Stock Rising Nominees to Watch For

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The "On Purpose With Purpose" tour is a campaign that utilizes journalistic networking of athletes who think, train, compete, accomplish, and repeat their profound processes unapologetically on purpose with a purpose. What better way to venture between the lines and beyond the whistles than to get it from an athlete's firsthand accounts of who is savage amongst the best high school and junior high players from the great state of Texas? Upon being selected for a player profile assessment; the chosen recipients will nominate an additional player; no matter the school, class, or rank that is a factor deserving of respect and notoriety. Let's opine for a moment and introduce the first athletes who have been identified as risers and sleepers. Rememeber, you heard it here first....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Quarterbacks</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><img width="153" height="222" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RVuLfyT8pvvmJ4QT-sNXlKrswYkqRZ4CSXflnMPLKdsu-7Askof2q994tEWroUAzwnCtEqTQRkfWuHjh4hpIjc_4DRYQ_gA2f7_OBfW1bIqGQm_PJmEMuMJzxcNvw4PFGAnat38YKB5Dr37i-V17NA"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter Noyes |2024| 6'1 | 185 | 4.64 |QB | Tomball HS| Tomball, TX|&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter Noyes was nominated due to his ability to be a flat-out field general. Noyes is a stickler for detail and is described as a film room junky. A leader in every sense of the word; Noyes is primed to explode for his senior campaign with the Tomball football program. Noyes has been dissecting defenses with his ability to read defensive coverages pre and post snap. His coach raved about the QB's ability to look off safeties and push the ball into open windows on the backside of route concepts. Noyes carried the Tomball program three rounds deep in this year's playoffs and eventually ran across state powerhouse Desoto. The preseason predictions only had the program winning three games after losing 13 impact performers. Noyes was a "QB Collective" invitee in 2021 and is listed as a top 30 QB for the class of 2024 under the leadership of head coach Dave Handal. Carter Noyes is officially a fast-rising sleeper who is making quite a few scouts wake up to his evolving talent and leadership as a QB in the state of Texas; just watch!” Remember you heard it here first…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Intangibles: IQ, mobility, footwork, field scanning, poise, play extension</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Work in progress: Continue to improve the progression processing rate and top-end speed.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Collegiate Interest: Multiple</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Twitter:@carternoyes2</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><img width="160" height="185" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Gv0XD13Vo8CP8hwIVCrWyAoXPnpO5Pm_RBpIFBOxX9UBrxxsQ7wUylKCRFZ7B16sDNiLfo_MHEDr2CR1PeYeys4gqvuW2jjjzwlO25FZTcuxYy8jKXQyhlcf3XKuPIdW4Iy2hpz-71vRNajpVpRq3A" alt="A picture containing outdoor, person, sky, player Description automatically generated"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christian Nunley |2025| 6'3 | 185 | 4.49 |QB | <strong>3.92 GPA</strong>| Conroe HS| Conroe, TX|&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christian is a 2025 QB that comes with prototypical size at a measured 6'3 185 and a laser FAT 40-yard dash time of 4.49 (10.9 100m). Nunley is an ascending star on the Pylon, Endzone, and Shock Doctor 7v7 circuit and plans to lead the Conroe Tigers in his approaching junior season campaign to back to the state playoffs. This kid is a playmaker who utilized his footwork and foot speed to extend plays in both play side and back side redirecting. Film shows that he doesn't rely on his athletic ability to run at first light. To the contrary, Nunley can be seen on a waggling, bootlegging, or scrambling with eyes down field searching for late developing separation. Nunley is in the power packed 13-6A district that boasts two nationally top 10 ranked quarterbacks in [player_tooltip player_id='371923' first='DJ' last='Lagway'] of Willis High School and [player_tooltip player_id='146594' first='Mabrey' last='Mettauer'] of The Woodlands. If the tape and speed serve true, Coach Cedric Hardeman and the Conroe Tigers are about to unleash this tiger cub on the hunt this fall where he plans to stand shoulder to shoulder with the big boys. When asked if he would be nervous about taking over the reins from senior Javarious Hatchett, Nunley simply stated, "I fear God only, and through him all things are possible.... Sic Em' Tigers". 13-6A is about to be a shootout at the O.K. Corral reenactment if Christian Nunley has his way. Look for his recruitment to take off this Spring. Remember you heard it here first… </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Intangibles: "Speed Speed Speed", mobility, Throwing on the run, Field scanning, Poise, Play extension</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Work in progress: Pre snap reads, Deep ball placement</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Collegiate Interest: Texas State University, Sam Houston State University, North Texas State University</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Twitter:@cnunely7</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:image {"width":176,"height":255} --> <figure class="wp-block-image is-resized"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/MXRs4CGQot7Ug0_tVIJZh18fbcVQovaE-bJr0Hi5MbVHVcqR770G_45L8kYO5qvTo2-DKmwOZtLijAxmTo2XV2Br2bbCb-7E0SXswdPD5d3WlPMDXnbftFqT6LD_EuQVOXcESo_OaKxeuAvypTaF5Q" alt="A picture containing building, person, outdoor, stone Description automatically generated" width="176" height="255" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cayden Williams |2027| 5'10 | 155 | QB | Peet Junior High School| Conroe, TX|</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cayden Williams has been identified as an 8th grade quarterback on the right side of the optics. With good size and a muscular physique, many would look at him as a safety or young linebacker. This is until you see him throw the ball. Williams looks to be at least two years