio State Buckeyes; 6-foot-5, 310-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  University Of Illinois Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• James Graham - Westinghouse H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Illinois State Redbirds; 5-foot-11, 215-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  North Dakota State College Of Science Wildcats vs Illinois State Redbirds. Nov. 18, 12:00 p.m.
• Jareem Fleming - Morgan Park H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 5-foot-11, 240-pound redshirt / Junior / Linebacker.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Jaylen Dunlap - Crete-Monee H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Senior / Defensive back.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Johari Branch - Phillips H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 6-foot-3, 295-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Jordan Diamond - Simeon H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 6-foot-5, 310-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive line.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.
• Jose Sanchez - Westchester Saint Joseph H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 6-foot-4, 280-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Josh Smith - Brooks Prep H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 5-foot-10, 195-pound / Senior / Defesnive back.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Nov. 18, 1:00 p.m.
• Juan Harris - Parker H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Indiana Hoosiers; 6-foot-3, 360-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Lere Oladipo - Huntley H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-3, 265-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Malik Fountain - Rich Central H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 230-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Central Michigan Chippewas vs Kent State Golden Flashes. Nov. 14, TBA.
• Marc Mondesir - St. Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-2, 220-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Mikale Wilbon - De La Salle Institute H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Nebraska Cornhuskers; 5-foot-9, 200-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Penn State Lions. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Myles Johnson - Chicago Mt Carmel H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 6-foot, 245-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Nathan Oquendo - Mt. Carmel H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-2, 285-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Nov. 18, 1:00 p.m.
• Paddy Byrne - St. Patrick H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-11, 165-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Valparaiso Crusaders. Nov. 18, 2:00 p.m.
• Patrick Nelson - Hales Franciscan H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-2, 210-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Raequan Williams - Depaul College Prep H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Maryland Terrapins vs Michigan State Spartans. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Reggie Miles - Harlan Community Academy H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks; 6-foot-4, 315-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Murray State Thoroughbreds vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. Nov. 18, 12:00 a.m.
• Ricky Smalling - Brother Rice H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Ryan Tucker - Marist H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-3, 200-pound / Junior / Punter.
  University Of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Sam Connolly - Mt. Carmel H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 6-foot-1, 245-pound redshirt / Junior / Linebacker.
  Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Miami Of Ohio Redhawks. Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.
• Sean Williams - Morgan Park H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 6-foot-2, 235-pound redshirt / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Shannon Smith - Marist H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot, 280-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Toledo Rockets vs Bowling Green Falcons. Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.
• Steven Richardson - Mt. Carmel H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot, 292-pound / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats. Nov. 18, TBA.
• Steven Fleming - Lemont H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Dayton Flyers; 5-foot-10, 190-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  University Of Dayton Flyers vs Valparaiso Crusaders. Nov. 18, 2:00 p.m.
• Terrell Greer - Mount Carmel H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 5-foot-10, 285-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.
• Timothy Smith - Morgan Park H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Junior / Defesnive back.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Nov. 18, 1:00 p.m.
• Tom Rehfeld - St. Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Illinois Leathernecks; 6-foot-3, 220-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Southern Illinois Carbondale Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks. Nov. 18, 1:00 p.m.
• Tom O'mara - Marist H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-3, 265-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Niu Huskies. Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.
• Tommy Mister - St. Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot, 203-pound redshirt / Junior / Tailback.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Niu Huskies. Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.
• Vince Speller - Chicago Mount Carmel H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Austin Peay Governors; 6-foot-1, 215-pound redshirt / Senior / Safety.
  Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Austin Peay Governors. Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m.