Signing Day Recap: BUCO Picks Up 21 Signees
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Butler Community College made a nice splash during the recruiting season. They’re known for getting quality talent throughout the state, and they didn’t disappoint this year. Twenty-one signees from our Class of 2021 Player Rankings are ready to make an…
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Continue ReadingButler Community College made a nice splash during the recruiting season. They’re known for getting quality talent throughout the state, and they didn’t disappoint this year. Twenty-one signees from our Class of 2021 Player Rankings are ready to make an impact for the Grizzlies this fall.
Daylan Jones Daylan Jones 6'4" | 200 lbs | ATH Wichita East | 2021 State KS – Wichita East, 6’4”, 205, ATH
Jones is a very versatile athlete that can be a mismatch nightmare for defenses. He can make plays at receiver or tight-end. I would expect for Jones to be used in multiple ways for Butler.
George Traglia George Traglia 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Kapaun Mt. Carmel | 2021 State KS – Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 6’4”, 245, DL
Traglia was a menace off the edge his senior year. He racked up 10 sacks, 19 tackles for loss, and one interception and one forced fumble. Look for Traglia to make some noise on the Grizzlies’ defensive-line this fall.
Elias Carson Elias Carson 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB St. Thomas Aquinas | 2021 State KS – St. Thomas Aquinas, 6’0”, 185, DB
Carson will be a play-maker in the secondary for the Grizzlies. The 5A All-State defensive-back shows good awareness in zone-coverage, and can quickly break on passes.
Ethan Stuhlsatz Ethan Stuhlsatz 6'4" | 205 lbs | DB Kapaun Mt. Carmel | 2021 State KS – Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 6’4”, 205, DB
Stuhlsatz will be joining his fellow Crusader teammate on Butler’s defense. He played safety his senior year and earned 5A All-State honors as a defensive-back, but he will be switching to outside-linebacker at the next level.
Taylor Martin Taylor Martin 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Larned | 2021 State KS – Larned, 6’5”, 300, OL
Butler added some major beef to the interior of their offensive-line with Martin. He has next level strength, and he shows clean footwork for his size.
Zach Wittenberg Zach Wittenberg 6'3" | 205 lbs | ATH El Dorado | 2021 State KS – El Dorado, 6’3”, 210, ATH
Wittenberg chose to stay home in El Dorado and play for his home town Grizzlies. He had a solid senior campaign on both sides of the ball, but he will be playing linebacker for Butler.
Brandon Martin Brandon Martin 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Tonganoxie | 2021 State KS – Tonganoxie, 6’2”, 200, LB
Martin could potentially be a key piece to Butler’s defense in 2021. He amassed more than 500 total tackles during his career, and he was named the 2020 Bobby Bell Award winner for the best linebacker in the Kansas City area.
Matthew Glen Matthew Glen 6'5" | 310 lbs | OL Salina Central | 2021 State KS – Salina Central, 6’3”, 310, OL
Glen provides even more beef upfront for Butler’s offensive-line. He will be responsible for defending the edge at tackle. Glen shows good technique in pass protection, and he has the athleticism to pull and get up field in the run game.
Peyton Wiechman Peyton Wiechman 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL Maize South | 2021 State KS – Maize South, 6’3”, 285, DL
With his massive frame and strength; Wiechman will look to clog holes and get after the quarterback for the Grizzlies. His play this past season earned him a 5A All-State Honorable Mention nod.
AJ King AJ King 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Wichita East | 2021 State KS – Wichita East, 5’9”, 165, WR
King showed how dynamic of a player he is during his senior year. He can return kicks on special teams, and he can be moved around as a receiver. King should see some opportunities to get the ball his freshmen year.
Cade Gatschet Cade Gatschet 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Bishop Carroll | 2021 State KS – Bishop Carrol, 6’0”, 180, DB
Butler adds another great defensive-back to pair with Carson in their secondary. Gatschet’s instincts in pass coverage led him to five interceptions his senior year, and he also piled up 95 total tackles.
Jamier Garrett Jamier Garrett 5'11" | 180 lbs | LB Hayden | 2021 State KS – Hayden, 5’11”, 180, LB
Garret is an explosive athlete that can play multiple positions on defense. I would expect Butler to use his versatility in a variety of ways.
Kale Hauserman Kale Hauserman 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Clay Center | 2021 State KS – Clay Center, 6’4”, 280, OL
A program can never have enough hogs upfront, and Hauserman adds to an impressive freshmen offensive-line group. Hauserman will do a fine job of sealing the edge for Butler’s offense.
Chas Calgren Chas Calgren 6'2" | 235 lbs | TE Concordia | 2021 State KS – Concordia, 6’3”, 235, TE
Calgren has the size and physicality to be a solid tight-end for the Grizzlies. He has a linebacker background, so he will not be shy about engaging defenders in the run game.
Kai Johnson Kai Johnson 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Holcomb | 2021 State KS – Holcomb, 6’4”, 240, DL
Johnson and Traglia could be a strong duo coming off the edges for Butler’s defense. The Holcomb product finished his senior year with 41 total tackles, five being for a loss, with six sacks and a safety.
Tim Wells II Tim Wells II 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Hayden | 2021 State KS – Hayden, 6’3”, 235, DL
Wells could be an interesting prospect for Butler. The 3A All-State member primarily lined up as a 3-technique during his senior year, but I think he has the ability to line up as a 5-technique as well.
Hunter Renick Hunter Renick 6'2" | 245 lbs | ATH Cimarron | 2021 State KS – Cimarron, 6’2”, 245, ATH
Renick shows great skills as a blocker, and has the capability of playing full-back and tight-end. He could be used for certain offensive packages, and possibly for some short yardage carriers.
Logan Brown Logan Brown 6'1" | 260 lbs | DL Iola | 2021 State KS – Iola, 6’1”, 260, DL
The Grizzlies add another solid piece to their defensive-line with Brown. He will add great depth to an already impressive incoming defensive-line group.
Carson Arndt Carson Arndt 6'0" | 165 lbs | K Wichita Northwest | 2021 State KS – Wichita Northwest, 6’0”, 160, K
Wichita Northwest’s explosive offense kept Arndt busy throughout 2020. Arndt had 97 kickoffs; 21 of them being touchbacks, and he converted 73 extra points.
Adam Young Adam Young 5'10" | 165 lbs | K Olathe South | 2021 State KS – Olathe South, 5’10”, 165, K
Butler gets another great boot by adding Young. It’s safe to say that Butler’s kicking game is in good hands with Young and Arndt.
Jordan Rainer Jordan Rainer 6'4" | 200 lbs | LB Hayden | 2021 State KS – Hayden, 6’4”, 200, LB/ATH
This group of 21 BUCO signees is capped off by the versatile Hayden product. Rainer has the frame to play outside-linebacker for Butler’s defense, and he has the athleticism to play tight-end or receiver.