Top Positional Units in the State

In college football, there’s always the heated debate on which school is the true "DBU," or "RBU," and etc. but which schools in NE currently hold the crown for best positional groups? Which school has the best stable of running backs -- Bennington or Creighton Prep? Would you rather have the Burke LBs or North Platte LBs? Is the Bellevue West QB duo of Johannsen and Kaelin the best in the state? In this article, we will look at each group and determine which school has the best depth, talent, production, and future development at each position. Iron sharpens iron, and for these groups, that has propelled them to be the best in their state. <hr /> <strong style="font-size: 1rem;">QBs: </strong><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Bellevue West Thunderbirds</span> Bellevue West takes the top spot because of its depth at this position. [player_tooltip player_id="147833" first="Luke" last="Johannsen"] is the current starter and has an excellent understanding of the offense and how to run it. Behind him is [player_tooltip player_id="169899" first="Daniel" last="Kaelin"], the class of 2024 emerging star who has been lighting up the recruiting trail as a sophomore. Johannsen and Kaelin do a great job distributing the ball to the plethora of playmakers on their offense. They are also very good at protecting the football and making accurate, intelligent passes. Both QBs see playing time, often alternating possessions, which throws defenses for a loop. With Luke graduating after this year, Kaelin is likely to take the reigns of the offense in the upcoming years. The T-Birds seem to be in great hands. [player_tooltip player_id="147833" first="Luke" last="Johannsen"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12128301/Luke-Johannsen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’2" 190 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12128301/6158bd1006613508a070c3e9" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="169899" first="Daniel" last="Kaelin"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14285745/Daniel-Kaelin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’2" 175 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14285745/6133b4a93df5bd0368703462" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Honorable Mention:</span></em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Waverly:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="171365" first="Cole" last="Murray"] https://twitter.com/kelsie_kasperTV/status/1444142628145180672?s=20 [player_tooltip player_id="227073" first="Trey" last="Jackson"] <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12842301/6154a335a0188509e4e49559" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong style="font-size: 1rem;">RBs: </strong><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Bennington Badgers</span> The Bennington backfield is not just eyeing a state title but also has their eyes on crowning a new single-season rushing yards king. [player_tooltip player_id="192723" first="Dylan" last="Mostek"] has started the season on a historic pace to tear down several season rushing records, with the single-season rushing record at the top of the list. Mostek is incredibly athletic and possesses excellent vision to see the whole field and find open holes. He can change direction and cut without losing speed, and he is so explosive when he hits his lane. Colvert, junior RB, is a super shifty back with some of the fastest feet you’ll see. He can make defenders miss and make you pay the moment he turns the corner on the defense. Both of them can also stiff arm, juke, spin, and do all the elusive tricks, which make them so dangerous in the open field. [player_tooltip player_id="192723" first="Dylan" last="Mostek"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14907948/Dylan-Mostek" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 5’10" 195 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14907948/615a09d35eedff0bd8c3ae5c" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="227551" first="Nick" last="Colvert"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13651538/Nick-Colvert" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 5’8" 150 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13651538/6147b0aa4bb2c40bf0e2481e" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Honorable Mention:</span></em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Creighton Prep:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="227009" first="CharMar" last="Brown"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13206484/Charmar-Brown" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13206484/613363309a9145092c48471f" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="193783" first="Jack" last="Stessman"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11524847/Jack-Stessman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11524847/5f93067a5b3cd9095857fd95" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Burwell:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="164804" first="Caleb" last="Busch"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11450826/Caleb-Busch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11450826/61513e2e3deb11082c55abee" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="193780" first="Cash" last="Gurney"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11450773/Cash-Gurney" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11450773/5fd045b0578d52083c5ec6b7" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Adams Central:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="227021" first="Hyatt" last="Collins"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9931745/Hyatt-Collins" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/9931745/612bca4dd21b020510f08dbf" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="250400" first="Nick" last="Conant"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14855331/Nick-Conant/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> https://twitter.com/TriblandSports/status/1444128859046227972?s=20 <strong>WRs: </strong>Lincoln East Spartans The Lincoln East pass catchers are not just talented in their own rights, but it also helps to have one of the best QBs in the 2022 rankings ([player_tooltip player_id="147508" first="Noah" last="Walters"]) throwing it to them. [player_tooltip player_id="191114" first="Cooper" last="Erikson"], a baseball commit, looks like he was born to catch daggers from QB Walters and is nearly at 1,000 yards, receiving only six games into the season (39 catches, 814 yards, and 9 TDs). [player_tooltip player_id="180280" first="Malachi" last="Coleman"], C/O ’23, has been one of the most dangerous deep threats in the state with 258 