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July 31, 2026 · scoutszn.com/player/6850
John Forster
RB · Illinois · R-Fr · #20
5-10 · 195 lbs
· Montvale, N.J. · St. Joseph Regional
Draft eligible 2028 · 3★ recruit (Nat. #581)
Draft eligible 2028 · 3★ recruit (Nat. #581)
3.5
Long Shot
Floor 2.0 · Ceiling 7.0
Scouting Summary
John Forster is a redshirt freshman running back who sits in a reserve role for Illinois. A high-ceiling back, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Production
| Year | Team | GP | Stat Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | St. Joseph Regional | 9 | 48 car · 377 rush yds · 4 rush TD · 15 rec · 429 rec yds · 4 rec TD |
| 2023 | St. Joseph Regional | 7 | 50 car · 311 rush yds · 5 rush TD · 14 rec · 114 rec yds · 1 rec TD |
| 2024 | St. Joseph Regional | 10 | 129 car · 618 rush yds · 4 rush TD · 12 rec · 163 rec yds · 1 rec TD |
Path
| Recruited | Illinois |
| 2026 role | Reserve |
Representation
| Status | Unknown |
Profile Tags
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