Eastern Illinois University Athletics

Cameron Berra (K, 5-11, 203, St. Louis, Mo./Parkway Central HS)
Was a kicker and punter at Parkway Central HS earning 2009 Associated Press All State Class 5 first team honors… 2009 St. Louis Post-Dispatch first-team All-Metro… 2009 Suburban South Conference first team as a kicker and punter… had 45 touchbacks out of 54 kickoffs… made 16 of 19 field goals, with a long of 47 yards… will also play baseball at Eastern Illinois. 

D.J. Bland (DB, 6-1, 185, Chicago, Ill./De La Salle Institute)
Played defensive back and wide receiver at De La Salle Institute earning Chicago Tribune All-State honors… named Catholic League White MVP… two time All-Conference… made 55 tackles as a senior… eight interceptions with three returned for touchdowns… had two blocked punts including one returned for touchdown… in one game as a senior returned both a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown… as a receiver had 31 catches for 603 yards and eight touchdowns… helped team finish at 9-3 as they lost the Catholic League Championship while advancing to the IHSA Class 6A state playoffs.

Rex Bonham (TE, 6-2, 232, New Carlisle, Ohio/Tecumseh HS)
Played tight end and defensive tackle at Tecumseh HS helping team post a 10-2 record advancing to the second round of the Ohio Division II state playoffs… earned first team Division II All-Southwest District honors at defensive end making 61 tackles… played for an offense that preferred to run the ball but did have one touchdown reception as a senior. 

Tavares Crawford (DB, 5-10, 165, Belle Glade, Fla./Glades Central HS)
Played defensive back at Glades Central HS helping team post a 13-1 record as they lost in the Florida Class 2A state championship game… All-Palm Beach County… had two interceptions as a senior… also advanced to Florida State Track Championships running a 11.00 in the 100m dash as a junior.

Adam Drake (WR, 6-2, 170, Charleston, Ill./Charleston HS)
Played wide receiver and defensive back at local Charleston HS… first team All-Apollo Conference and All-Area selection by Decatur Herald Review… area leader with 41 catches for 572 yards and two touchdowns as a senior… made 66 tackles with five interceptions… also scored once on a kick return and once on an interception… first team All-Apollo at defensive back as a junior.

Taylor Duncan (QB, 6-3, 200, Marshall, Ill./Marshall HS)
Played quarterback at nearby Marshall HS helping the team post a 11-2 record as they lost in the IHSA Class 2A semifinals… earned IHSA Football Coaches Association Class 2A All-State honors… completed 82-of-163 passes as a senior for 1,230 yards and 15 touchdowns… added 902 yards on the ground including four games with 100 plus yards rushing and 17 rushing touchdowns… also made 33 tackles as a defensive back… All-Little Illini Conference. 

Niko Foltys (DE, 6-4, 220, Lockport, Ill./Lockport Township HS)
Played defensive end at Lockport Township HS helping team post a 6-4 record and first IHSA Class 8A playoff berth for school since 2006 season… recovered one blocked punt for a touchdown… had two interceptions…

Jimmy Garappolo (QB, 6-3, 208, Rolling Meadows, Ill./Rolling Meadows HS)
Standout quarterback at Rolling Meadows HS passing for 1,888 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior earning Northwest Suburban All-Area honors… also rushed for 563 yards and 7 touchdowns helping to lead his team to Mid-Suburban East League championships and IHSA Class 7A playoff berth… also impressive as a junior passing for 2,072 yards and 18 touchdowns while completing 152 of 253 passes… added 552 yards and 7 touchdowns on the ground.

Justin Grant (DB, 6-0, 205, Venice, Fla./Venice HS)
Played safety and running back at Venice HS but will play on the defensive side of the ball in college… helped team post a 9-2 record losing in the first round of the Florida Class 5A state playoffs… on offense rushed 20 times for 55 yards with 11 catches for 145 yards… suffered strained MCL in second game of season missing five games of senior year… returned one interception for a touchdown.

