Nate's Big Dogs of the Game: Monticello/Robbinsdale Armstrong

MONTICELLO-- In my final live coverage for the wild year of 2020, I give one of my last "Nate’s Big Dogs of the Game" from the third-place battle in Section 6AAAAA between Robbinsdale Armstrong and Monticello. Jamen Malone, QB, Robbinsdale Armstrong (2023) Malone showed a very live arm coming out of the Class of 2023 on Friday night in Monticello. This kid is extremely raw but showed some poise in the late quarters of this one even though the Falcons were down. Malone will need to work on this offseason on his mid-range throws as he left a few balls well short of his receivers. Malone has the potential to grab a spot in our 2023 rankings with a great offseason. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2Ea8PA">Tape vs. Apollo</a> Austin Marquette, LB/RB, Monticello (2022) Marquette was extremely active in Friday’s game with nine tackles, one forced fumble, and one interception. His vision and physicality on multiple levels were extremely critical on many possessions. I wish Marquette had some film available because I think he could be a sleeper coming out of the Monticello Magic program. No Tape. [player_tooltip player_id="49958" first="Jordan" last="McClom"], DB, Robbinsdale Armstrong (2022) McClom wasn’t as active in the secondary as you may see on tape because he didn’t get targeted much due to Monti’s offense. You could tell the Magic were well aware of what a talent McClom is, as he didn’t get his targets in the return game, nor did he get targeted much when Monticello did throw the football. I watched McClom put in a ton of work this offseason in 7on7 football and know what a fantastic player he will become at the next level. I back what my man Oliver West said last week when it comes to our rankings: [player_tooltip player_id="49958" first="Jordan" last="McClom"] is a top 40 prospect in the class of 2022, and I would certainly vouch that he will be in the top 20-30 players in our next rankings update. Making the transfer to Armstrong was such a benefit for this kid to show Minnesota what he’s made of. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EcEBV">Junior Tape</a> Carson Kolles, RB/DB, Monticello (2022) All of Monticello’s running backs have in common is they all define the term a burner back, which included more than likely next year’s starter. Kolles was one of Monticello’s leading tacklers last night, aside from being a strong third option that was versatile enough to get big yards running the football as well as knocking on the door when the Magic got in and around the red zone on Friday night. Kolles has some physical moves to make a play defensive and is a tough tackle when he has the football; despite not being the biggest kid on the field, he will get the tough yards. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EfSUK">Tape vs. Armstrong</a> Caleb Jones, RB, Robbinsdale Armstrong (2021) I liked about Jones on Friday night for being on the smaller side as far as running backs; this kid took no shortcuts to the outside and ran active up the inside of his offensive line featuring ranked lineman [player_tooltip player_id="18192" first="Delano" last="Fields"] and others. Jones can bounce to the outside but will only take it if it’s his only lane to the end zone. He has powerful feet and runs well after some contact. Jones definitely could play at the next level and needs one opportunity. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EdAg3">Sr. Tape</a> Jackson Pribyl, LB/TE Monticello (2021) Pribyl’s frame stood out to me defensively for the Monticello Magic. Pribyl looked like the bull in the middle of the Magic’s linebackers. Standing at about 6’3 220 pounds, Pribyl made big-man-type tackles to keep the Falcon’s offense in check. The physicality level of Pribyl surprised me that he had such limited film as he seemed like a prospect that could move pretty well and has the frame to be a next-level linebacker. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2Bmn7H">Tape vs. Andover</a> Kayden College, WR, Robbinsdale Armstrong (2022) Kayden College is Malone’s deep ball target, and that showed on Friday in Monticello. College has a lot of size at 6’4, and in my opinion, this kid is next-level material. College also gives you a long target to throw at in the red zone. College’s feet are pretty solid, but I would like to see more quirk in feet when he goes over the middle. Another promising young player is coming out of this Falcons offense. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EZkYk">Jr. Tape</a> Gus Hangsleben, OL/DL, Monticello (2021) Hangsleben was a player I just learned about last week for the Magic when he grabbed an NAIA offer from the Jamestown Jimmies. I can certainly see precisely what the Jimmies see in Hangsleben, as he is an engaging lineman that wants to move dudes around regardless of where his running back is on the field. I wouldn’t be that surprised if Hangsleben got more opportunities in the coming month or so based on the late bloomer prospect he is. Gus stands about 6’3 240 pounds and will need to fill out a little. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2DYZnR">Tape vs. St. Francis</a> Rashad Sherwood, DB, Robbinsdale Armstrong (2021) Sherwood is a rock-solid tackler at cornerback for Robbinsdale Armstrong. His ability to be a physical lockdown corner and another weapon in the return game alongside McClom make him a player that could be multi-dimension at the next level. Sherwood has two Northern Sun offers to his resume, and it’s easy to see why: Sherwood is a versatile threat that shows no fear despite being slightly undersized but extremely quick. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EcPT5">Senior Tape</a> Peyton Newbern, WR, Robbinsdale Armstrong (2022) If you are looking for length in a receiving core from the Class of 2022, you might want to watch College and Peyton Newbern, who stands closer to 6’2. What I like about Newbern’s game is his ability to pinpoint the ball and have just enough depth to make a big play, which you’ll see on his recent junior film just posted yesterday. Newbern had under 300 yards receiving this season, but this kid makes big plays and even threw for a touchdown on Friday night to a near wide-open Kayden College. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EfhUn">Jr. Tape</a> Calvin Schmitz, RB/LB, Monticello (2021) There is no kid who packs a punch tougher for Monticello than Calvin Schmitz on both sides of the ball. Schmitz had three first-half touchdowns and almost a dozen tackles in his last ever high school game on Friday night. Schmitz’s speed is a pedal to the floor and gets faster once he gets momentum. Standing at 5’5 185 pounds, Schmitz is the power and strength of the Magic’s offense and their defense. Schmitz on winning his last game ever in a Monticello uniform "It feels great/amazing it’s crazy that under normal circumstances, it’s really hard to win your last game." Schmitz will be baseball at Northern State in Aberdeen, South Dakota, next year as a member of the Wolves. <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10220874/5e324d8dff0cdd1b74f4e34b">JR Tape</a> [player_tooltip player_id="23729" first="Sam" last="Valor"], RB/DB, Monticello (2021) Valor has a quick juke step when moving from coast to coast on the football field on Friday night in Monticello. Valor ran for over 200 yards against Robbinsdale Armstrong and certainly left everything he had in his last game at Monticello Stadium. This kid can flip a field with his track-star stamina and speed. Valor is still unknown as far as his recruiting. If you watch his film in a typical year, you would see Valor get an opportunity in the Northern Sun because he is that talented of a player. Valor holds 6 football opportunities in Division III and NAIA but is looking for more. Check out my recruiting report on [player_tooltip player_id="23729" first="Sam" last="Valor"] from earlier in the year. <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/10282554/5fbb0910a022d80b24c4ab2f">Sr. Tape</a> [embed]https://prepredzone.com/2020/04/recruiting-report-sam-valor-monticello-2021/[/embed]