Veteran-size tight end with untapped ceiling for Western Illinois
Jake Steele is a 2026 Western Illinois tight end prospect with a strong frame and in-line blocking potential, and his biggest selling point is the kind of versatility coaches love: he was a two-way player at Alleman, earning captain honors as a senior while lining up at tight end and defensive end. He’s the sort of grinder who can help in the trenches, but there isn’t enough verified 2026 production publicly available here to call him a stat-sheet star yet. If your team wants a physical, developmental TE who brings toughness and edge, Steele is a name worth watching.
