Top 10 Illinois defensive players for 2023 HS football season

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (BVM) – While recognition for high school football usually comes with achievements for players on the offensive side of the ball, the state of Illinois might have to turn its attention to some of the rising playmakers set to star on defense during the 2023 campaign.
With a mix of talent coming from all three levels of the defense, Illinois will be ready to highlight some of the game’s up-and-coming high schoolers during this prep football season.
These are the top 10 defensive players around the state of Illinois for the 2023 season.