Collin Shedwill: Linebacker IQ & Senior Leadership | Providence Catholic Player Spotlight

Making an impact doesn’t always mean making the tackle. Providence Catholic linebacker Collin Shedwill explains how recognizing a play before the snap helped his teammates get the stop—and why understanding the game has been his biggest improvement this season.Collin joins Joe and Dan Freveletti on THE Varsity Voices: High School Sports Talk for an in-season Player Spotlight covering Providence Catholic football, senior leadership, and life beyond the field.In this interview: • The Celtics’ 24-hour rule for moving on after a tough game. • How Providence’s seniors have come together to keep the team focused. • Film study, reading offenses, and making adjustments before the snap. • The defensive linemen who help Collin make plays. • Learning from NFL linebackers Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher. • College football aspirations and staying in contact with coaches. • Fishing, hunting, and renovating a jon boat with help from his dad. • The legacy he wants to leave: a teammate others can rely on, both on and off the field.Get to know the player behind the helmet during the 2026 Illinois high school football season.Subscribe on YouTube and follow on Spotify for more Player Spotlights, Chicago Catholic League/ESCC football coverage, weekly Prognosticus previews, and game recaps.Find more from THE Varsity Voices on Substack: https://thevarsityvoices.substack.com