Adam Gristick (LB, 5-10, 202, Allentown, Pa./Parkland HS)
Played linebacker at Parkland HS helping team post a 10-4 record as they lost in the District 11 championship game of the Pennsylvania AAAA state playoffs… first team All-Lehigh Valley Interscholastic Athletic Association… racked up 76 solo tackles, 58 assisted, 5.5 sacks, 20 tackles for loss yards, four forced fumbles, three fumble recovers and two interceptions as a senior... selected to play in the Northeast vs. New Jersey All-Star Classic. 

Sam Hendricks (ATH, 6-4, 212, Cincinnati, Ohio/Indian Hill HS)
Versatile quarterback at Indian Hill HS who will be used in a variety of positions in college… helped his team finish with a 6-4 record… rushed for 1,487 yards and 24 touchdowns while passing for 1,129 yards as a senior… led Cincinnati Hills League in rushing and points scored as was named the co-Player of the Year for the CHL… first team All-District… second team All-Southwest Ohio… played wide receiver his first three years in high school making 33 receptions for 606 yards and 7 touchdowns as a junior.


Pete Houlihan (DB, 5-11, 165, New Lenox, Ill./Providence Catholic HS)
Played defensive back and wide receiver while also returning punts for Providence Catholic HS… earned IHSA All-State honors while being named Chicago Catholic League Blue Most Outstanding Player… Southtown Star All-Area… Champaign News Gazette first team All-State… had 55 tackles and six interceptions with two returned for touchdown… returned two punts and one kickoff for touchdown… on offense had 16 receptions for 366 yards and three touchdowns.

Marcus Lee (LB, 6-0, 210, Bolingbrook, Ill./Bolingbrook HS)
Played linebacker at Bolingbrook HS earning IHSA Football Coaches Association Class 8A All-State honors… team finished at 9-2 losing in second round of IHSA Class 8A playoffs after going 10-1 during his junior season… also played running back rushing for 606 yards on 80 carries as a senior… as a senior had 111 tackles with three sacks… had 118 tackles with 61 solo stops as a junior with five tackles for loss and one sack.

Jimmy Lera (RB, 5-8, 170, Lake Park, Fla./Palm Beach Gardens HS)
Played through injury plagued senior season at Palm Beach Gardens HS rushing for 403 yards and a touchdown on just 78 carries for a 5.2 yards per rush average… also caught nine passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns as team finished with a 4-5 record… earned second team All-Palm Beach County Class 6A honors… rushed for 207 yards on 17 carries as a junior.

Collin Seibert (OL, 6-4, 260, Oswego, Ill./Oswego HS)
Played offensive tackle for Oswego HS… ranked as the No. 6 offensive tackle prospect in Illinois… IHSA Football Coaches Association Class 6A All-State… helped team finish with an 8-3 record and IHSA Class 6A playoff appearance… first team All-Southwest Prairie Conference selection.

Brandon Tucker (DT, 6-1, 279, Bolingbrook, Ill./Bolingbrook HS)
Played defensive line at Bolingbrook HS helping team post a 9-2 record losing in the second round of the IHSA Class 8A playoff after going 10-1 during his junior season… four-year starter... earned first team All-Southwest Suburban selection... recorded 86 tackles with five sacks as a senior.  

Jon Voytilla (DL, 6-3, 250, St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles East HS)
Played defensive line at St. Charles East HS earning Up-State Eight All-Conference honors… Daily Herald All-Area… helped team make back-to-back IHSA Class 7A playoff appearances while winning conference championship as a senior… made 29 tackles (22 solo) as a senior with four sacks… made 31 tackles (27 solo) with three sacks and four pass break-ups as a junior.

Alex Wethy (OL, 6-4, 255, Miami, Fla./Columbus HS)
Played offensive guard at Columbus HS helping the team post a 9-2 record advancing to the first round of the Florida 6A State playoffs… team won District 14 regular season championship… considered one of top heavyweight wrestlers in the state of Florida winning more than 100 matches in his career… blocked on an offensive line that help generate more than 300 yards per game on the ground.

John Wurm (DB, 6-1, 203, Dublin, Ohio/Coffman HS)
Played defensive back at Coffman HS… helped team win Ohio Capital Conference with a 12-1 record as team’s season ended in the regional finals of the Ohio Division I state playoffs… honorable mention All-Central District selection… second team All-Conference selection making 60 tackles with two interceptions as a senior.