Class of ‘25: Five Prospects Rising to the Top 50

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of ‘25 as a whole displayed an ability to improve at an accelerated rate this past season. They weren't afraid to make mistakes at the varsity level, and even when they did, they quickly adjusted. This third update for the Class of '25 features the most stock risers thus far, as over 15 players earned a new ranking this time around. There were multiple prospects that moved up at least 10 spots, but this group of five made a sizable jump in the rankings. In addition to rising over 25 spots in this update, these five players also became Top 50 prospects. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284527"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThe leader of the pack in this January update is [player_tooltip player_id='284527' first='Adrian' last='Hernandez'] of Garden City. His impressive first season anchoring left tackle on varsity secured him a spot inside the Top 25. After climbing 58 spots, Hernandez is now No. 24 overall, and is the 3u003csupu003erdu003c/supu003e ranked offensive lineman in the class. Holding down the blindside can be challenging for a first-year starter. But Hernandez never faltered, as he'd wind up being a key piece to the Buffaloes' offensive line this past season. Hernandez and his fellow hogs helped Garden City's offense generate 37 points per game and nearly produced 3,300 yards of total offense. He'll be an important player for the Buffaloes this fall.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["442344"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eComing in with the second highest increase in rank, is standout athlete, [player_tooltip player_id='442344' first='Jayden' last='Lang']. De Soto's offense featured multiple first-year starters this past season, and Lang was arguably one of their best. Lang was the Wildcats' go-to guy on outside runs, as he possessed the elusiveness to create big plays in the open-field. Just how explosive was Lang this past season? Well, the sophomore managed to break De Soto's single-season record for yards per carry with an impressive 11.31 yards per attempt. His strong season boosted his rank by 47 spots to become the 25u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked prospect overall, and he is now the 3u003csupu003erdu003c/supu003e ranked athlete in the class.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["284963"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThis past season there were several wideouts across the state that put together unbelievable stat lines. [player_tooltip player_id='284963' first='Jacob' last='Grant'] of Baxter Springs, quietly had one of the best from the Class of '25. In his first year starting, Grant had five games with over 100 yards receiving, and he finished the season hauling in 39 receptions for 956 yards and nine touchdowns. These outstanding numbers would earn him a u003cemu003e3A All-State Honorable Mentionu003c/emu003e nod, and he his now the 45u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked prospect overall and the 9u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked receiver in the class. He's a small school prospect that folks need to remember during the '23 campaign.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["282256"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eMaize South's aerial attack featured some impressive pass-catchers this past season. While the group was headlined by [player_tooltip player_id='459984' first='Sammy' last='Dresie'] and [player_tooltip player_id='259785' first='Jeron' last='Askren'], sophomore wideout, [player_tooltip player_id='282256' first='Landen' last='Gatto'], managed to turn some heads as well. The 6-foot-4 receiver presented a big target for fellow sophomore, [player_tooltip player_id='282258' first='Tate' last='McNew'], and he proved to be a very reliable option. Gatto's solid year earned him an invitation to the u003cemu003eU.S. Army National Combineu003c/emu003e in December, as well as an unofficial visit to u003cemu003eCoffeyville Community Collegeu003c/emu003e. His recent progress moves him up 37 spots from No. 51 overall to No. 17, and Gatto is also now the 6th ranked wideout in the class.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["442611"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThe Blue Valley West Jaguars are beginning to become a factory for defensive linemen. They've developed multiple collegiate level prospects along their defensive line over the past two seasons, and [player_tooltip player_id='442611' first='Nico' last='Cocumelli'] is one that could draw serious interest in a few years. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound edge rusher earned the fifth highest increase in this update, as he moves up 27 spots to No. 16 overall, and is now the 4u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked defensive lineman in the class. His physical brand of football helped him rack up 31 total tackles and 10 tackles for loss during his sophomore year. He'll be a player to keep an eye on heading into the ‘23 campaign,u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63bdde2d4b0be"} /-->