In State Power Five Prospect Preview: The Elite Eight

<em><strong>With the launch of Prep Redzone Idaho, here is a initial preview and film breakdown of eight of the top players across the state in the ’23 and ’24 class that are worth noting going into this Fall. There are plenty of other top FBS and FCS caliber kids that will be previewed and broken down as this is only Part. I of this series. </strong></em> <hr /> &nbsp; <strong>ATH [player_tooltip player_id="336730" first="Kenyon" last="Sadiq"], Skyline HS, 2023 </strong> Sadiq is one of the top players on the West Coast and is a National Recruit. He makes a big impact on both sides of the ball and is one of the best pure athletes that state has ever seen. Off the ball, he is big and explosive downfield and can go up and make contested catches at ease while showing impressive highpoint ability and can box out multiple defenders in tight windows. A true vertical burner, he can also sink his hips and breaks well to the ball while very physical with the ball in his hands while in the open field. He has ideal size for the power five level and his physical traits and natural ball skills make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the West. He holds very nice upside and is without a doubt the top player in the state of Idaho. &nbsp; <strong>TE [player_tooltip player_id="336826" first="CJ" last="Jacobsen"], Rocky Mountain HS, 2023</strong> The 2023 tight end prospect has 10+ power five offers nationally and is the next great tight end prospect to come out of the state of Idaho. Having ideal size for the position, he can play in-line and is a physical blocker off the ball with good bend, punch and drive through the second level. He moves well for his size and shows some nice wiggle in the open field while able to make difficult catches from various different body angles while being a big time mismatch in the red zone. His combination of size, length and downfield speed make him a very intriguing prospect and he can be used in plenty of different systems at the college level. &nbsp; <strong>DE [player_tooltip player_id="336934" first="Camden" last="DeGraw"], Coeur d’Alene HS, 2024 </strong> DeGraw is flying under the radar as of now, but that should soon change. Only a second year player, he is a big and physical presence on the edge with natural strength and has good range when collapsing the pocket and rushing the passer. He is violent out of his stance with heavy inside hands and can get off blocks quickly while showing good open field speed when making plays outside the pocket. A very high motor and tough player, he displays some natural bend off the edge and can win with both speed and speed to power in pass rush situations. He has natural size at 6’4" and will only continue to grow and develop while in one of the best programs the state has to offer. &nbsp; <strong>OT [player_tooltip player_id="336827" first="Jackson" last="Fullmer"], Rocky Mountain HS, 2023 </strong> Fullmer is the top offensive line prospect across the state has and hit the 10 offer mark recently with the likes of Washington State, Boise State, Arizona State, Colorado and Kansas State among others who have been those to offer. He is a natural bender in his stance while able to explode out quickly and drive defenders back through the first two levels. He plays with good pad level and finish downfield while taking good angles to backside backers at the second level and can sustain blocks against bigger interior lineman. In pass protection, he is light on his feet and moves well laterally while performing well timed punches and staying patient with a post against any counter moves. &nbsp; <strong>ILB [player_tooltip player_id="336841" first="Nathan" last="Reynolds"], Meridian HS, 2023</strong> Reynolds is a long inside linebacker that can rush the passer and creates a ton of havoc at the second level. He is a high motor instinctual player that shoots the gap well and is a true banger inside while able to make plays outside the tackles with good tracking ability and is a very solid tackler in the open field. When applying pressure, he shows active hands, well timed blitz’s and can bend off the edge against stiffer tackles. He is a FBS caliber kid that is still awaiting his first offer at that level, but currently holds an early offer from the Vandals. &nbsp; <strong>OLB/DE [player_tooltip player_id="336842" first="Carter" last="Davis"], Eagle HS, 2023 </strong> Davis is a bit of a tweener between defensive end and outside linebacker but has the frame to pack on weight and put his hand in the dirt at the next level, but could also be a DPR guy in the right 3-4 system. He has put together a very nice off-season this Spring impressing at multiple camps and testing very well along the way. He is a explosive and well put together kid with good strength at the POA and a natural bender when pass rushing while able to get off blocks quickly and play tough against the run. He shows a quick use of hands and natural hips around tackles and plays with good pad level and a heavy punch. It should not be long until FCS+ schools start taking a hard look at Davis as he gears up for another dominating Senior season for Eagle High School. &nbsp; <strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id="336840" first="Ian" last="Duarte"], Eagle HS, 2023</strong> Duarte is a bit undersized but a big time slot receiver with elite speed and short area quickness that more than makes up for it. He shows the ability to turn upfield quickly after the catch and can easily make people miss in the open field while also able to force bad angles with his deceptive long speed in the open field. He is a natural hip sinker that can attack the blind spot and go up and get the ball when under-thrown.  He currently holds four offers from the likes of Fresno State, Arizona, Boise State and Idaho with others most likely pulling the trigger soon. &nbsp; <strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id="336731" first="Gatlin" last="Bair"], Kimberly HS 2024</strong> Blair is one of the top 2024 prospects in the Western Region and put together a very impressive second season for Kimberly and holds early offers from Idaho State, BYU and Stanford. He is another downfield threat with good length and range while excelling at 50/50 ball production and is a natural adjuster when the ball is in the air. Off the ball, he has an explosive first step and covers ground quickly while a very impressive route runner for his age. It will not be long until other Power Five schools start offering as he progresses through his Junior season.