Here are the 12 former Illinois high school players picked in the 2023 NFL Draft

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The NFL Draft was completed over the weekend, and 12 players who played high school football in Illinois got their names called in one of seven rounds in Kansas City, Mo., according to MaxPreps.

The states of Florida (36 players), Texas (30), Georgia (23) and California (21) led the way this year as 38 states and the District of Columbia has at least one player drafted among the 259 picked over seven rounds last Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Here is a look at the dozen from the Land of Lincoln, listed with their high school. Their college, draft position and pro team are also listed in order of selection.

Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick offensive tackle Peter Skoronski, center, poses with general manager Ran Carthon, left, and head coach Mike Vrabel, right, during a press conference at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 28, 2023.

Peter Skoronski, Park Ridge Maine South

  • Who is he? 6-4, 313-pound offensive tackle from Northwestern.

  • Who picked him? Tennessee Titans, first round, 11th overall.

13. Green Bay Packers - Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa

13. Green Bay Packers – Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa

Lukas Van Ness, Barrington

  • Who is he? 6-5, 272-pound defensive end from Iowa.

  • Who picked him? Green Bay Packers, 13th overall, first round.

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta runs against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Oct. 8, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta runs against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Oct. 8, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.

Sam LaPorta, Highland

  • Who is he? 6-3, 245-pound tight end from Iowa.

  • Who picked him? Detroit Lions, second round, 34th overall.

National wide receiver Jayden Reed of Michigan State makes a catch in the end zone ahead of National defensive back Ronnie Hickman of Ohio State during the first day of Senior Bowl week at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Jan. 31, 2023 in Mobile, Alabama.

National wide receiver Jayden Reed of Michigan State makes a catch in the end zone ahead of National defensive back Ronnie Hickman of Ohio State during the first day of Senior Bowl week at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Jan. 31, 2023 in Mobile, Alabama.

Jayden Reed, Naperville Central

  • Who is he? 5-11, 187-pound wide receiver from Michigan State.

  • Who picked him? Green Bay Packers, second round, 50th overall.

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20. 20. Seattle Seahawks -- John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota

20. 20. Seattle Seahawks — John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota

John Michael Schmitz, Homewood-Flossmoor

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones reacts to a first down against Michigan during the first half of the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis.

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones reacts to a first down against Michigan during the first half of the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis.

Charlie Jones, Deerfield

  • Who is he? 5-11, 175-pound receiver from Purdue.

  • Who picked him? Cincinnati Bengals, fourth round, 131st overall.

Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) hands off the ball to Purdue Boilermakers place kicker Julio Macias (45) on during the Big Ten football championship on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Michigan Wolverines defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 43-22.

Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O’Connell (16) hands off the ball to Purdue Boilermakers place kicker Julio Macias (45) on during the Big Ten football championship on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Michigan Wolverines defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 43-22.

Aidan O’Connell, Lincolnshire Stevenson

  • Who is he? 6-3, 213-pound quarterback from Purdue.

  • Who picked him? Las Vegas Raiders, fourth round, 135th overall.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) sacks Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first quarter of the Big Ten Championship football game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) sacks Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first quarter of the Big Ten Championship football game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.

Cameron Mitchell, Bolingbrook

  • Who is he? 5-11, 191-pound cornerback from Northwestern.

  • Who picked him? Cleveland Browns, fifth round, 142nd overall.

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Texas A&M defensive back Antonio Johnson (27) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Texas A&M defensive back Antonio Johnson (27) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Antonio Johnson, East St. Louis

  • Who is he? 6-2, 198-pound safety from Texas A&M.

  • Who picked him? Jacksonville Jaguars, fifth round, 160th overall.

Michigan State running back Jarek Broussard is tackled by Western Michigan linebacker Zaire Barnes (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich.

Michigan State running back Jarek Broussard is tackled by Western Michigan linebacker Zaire Barnes (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich.

Zaire Barnes, Mundelein Carmel

  • Who is he? 6-1, 227-pound outside linebacker from Western Michigan.

  • Who picked him? New York Jets, sixth round, 184th overall.

Raymond Vohasek, McHenry

  • Who is he? 6-2, 310-pound defensive tackle from North Carolina.

  • Who picked him? Jacksonville Jaguars, seventh round, 227th overall.

Mississippi offensive lineman Nick Broeker (64) works during the first half of an NCAA football game against Louisville on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Mississippi offensive lineman Nick Broeker (64) works during the first half of an NCAA football game against Louisville on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Nick Broeker, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin

  • Who is he? 6-4, 305-pound offensive guard from Ole Miss.

  • Who picked him? Buffalo Bills, seventh round, 230th overall.

This article originally appeared on Journal Star: 2023 NFL Draft: High school football players from Illinois drafted



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The 2023 NFL Draft selects 12 former high school players from Illinois

Twelve players who played high school football in Illinois were drafted by NFL teams over the weekend at the annual draft in Kansas City, Missouri. The states of Florida (36 players), Texas (30), Georgia (23) and California (21) led the way this year as 38 states and the District of Columbia had at least one player drafted among the 259 picked over seven rounds last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The 12 players drafted from Illinois this year include five in the first two rounds, which is the most in the state’s history.

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