2023 Under-the-Radar Prospects

The 2022 football season is nearing its conclusion with only the state championship games left to play. I decided to shift my focus over to the seniors as they start to lock up game day visits, official visits, etc.   Here are 5 seniors that are flying under the radar:   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>   Remember to get registered for the Stock Up Showcase in Council Bluffs, IA on Dec. 4th.   Use code GalindoStockUp2022 to save $10 off your registration fee.   Get signed up <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://events.prepredzone.com/info?website_id=4&event_id=575" target="_blank">HERE</a>   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/11/IMG_1412-scaled-e1668379676152-1024x778.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-512443" width="366" height="278"/></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='226964' first='Brady' last='Brau'] | DB | Millard West | 6'1" 185 lbs   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13561158/Brady-Brau" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BrauBrady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>   The Millard West Wildcats fielded one of the more underrated secondaries in Class A. One standout member of that group is cornerback [player_tooltip player_id='226964' first='Brady' last='Brau'] who put in great performances week in and week out. Throughout 10 games played, Brady racked up 40 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, and a fumble recovery. Brau is a very fluid athlete that shined in man coverage and displayed great instincts and ball skills. When in coverage, he does a great job staying disciplined with his eyes, keeping them on his receiver before tracking the ball and getting his hands up. His 15 pass breakups and 3 interceptions are good indicators of his aggressiveness when the ball is in the air. On top of his coverage, Brady has shown great tackling skills with some real hit-stick power. You can see several plays in his tape where he disengages from blocking receivers to blow up screens/runs at or behind the line of scrimmage. Brady is a battle-tested DB that has lined up with some great receivers and more than held his own.    [player_tooltip player_id='330899' first='Cole' last='Sharar'] | DL | Elkhorn North | 6'4" 300 lbs   <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14356740/Cole-Sharar" target="_blank">Hudl</a> | <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/csharar70" target="_blank">Twitter</a>   Another underrated position group this year was the Elkhorn North DL which featured some big-time players. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='330899' first='Cole' last='Sharar'] was one of the main contributors to this group. The 6'4" 300 lb defensive tackle was a space-eating monster that did a lot of the dirty work in the trenches. He can take on double teams and open up gaps for his teammates. Even when you throw two linemen on him, it's not a given that it will work. Sharar has great upper and lower body strength that allows him to shed blocks. This same strength makes him a dominant bull rusher which helped him apply pressure to the backfield on several occasions. Sharar was also the starting left tackle where he was a solid bookend on the OL. What stands out about Cole is his short-area speed, moving very well for someone his size. Whether he's a few yards downfield blocking on a run play or chasing down ball-carriers on defense, Cole's motor is always going.    <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/11/IMG_9993-scaled-e1668379782183-1024x727.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-512450" width="358" height="254"/></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='245886' first='Payton' last='McDonald'] | OL | Omaha Westside | 6'3" 295 lbs   <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16206510/Payton-McDonald" target="_blank">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Payton_McD_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>   A very underrated addition for Westside this offseason was OL [player_tooltip player_id='245886' first='Payton' last='McDonald']. Payton has solidified the left guard position with his play to date, helping his team make a run at the state championship. What caught my eye from Payton's tape was the strength in his punch and how physical he is. He is quick to shoot out of his stance and is explosive with his hands. When he gets a defender in his grasp, he is more than likely to finish with a pancake block, all while using good placement. McDonald has a frame that projects well to the next level with the aggression and physicality to be dominant.    [player_tooltip player_id='239780' first='Dawson' last='Raabe'] | OL/DL | Pierce | 6'0" 295 lbs   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/10108652/Dawson-Raabe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DawsonRaabe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>   Gonna go with another mean, tough trench warrior here. [player_tooltip player_id='239780' first='Dawson' last='Raabe'] is a two-way starter on the offensive and defensive line for the state championship bound, Pierce Blue Jays. When I say he is a tough, physical player, I do not mean that lightly. He uses vicious hands, a strong lower body, and brute strength to overpower his opponents. On defense, he plays defensive tackle and can line up in a 0, 1, or 3-technique and does a great job clogging up the middle lanes. Dawson has managed to accumulate 39 tackles, a tackle for loss, and 2 sacks while seeing plenty of double teams. On the offensive line, Dawson is the starting center and has proven to be a relaible anchor on the OL. Raabe is vicious when finishing his blocks and plays through the whistle. Whether you get him on the OL or DL, this is a player you'll want to scoop up.    <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/10/IMG_7669-scaled-e1665117760276-1024x759.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-469920" width="357" height="264"/></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='329383' first='Cole' last='Rickley'] | LB | Omaha Bryan | 6'2" 210 lbs   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13022984/Cole-Rickley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ColeRickley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>   Omaha Bryan's [player_tooltip player_id='329383' first='Cole' last='Rickley'] put up a statement season during his senior year. The starting Bear's inside linebacker made big plays of all kinds this season, finishing with 98 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 4 interceptions (1 being a pick-six), and 2 forced fumbles. Right off the bat, Cole meets the eye test with a 6'2" 210-pound frame with great length that projects well at the next level. He is a thumping downhill linebacker that can blow up gaps and stuff the opposing run game. He delivers a mean hit with his big frame and exhibits solid tackling technique. One thing about Cole's game that people underestimate is his athleticism. He does a great job covering from sideline to sideline and uses his range and lengthy frame to get up and disrupt/intercept passes. This is a linebacker that is ready to shine at the next level and will only continue to improve.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/>   Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.

The 2022 football season is nearing its conclusion with only the state championship games left to play. I decided to shift my focus over to the seniors as they start to lock up game day visits, official visits, etc.