CBC seems like the real deal. They played ESL earlier this year, right? I know we've spent a lot of time recruiting Babb and Trout of Chaminade. But beyond that, there doesn't appear to be much.
I lived in the metro east for 5 years and it didn't seem like St. Louis had a whole lot to offer in terms of HS football talent while I lived there. It still seemed like there were some good schools with good talent to offer. Now that Missouri is down maybe we'll have a chance with some of those players.
'19 does look like a better year in Illinois. There are some really good players in Central Illinois like Wright and Putnam. We have to get those kids.
Babb is the real deal and Illinois won't get him however his counter part Brown, He can ball as well. Babb is a 5 star and Brown is a 4 star. With Babb getting ALL the attention, now is a good time to show Brown as much love as possible. This would be the type of sleeper that turn some heads. This is the type recruiting I am talking about that should happen.
Trout maybe a long shot as well based on his desire to be "elite". Trout is a big kid however both D Lineman from E'ville this year were better. If you take Trout, you should have taken the kid from E'ville NG that is going to SIUC.