Class 4A, Group 5: Class Of 2021 Offensive Skill Players
We have reached the official start of the season with Week 1 games in the book. But as they say, the show must go on and we will finish out our previews as we have done in recent weeks. With…
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Continue ReadingWe have reached the official start of the season with Week 1 games in the book. But as they say, the show must go on and we will finish out our previews as we have done in recent weeks.
With that said, we are going to take a look at the top skill position players from as many districts as possible in the state before fall camps begin.
Some of these players are already receiving college interest, while others are looking to catch the eye of that right coach.
Ryan Ostrich Ryan Ostrich 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Cedar Falls | 2021 IA – Cedar Falls
All Ryan Ostrich Ryan Ostrich 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Cedar Falls | 2021 IA did as a junior was run for 1,185 yards and score 18 touchdowns to lead Cedar Falls.
Ostrich, who averaged over seven yards per carry, also caught 10 passes for another 190 yards with two scores.
In Week 1, he led the Tigers to a 24-16 victory over Dubuque Senior by rushing 25 times for 265 yards and scoring three times. He also had a reception and returned a kickoff 23 yards.
Aidan Dunne Aidan Dunne 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB Hempstead | 2021 IA – Dubuque Hempstead
A terrific dual-threat quarterback, Aidan Dunne Aidan Dunne 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB Hempstead | 2021 IA helped Dubuque Hempstead last year win four games.
Dunne completed 85 of 191 for 1,240 yards with 12 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He averaged almost 15 yards per completion while also running 132 times for 665 yards with seven more touchdowns.
In a 28-7 victory over Linn-Mar, Dunne threw for 112 yards and ran for 89 with two scores.
Jackson Ostrander – Dubuque Hempstead
Dubuque Hempstead supplied quarterback Aidan Dunne Aidan Dunne 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB Hempstead | 2021 IA with several talented targets last year. While a handful graduated, Class of 2021 prospect Jackson Ostrander is back.
Ostrander caught 18 passes for 369 yards and four touchdowns, averaging almost 21 yards per catch. He also made 24 tackles on defense and picked off a team-high four passes.
In the return game, Ostrander averaged 37 yards per punt return and 14 yards per kickoff return.
Ostrander caught seven passes for 106 yards in a Week 1 victory over Linn-Mar.
Cain McWilliams Cain McWilliams 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Dubuque | 2021 IA – Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior features quite the special talent in Class of 2021 running back Cain McWilliams Cain McWilliams 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Dubuque | 2021 IA .
As a junior, McWilliams carried the ball 188 times for 1,014 yards with eight touchdowns. He also hauled in 26 passes for 147 yards.
McWilliams didn’t just focus on offense, though, recording 35.5 tackles on defense with an interception. He also averaged 22 yards per kickoff return.
In the opener this season, McWilliams ran 18 times for 144 yards and scored twice. He also hauled in three passes, made two tackles, handled all the return duties and recovered a fumble.
Nick Pearson Nick Pearson 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Prairie | 2021 IA – Cedar Rapids Prairie
Graduation hit Cedar Rapids Prairie hard, but the Hawks will be able to rely on Class of 2021 running back prospect Nick Pearson Nick Pearson 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Prairie | 2021 IA .
Pearson carried the ball 190 times for 1,654 yards last season, scoring 22 touchdowns. He averaged almost nine yards per rush.
On defense, Pearson made an impact with two tackles for loss and a sack.