Class 3A: Breakout 2025 Prospects On The Rise
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<p>Which Class 3A prospects in the 2025 class is on the rise to make a big impact next season? Let's take a look…</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1584656' first='Kadyn' last='Mitchell'] - QB - 5'11" 190 - Houston Academy / <a href="https://twitter.com/KadynPalmer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@KadynPalmer</a></em></strong></p>
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<p>Going through progressions is an admirable trait for Mitchell. When his protection is well, he can move through his reads well. Mitchell does a satisfactory job of reading coverage and moving to the following receiver if his initial target is not open. He is pretty mobile and scrambles and grabs extra yards. Mitchell does a solid job when forced to throw on the run.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='309868' first='Derick' last='Smith'] - ATH - 6'3" 185 - Southside HS / @DerickS53430758</em></strong></p>
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<p>Impressive on tape, Smith can get up to his top speed quickly when running routes. He can accelerate in and out of his breaks, thanks to his quick burst off the line of scrimmage. Furthermore, he can pull away from defenders when the ball gets in his hands. He's able to create after the catch, Smith can haul the ball in on deep routes and separate from the opposing defensive back once he hauls the pass in. He plays quick and can win foot races with opposing defenders to create chunk plays on offense. </p>
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<p><strong><em>Erick Smith - WR - 6'6" 190 - Southside HS </em></strong></p>
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<p>One of the best assets of his game, E. Smith is excellent at tracking the ball in the air and pulling in catches. He can slide past opposing defensive backs at the line of scrimmage while pulling in deep balls over the shoulder. He is excellent at not breaking stride when hauling in a reception. Furthermore, E. Smith can adjust his speed and footing on the route to haul in the pass in stride and create a big play.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='978262' first='Kentonio' last='Kelly'] - LB - 5'10" 195 - Mobile Christian HS / <a href="https://twitter.com/4scoo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@4scoo</a></em></strong></p>
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<p>Kelly was a machine at getting to the backfield last year, as he had 15 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. Kelly uses his tremendous speed and explosiveness to get to the ball carrier, while his motor helps him track down the ball. He has a lot of potential that comes from his combination of speed, explosiveness, motor, and play strength.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='475716' first='Kolin' last='Wilson'] - RB - 5'7" 140 - Mobile Christian HS / <a href="https://twitter.com/KolinWilson2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@KolinWilson2</a></em></strong></p>
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<p>Wilson has the patience to wait for the play to develop and cut through the hole at the point of attack. At the second level, he can make defenders pay in their over pursuit as he plants his feet and goes. When he drives downhill, he can anticipate very well in the open field and take one for big yardage.</p>
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Which Class 3A prospects in the 2025 class is on the rise to make a big impact next season? Let's take a look…
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