Pre-Season Hype: Prospect Watch
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With the 2021 season just around the corner, we will be highlighting some prospects to keep an eye out for this season. Many players have begun to rise on boards as a result of their grueling summer schedule. The 2021…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2021 season just around the corner, we will be highlighting some prospects to keep an eye out for this season. Many players have begun to rise on boards as a result of their grueling summer schedule. The 2021 summer grind looked similar to pre-covid days and provided many opportunities to grow and develop for many young athletes.
Beni Ngoyi Beni Ngoyi 6'4" | 195 lbs | ATH Lincoln High | 2023 State NE – WR – 6’4” 180 lbs – Lincoln High
One of the top wideouts for the ’23 class, Beni Ngoyi Beni Ngoyi 6'4" | 195 lbs | ATH Lincoln High | 2023 State NE , is one of the players I’m really excited to see perform this year. He has a long, athletic frame with great hands and elevation to high point the football. Ngoyi strikes me as the player who pays a lot of attention to his craft and the nuances, including footwork and route-running. His routes are pretty polished, and he has a good understanding of creating space for himself. He is really starting to develop into a do-it-all threat for Lincoln High and will be one of those players getting touches in different ways on offense. With him going into his junior year, it is scary to think how good he will be at this point next year.
Offers: University Northern Iowa, Wayne State College
Had a great camp in Wayne yesterday, jumping a pr in broad jump of 10ft 10inches @WayneStFootball @LMasters8 @coachBKSmith @COACHMCLAU pic.twitter.com/mByP6Ot8tn
— 𝐵𝑒𝓃𝒾 𝒩𝑔𝑜𝓎𝒾 🇨🇩 (@beni_ngoyi) July 19, 2021
Tony Failla Tony Failla 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Millard West | 2022 State NE – DL – 6’2” 250 lbs – Millard West
Tony is a scary dude when his hand goes in the dirt. He plays with a very high motor and great effort (one of my favorite plays is when he ran down a back 20 yards downfield to make the tackle). One of the aspects of his game that is a little underrated is how well he moves for a bigger guy, quite nimble and his good hand placement skills make him so tough to block. A busy summer in the shop for Tony is bound to pay dividends this upcoming season.
Offers: Southeast Missouri State, Lindenwood
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D’Andre Ndugwa D’Andre Ndugwa 6'2" | 195 lbs | TE Kearney High | 2022 State NE – LB/TE – 6’2” 195 lbs – Kearney
One of the many great two-way players for Kearney High, D’Andre Ndugwa D’Andre Ndugwa 6'2" | 195 lbs | TE Kearney High | 2022 State NE is a super athletic LB/TE. On offense, he is a great option as a pass-catcher and a reliable target over the middle of the field. In his clip, you can see that he also has the speed to take a short catch for a long gain. He is also a willing blocker and will help open up running lanes. On defense, he is very instinctive and can move from sideline to sideline very seamlessly. Ndugwa also provides a versatile piece to a tough Kearney defense by lining up deep or up at the line on blitz situations. Ndugwa should be able to carve a niche out for himself on a collegiate roster, and a great senior year will only solidify that belief.
Offers: Wayne State, Mary, UNK
Malachi Coleman Malachi Coleman 6'5" | 195 lbs | WR Lincoln East | 2023 State NE – WR – 6’5” 175 lbs – Lincoln East
Malachi is going to be a beast of a player once he learns the game a little more. Currently a very raw player but with maximum upside. He is physical and has a huge catch radius; standing at 6’5″, he has the hops to outjump any DB. Coleman is also an accomplished track athlete (10.97 100m) and will certainly be bringing that speed to the gridiron. It will also help that he will have stud QB Noah Walters Noah Walters 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Lincoln East | 2022 State NE (QB #2) throwing him the ball. This year, the two will make for some exciting touchdown connections and look to lead Lincoln East on a deep playoff run. Keep an eye on Coleman to start raking in the offers after a big Junior year.
Offers: University Northern Iowa
Don't know about you but I'd watch @ChiColeman23 shag for @noah_walters12 all day. #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/zL8Vg3d5LR
— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) June 19, 2021
Had a nice day on my unofficial visit to Nebraska today #GBR love to do it with these guys to 🔥 🔥 @jareese13 @beni_ngoyi @adonisjh2 @SeanDillonNU pic.twitter.com/XDZFfWlUex
— Malachi Coleman (@ChiColeman23) June 19, 2021
Mack Owens Mack Owens 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Aurora | 2022 State NE – RB/LB/ATH – 6’2” 200 lbs – Aurora
I consider Mack Owens Mack Owens 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Aurora | 2022 State NE one of the more underrated prospects in NE. He can play both sides of the ball and could play either RB or LB at the college level. Owens plays such a physical game; on offense, he can truck defenders and keep his feet moving to gain tough yards; he is an anchor for Aurora and makes smart decisions. The Huskies’ star also uses his speed to help him move. He will definitely be one of the more productive players in the state. You can expect to see him around the ball on almost every play. His versatility on the defensive side will likely be what draws college coaches towards Owens.
Offers: Idaho State, South Dakota, North Texas
Had a great visit at NDSU! Thank you! @CoachKMorgs @NDSUfootball @coach_buddha @Coach_Entz #bison #bisonpride #fargo #ndsu pic.twitter.com/7g25hntzo3
— Mackenson Owens (@mackenson_owens) July 21, 2021
Victor Isele – DE/OLB – 6’3” 206 lbs – Grand Island Northwest
Write this name down… Victor Isele… remember it too. Victor is a special athlete with tons of potential. Right from the gate, his first step and speed coming off the edge are impressive. He is so much faster than most tackles which give him the matchup win almost instantly. The scary part is I think he’s just starting to scratch the surface of his potential going into his junior year. Surprisingly, he has yet to pick up his first offer, but that should change this season. Eventually, I could see him being used as an OLB/EDGE player in a standup stance on top of the traditional lineman.
Been a great past two weeks at Nebraska FNL camp’s‼️#GBR pic.twitter.com/N33aL1Xt8D
— Victor Isele (@VictorIsele) June 19, 2021