Byron Football Player Tabbed By Chicago Bears as High School All Star

A little "I didn't know that was a thing" as the Chicago Bears select nine high school football players in Illinois and honor them as one of their "all-stars."

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A little hometown flavor here as one of them just so happens to live in the same town as me, Byron, Illinois.

Among the nine chosen is Nolan Brass, a former state champion and senior lineman for Byron High School.

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Brass played offense and defense for the Tigers and has recently committed to continuing his athletic career at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

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Brass was also a starting lineman on a Byron High School championship team that broke numerous state records en route to winning the 3A title in 2023.

According to WIFR, the Bears will recognize Brass on their X account, BearsOutreach, on April 3.

Byron Football Player Selected By Chicago Bears as High School All Star

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The Chicago Bears charity arm, Bears Care, will donate $500 to a nonprofit of Brass' choosing.

This donation shows that Brass' impact reaches far beyond the gridiron and should be a good reminder to other high school athletes that if they work hard and stay determined, even the pros will notice.