IA’s Top 5 Juniors Without an FBS Offer

Jake Lemming

June 11, 2020 @ 11:27 AM

5. [player_tooltip player_id="23956" first="Cade" last="Sheedy"], 6’, 195, Davenport North The first thing that shows up on tape for Sheedy is how well he accelerates once he reads run. For a smaller LB, he’s uncommonly strong and can fight off blocks in the run game to make tackles in the backfield. He understands passing concepts and trusts his eyes, refusing to take the bait on shorter routes. He shows impressive hands for a linebacker, with five career varsity interceptions. Sheedy is an absolute playmaker and is an ideal fit at the collegiate level as an outside linebacker.   4. [player_tooltip player_id="23955" first="Ryan" last="Crandall"], 6’2, 190, Ankeny This guy is a long safety prospect who always seemed to be around the football last fall. He is an exceptional open-field tackler and rarely lets ball carriers out of his grasp. He saved a lot of touchdowns for Ankeny last fall with his hustle. He reads his open lineman for his run/pass key and will attack the LOS once the ball is handed off. He has an innate ability to read QB’s and where they’re going to go with the football. Crandall had great production as well, putting up five interceptions in a breakout sophomore season.   3. [player_tooltip player_id="23953" first="Kale" last="Krogh"], 6’6, 260, Ballard Kale features a powerful punch that on film looks to be pretty effortless for him. He moves very well and shines in pulling or screen type situations. For a taller guy, he plays with surprising knee bend and doesn’t let his technique get sloppy once he’s tired. Krogh can easily reach and overtake defensive lineman if need be. He does a great job with his hand placement and instinctively hits defenders on a rise. Kale is quick out of his stance and has fast feet, that gives defenders issues with trying to use a speed rush on him. At 6’6, he has an elite frame he can grow into and still has his best football ahead of him.   2. [player_tooltip player_id="23954" first="Tynan" last="Numkena"], 6’2, 200, Bettendorf This kid explodes out of his stance and immediately threatens defensive backs, forcing them to get out of their pedal. Tynan is solid getting off press coverage and beats defenders with well taught, concise hands. He naturally works back to the quarterback, but also does an exceedingly good job getting open in scramble situations. For a bigger wide receiver, he has deceptive speed that his coaches took advantage of with gadget type plays. He can make a significant impact as a punt returner as well & is explosive in the open field.   1. [player_tooltip player_id="23952" first="Carter" last="Gorder"], 6’4, 290, Mason City Gorder does a phenomenal job driving his feet once engaged with a defender. He’s a finisher who won’t stop until he has buried his target into the ground. He climbs well to second-level defenders and won’t lunge at them. He’s patient as a pass protector and lets things like stunts and twists set up in front of him. Gorder has the experience/versatility and could be a swing guy who can play all three positions on the offensive line. To me, this kid is a major FBS prospect and could end up with some big offers following his junior season.