Taylor Bell checks in with Naperville North coach Larry McKeon in this recruiting story. Within this piece, McKeon suggests that running back Nick Mlady could project as a Big Ten linebacker, and puts two more Huskies in historical perspective. Bell writes:
McKeon predicts that sophomore linebacker Nick Liska has the potential to be one of the best players he has produced in 35 years. Liska, a 6-2, 235-pounder, is his team's leading tackler. He missed last season with a broken arm but has emerged as a difference-maker this season.
The leading prospect on the Naperville North squad is offensive lineman Jake Baratz, a 6-5, 275-pounder who is committed to Arizona. He missed four games with a sprained knee last year but has gotten into superb condition this season -- he once weighed 290 -- by improving his quickness and agility. He ranks behind 1987 star Jim Hannon, who went to Indiana, as the best offensive lineman McKeon has produced.
