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Illinois High School Football Coaches Eyeing Ohio State Transfer Portal
📍 Multiple·Wednesday, July 1, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
As the Ohio State transfer portal continues to make waves in the college football world, Illinois high school coaches are taking notice. With top recruits like Lincoln-Way East's star quarterback, Tyler Johnson, and Bolingbrook's dominant defensive end, Jamal Thompson, set to enter the 2025 class, the transfer portal trend could have a significant impact on the state's top talent. Coaches like Glenbrook North's Mark Sheehan and Naperville Central's Eric Sackey are already scouting the Ohio State roster, looking for potential transfers who could bolster their teams' chances in the IHSA playoffs. The transfer portal's influence on Illinois high school football is only just beginning to unfold.