PRZ Young Bucks: 25′ Rankings New Additions Pt. 1
The young bucks have been working their tails off since they entered the high school ranks and the time has come to launch our first rankings update for the Class of 25′. With this being the first rankings list, changing…
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Continue ReadingThe young bucks have been working their tails off since they entered the high school ranks and the time has come to launch our first rankings update for the Class of 25′. With this being the first rankings list, changing from only a watch list to a rankings and watch list, we’re going to show love to as many of these young men as possible. In this article series, we’re going to dive into new young men that were added to our database and you should keep a close eye on. Without further ado, let’s dive into Part 1 of our 25′ Rankings New Additions.
Christian Pierce Christian Pierce 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Brother Rice | 2025 State IL Twitter
Mr. Pierce is the younger brother of 23′ Standout and University of Wisconsin Commit Trey Pierce and has a similar type of build to him as well. This young man is an inside linebacker that provides insight into his ability to trigger downhill quickly in close space to meet the ball carrier at the line of scrimmage. He also provides glimpses of covering sideline to sideline in run support where he takes a straight beam to the sideline to secure the tackle for minimal gain on outside the tackle run. The potential and upside out of this young man are off the charts, not just for an inside linebacker but in the front seven. The way he develops & grows over the next few years will determine which position fit he’ll fall into, either way, this is a young man that you need eyes on.
Carson Boyd Carson Boyd 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Cardinal Ritter | 2025 State MO Twitter
East St. Louis is set up with the QB’s of the future with 24‘ Robert Battle Robert Battle 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB East St. Louis | 2024 State IL and 25′ Carson Boyd Carson Boyd 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Cardinal Ritter | 2025 State MO . Mr. Boyd provides glimpses of his pocket presence where he can either slide in the pocket to avoid pressure or stand strong, both of which he gets the ball off under pressure to keep the chains moving. His foot quicks are also one to keep an eye on as he can be utilized in the option as well as pulling the ball down to scramble if there’s nobody open downfield. This young man could very well become a top dual threat QB in the state when it’s all said and done.
Jacob Bell Jacob Bell 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Naperville North | 2025 State IL Twitter
Mr. Bell has one heck of an upside of potential that it’s going to be very interesting to see how he develops over the years. The potential he has with his arm strength, arm talent, and pocket presence are all there. The glimpses he provides in each of his highlights during his freshman season campaign speak for themselves. There are countless clips in his highlights where he stands strong in the pocket and is able to get the ball off right before he takes a heavy hit from the rushing defender to keep the chains moving. Yes, he has no offers at the moment and hasn’t taken any snaps on Varsity. But mark my words, this young man can very well end up with an offer at the end of his Sophomore Season Campaign.
Deshaun Williams Deshaun Williams 6'2" | 205 lbs | RB Naperville Central | 2025 State IL Twitter
Mr. Williams has a good frame standing at 6’2 205 where he can either beat defenders into the ground as a downhill runner or using his foot quicks to blow by the 2nd level defenders, both of which he can break a long run in the process. This young man is also in the air attack where he provides glimpses of being a threat here too. Not only can he win over the top when he’s split outside as an X reciever, he can also secure the reciever screen getting vertical quickly to break a long run. This young man has the traits and potential to become another top player to come out of St. Francis.
Ja’Sean Mays Ja’Sean Mays 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB St. Laurence | 2025 State IL Twitter
Mr. Mays has the potential to become a sideline to sideline type of player as he can secure the tackles in the flat for little to no gain on the play and gives insight into his range. Whether it’s an outside the tackle or inside the tackle run, this young man can flow to the ball and provides glimpses of triggering downhill quickly to secure the tackle for little to no gain on the play. He’s also a solid wrap-up tackler that can secure tackles in open space. Be sure to keep an eye on this young man as he’s primed for a breakout season.
Nathaniel Marshall Nathaniel Marshall 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL Fenwick | 2025 State IL Twitter
Mr. Marshall lines up across the line of scrimmage being able to work out of a 7 tech, 3 tech, and a 1 tech. All of which he can take run blocks head on and disengage to secure the tackle in the backfield. What stands out from this young man is his ability to flow to the ball as he doesn’t give up on the play and will take backside pursuit to secure the tackle downfield. When he comes in pass rush, he provides glimpses of his strength with his bull rush and can close on the quarterback to force errand throws on the play. I’m very much looking forward to seeing how this young man produces during his Sophomore Season Campaign and I wouldn’t be shocked if he comes away with an offer as a result.
Harley Rizzs Harley Rizzs 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB St. Laurence | 2025 IL Twitter
Mr. Rizzs has the foot quicks to get through the line of scrimmage and can gain a step on the 2nd level defenders to break a long run. He has some elusiveness to him as well to make defenders miss in open space. Be sure to keep an eye on his vision as he can not only find the running lanes quickly between the tackles, he can find cutback lanes and hit them hard to break long runs. This young man is more of an N/S speed back type of runner that should be on everyone’s radar heading into next season. Not to mention he’s also a threat in the return game where he can break it for six once he finds an alley.
Nick Zbylut Nick Zbylut 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Naperville Central | 2025 IL Twitter
Mr. Zbylut is a new name to me but man am I glad he came onto my radar. The first 2 minutes or so of this young man’s film is him bursting through the alley and gaining a step on 2nd level defenders before he breaks a long run for six – both on inside & outside the tackle runs. Talk about an explosive type of runner. I’m very interested in seeing how he produces during his Sophomore Season Campaign. Being able to learn behind 23′ Standout Tyler Doddzz Tyler Doddzz 5'10" | 180 lbs | DB Naperville Central | 2023 IL will only accelerate the process of bringing out the high potential that he has heading into the upcoming season. Keep a close eye on this young man.
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