The high school football season is right around the corner, but first let's determine who you, the reader, believes will be the best of the best.

This is your chance to vote on who you think will be the best player of the football season from the Rockford area in our Football Preseason Player of the Year Poll. More prep football: IHSA football 2025: Schedules for NIC-10, BNC, NUIC, Rochelle and 8-man teams in Rockford area

Choose from our 14 nominees, or select "Other" and then send an e-mail to jtaft@rrstar.com with your entry. Please vote only once per day on the poll.

The poll will stay open until midnight on Saturday, with the winner being announced next Tuesday, Sept. 2. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

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