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Program Preview: Desert Mountain Wolves

Program Preview: Desert Mountain Wolves
Photo: Desert Mountain Photos
Paul Gregorian
Paul Gregorian July 30, 2023 @ 01:29 PM
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Tony Cumberland
Tony Cumberland 6'5" | 285 lbs | DL | 2026
OR
Max Shefrin
Max Shefrin 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB | 2024
AZ
James Cobb
James Cobb 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL | 2024
AZ
Santana Wilson
Santana Wilson 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2024
AZ
Cole Tappin
Cole Tappin 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL | 2024
AZ
Dylan Tapley
Dylan Tapley 6'4" | 205 lbs | ATH | 2024
AZ
Jack Freeburg
Jack Freeburg 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR | 2024
AZ
Brady McDonough
Brady McDonough 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB | 2024
AZ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Desert Mountain is coming off a huge 2022 season going 10-2 and losing to Higley in the state semi-finals. Although losing some key seniors, make no mistake about it they are loaded on both sides of the ball and have multiple top players at each position. Below, we will breakdown some of their top heavy roster and see what is in store for 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":["364209"],"_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-64c2b44191768"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson is a 4-star defensive back with elite cover abilities, twitch and very technically sound in man coverage with strong ball skills/high IQ in space. He is a 20+ offer kid with national offers from across the country, but is currently committed to Texas and has been since mid June. He will lead the backend for the Wolves in 2023 and be a big part of this loaded defense. Wilson is a multi-year caliber starter at the P5 level and could potentially be playing on Sundays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["739439"],"_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-64c2b441917ce"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cumberland is one of the best players in the entire country in the 2026 class and is already very physically developed for one a rising Sophomore. He is a heavy handed pass rusher with good bend, a variety of speed/power rush moves and plays with a tremendous motor. Able to play all over the defensive line, he already has 10 offers going into this Fall with the likes of Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Oregon amongst the group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["169419"],"_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-64c2b44191818"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tapley is another 4-star prospect on this loaded roster that is currently committed to Arizona State and is a big time get for the hometown Sun Devils. He had offers from Kansas, ASU, Arizona, Oregon, New Mexico State, and Nevada among others and has some nice upside at the next level. He checks in inside our top two at the ATH position in our current rankings and will be one of the better two-way guys across Arizona this Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["169407"],"_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-64c2b4419185d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freeburg is a very twitchy playmaker that can make plays from the slot or on the outside and is an elite route runner with precise cuts and strong hands in traffic. Georgetown, Iowa State, Utah Tech, Army, and NAU also offered Freeburg and even though committed, it would not be surprising if others offer through his final season. He went for over 1,400 yards receiving last Fall and can beat man coverage off the ball with good downfield speed and a open field burst in the clear. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Other Top Players</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["115515"],"_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-64c2b441918a2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Committed: </strong>Navy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["364220"],"_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-64c2b441918e7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers: </strong>Southern Utah, Butler University </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["226408"],"_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-64c2b4419192c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers: </strong>N/A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["364257"],"_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-64c2b4419199e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers: </strong>N/A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Desert Mountain is coming off a huge 2022 season going 10-2 and losing to Higley in the state semi-finals. Although losing some key seniors, make no mistake about it they are loaded on both sides of the ball and have multiple top players at each position. Below, we will breakdown some of their top heavy roster and see what is in store for this Fall.

Texas
Santana Wilson

Santana Wilson

AZ
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Santana
Wilson ATH
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Desert Mountain
|
AZ

Santana Wilson

State: Arizona
School: Desert Mountain
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Oregon
Tony Cumberland

Tony Cumberland

OR
DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 285
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Tony
Cumberland DL
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
285
HS
Willamette
|
OR

Tony Cumberland

State: Oregon
School: Willamette
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Arizona
Dylan Tapley

Dylan Tapley

AZ
ATH
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 205
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Dylan
Tapley ATH
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
Weight
205
HS
Desert Mountain
|
AZ

Dylan Tapley

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State: Arizona
School: Desert Mountain
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Fordham
Jack Freeburg

Jack Freeburg

AZ
WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR
CLASS 2024
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Jack
Freeburg WR
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
175
HS
Desert Mountain
|
AZ

Jack Freeburg

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State: Arizona
School: Desert Mountain
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Navy
Brady McDonough

Brady McDonough

AZ
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Brady
McDonough QB
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
185
HS
Desert Mountain
|
AZ

Brady McDonough

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State: Arizona
School: Desert Mountain
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James Cobb

James Cobb

AZ
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 275
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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James
Cobb OL
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
Weight
275
HS
Desert Mountain
|
AZ

James Cobb

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State: Arizona
School: Desert Mountain
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Cole Tappin

Cole Tappin

AZ
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 265
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Cole
Tappin OL
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
Weight
265
HS
Desert Mountain
|
AZ

Cole Tappin

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State: Arizona
School: Desert Mountain
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Max Shefrin

Max Shefrin

AZ
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Shefrin RB
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
Desert Mountain
|
AZ

Max Shefrin

State: Arizona
School: Desert Mountain
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