Next: 2027 LS Scott Durand

EDGYTIM features the top underclassmen to watch across Illinois

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:54pm

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EDGYTIM's Next feature highlights 2027 DeKalb long snapper Scott Durand, who is already making a name for himself in the Illinois high school football scene.

Why it matters

The Next series provides an early look at top underclassmen talent, giving readers a glimpse of the future stars of Illinois high school football.

The details

Scott Durand is a 2027 graduate from DeKalb High School, standing at 5-foot-11 and weighing 220 pounds. He plays long snapper and is described as a "spark plug" who can get his teammates hyped up. Durand has already played varsity football and trains with Coach Nolan Owen in the offseason. He also competes in track and field.

  • Scott Durand is a 2027 graduate.

The players

Scott Durand

A 2027 long snapper from DeKalb High School who stands at 5-foot-11 and 220 pounds.

Nolan Owen

Durand's offseason training coach.

William Wagner

Durand's favorite football player, who plays for the Cincinnati Bengals and is similar in size to Durand.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a what you would call a spark plug I get thing to get hype and I can bring my team mates up in hard times in game”

— Scott Durand (on3.com)

“Creating a family with my teammates and just enjoying the game”

— Scott Durand (on3.com)

The takeaway

The Next series from EDGYTIM provides an early look at top underclassmen talent in Illinois high school football, highlighting players like Scott Durand who are already making an impact and showing promise for the future.