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Illinois: Land of defensive ends

By Craig Haubert
Scouts Inc.

Friday, September 12, 2008

The state of Illinois' 2009 class has its highest number of ESPNU 150 prospects since the rankings started. Currently, the state boasts five ESPNU 150 players, including Under Armour All-American Terry Hawthorne (East Saint Louis, Ill.), and several prospects beyond the 150 who rank in the top 40 at their position. Two of the top five players in the state are uncommitted, including the state's top prospect. Notre Dame has always done well in Illinois, especially Chicago. This year it has a comm ...

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