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Rising Sophomore Stat Stars: Elite Rushers

Rising Sophomore Stat Stars: Elite Rushers
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Paul Gregorian
Paul Gregorian July 17, 2023 @ 08:31 PM
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Joe Yoney
Joe Yoney 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB | 2026
AZ
Bodie Zamorano
Bodie Zamorano 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB | 2026
AZ
Donivan Dixon
Donivan Dixon 5'10" | 190 lbs | QB | 2026
AZ
Jayden Pico
Jayden Pico 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB | 2026
AZ
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He is an elite passer with 2,000+ yards through the air and has elite escapability, keeps his eyes downfield and shows a quick delivery with precision ball placement downfield on both in breaking and outbreaking routes. He is a true dual-threat quarterback that is one of the states best. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["595765"],"_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-64b5eb7bb6d1d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing Yards: 664</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing TD's: 9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yards Per Carry: 4.9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Notes: </strong>He is a true all-around running back with elite ball skills out of the backfield and a good initial burst through the first level with downfield speed as well. He can see the entire field with cutback abilities, and is tough to bring down due to contact balance in the hole and elusiveness in the short area. Look for the '26 back to be one of the regions best once again in 2023. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["739482"],"_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-64b5eb7bb6d62"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing Yards: 546</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing TD's: 8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yards Per Carry: 6.0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Notes: </strong>Yoney has good size and arm strength for his age, and delivers a nice ball downfield while able to go through his progressions quickly and fit the ball into tight windows. Rushing for 500+ yards in 2022 and averaging over 5 yards per carry, 2023 should be no different for the talented Sophomore. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jett Walker","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Show Low","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b5eb7bb6df3"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing Yards: 508</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing TD's: 7.3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yards Per Carry: 6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Notes: </strong>Walker erupted for 500+ yards on the ground in 2022, and is a balanced back with both power and speed in the clear and looks for contact in the hole. He is a low to the ground compact runner that always falls forward and can easily break arm and ankle tackles. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401159"],"_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-64b5eb7bb6e3b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing Yards: 404</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing TD's: 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yards Per Carry: 6.9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Notes: </em></strong><em>Dixon is one of the more electric athletes in the state, and checks in inside our top five at the position heading into the 2023 season within the PRZ Rankings. He is a strong kid with a powerful lower body and shows tremendous poise in the pocket while knowing when to tuck it and run. Already a polished passer with good mechanics and a high football IQ, he should find himself playing at a high level at the next level. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Other Top Statistical Rushers...</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kalel Pickens ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Highland Prep ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b5eb7bb6ec9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing Yards: 377</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing TD's: 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yards Per Carry: 5.5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Daniel Gregg","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mountainside","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b5eb7bb6f43"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing Yards: 299</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rushing TD's: 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yards Per Carry: 3.7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Jayden Pico

Jayden Pico

AZ
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Bodie Zamorano

Bodie Zamorano

AZ
RB
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WEIGHT 195
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CLASS 2026
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Bodie
Zamorano RB
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Horizon
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Joe Yoney

Joe Yoney

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
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CLASS 2026
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Yoney QB
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Weight
170
HS
Mohave
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AZ

Joe Yoney

State: Arizona
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Jett Walker

Jett Walker

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS RB
CLASS 2026

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Donivan Dixon

Donivan Dixon

AZ
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HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 190
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CLASS 2026
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Donivan
Dixon QB
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2026
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5'10"
Weight
190
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Cactus Shadows
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AZ

Donivan Dixon

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Kalel Pickens

Kalel Pickens

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026

Kalel Pickens

School: Highland Prep
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Daniel Gregg

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS RB
CLASS 2026

Daniel Gregg

School: Mountainside
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