Roster Deep Dive: Chandler Wolves

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>As we get closer to the Fall season and Summer comes to a close and roster spots are being solidified, which players are making a name for themselves and which players are ones to watch out for this Fall? Find out here in a in-depth roster breakdown of some of the top players that will be suiting up for the Wolves this Fall. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2024 Prospects </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["364239"],"_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-64a2fecfa819a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is one of the top tight ends across the western region, and is a 12+ offer kid going into his Senior season. He is currently crystal balled to Boise State per 247-sports and has offers from most all the MWC and Ivy League. Look for Anderson to dominate on both sides of the ball during his final prep season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["217601"],"_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-64a2fecfa81f5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Branch is a long and athletic outside receiver with elite ball skills, catch radius and body control in traffic. Part of a loaded offense for the Wolves, he currently holds offers from ASU, Arizona and Washington State. It would not be surprising if other P5 schools came in during the season and offered as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["364210"],"_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-64a2fecfa823d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark is one of the more under-recruited corners in the region, and is in line for a huge final season for Chandler. He holds offers from Wright State, Linfield and Pacific University but is a no brainer FCS, FBS caliber kid at the next level. He will help anchor the backend of the defense this Fall that should be one of the states best. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["169404"],"_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-64a2fecfa8281"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valentine is one of the top backs in the nation, and is rated as a 4-star recruit in the 2024 class per 247-sports. Holding 15+ offers already, he is set to make his commitment on July 8th, and is a heavy Utah lean. He should continue to be one of the top backs on the west coast in 2023, and will be part of a loaded ground attack for the wolves. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["217599"],"_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-64a2fecfa82c5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Escandon was just offered by Western New Mexico and should gather D2+ interest and potential offers as he continues through his final prep season. He checks in just inside our top fifteen at the position and is a hard hitting linebacker with come cover abilities and flies around outside the tackles as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["169416"],"_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-64a2fecfa8308"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heffron is a explosive playmaker with the ball in his hands and shows elite twitch in the short area, open field speed and is tough to bring down in tight windows due to lateral movement and short area quickness. Able to play in the backfield, out wide, in the slot and also can take direct snaps, Heffron can impact the game from multiple places and phases and should continue to draw D-II+ interest and potential offers 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":["217602"],"_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-64a2fecfa835d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunter is one of the top defensive backs across the state, and is currently committed to Utah. He holds eight offers going into his Senior season and should have a nice career at the P5 level. He is a very smooth athlete with fluid hips, breaks quickly to ball carriers and shows good transition speed while able to adjust to the ball in the air and flashes recovery length as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["169417"],"_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-64a2fecfa83ae"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rodriguez is one of the better offensive lineman in the state, and offers very nice position versatility at the college level. Athletic with a nasty finish and very technically sound in pass protection and the run game, he will help lead the front for Chandler in 2023 which should be a very dominant rushing attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["217563"],"_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-64a2fecfa83f1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spann is a 3-star prospect that was just offered by Fort Lewis, and is one of the more under the radar kids across Arizona in the 2024 class. He has elite length and range for the position and can win on 50/50 balls while a red-zone nightmare for defenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 Prospects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368930"],"_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-64a2fecfa844b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scheller is one of the top defensive lineman in the state in the 2025 class, and is a balanced, stout player with violent hands, great leverage and a relentless motor from the inside. He moves well for his size and has impressive strength at the POA, while also able to win with some finesse and short area twitch. Scheller will anchor the interior defensive line for the Wolves and is part of a loaded front seven. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["115501"],"_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-64a2fecfa848f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Urlacher is a 20 offer kid that should be a multi-year starter at the power five level and still has two years left in his prep career. He is one of the top 2025 defensive backs in the west region and will be a violent hitter at the third level for the Wolves this season. He is a high IQ kid with good instincts, ball skills and cover abilities while not afraid to drop into the box and hit near the LOS. Currently, he is a Notre Dame lean per the 247-sports crystal ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368920"],"_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-64a2fecfa84d2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valdivia is coming off a tremendous Sophomore campaign that checks him in as the number one 2025 back in our current rankings. He went for 25+ touchdowns and 1,400 rushing yards in 2022, and 2023 should be no different behind what will be a monster offensive line. He is a well balanced back that runs with violence and looks for contact, while also showing contact balance and a third gear in the open field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->