The Top Junior Athlete In Illinois: Mack Sutter

Mack Sutter is a 4 Star recruit who is an Athlete at Dunlap High School. Sutter is ranked as the 99th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 10 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Sutter is listed as the #2 recruit in the state of Illinois and is listed as the #1 Athlete in the state of Illinois. He holds offers from schools such as Alabama, Ohio State and LSU.

Who are some role models in your life?

The role models in my life are my parents. The way they wake up everyday and put me first and give me all the things I need is a very special thing.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

My go to pregame rapper is MAF Teeski.

What are the strengths of your game?

My strengths are how I can get open and find space, my size, and my overall mindset when I strap up.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career was my first ever varsity football game.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I’ve played against is probably Illinois commit Andre Lovett.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Make sure what ever school you want to go to feels right deep down in your heart.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel anywhere I would probably go to Greece.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I first fell in love when I started watching my cousins play in the Big Ten, as well as learning about my dad’s success in the NFL.