KC Varsity Combines Recap: Top Underclassmen

In the first recap of the <i>KC Varsity Combines</i> we focused on the upperclassmen that stood out during the event. This second recap is shifting the focus to the younger prospects that showed promise over the weekend. Even though these prospects are still developing, and don’t have much combine experience; it was encouraging to see them step up against the older competition. This group in particular stood out amongst the underclassmen. Here’s a look at five Class of ’25 prospects that made a case to be added into the rankings, and for the first time ever we get a glimpse of some prospects from the Class of ’26. <b><i><u>‘25’s:</u></i></b> <a href="https://twitter.com/tylerwest06?s=21&amp;t=4rDQfBNFEc5xkPNVFUvZ4A"><b>Tyler West</b></a> – Shawnee Mission NW, 5’6”, 140, DB West walked away from the combine as the <i>MVP</i> of this group. He really impressed in every drill, posting a 4.69 in the 40-yard dash, a 4.53 in the pro agility, and a 7.57 in the 3-Cone. His strong performance didn’t stop there though. West also reached 110 inches in the broad jump, and nearly hit a 35-inch vertical. <b>Teryn Jackson</b> – Bishop Miege, 5’9”, 145, ATH While Tyler West picked up the <i>MVP </i>from this group, Jackson finished as a close second. The Bishop Miege product ended up hitting the highest broad jump from this group, with a leap of 112 inches. Jackson was also clocked at 4.72 in the 40, 4.5 in the pro agility, and 7.87 in the 3-Cone. <a href="https://twitter.com/_amarewilliams?s=21&amp;t=lesPfd0v2Oc8AAkkRnOwTg"><b>Amare Williams</b></a> – Shawnee Mission NW, 5’7”, 150, ATH Amare Williams joins his fellow SMNW teammate as a standout performer. Williams displayed some impressive speed for his age. The young man led this group with the fastest 40 of the day, with a time of 4.63. Williams posted a respectable vertical as well, as he would hit 30 inches. It’s safe to say the Cougars have some playmakers on the rise. <b><a href="https://twitter.com/j_noy01?s=21&amp;t=lesPfd0v2Oc8AAkkRnOwTg">Jaalan Watson</a> </b>– Olathe North, 5’7”, 130, ATH Watson not only stood out during the testing portion of the combine, but also during one-on-one’s. He followed closely behind Teryn Jackson for the fastest pro agility time, as he was clocked at 4.51. The Olathe North product would also run a 4.84 40 and a 7.92 3-Cone time. Watson finished with the second highest vertical as well, with a jump of 32 inches. <a href="https://twitter.com/disthatguy?s=21&amp;t=lesPfd0v2Oc8AAkkRnOwTg"><b>Desmon Williams</b></a> – Bonner Springs, 5’10”, 145, WR Rounding off the Class of ’25 standouts is Desmon Williams out of Bonner Springs. Williams finished the combine with some good numbers. He finished with the fourth fastest 40 from this group, with a time of 4.74. Williams also clocked a solid time in the 3-Cone drill, posting the second fastest time from this group with a 7.84. <b><i><u>‘26’s:</u></i></b> <b>Frank Hall</b> – Blue Valley West, 5’11”, 165, ATH Frank Hall is the first Class of ’26 prospect to be featured by Prep Redzone Kansas. The future Blue Valley West Jaguar absolutely dominated at the combine. He ran a 4.64 40, a 4.43 pro agility time, and a 7.5 3-Cone time. Hall displayed his explosiveness as well, leaping 114 inches in the broad jump and hitting 34 inches in the vertical. He’s an incoming freshman that could potentially compete for some varsity action during the ’22 season. <b>[player_tooltip player_id="283950" first="Jaylen" last="Mason"]</b> – Maize, 6’1”, 175, QB [player_tooltip player_id="283950" first="Jaylen" last="Mason"] is the second incoming freshman that had a strong showing during the combine. <a href="https://twitter.com/_jaylenmason?s=21&amp;t=J5hZkE2MvRQIVYBgYJzo8g">Mason</a> would finish right behind Hall with a 4.73 40, and a 4.65 pro agility time. These two young prospects are going to be fun to watch at their respective schools. Mason is listed to attend 2021 5A State Runner-Up, Maize High School. He’ll be in a good situation being around a great coaching staff, and getting to learn behind [player_tooltip player_id="87642" first="Avery" last="Johnson"] for a season.