Levi Shoemaker brings rare athletic upside to SIU’s tight end room
As a 2026 freshman tight end at Southern Illinois, Levi Shoemaker stands out more for projection than production: he’s a 6-foot-4, 230-pound former quarterback/linebacker who reportedly ran routes nonstop at camp, showed strong hands and ball skills, and arrived with a 4.0 GPA and a high-motor, multi-sport background. That makes him an intriguing developmental fit if a team wants a smart, athletic TE who can grow into a versatile piece rather than a finished-stat-line weapon.
