Chicagoland Player Watch

Road to 3,000!

Help us hit our next milestone by following @ChiPlayerWatch and sharing this post.

Our mission is simple: highlight talented athletes from across Chicagoland and help them gain exposure.

Every follow and repost makes a difference. Thank you!

Less than 60 days until IHSA football 👀

The summer grind is intensifying! Can’t wait to see who’s been putting in the work.

Tag us in your highlights, workouts, camp photos, and commitment posts for a RT.

Who’s ready for Week 1? 🏈

🔥2,000 FOLLOWERS… IN UNDER 2 MONTHS!

When we launched Chicagoland Player Watch less than 60 days ago, it was just an idea… a space to showcase the grit, talent, and heart of Illinois high school athletes.

⚡️ Today, we officially hit 2,000 followers.
Not bots. Not hype. Real people. Real athletes. Real community.

From Friday night lights to travel ball to early-morning grind sessions…
You’ve shown up, supported, tagged teammates, shared highlights, and helped CPW grow faster than we could’ve imagined.

💬 Keep tagging
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🚨 Keep putting your city on the map

We’re just getting started.
Next stop: 5K.

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🏈 Let’s see those end-of-season stats!

Whether your team’s still battling in the playoffs or the pads are getting hung up for the year… we want to see what you did from Weeks 1–9 💪

Drop your stats ⬇️
We are lining up our next round of Football Player Features!

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Providence Catholic’s Collin Shedwill (LB/OLB/TE) has been an undeniable force this season, producing at a level that turns heads every Friday night.

Playing the entire year with his left hand in a club, Shedwill still posted 78 tackles, including 25 solo, 53 assists, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 3 pass breakups over nine games.

That level of production while fighting through adversity speaks volumes about his toughness, football IQ, and leadership on the field.

Standing 6’1” and 200 lbs, Shedwill brings a balanced blend of speed, strength, and relentless motor… traits that have made him one of the most dependable playmakers for the Celtics defense.

Whether stacking the run or dropping into coverage, he demonstrates a natural feel for the game and consistently finds ways to impact every snap.

With his 3.4 GPA and dedication to improvement through GPS training, Collin is a true student of the game and a prime example of the modern hybrid linebacker… instinctive, athletic, and team-first.

Expect his name to keep popping up as one of the emerging defensive leaders in Illinois’ Class of 2027. @Cshedwill23