Chicago-area preps players likely to be taken in NFL Draft

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With the NFL Draft just hours away, here are some former local high school players to watch with a chance of being selected this weekend:

OG Laken Tomlinson, Lane Tech/Duke (6-foot-3, 323 pounds): One of the best stories in the NFL Draft. Tomlinson was a three star-ranked recruit in the Class of 2010 per Rivals.com. His mother came to Chicago from Jamaica. Tomlinson had multiple offers and decided to pledge to Duke in part because of the strong medical program. His long-term goal at Lane Tech was to become a doctor. NFL Draft projection: Round 2

RB Tevin Coleman, Oak Forest/Indiana (5-foot-11, 206 pounds): Coleman has been an impact runner since his prep days at Oak Forest playing for head coach Brian McDonough. Ranked in the Class of 2012 as a three star recruit by Rivals.com, Coleman made official visits to Indiana and Michigan State before pledging to the Hoosiers. NFL Draft projection: Round 2-3

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TE James O’Shaugnessy, Naperville North/Illinois State (6-foot-4, 245 pounds): O’Shaugnessy had just one offer coming out of high school — and it was from the folks in Normal. O’Shaugnessy was another physical late bloomer who became a very impressive tight end for the Redbirds. NFL Draft projection: Round 4-5

DE Louis Trinca-Pasat, Lane Tech/Iowa (6-foot-1, 290 pounds): Trinca-Pasat, alongside his then-teammate Laken Tomlinson, provided quite a one-two punch on the Indians’ offensive and defensive lines. Trinca-Pasat had nearly double digit offers at Lane Tech and made just one official visit to Iowa. NFL Draft projection: Round 5

WR Titus Davis, Wheaton Warrenville South/Central Michigan (6-foot-1, 196 pounds): Davis was a big time sleeper out of Wheaton South. He had just two offers and made official visits to Central Michigan and Toledo before pledging to the Chippewas. Even at the high school level, Davis had all the physical tools to be a strong receiver. NFL Draft projection: Round 5-6

WR DaVaris Daniels, Vernon Hills/Notre Dame (6-foot-1, 201 pounds): Daniels, the son of former Chicago Bears defensive end Phillip Daniels, was a four star-ranked receiver according to Rivals.com. He was also the No. 2 ranked prospect in Illinois in the Class of 2011 per Rivals.com and was just outside the Top 20 of best receivers in the nation. NFL Draft projection: Round 6-7

OC Andy Gallik, Brother Rice/Boston College (6-foot-2, 306 pounds): Gallik, who was a three star-ranked linemen per Rivals.com, became a long-term starter for Boston College and had a very successful run for the Eagles. Gallik was a two-year All State player for the Crusaders and then-head coach Steve Nye. NFL Draft projection: Round 5-6

WR Jake Kumerow, South Elgin/UW Whitewater (6-foot-5, 195 pounds): Kumerow is the son of former Oak Park-River Forest/Ohio State standout Eric Kumerow, who started in college as a quarterback before becoming a defensive linemen for the Buckeyes. Jake Kumerow was an impact player for Division III powerhouse – and national champion - UW Whitewater. Physically speaking, Kumerow was considered a late bloomer and took a preferred walk-on spot at Illinois before transferring to Whitewater. NFL Draft projection: Round 7

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WR Evan Spencer, Vernon Hills/Ohio State (6-foot-2, 208 pounds): Spencer, the son of former Chicago Bears running backs coach Tim Spencer, was a three star-ranked receiver in the Class of 2011 according to Rivals.com. NFL Draft projection: Round 7/FA

TE Matt LaCosse, Naperville North/Illinois (6-foot-6, 250 pounds): LaCosse was ranked as a three star athlete recruit according to Rivals.com. He made official visits to both Illinois and Purdue before pledging to the Fighting Illini. LaCosse played quarterback for Naperville North under head coach Sean Drendel. NFL Draft Projection: Round 7/FA

OT Fabbians Ebbele, Simeon/Arizona (6-foot-8, 315 pounds): Ebbele was also a three star-ranked recruit according to Rivals.com. Ebbele was simply one of the biggest high school offensive linemen I've seen on the field in over 20 years of scouting and evaluating. NFL Draft Projection: Round 7/FA

Note: Draft projections courtesy of NFL.com.

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