yards on only 8 receptions (that’s a 32-yard clip, btw!) and 5 touchdowns to boot. [player_tooltip player_id="156084" first="Billie" last="Stephenson"] (17/300/5), <span style="font-size: 1rem;">[player_tooltip player_id="191090" first="Luke" last="Greisen"] (16/264/4), </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">[player_tooltip player_id="227057" first="AJ" last="Seizys"] (9/148/2) have all caught multiple touchdowns and have contributed to the insane production by this WR group. This group, minus Coleman (DL) and add [player_tooltip player_id="191060" first="Hunter" last="Epp"], also make one of the state’s top secondaries in the state as well. </span> [player_tooltip player_id="191114" first="Cooper" last="Erikson"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11636881/Cooper-Erikson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’4" 215 lbs https://twitter.com/MikeSautter_/status/1443799762919206930?s=20 [player_tooltip player_id="180280" first="Malachi" last="Coleman"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13101827/Malachi-Coleman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’5" 185 lbs https://twitter.com/lmullin7/status/1441193732989198336?s=20 [player_tooltip player_id="156084" first="Billie" last="Stephenson"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11634233/Billie-Stephenson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 5’9" 170 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11634233/614df71d23472d0294a9e9ed" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="191090" first="Luke" last="Greisen"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11633604/Luke-Greisen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’ 185 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11633604/6148e25064e9c8022404e6d8" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="227057" first="AJ" last="Seizys"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11822949/AJ-Seizys" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 5’10" 195 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11822949/615693d7da5c0a12141ffba6" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Honorable Mention:</span></em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Lincoln High:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="180278" first="Beni" last="Ngoyi"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13072059/Beni-Ngoyi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13072059/6153c0755ca8cf1780d8aa9d" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="227053" first="Javon" last="Leuty"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13073726/Javon-Leuty" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13073726/614b8466ff027617c472f346" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="226993" first="Adonis" last="Hutchinson"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13073743/Adonis-Hutchinson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13073743/614b334e57983c056cfc08a1" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="191133" first="Keyshon" last="Buckman"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11324103/Keyshon-Buckman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11324103/613eb9c25b3d3d022c6c39f7" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="157629" first="Jesse" last="Cruse"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11402471/Jesse-Cruse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11402471/615b1f5bc119d903b426850d" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bellevue West:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="169896" first="Dae’Vonn" last="Hall"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12139045/Dae-Vonn-Hall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12139045/612bd61c0dc0160ae4d2baeb" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="180286" first="Kyrell" last="Jordan"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15547584/Kyrell-Jordan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15547584/6158e5307bd4180b1ce55d77" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="226984" first="TK" last="Barnett"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15919432/TK-Barnett" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1436540491705851908?s=20 <strong>TE: </strong>Bellevue West Thunderbirds No surprise here, as Bell West holds claim to two 4 star TE prospects in [player_tooltip player_id="147504" first="Micah" last="Riley-Ducker"] and [player_tooltip player_id="147505" first="Kaden" last="Helms"]. They are a dynamic duo that is just as good going deep for a catch as they are blocking a defender off of the field. These two players complement each other very well and are selfless when it comes to distribution. Riley-Ducker is a big, physical target with wheels that can mow over DBs and run past LBs. Helms is a versatile athlete that can be lined up in various spots, he’s a technician in TE/slot positions and a deep threat burner as an outside receiver. Riley-Ducker will be heading to Auburn and Helms is Oklahoma bound, but for now, they are looking to take care of unfinished business. [player_tooltip player_id="147504" first="Micah" last="Riley-Ducker"] | Hudl 6’6" 230 lbs https://twitter.com/FauxCoachWoodar/status/1444098289612304386?s=20 [player_tooltip player_id="147505" first="Kaden" last="Helms"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11431845/Kaden-Helms" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’6" 210 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11431845/61586427b018a2090c0e48a6" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Honorable Mention:</span></em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pierce:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="180276" first="Benjamin" last="Brahmer"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9939090/Benjamin-R-M-Brahmer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/9939090/6147707919a58f08807777db" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="156057" first="Kaden" last="Johnson"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13296073/Kaden-Johnson/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13296073/61588f3a15f5a70bd8e685ca" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong>OL: </strong>Bennington Badgers This was a toss-up between Bennington and several solid offensive lines across the state. In the end, the rushing numbers and time in the pocket that the Badger’s OL provides cannot be denied. The explosive run game of the Badger’s might not be as dangerous if it weren’t for the big guys upfront. They have tons of experience with seniors Jake Steir, James Krayneski, [player_tooltip player_id="167116" first="Cody" last="Harris"], Carter Lerch, Nathan