ahead of the game when it comes to footwork in the pocket and averaging deep throws between 45 and 50 yards. Combine this with his ability to run with natural speed and you have a load to deal with. Williams plays with the Team Texas Fury national blue chip 7v7 travel squad under the leadership of head coach Conrad Levy. William's film is littered with countless intermediate throws, deep balls on the run, and him running over or past opponents. Look for him to make noise next fall for his freshman campaign under Coaches Cederic Hardeman and Rhett Bomar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Intangibles: Vision, Arm strength, Intermediate pass accuracy, Balance, Power, Speed, Play extension, Tackle breaking</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Work in progress: Strength, Weight, Pre and post-snap reads, Footwork, Experience, Top end speed, Deep ball placement</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Collegiate Interest: N/A</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Twitter:@cayden_hw</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Running Backs</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":717672,"width":174,"height":213,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/image-17.png" alt="" class="wp-image-717672" width="174" height="213" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='408032' first='Caden' last='Durham'] |2024| 5'9 | 180 | 4.3 | RB/ATH | Duncanville HS| Duncanville, TX|</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='408032' first='Caden' last='Durham'] (4 star) is listed as a certified problem by his peers and opponents. Fresh off running a blazing 10.44 laser FAT time in the 100m; Durham is arguably the fastest running back in the country. Carrying the ball in his junior season campaign he amassed 1,960 yards and 36 touchdowns on 210 carries for the state champion Duncanville High School Panthers under the profound leadership of head coach Reginald Samples. The film shows an amazing blend of vision, balance, power, and burst from cloudy to clear. Durham is projected as a lock for the Oklahoma Sooners but with the race for his services heating up across the country anything is possible for the Lone Star prodigy. Remember you heard it here first...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Intangibles: Vision, Balance, Power, Blocking, Speed, Short area burst, Competitive nature</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Work in progress: Strength, Weight</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Collegiate Interest: Oklahoma, Alabama, LSU, Arizona, Arizona St, UCF, Texas, UNLV, Stanford, Texas State, Cincinnati, Penn St, Texas A&amp;M, Ole Miss, Florida, Missouri, Colorado, Miami, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Texas Tech, TCU, Houston</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Twitter:@cadendurham29</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":717757,"width":187,"height":190,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/jakoby.png" alt="" class="wp-image-717757" width="187" height="190" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='509564' first='Jakoby' last='Dixon'] |2027| 5'10 | 165 | RB/ATH | Burton Junior High School| Burton, TX|</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='509564' first='Jakoby' last='Dixon'] has been identified by countless sources and has the potential to finish his high school career as the number one athlete in the country. Remember you heard it here first! [player_tooltip player_id='509564' first='Jakoby' last='Dixon'] plays for Burton Jr. High School where he made other 8th grade football players question if football was the right sport for them. If "The eye in the sky doesn't lie"; Dixon can be seen making eye-popping plays that range from running over an entire team, one-handed catches, decleating tackles, and consistent 40 plus yard runs to daylight. Dixon has the potential to be recruited at whatever position he chooses and thrive. This kid is simply not normal in every way imaginable that's positive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Intangibles: Playmaking, Determination, Vision, Balance, Power, Blocking, Speed, Short area burst, Competitive nature, High pointing the ball, spatial awareness, Clutch factor</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Work in progress: N/A</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Collegiate Interest: N/A<!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Twitter:@jakobydixon </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Linebackers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"width":213,"height":242} --> <figure class="wp-block-image is-resized"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mlC5ZJCsEWvAIv_85IlDqG_oBZ5emOUZPuuL20036U-N-3tx_6Qo-hg4Hi48N5fvooPVhOooLvjD9ZgwOG8UCA6jKkllFbRYcl4BniQ5CGF5IuLCuZt-87iRHZGoX3E3NjVxrb0DvrmTSaoIyLdQVw" alt="A person in a sports uniform Description automatically generated with medium confidence" width="213" height="242" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack Lutz |2024| 6'0 | 210 | 4.7 | MLB/EDGE | Tomball HS| Tomball, TX|</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack Lutz has been identified as an On Purpose With Purpose (OPWP) by some of his opponents within his district due to his savage style of playing the linebacker position. Lutz displays his unquenchable need to compete through being a multi-sport athlete. When Lutz isn't dropping the hammer on offensive skill positions he is staring in track and field for the Tomball Cougars. Lutz is a powerfully built thumper that can run to the ball. It is reported that his ability to digest a playbook along with executing defensive adjustments is second to none. Jack Lutz is looking forward to taking a jump in the rankings while leading the Cougar defense once again on a deep playoff run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Intangibles: Flys to the ball, Ballhawk, Tackling power, IQ, Competitive nature</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Work in progress: Pre-snap reads, Top end speed</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Collegiate Interest: Oklahoma, Texas State, Minnesota, Arkansas</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Twitter:@jacklutz</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->