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. 19 to Nov. 25.

• A.j. Taylor - Img Academy Fla. H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot-2, 273-pound redshirt / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Niu Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Nov. 24, TBA.
• Aaron Banks - Simeon H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot-3, 245-pound redshirt / Senior / Linebacker.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Eastern Michigan Eagles. Nov. 21, 7:00 p.m.
• Amani Jones - Phillips H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Iowa Hawkeyes; 6-foot, 235-pound / Sophomore / Linebacker.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nov. 24, 3:00 p.m.
• Anthony Thompson - Mount Carmel H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot, 208-pound redshirt / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Niu Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Nov. 24, TBA.
• Chris Covington - Al Raby H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Indiana Hoosiers; 6-foot-2, 230-pound / Senior / Linebacker.
  Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Chris James - Pittsburgh H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin Badgers; 5-foot-10, 219-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Connor Kelly - St. Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-2, 190-pound / Freshman / Quarterback.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Demetrius Cooper - Percy L. Julian H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-6, 249-pound / Senior / Defensive end.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Old Queen's. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Devante Lee - Southern Illinois H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Kent State Golden Flashes; 6-foot-6, 294-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips. Nov. 21, 7:00 p.m.
• Duvellasha Lee - Simeon Career Academy H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot, 195-pound / Freshman / Safety.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Eric Eshoo - Loyola Academy H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Northwestern Wildcats; 6-foot-4, 230-pound redshirt / Freshman / Running back.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Jake Stover - St. Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-3, 295-pound / Freshman / Offensive lineman.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Jamal Milan - Al Raby H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-3, 300-pound / Sophomore / Defensive lineman.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Jamal Williams - Tf North H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Western Michigan Broncos; 6-foot-3, 286-pound / Junior / Defensive lineman.
  Western Michigan Broncos vs Toledo Rockets. Nov. 24, r
• Jamarco Jones - De La Salle H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Ohio State Buckeyes; 6-foot-5, 310-pound / Senior / Offensive lineman.
  Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan Wolverines. Nov. 25, 12:00 p.m.
• Jaylen Dunlap - Crete-Monee H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-1, 190-pound / Senior / Defensive back.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Jordan Diamond - Simeon H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 6-foot-5, 310-pound redshirt / Senior / Offensive line.
  Miami Of Ohio Redhawks vs Ball State Cardinals. Nov. 21, 7:00 p.m.
• Juan Harris - Parker H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Indiana Hoosiers; 6-foot-3, 360-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Lere Oladipo - Huntley H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-3, 265-pound / Freshman / Defensive lineman.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Malik Fountain - Rich Central H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Central Michigan Chippewas; 6-foot-2, 230-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Niu Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Nov. 24, TBA.
• Marc Mondesir - St. Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-2, 220-pound / Freshman / Linebacker.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Mikale Wilbon - De La Salle Institute H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Nebraska Cornhuskers; 5-foot-9, 200-pound / Junior / Running back.
  Iowa Hawkeyes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nov. 24, 3:00 p.m.
• Patrick Nelson - Hales Franciscan H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-2, 210-pound / Sophomore / Defensive back.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Raequan Williams - Depaul College Prep H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Michigan State Spartans; 6-foot-4, 300-pound / Sophomore / Defensive tackle.
  Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Old Queen's. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Ray Carter - Jordan H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Minnesota Golden Gophers; 6-foot, 210-pound / Junior / Linebacker.
  Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Ricky Smalling - Brother Rice H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-1, 195-pound / Freshman / Wide receiver.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Ryan Tucker - Marist H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. University Of Illinois Fighting Illini; 6-foot-3, 200-pound / Junior / Punter.
  Northwestern Wildcats vs University Of Illinois Fighting Illini. Nov. 25, TBA.
• Sam Connolly - Mt. Carmel H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Miami Of Ohio Redhawks; 6-foot-1, 245-pound redshirt / Junior / Linebacker.
  Miami Of Ohio Redhawks vs Ball State Cardinals. Nov. 21, 7:00 p.m.
• Shannon Smith - Marist H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Bowling Green Falcons; 6-foot, 280-pound redshirt / Senior / Defensive lineman.
  Bowling Green Falcons vs Eastern Michigan Eagles. Nov. 21, 7:00 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 Toledo Rockets. Nov. 24, r
• Tommy Mister - St. Rita H.S.; Chicago, Illinois. Niu Huskies; 6-foot, 203-pound redshirt / Junior / Tailback.
  Niu Huskies vs Central Michigan Chippewas. Nov. 24, TBA.