WI Sophomore’s That Could Breakout in 2022
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The season is almost upon us, and it can’t get here soon enough! In the meantime, I wanted to give some praise to some of Wisconsin’s best. Today, I shifted my focus to the 2025 class and looked at which…
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Continue ReadingThe season is almost upon us, and it can’t get here soon enough! In the meantime, I wanted to give some praise to some of Wisconsin’s best. Today, I shifted my focus to the 2025 class and looked at which names could breakout this fall. The young men featured in this article have all proven they have an abundance of potential. Some of the players featured got their work done at the varsity level, while others performed well at the junior varsity level. No matter what level it was, these guys piqued my interest on film and were more than deserving of being featured on this list. Currently, only one prospect in this article holds a single offer (OL Charlie Hoitink Charlie Hoitink 6'4" | 305 lbs | OL Slinger | 2025 WI ), but I do expect that to change. It’s still early for these youngsters, and they most certainly have a chance to boost their stock next fall & beyond. With that being said, here’s which sophomore’s I think could breakout this fall!
OL: Owen Strebig, 6’7″ 285, Catholic Memorial
- Freakish athleticism for a big man.
- Silky smooth feet in pass protection.
- Consistent bend from the knees down.
- Firm punch with great placement.
- Square vertical set.
Still able to dunk after putting on 45 pounds. 3 months until sophomore season‼️ pic.twitter.com/Ux2j6LSzEu
— Owen Strebig (@OwenStrebig) May 23, 2022
Brady Hilgart Brady Hilgart 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Grafton | 2025 State WI , 6’3″ 190, Grafton
- Calm footwork.
- Outstanding timing on vertical throws.
- Routinely hits targets in stride.
- A gritty competitor who’s not afraid to take hits from an unblocked defender.
- Identifies poor leverage pre-snap.
Charlie Hoitink Charlie Hoitink 6'4" | 305 lbs | OL Slinger | 2025 WI , 6’4″ 305, Singer
- Excellent size for a center.
- Hands like bricks.
- Plays with an edge through the whistle.
- Rolls his hips, punches on a rise, and keeps his feet moving on contact.
- No brainer power-five kid in my eyes.
TE: Trent Oiler, 6’4″ 205, Brookfield East
- Above-average speed & acceleration for a tight end.
- Highly effective in the red area.
- Steady hands through traffic.
- Violent blocker on the second level.
- Major mismatch on outside linebackers in coverage.
WR: Kam Williams, 5’9″ 175, Milwaukee Academy of Science
- Gets out at the top of his route with no wasted steps.
- Hands like glue.
- Can lineup at any skill position and provide production.
- Slippery in space.
- Change of direction to make defenders look silly.
ATH: Evrett Tait, 5’11″ 170, Regis
- A physical runner with the football in his hands.
- Speed and vision to be an effective returner.
- Plays with a chip on his shoulder.
- Controls blocks on the perimeter before ripping off to make a tackle.
- Can provide value covering kicks and punts if need be.
LB: Carson Fletcher Carson Fletcher 5'10" | 200 lbs | ATH Racine Horlick | 2025 State WI , 5’11″ 200, Horlick
- Understands curl/flat responsibilities & will bait quarterbacks into poor throws.
- Awfully disruptive against the run.
- Can stop a back in his tracks with no ground given up.
- Plays behind his pads.
- Aggressive/rugged playing style.