Nine Saint Patrick Shamrocks have committed to play football in college next season, led by East Suburban Catholic Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year, Brandon Kreczmer who will play for the NCAA Division IAA Leathernecks of Western Illinois next season.

Quarterback Tom Barrett will take his talents to Northern Illinois University as a preferred walk-on. Wide receivers Paul Lombardi and Joey Walker will play at College of DuPage next year. Several Shamrocks will continue their careers at local NCAA Division III schools: Steve Donovan joins the Eagles of Benedictine University, Mike Kotz will be an Illinois Wesleyan Titan, Jim Needleman becomes a Loras College Duhawk, and Brian Rategan will play for the Forresters of Lake Forest College. Joel Rivera will play for the NAIA Division I Bearcats of McKendree College.