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Manteno native Josh Gesky signs with Green Bay Packers

Josh Gesky, a 2021 Manteno graduate and three-year starting guard at the University of Illinois, signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent Saturday.

By Adam Tumino●

Former Willowbrook O-lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. selected by San Francisco 49ers in fifth round of NFL Draft

Former Willowbrook offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr., who played for five collegiate seasons at Syracuse and Kansas, was selected on Saturday by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the NFL Draft with the 179th overall pick.

By Joshua Welge●

Former Nazareth WR Tanner Koziol selected by Jacksonville Jaguars with 164th overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Former Nazareth wide receiver Tanner Koziol, who played tight end at Ball State and Houston, was selected in the fifth round by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 164th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Koziol caught 237 passes for 2,234 yards and 24 touchdowns in college.

By Russ Hodges●

East St. Louis RB Myson Johnson-Cook commits to Auburn

East St. Louis running back Myson Johnson-Cook, one of the top-rated junior players in the state, announced his commitment to Auburn on Saturday afternoon. Johnson-Cook rushed for 1,341 yards and 20 touchdowns while leading the Flyers to the IHSA Class 6A state finals in 2025.

By Russ Hodges●

Former Marist LB Jimmy Rolder selected by Detroit Lions with 118th overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Former Marist linebacker Jimmy Rolder, who recorded 118 total tackles and played in 43 games over his collegiate career at Michigan, was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 118th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.

By Russ Hodges●