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Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams announces commitment to Miami

Four-star prospect threw for 4,072 yards and 40 TDs, led Broncos to IHSA Class 4A state title in 2025

Montini quarterback Israel Abrams throw a pass during the IHSA Class 4A state championship game against Rochester on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 in Normal.

Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams, one of the top quarterback prospects in the country, announced his commitment to the University of Miami during the Pat McAfee Show on ESPN Friday afternoon. Abrams is the No. 3 quarterback in the country, according to 247Sports composite.

Abrams, Friday Night Drive’s 2025 Offensive Player of the Year and the Suburban Life Player of the Year, threw for 4,072 yards and 40 touchdowns while rushing for 224 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior. With Abrams under center, Montini went 14-0 and set multiple school records on offense. The Broncos took down Rochester 47-33 to win the IHSA Class 4A state championship.

A MaxPreps All-American who was also an All-CCL/ESCC selection and the CCL/ESCC White Division’s Most Valuable Player in 2025, Abrams holds offers from multiple Power 4 schools including Auburn, Florida State and more. Montini has won 24 consecutive games dating back to last September. The Broncos were 3A state champions in 2024.

During the 4A state title game, Abrams threw for 418 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 46 yards and a touchdown on 11 runs. As a sophomore, Abrams threw for 2,033 yards and 29 touchdowns with just three interceptions while rushing for 335 yards. The 6-foot-4, 194-pounder has a 24-0 record as Montini’s starting quarterback.

Russ Hodges

Russ started working with Shaw Media in August 2025 after over nine years as sports editor of the Rochelle News-Leader. Russ covers high school sports for the Northwest Herald and high school football for Friday Night Drive.