Class of ‘25: Welcome to the Rankings Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The welcoming party continues for the latest group of newcomers that debuted in the recent Class of '25 rankings update. In Part I of&nbsp;<em>Welcome to the Rankings</em>, we highlighted the top 10 additions that ranged from No. 19 to No. 66 in the class. Instead of featuring another group of 10 newcomers, Part II features 11 prospects that debuted inside the Top 100; as this bunch ranges from No. 71 to No. 99. Get ready to meet a collection of talent hailing from Class 6A to Class 3A.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["733500"],"_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: 400u0022u003eThis first prospect started the '22 campaign as a solid complimentary piece, but would end his sophomore year as an impact player. [player_tooltip player_id='733500' first='Bravin' last='Powell'] of Gardner-Edgerton proved to a versatile offensive weapon down the stretch for the Trailblazers. After seeing time at receiver a majority of the season, Powell filled in under center and helped lead the Trailblazers to a 6A State Runner-Up finish. It will be interesting to see where the 11u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked athlete lines up during his junior year.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["716775"],"_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: 400u0022u003eFor the folks that don't know, the Holcomb Longhorns have some talented hogs upfront. Earlier this off-season we highlighted senior-to-be, [player_tooltip player_id='676194' first='Kooper' last='Tichenor']. But Tichenor wasn't the only Holcomb lineman that flashed next-level potential in 2022. Meet 6-foot-4, 285-pound right tackle, [player_tooltip player_id='716775' first='Drayton' last='Knoll']. The sophomore was a force in his first varsity season, and would be recognized as a u003cemu003e2nd Team All-Leagueu003c/emu003e selection. Knoll enters the rankings right behind Powell as the 72u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e ranked prospect in the class.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["733418"],"_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: 400u0022u003eUp next is one of the more physical right tackles in this class. [player_tooltip player_id='733418' first='Kaden' last='Jordan'] becomes the third Seaman Viking to join the Class of '25 rankings, as he checks in at No. 73 overall, and is the 9u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked offensive lineman in the class. Jordan cleared some major running lanes for the Vikings last season, which led to Seaman rushing for over 2,000 yards and 26 touchdowns. His standout play made him just one of three sophomores in the u003ciu003eUKCu003c/iu003e to earn u003cemu003eAll-League u003c/emu003ehonors on the offensive side of the ball this past season.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["716601"],"_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: 400u0022u003eSeveral prospects throughout the state have benefited from this current 7-On-7 season. One that has especially shined at the receiver position is [player_tooltip player_id='716601' first='Austin' last='Adair'] of Basehor-Linwood. We highlighted Adair's play in late February, and now the sophomore makes his debut at No. 75 overall. The 12u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked wideout has continued to make plays over the past three tournaments he's competed in, and is likely to carry that momentum into this summer. 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He was an u003cemu003eAll-League Honorable Mentionu003c/emu003e pick at safety last season, but folks should be excited about his potential at quarterback. While he does have room to grow as a passer, his mobility and arm strength make him an intriguing quarterback prospect.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["716076"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThe Hutchinson Salthawks were well represented in this update. In Part I of u003ciu003eWelcome to the Rankingsu003c/iu003e we featured standout corner, [player_tooltip player_id='716095' first='Terrell' last='King']. Now in Part II, folks get to meet another promising defender from Hutchinson's program. [player_tooltip player_id='716076' first='Carter' last='Morgan'] was one of only a few sophomores to earn a u003cemu003e5A All-State Honorable Mentionu003c/emu003e nod in 2022. In addition to this, Morgan was also a u003cemu003e2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e Team All-AVCTL D-Iu003c/emu003e selection. 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He's wasted no time at getting his name out in the recruiting world so far this off-season. Proffitt made a statement at the u003cemu003eYou Are Athlete Showcaseu003c/emu003e in Kansas City last month. His performance there earned him an invitation to the u003cemu003eYAA All-American Showcase u003c/emu003enext month, and he's received a few college camp invitations as well.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["716117"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eTypically when the Rock Creek Mustangs are mentioned it's for their offensive skill players. Their offense featured a number of playmakers in 2022, but not enough appreciation has been shown toward the big boys upfront. [player_tooltip player_id='716117' first='Mason' last='Faith'] was one of the Mustangs' top offensive linemen in 2022, and he makes his debut at No. 95 overall. Faith's u003cemu003e3A All-State Honorable Mentionu003c/emu003e year was a big reason why the Mustangs' offense was able to average 42 points per game, and accumulate over 4,800 total yards last fall.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["716118"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eDespite being undersized for his position, this next prospect still managed to put together a u003cemu003e3A All-State Honorable Mentionu003c/emu003e season. [player_tooltip player_id='716118' first='Tristan' last='Sprole'] of Wichita Collegiate was an absolute problem for opposing 3A offensive linemen. He used his quickness to his advantage throughout the '22 campaign, which led to more than 10 tackles for loss for the sophomore. Sprole's debut now makes it 17 defensive linemen ranked inside the Top 100, as he checks in at No. 96 overall.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["716114"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eIt's still early, but so far Class 3A has been a hotbed for quarterbacks from the Class of '25. Folks have already been introduced to prospects such as [player_tooltip player_id='570171' first='Josh' last='Burdick'] and [player_tooltip player_id='442637' first='Aiden' last='Milliren'], but they've yet to meet [player_tooltip player_id='716114' first='Jett' last='Wahlmeier'] of Hayden. Wahlmeir joins his fellow u003cemu003e3A All-State Honorable Mentionu003c/emu003e signal callers, as he enters the rankings at No. 97 overall. 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