Top 10 Illinois HS football players in Class of 2026
7. Claude Mpouma, OT, Mount Carmel
A native of Cameroon, Mpouma played his first season of football last year with the Class 2A state champion Phillips Wildcats. The four-star recruit received three D-I offers before playing a snap and collected over 30 by the time of his commitment. Mpouma will play collegiately with the Nebraska Cornhuskers following his senior season with the Caravan.
Check out my son's @claude_mpouma interview, where he discusses his path to becoming a football player-proud to say he's committed to the Nebraska❤️🏈
Thank You All for Playing a part of HIS Journey!
@CoachEJbarthel @Coach_Simmons5 @Jordanlynch06 @CaravanFootball @caravanhoops pic.twitter.com/6tQleOp4Pw— BYF Sports (@Byfsports) July 1, 2025
