East St. Louis standout Reece Shanklin has been voted the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 Playmaker of the Week, the publication announced Friday. The honor recognizes the top individual performance among teams ranked in the Super 25 national high school football poll.
Shanklin's selection was determined through fan voting conducted by USA TODAY High School Sports. The award highlights exceptional play from athletes competing at the highest level of prep football across the country.
Joseph Spears of USA TODAY High School Sports reported the announcement on November 6, 2026. Further details regarding the specific game performance that earned Shanklin the weekly honor were not immediately available.
