2023 Prospects Picking Up First Collegiate Offers

Deep dive into the 2023 prospects from around the state that picked up their first collegiate offer in the month of March. [player_tooltip player_id="165912" first="Austin" last="Glimpse"], QB, Sunrise Mountain – First offer from Grinnell The recent transfer from Centennial secured his first collegiate offer from D3 program Grinnell College in Iowa. He’s a developing pro-style QB with ideal size, length, and frame at 6’5” 210 lbs. Possesses a smooth and compact over the top release that allows him to get the ball out quick at the short and intermediate levels with good timing and accuracy. His height and length allow him to get added velocity and trajectory on his ball flight. He’s calm in the pocket under pressure and not afraid to stand tall and take a hit to deliver an accurate ball. Functional athleticism and mobility to escape pressure, extend the play, and throw on the run to either direction. Good start to his recruiting and expect to see good year to year improvement going into his senior season. https://twitter.com/AustinGlimpse/status/1507154046741671937?s=20&t=pGpdVuMnHK0I09ppIeZNHQ [player_tooltip player_id="165900" first="Dominic" last="Hanger"], LB, Chandler – First offer from Augustana The productive 6’1” 205 lb. LB out of Chandler picked up his first offer from D2 program Augustana. High football IQ and instinctual he has the ability to be a three down LB that is equally effective in coverage and run support. A plus athlete that shows the lateral agility, change of direction, and speed to be a sideline to sideline defensive playmaker. He’s patient as he makes his reads but triggers quickly to break and close space on the ball carrier in a hurry. Strong open field tackler that understands his assignment by maintaining positional leverage and taking good attack angles in pursuit. Plays tough and physical with good pad level at the POA. Should see an increase in his recruiting as the recruiting cycle continues. https://twitter.com/DominicHanger/status/1506405572295417859?s=20&t=a4IcDdLXDGEv_xOGTzoWYw Tanner Sipes-Wood, LB/RB, River Valley – First offer from Arizona Christian The two-way playmaker out of River Valley locked in his first offer from Arizona Christian just last week. Possesses a well-built 5’10” 195 lb. frame with a powerful lower half. He’s a downhill attacking player on both sides of the ball playing fast, physical, and tough. Projects as a LB at the college level where he is a heavy striker and flashes good leverage and leg drive at the POA. His strength in the weight room transitions well to the field with his ability to fight through blockers and explode his hips through contact to over power opponents. He’s a three-sport athlete (football/wrestling/track) whose positional versatility and effectiveness in all three phases at the HS level will help in his recruitment. https://twitter.com/Tsipes23/status/1507766190449455105?s=20&t=f-Fhmag86z2I9RPPUoyubQ Tyson Simmons, DE, Basha – First offer from Nevada Basha is loaded with talent on both sides of the ball and Simmons is the latest to pull in his first D1 offer from Nevada. At 6’3” 235 lbs. he shows the positional flexibility to play any spot on the DL possessing a good combination of strength and speed (recently ran a 4.69 at the rivals camp). He flashes good initial quickness and an aggressive first step off the ball to quickly gain leverage and penetration. Good natural strength in both his upper and lower body to pack a powerful strike with good hand placement. Also uses his hands well to disengage from blockers and wrap up ball carriers at or behind the LOS. Loose in the hips with good short area burst to redirect and pursue laterally. Look for more offers to come his way this off season. https://twitter.com/SackSimmons/status/1506796449975058436?s=20&t=No7laXdmf5IUFfdeCdrdzQ Sirri Kandiyeli, OL, Mountain View – First Offer from Arizona State, New Mexico State Kandiyeli kicked off his recruitment in a big way with an initial Power 5 offer from Arizona State followed by an offer from New Mexico State. At 6’3” 270 lbs. there’s a lot to like about his skillset for the D1 level. At the HS level he can dominate the LOS from any position on the O-line but projects as a solid interior line prospect in college. He’s quick and explosive out of his stance firing off with great leverage and a powerful initial punch to gain positioning. He’s quick and active with his hands to latch on, control, and sustain his block through the whistle. Colleges will love his athleticism, bend, and quick feet to be an effective blocker at the second level and in space. He’s a violent finisher with great contact balance and strength at the POA. Recruiting is just getting started and expected to take off entering his senior year. https://twitter.com/SKandiyeli/status/1505306594220953613?s=20&t=FLggn2r47upTvGltjpWdxg [player_tooltip player_id="110129" first="William" last="Way"], 2023, DE/OL, Pusch Ridge – First off from Idaho State, South Dakota The dual sport athlete (football/basketball) and First Team All-State selection out of Pusch Ridge picked up his first two offers back to back in early March from Idaho State and South Dakota. At 6’4” 240 lbs. with plus athleticism he has the ability to play either side of the line effectively at the D1 level. He’s got good length and growth potential to add weight as he develops without sacrificing any of his foot speed or lateral agility. He’s a striker at contact point that plays with heavy hands and finishes opponents with his leg drive and motor through the whistle. Possesses a strong foundational skillset to build on and is seeing his recruitment on the rise with attention from a variety of college programs including several power 5’s. https://twitter.com/will_way44/status/1499224301500731394?s=20&t=deEGqymIyg3jP0Y80OeNmw <hr /> Be sure to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/JReyes_NP">Jordan Reyes</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneAZ">Prep Redzone AZ</a> for more PRZ content and news for Arizona High School Football. Want to be ranked? Fill out our FREE <a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/">Prospect Player Index</a>, another tool to help you in your recruiting journey.