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Rising 2025 Prospects that Have Caught Our Eyes!

Rising 2025 Prospects that Have Caught Our Eyes!
Photo: @Reggie_jacksonn on Twitter
Cooper Morreale
Cooper Morreale August 21, 2023 @ 03:23 PM
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Dakarai Shanks
Dakarai Shanks 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB | 2025
AL
Clarence Taylor
Clarence Taylor 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR | 2025
AL
Reggie Jackson
Reggie Jackson 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR | 2025
AL
Caleb Smith
Caleb Smith 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL | 2025
AL
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We check out some 2025 prospects that have really caught our attention recently and these guys are going to be debuting soon in our rankings- they have some serious talent!

Caleb Smith

Caleb Smith

AL
DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 245
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Caleb
Smith DL
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
Weight
245
HS
Paker
|
AL
Rising 2025 Prospects that Have Caught Our Eyes!
Caleb Smith is an dominant force at EDGE on Parker’s defensive line that has steadily become a really...
Written by Cooper Morreale
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Caleb Smith

State: Alabama
School: Paker
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Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson

AL
WR
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 195
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Reggie
Jackson WR
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
195
HS
Spain Park
|
AL
Rising 2025 Prospects that Have Caught Our Eyes!
Reggie Jackson is a standout wide receiver for Spain Park that has really developed a ton as a...
Written by Cooper Morreale
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Reggie Jackson

State: Alabama
School: Spain Park
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Dakarai Shanks

Dakarai Shanks

AL
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2025
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Dakarai
Shanks RB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
190
HS
Spain Park
|
AL
Rising 2025 Prospects that Have Caught Our Eyes!
Dakarai Shanks is a really versatile and dynamic pass-catching back that has also played a big role in...
Written by Cooper Morreale
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Dakarai Shanks

State: Alabama
School: Spain Park
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Clarence Taylor

Clarence Taylor

AL
WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Clarence
Taylor WR
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
165
HS
Parker
|
AL
Rising 2025 Prospects that Have Caught Our Eyes!
Clarence Taylor has a really well rounded skill set that has made him into a really productive talented...
Written by Cooper Morreale
Colorado State
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Clarence Taylor

State: Alabama
School: Parker
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