NE Playoffs Round 2 Top Performers – Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Quarterfinal round brought out some DAWGS on offense! Check out the players that made a huge impact on offense for their teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Passing:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>National Record </em>- Aiden Kuester | 2023 | Neligh-Oakdale | 6'0" 185 lbs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 10/18, 104 passing yards, a passing touchdown, 272 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns, 15 tackles, and a tackle for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Aiden set the Nebraska &amp; National 8-man Record for career yards.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/10105797/63699fc76899a50a6c515c45' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='239989' first='Garret' last='Hoefs'] | 2023 | Lincoln Lutheran | 6'2" 200 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 25/37, 456 passing yards, 5 passing touchdowns, 84 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/4559811/63686800bd6b0009b42a09e9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='217057' first='Trey' last='Bird'] | 2023 | Bennington | 6'0" 170 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 17/26, 273 passing yards, a passing touchdown, 57 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14908081/6367ae0ee97a5602140a5b9e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Carson Kudlacek | 2023 | Hastings St. Cecilia </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 23/40, 250 passing yards, a passing touchdown, 68 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12902891/635a9b0e7bd3670260e4025b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Sam Dierks | 2023 | Adams Central </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 12/20, 212 passing yards, a passing touchdown, and 112.9 QBR.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Brayden Kasten | 2024 | Potter-Dix | 6'2" </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 11/19, 168 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 122.3 QBR.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='217056' first='Abram' last='Scholting'] | 2023 | Pierce | </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 9/14, 156 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 65 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/10108846/6366d0875ca9800a948a39fa' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Rushing:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='396720' first='Ben' last='Ely'] | 2023 | Red Cloud | 6'0" 180 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 24 carries, 267 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13174437/634cba213deb2e12c412d847' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='227551' first='Nick' last='Colvert'] | 2023 | Bennington | 5'7" 160 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 21 carries, 206 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13651538/6367b74ce97a5602140a6ebd' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='398972' first='Zandar' last='Wolf'] | 2023 | Central Valley | 5'11" 185 lbs </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 25 carries, 206 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12868351/636a6c3619a53f0f947edf5a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='227094' first='Jake' last='Garcia'] | 2023 | Gross Catholic | 6'0" 200 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 17 carries, 199 rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Kyle Kasik | 2023 | Clarkson/Leigh | 6'0" 180 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 27 carries, 204 rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/9906395/6367a1979a9b6e04ec0b6d0e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='414786' first='Barrett' last='Wilke'] | 2025 | Stanton | 6'0" 195 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 15 carries, 188 rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15835372/6368f06738642d0c30da3b1b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Wiley Ziegler | 2024 | Bloomfield </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 24 carries, 187 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Trent McCain | 2024 | Ord</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 16 carries, 176 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='396717' first='Andy' last='Maloley'] | 2023 | Pawnee City | 5'8" 195 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 19 carries, 163 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 52 receiving yards, a receiving touchdown, 10 tackles, and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12932379/6366e00b5ca9800a948a492d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LJ McNeil | 2023 | Oakland-Craig </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 41 carries, 163 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13113015/636a3f6fa022a80530f54cd4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lance Brester | 2023 | Howells-Dodge | 6'3" 185 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 24 carries, 154 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, 5 tackles, and 2 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='250337' first='Trent' last='Uhlir'] | 2024 | Battle Creek | 6'2" 225 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 22 carries, 151 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14438374/63671b4f664c85065876dfcb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='227021' first='Hyatt' last='Collins'] | 2023 | Adams Central | 5'10" 185 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 20 carries, 145 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='250336' first='Parker' last='Borer'] | 2023 | Boone Central | 5'10" 175 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 17 carries, 145 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='227072' first='Cal' last='Newell'] | 2023 | Lincoln Southwest | 6'1" 195 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 27 carries, 140 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13360933/6367e45319a50509bc797ded' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='226966' first='J'Dyn' last='Bullion'] | 2023 | Bellevue West | 6'2" 245 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 20 carries, 140 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12782852/636902ac968116093470e406' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jett Farwell | 2024 | Pawnee City | 5'10" 160 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 11 carries, 135 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16319468/6366d0e4b3c8cd0ab8687a47' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='227009' first='CharMar' last='Brown'] | 2023 | Creighton Prep | </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 23 carries for 132 rushing yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13206484/63668cb6da515c0c204a56ce' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='340488' first='Isaiah' last='Weber'] | 2024 | Gretna | 5'7" 170 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 18 carries, 113 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='227026' first='Cole' last='Ballard'] | 2023 | Elkhorn South | 6'0" 190 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 23 carries for 111 rushing yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Receiving:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='239985' first='Jonny' last='Puelz'] | 2023 | Lincoln Lutheran | 6'2" 180 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 12 receptions, 228 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/9810842/636934c3ff0cda04f4310ab5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='239876' first='Isaac' last='Conner'] | 2023 | Bennington | 6'2" 200 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 7 receptions, 189 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16411906/63680dc1e97a5602140ac9fb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='239990' first='Jameson' last='Pella'] | 2023 | Lincoln Lutheran | </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 7 receptions, 156 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/9810835/6367a193e97a5602140a3d8b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='239949' first='Tegan' last='Lemkau'] | 2023 | GI Northwest | 5'10" 167 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 4 receptions, 113 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12759677/636a3ea4a022a80530f54b63' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='250622' first='Jayden' last='Teichmeier'] | 2024 | Adams Central | 6'0" 168 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 5 receptions, 106 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Ben Brahmer | 2023 | Pierce | Nebraska Commit </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 6 receptions, 102 receiving yards, a receiving touchdown, and a 53-yard passing touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/9939090/6367a1989a9b6e04ec0b6d15' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>All-Purpose:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='250051' first='Anthony' last='Rezac'] | 2024 | Omaha Westside | 6'3" 190 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 8/16, 86 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 117 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14613154/6367f97119a54707741fa38f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Blake Hinrichs | 2024 | Ord | 6'3" 175 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 5/11, 121 passing yards, a passing touchdown, 117 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Keynan Gaston | 2023 | Hitchcock County | 5'9" 155 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 3/3, 94 passing yards, a touchdown reception, 138 rushing touchdowns, and 4 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='330218' first='Luke' last='Kasten'] | 2023 | Potter-Dix | 6'3" 170 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 24 carries, 303 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns, 83 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 9 tackles, and 2 tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Alex Christo | 2023 | Boone Central | 6'0" 145 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats: 8/18, 95 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 145 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->