Top 10 Illinois HS football players in Class of 2026

3. JC Anderson, TE, Mt. Zion

Anderson is a two-time all-state selection and is rated as a four-star prospect by On3. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound tight end racked up 47 catches for 535 yards and seven scores last season as the Braves posted a 10-4 record and reached the Class 4A state championship. Anderson plans to play collegiately for the Ole Miss Rebels following graduation.

Hello, JC Anderson. Class of 2026 four-star tight end with a 53-yard touchdown reception. pic.twitter.com/IM1V3aPiiQ

— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) October 19, 2024