Schaefer, [player_tooltip player_id="245900" first="Chevalier" last="Curry"], and plenty of depth players leading the way. I got to watch them against Skutt Catholic, and they are so impressive and so strong. They get a great push at the line and can drive back defensive fronts, and when they get going, their OL play is a beauty to watch. [player_tooltip player_id="157611" first="Jake" last="Stier"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11380128/Jake-Stier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’2" 275 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11380128/6159e14015ffd30890b9a5ae" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> James Krayneski | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11380481/Jameson-Krayneski" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’4" 260 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11380481/614a9d6002b1a302cccb93d5" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="167116" first="Cody" last="Harris"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11379970/Cody-Harris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’5" 240 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11379970/615118bea676ed0b38bc4d2c" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Carter Lerch | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11380490/Carter-Lerch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’5" 235 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11380490/614159c95b47670a34be35c2" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Nathan Schaefer | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11379953/Nathan-Schaefer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’3" 215 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11379953/613fed1415f70b0f68e98da9" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="245900" first="Chevalier" last="Curry"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13358981/Chevalier-Curry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’ 240 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13358981/6140046415f70b0f68e9a45f" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Honorable Mention: </em></span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Lincoln Southeast:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="226945" first="Gunnar" last="Gottula"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12819255/Gunnar-Gottula" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12819255/614819b14debad08b82ff09f" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="156089" first="Owen" last="Anthony"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14075379/Owen-Anthony" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14075379/6153614f15f70a0e3411c4c4" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="157614" first="Cooper" last="Tracy"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12827155/Cooper-Tracy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> [player_tooltip player_id="193801" first="Ian" last="Hawco"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13429263/Ian-Hawco" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13429263/613f5e5f3453b503bcbd4ce6" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Bellevue West:</span></span> [player_tooltip player_id="151113" first="Henry" last="Rickels"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11060654/Henry-Rickels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11060654/61573c2b235261049431f5f3" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="151115" first="Nate" last="Raymond"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11601164/Nate-Raymond" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11601164/6158a325e97aa30fc4403c45" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="226986" first="Kellen" last="Steuben"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12683711/Kellen-Steuben" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12683711/614f4cb7bee1120810914d65" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="191134" first="Tye" last="Stuck"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11060650/Tye-Stuck" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11060650/Tye-Stuck" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11060650/61531e3f176cfa0a649cb623" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></a> <strong>DL:</strong> Papillion - La Vista Monarchs The PLV Monarchs get the nod here because of their insane ability to create pressure on opposing QBs. The main culprit of this is 2020 sack leader [player_tooltip player_id="147534" first="Will" last="Hubert"], who is on a great pace this year with 7.5 sacks and 22 tackles for loss. Extra attention for Hubert often leads to opportunities for their other talented DL in [player_tooltip player_id="157613" first="Spencer" last="Smith"], [player_tooltip player_id="157610" first="Alec" last="Blevins"], Jace Wheeler, and Jayson Bottorff. The Monarchs DL alone has accumulated a total of 12 sacks and 33.5 TFL (6 games); they are physical, smart, and high-motor to keep after scrambling QBs and backs. Their pressure helps elevate the play of the linebackers and defensive backs by causing QB errors. [player_tooltip player_id="147534" first="Will" last="Hubert"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11090988/Will-Hubert" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’4" 240 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11090988/6158b6bd2aa689039c1f058e" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="157613" first="Spencer" last="Smith"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11264648/Spencer-Smith" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’7" 240 lbs [player_tooltip player_id="157610" first="Alec" last="Blevins"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11264665/Alec-Blevins" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’6" 255 lbs Jace Wheeler | Hudl 6’ 270 lbs <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Honorable Mention:</span></em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Omaha North:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="211333" first="Orlando" last="Hernandez"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11665646/Orlando-Hernandez" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11665646/61532df1a022a7077035927c" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Ceontre Brown | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11862099/Ceontre-Brown" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11862099/61580a8ab023030be49fa54c" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="245879" first="Tyson" last="Terry"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14469869/Tyson-Terry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14469869/615b0dc6478e3e0f6cd4e5fb" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Elkhorn South:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="217060" first="Maverick" last="Noonan"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12930515/Maverick-Noonan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12930515/6133da53ff01d804a0f713b7" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="151097" first="Chase" last="Emsick"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8370026/Chase-Emsick" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/8370026/613d8570b019460b74c690de" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="191168" first="Gabe" last="Whitten"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11159162/Gabe-Whitten" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11159162/6159d5bcbd755f0a94851564" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Lincoln East:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="227559" first="Sam" last="Cappos"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13101812/Sam-Cappos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13101812/6150c3ba4207250efc5f793d" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="156076" first="GeGe" last="Crayton"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11337285/GeGe-crayton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11337285/614dea95d224e30930fe420d" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="font-size: 1rem;">[player_tooltip player_id="191087" first="Hayden" last="Boyd"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11641739/Hayden-Boyd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a></span> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11641739/60e1fd3a32e7430d14703cde" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="180280" first="Malachi" last="Coleman"] | Hudl <strong>LBs: </strong>Omaha Burke Bulldogs Headlined by Oregon commit [player_tooltip player_id="147503" first="Devon" last="Jackson"], this Burke linebacker group has been playing lights out this season. They have been picking off passes, pressuring the quarterback, run-stuffing, and making plays behind the line of scrimmage. Missing a year of play has not slowed down this group, Jackson has been a huge factor for Burke’s dominant defensive play as of late. [player_tooltip player_id="158870" first="Alec" last="Cook"] has also been excellent at creating havoc behind the line of scrimmage and plays a great enforcer role in the run game. Jones has been a pleasant surprise for the Bulldogs and has emerged as an up-and-coming LB that can bring the wood and play the pass. Other contributors round out what is one of the fiercest, fastest, and most athletic LB rooms in the state. [player_tooltip player_id="147503" first="Devon" last="Jackson"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12792813/Devon-Jackson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’2" 200 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12792813/6144b6c75b3e150bc4239a15" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="158870" first="Alec" last="Cook"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/7955650/Alec-Cook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’3" 220 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/7955650/6140012942102d0aac7cb513" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="305111" first="Christian" last="Jones"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15641471/Christian-Jones" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’3" 185 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15641471/61416376d45e6a06a407368d" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Honorable Mention:</span></em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">North Platte:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="163118" first="Vince" last="Genatone"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14877431/Vince-Genatone">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14877431/612ad2f74deb9e057c955b98" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="250629" first="Xavier" last="Albertson"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16655101/Xavier-Albertson">Hudl</a> [player_tooltip player_id="274248" first="Joseph" last="Vak"] | Hudl <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11570653/6150a7a14207250efc5f4dca" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="193769" first="Cole" last="Wright"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11570711/Cole-Wright">Hudl</a> <strong>DBs: </strong>Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks The DBs for the Silver Hawks are also a group of ballhawks in the secondary. Safety [player_tooltip player_id="157628" first="Jake" last="Leader"] is a hard-hitting enforcer roaming the deep zones and coming up in run support. Consbruck and Rahe have both shown great ball-skills by snagging interceptions and breaking up passes. They are a group of tough, twitchy, and agile backs that play excellent coverage and help give their front seven time to get to the QB. . Personally, I believe this is a very underrated group that can make get a turnover, tackles behind the line, and break up passes. [player_tooltip player_id="157628" first="Jake" last="Leader"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8190440/Jake-Leader" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’2" 195 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/8190440/615d0c36e9852607704f80c1" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="171374" first="Kyan" last="Consbruck"] | Hudl 5’8" 155 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11480076/6150bafbab9d7308e488e86f" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="227075" first="Tairen" last="Rahe"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13316781/Tairen-Rahe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’ 170 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13316781/6140ea7ab5351506e89daee9" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Bergan Anderson | Hudl <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11479986/6151229c15f5c20a4c660dc4" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Luke Reiling | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14868429/Luke-Reiling" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 5’10" 155 lbs <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HM:</span></em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plattsmouth:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="157855" first="Owen" last="Prince"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10250574/Owen-Prince" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/10250574/615c621202b16506a0811165" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="193798" first="Clyde" last="Hinton"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11664591/Clyde-Hinton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11664591/6154c2d1578df00e7449b6e1" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="240003" first="TJ" last="Fitzpatrick"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13148951/Tj-Fitzpatrick" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Omaha Westside: </span> <span style="font-size: 1rem;">[player_tooltip player_id="147817" first="Dominic" last="Rezac"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11436342/Dom-Rezac" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> </span> [player_tooltip player_id="156058" first="Jack" last="Wimmer"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11436360/Jack-Wimmer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11436360/6159db275eedff0bd8c37351" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="250255" first="Teddy" last="Rezac"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14398901/Teddy-Rezac" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> [player_tooltip player_id="239822" first="Isaac" last="Richard"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15742605/Isaac-Richard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15742605/615a37b906613508a072ea23" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="250053" first="Caleb" last="Benning"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14473534/Caleb-Benning" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14473534/61587ba323479f023cce32d2" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong>ATHs: </strong>Millard South Patriots This isn’t an official position, but several teams have a core of players that can simply do it all including; two-way players, versatile pieces, and straight-up athletes. The first team I think of is Millard South and their group of two-way players. The starting quarterback is committed to play safety and looks like one of the top QBs, starting RB is also a beast at LB, their receivers are an NIU LB commit and a future Husker wrestler, and several other ballers on the roster. They all do their jobs exceptionally well on both sides of the ball and play selfless team football. The coaches also do a good job playing around with their stars to help create mismatches and new offensive wrinkles. Their overall athleticism has helped the Millard South Patriots propel themselves to the #1 ranking in the state. [player_tooltip player_id="148260" first="Gage" last="Stenger"] | Hudl 6’3" 200 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458269/613e9676176c7b09b8b22d87" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="156071" first="Jake" last="Gassaway"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11458287/Jake-Gassaway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’3" 215 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458287/613e23cc96777308c0ab3854" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="148261" first="Antrell" last="Taylor"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11458185/Antrell-Taylor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 5’9" 165 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458185/614f223cbee11208109120b7" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="164872" first="Christian" last="Nash"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12934609/christian-nash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’ 220 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12934609/61574bce7bd352030839b4e8" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="274173" first="Justin" last="Gassaway"] | Hudl 6’1" 180 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458193/613d69570dbfa60898d4fa27" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="226974" first="Brock" last="Murtaugh"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13075152/Brock-Murtaugh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> 6’2" 180 lbs <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13075152/613d6294b019460b74c66f74" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Honorable Mention:</span></em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Lincoln Southeast Knights:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="161740" first="Jake" last="Appleget"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12097696/Jake-Appleget" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> https://twitter.com/GalindoOsc12/status/1443749023647780867?s=20 Max Buettenbeck | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13366949/Max-Buettenback" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13366949/614625f0ab92750bd01588c5" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="151099" first="Will" last="Barrett"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11414365/Will-Barrett" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11414365/6149ea825eecb70aa4543811" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="228773" first="Jackson" last="Martin"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10218570/Jackson-Martin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> Teitum Tuioti | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13366822/Teitum-Tuioti" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13366822/613d49ae9a9c4b03d8e26e76" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cross County Cougars:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="164887" first="Carter" last="Seim"] (RB/LB | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8185205/Carter-Seim" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/8185205/615b034015ffd30890bac6a9" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="193786" first="Damon" last="Mickey"] (TE/LB) | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8185173/Damon-Mickey" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/8185173/613768d334530a09080544b4" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="192730" first="Cory" last="Hollinger"] (TE/DL) | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/8185042/Cory-Hollinger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/8185042/615a39ffda523308041d5c75" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Shayden Lundstrom (QB/KR/DBWR) | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13233880/Shayden-Lundstrom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13233880/613e65385b3d3d022c6bb329" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Kearney:</span> [player_tooltip player_id="151096" first="Parker" last="Wise"] | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11022119/Parker-Wise">Hudl</a> <iframe 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