Prep Redzone WI Player of the Year Watch List
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Here we go! We made it! Equipment gets handed out tomorrow across Wisconsin and then we are underway! The competition and talent on the field this fall is going to be so special. There is even a great chance that…
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Continue ReadingHere we go! We made it! Equipment gets handed out tomorrow across Wisconsin and then we are underway! The competition and talent on the field this fall is going to be so special. There is even a great chance that we witness history as some career records may broken. With so much talent, and potentially huge numbers being put up, it is hard to keep it all straight. However, here at PRZ WI we have compiled 30 athletes who we will be watching closely as candidates for Player of the Year. We have a three pronged approach to identifying our Player of the Year. First, you have to have the noteworthy numbers. Second, those numbers should be responsible for massive portions of the teams total output. Third, the team has success and qualifies for the playoffs. It is not easy for athletes to check off all three, but there are many in position, right now, to do just that. Let’s check them out.
Quarterbacks
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- 2686 Passing Yards, 24 TDs in 2022
- Advanced to Level 3 Playoffs in 2022
- Returns 3 of his top 4 targets
- Committed to North Dakota
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- 2,584 Passing Yards, 29 TDs in ’22
- Top 10 in passing yards and TDs in his first year as starter
- Led his team to a 12-1 record and Level 4 Playoff appearance
- WFCA & AP All State Honorable Mention 2022
Highlights
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- 2,447 Passing Yards and 27 TDs as a freshman
- Decision maker for the most talented passing attack in WI
- Led his team to a .500 record and a playoff appearance as a freshman
- Returns every receiver who caught a pass in 2022
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- 2,470 Passing Yards, 27 Total TDs
- Broke West De Pere’s single season passing record and career passing record in 2022
- D2 State Runner Ups and a 12-2 record
- One of the best decision makers in the state with a 63.3% comp. pct. and only 3 INTs in ’22
Highlights
Gavin Obremski Gavin Obremski 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Mosinee | 2024 State WI
Gavin Obremski Gavin Obremski 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Mosinee | 2024 State WI
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- 2,501 Passing Yards, 34 Passing TDs
- Top 10 in Passing Yards and Top 5 in passing TDs in 2022
- Nearly 500 Rushing Yards and 5 TDs in 2022
- Led his team to an 8-2-1 record and Level 2 Playoff appearance
Running Backs
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- 1,304 Rushing Yards, 357 Receiving Yards, 28 Total TDs in 2022
- Most talented RB in WI. Can turn any carry into a TD
- 13-1 Record in 2022 and State Champion Runner Up
- Will play behind one of the best OLs in the state
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- 6th overall in rushing yards, 4th overall in rushing yards per game in 2022
- 2,095 rushing yards, 22 TDs
- Workhorse back with 268 carries in 11 games, Accounted for 57% of team’s total yardage
- Led team to a 10-2 record and Level 2 Playoff appearance in ’22
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- 1,831 Rushing Yards, 27 Rushing TDs in 2022
- Averaged nearly 9 yards per carry
- Led team to a 12-1 record, Level 3 Playoff Appearance
- Will lead the way on offense for one of the top rosters in WI
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- 1,915 Rushing Yards, 23 TDs in 2022
- Top 10 in rushing yards in 2022
- Led team to 7-4 record, Level 2 Playoff Appearance
- Could see Benjamin get even more carries with Campbellsport replacing QB and team’s second leading rusher from 2022
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- Electric with the ball in his hands
- Has elite track speed and quick twitch to be elusive and dangerous in the open field
- 29 Carries, 253 Yards, 3 TDs as freshman
- Expect him to be the focal point of the Arrowhead rushing attack
- Will line up behind arguably the best OL in the state
Pass Catchers
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- Most productive returning receiver in 2023
- Was 4th in receptions, and 2nd in receiving yards in 2022
- 69-1,186-19
- Also threw 9 passes and carried the ball 17 times in 2022
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- 69-1,031-13 in 2022
- Finished 4th in receptions and 6th in receiving yards
- Responsible for 49% of team’s total receiving yards
- Finished 8-3, Made a Level 2 Playoff Appearance
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- Finished Top 5 in receiving yards while averaging 19.5 yards per reception
- 53-1,035-9 plus 30 tackles and an INT on defense
- Entering third season as the primary targetfor the Kettle Moraine offense
- Coming off a D2 State Championship
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- Led the state in receiving yards per game with 130 yards/game
- Only played 5 games, but finished with 27-652-7
- Averaged 24.1 yards per reception
- One of the best deep threats in the state, and he returns his QB from 2022
Highlights
Offensive Linemen
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- Best OT in the State
- Led the way for the 2022 Player of the Year
- Massive, athletic, strong. Checks every box you want in an FBS OT
- Coming off a D1 State Championship Runner Up season
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- The best IOL in WI
- Massive frame, generates the power to move the line of scrimmage
- State Champion Runner Up in 2022
- Leader of arguably the best OL in the state
Highlights
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- Very athletic, powerful LT
- Team finished 9-2, Level 2 Playoff Appearance
- Team returns leading passer, rusher, and receiver. Lots of weapons to capitalize on the blocking by Austin
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- Big, athletic, raw LT prospect
- Team finished 4-6, made a playoff appearance
- Roeske also plays DE, 34 Tackles, 8 TFLs, 3.5 Sacks
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Defensive Players
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- Top 10 in tackles in 2022
- 147 Tackles, 19 TFLs, 2 Sacks, 3 FF, 1 FR, 1 INT
- Team finished 5-5 in 2022, Made a playoff appearance
- Cooper is arguably the top LB talent in WI, FBS talent
Highlights
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- Most sacks in 2022 with 18
- Also added 56 tackles, 26 TFLs
- Team finished 11-1, Level 3 Playoff finish
- Most productive and disruptive edge defender in WI
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- Locked down the middle of the dominant Appleton North 2022 defnese
- Finished 9-3 with a Level 3 Playoff Appearance
- 111 Tackles, 10 TFLs, 2 Sacks
- Team only gave up 20 or more points one time all season
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- 2nd most sacks in WI with 13 in 2022
- Team finished 5-5 with a playoff appearance
- Led team in tackles, sacks, TFLs, fumble recoveries, and passes defensed
- Under the ’24 recruit
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- 133 Tackles, 8 TFLs, 6 Sacks
- Team finished 7-3 with a Level 1 Playoff Appearance
- Led team in Tackles, TFLs, Sacks, PBUs, and Blocked Kicks
- South Dakota State commit
Highlights
All Purpose Athletes
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- Most prolific offensive producer in the State
- Led state in rushing yards (2,897) and rushing TDs (43)
- Led team to a 14-0 record and State Championship
- Also had 103 tackles, 14 TFLs, 1.5 Sacks, and 3 INTs on defense
- Has a strong chance to set WI career rushing yards record
- Committed to North Dakota
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- Led team to 11-2-1 record, and State Championship season
- Finished Top 10 in rushing yards
- Rushed the ball 301 times for 1,877 yards and 21 TDs
- Also added 71 Tackles, 13 TFLs, .5 Sacks, 1 INT on defense
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- Super productive on offense and defense
- 1,533 Rushing Yards, 35 TDs on offense
- 87 Tackles, 7 TFLs, 4.5 Sacks, 2 FRs, 1 FF on defense
- Team finished 11-1 with a Level 3 Playoff Appearance
- Mankato commit
Highlights
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- Dominant two way player since he was a freshman
- Finished 2022 with 1,532 rushing yards, 31 TDs, 319 receiving yards 5 TDs on offense
- Also had 117 Tackles, 30 TFLs, 2 Sacks, 5 FFs, and 2 INTs in 2022
- Team finished 12-1 with a Level 4 playoff appearance
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- Key contributor on both sides of the ball since he was a freshman
- Went off for 1,344 yards rushing and 21 TDs on offense
- Added 123 tackles, 18 TFLs, 6 Sacks, and 4 FFs on defense
- Led team to a 10-2 record and Level 3 Playoff Appearance
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- Exciting two way athlete at DB and dual threat QB
- Completed 62% of his passes for 1,358 yards and 11 TDs
- Ran for 1,398 yards and 20 TDs
- Added 35 Tackles, 2 TFLs, and 4 INTs on defense
- Finished 9-3 with a Level 3 Playoff Appearance
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- Massive WR/LB two way impact player
- Led team in receptions, receiving yards, and sacks
- 43-654-6 on offense and 61 Tackles, 6 TFLs, 5.5 Sacks on defense
- Team finished 7-4 with a Level 2 Playoff Appearance
- Syracuse LB commit