Program Preview: Chaparral Firebirds

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Chaparral is coming off a bit of a disappointing season in 2022 with a 3-7 mark, but they look to bounce back in 2023 with a loaded roster that includes top tier players on both sides of the ball. Below, we will breakdown some of the top players that are returning this year for the Firebirds and breakdown what could be in store this Fall. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["739443"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64c69eab68f08"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers: </strong>Arizona State, UNLV </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Jones is only a rising Sophomore in the 2026 class and holds two FBS offers already. He is a very athletic kid with elite arm strength downfield and shows a high IQ, especially for his age. Look for Jones to be a multi-offer P5 offer caliber kid by the time it's all said and done. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["169434"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64c69eab68f87"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers: </strong>BYU, Kanas State, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado State, Washington, Washington State, Oregon State (among others) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Committed:</strong> Arizona State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Johnson is one of the most explosive playmakers across the state regardless of position, and offers good long speed and length for the position with tracking abilities and can make contested catches in traffic. Currently committed to the in-state Sun Devils over many other Pac-12 suitors, he is a big time get for them and keeping his commitment should be a priority. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["739442"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64c69eab68ffc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers: </strong>ASU, Nevada, Oregon, UNLV </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Colter is going to continue developing into one of the top inside linebacker prospects in the country over the next few years, and already holds big time power five offers. His physicality at the POA and open field athleticism, natural bend and twitch in the box make him a very intruiging prospect that can plug in the run game, pass rush from various angles and cover in space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401176"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64c69eab6906b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers: </strong>N/A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Armstrong is still awaiting his first offer, but is a no brainer college caliber kid with some nice upside due to his length, size and downfield range. Only a rising Sophomore, he should have multiple P5 offers by the time his prep career is over and checks in as one of the top players across the state in the 2026 class. He is poised for a huge 2023 season and is one of the more explosive '26 playmakers to watch for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["364258"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64c69eab690d1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Committed: </strong>Colorado State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Shank is one of the more disruptive pass rushers across the state in this rising senior class, and is a big time get for the Rams in this recruiting cycle. He holds five other offers from the likes of the Big Sky and MWC, and could see a late P5 offer come his way this fall or early winter. His ability to play anywhere along the front line with twitch, strength and a powerful strike/knock-back make him a diverse athlete that can win with both speed/bend and power when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368947"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64c69eab69126"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers: </strong>N/A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Mesa is a big time dual-sport athlete that can play at the next level in either baseball or football. He is very athletic for his size, has strong hands and good movement ability downfield especially for his size and attacks the ball in the air. At 6'4 and change, he is a smooth route runner with the ability to turn upfield quickly and settle in soft spots underneath. He still has two more years left of his prep career, and should be closing in on his first football scholarship offer sooner rather than later. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->