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John Forster Illinois
File RB-416 · National rank 5292 · 2028 class

John Forster

#20· Illinois ·RB ·R-Fr ·2028 Draft · Montvale, N.J.
5'10"Height 195 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Boom-or-BustDevelopmentalFreshmanHigh Ceiling +3
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Quick Notes
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.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#416 RB / 1014
#5292 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

3★ unproven redshirt freshman RB; no college production on record yet, so the current grade is youth-appropriate — the upside is carried in the ceiling.

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Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#581
National
#50
Position
#16
State
High SchoolSt. Joseph Regional
HometownMontvale, N.J.
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk