NV 5A Mid-Season Stock Risers: Offense
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Breaking down some of the biggest stock risers on offense in Nevada’s 5A Division. RBs Connor Jackson Connor Jackson 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Douglas | 2024 State NV (Douglas) and Bronwyn Rios Bronwyn Rios 5'9" | 190 lbs…
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Continue ReadingBreaking down some of the biggest stock risers on offense in Nevada’s 5A Division. RBs Connor Jackson Connor Jackson 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Douglas | 2024 State NV (Douglas) and Bronwyn Rios Bronwyn Rios 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Reed | 2026 State NV (Reed) are each closing in on 1,000 yards rushing and QB Mason Dew Mason Dew 5'10" | 160 lbs | QB Foothill | 2024 State NV (Foothill) leads one of the most productive offense in the state.
Jackson leads the state in rushing yards (989) and total TDs (15) in Douglas’ 5-1 start to the season. He’s a physical workhorse averaging 22 carries/game and 164 yards/game, including a 300-yard/ 4 TD performance in the team’s most recent win over Galena last Friday. He sees the lanes well at the LOS and can generate downhill power making him difficult to wrap in space. Jackson is closing in on 1,000 yards rushing with four regular season games remaining.
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Rios took over for the most productive RB in the state last season (Spencer Firebaugh- 2,300 yards/31 TDs) and has made a name for himself with nearly 1,000 yards and 10 TDs through six games. He’s a powerful north-south runner that can get downhill quickly and produce explosive plays with deceptive built-up speed. He’s compact, balanced, and physical through contact as a ball-carrier. He’s posted 200+ yards rushing in half of Reed’s games this season. Only a sophomore, Rios is establishing himself as one of the top RBs in NV’s 2026 class.
Dew leads all Nevada passers with nearly 2,000 yards and 23 TDs with only 5 INTs in Foothill’s 5-1 start. He’s a talented distributor with underrated arm strength and accuracy from the pocket. He does a good job of leading receivers with on-time throws and can fit the ball into tight windows to every area of the field. Dew’s lone offer came from D-II Minnesota Duluth in April, but should generate more interest with his level of play as a senior.
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Williams is having a breakout sophomore season with five straight 100+ receiving yard games as freshman QB Thaddeus Thatcher Thaddeus Thatcher 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Arbor View | 2027 State NV and the Arbor View offense have started to find their rhythm. He’s scored all 7 of his TDs in the Aggies’ past three games with a total of 560 receiving yards on 26 catches on the season. He’s a natural playmaker with the ball in his hands that can elude defenders and breakaway with speed at the second/third levels. He’s a talented pass-catcher with technical route-running, natural hands, and body control at the catch point. Williams should continue to add to his current offer from Utah Tech.
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Estes has looked significantly more developed in his overall athleticism and skillset for Douglas this season. He looks more coordinated and in-control of his 6’5”/195 frame, consistently creating mismatches over smaller DBs and presents a dynamic receiving threat on the perimeter. He’s matched his production level to his physical upside with multiple games of 100+ receiving yards and multi-TD games this season. Estes is a plug-and-play type athlete that possesses the physical skills and athleticism to play multiple positions at the next level including WR, converted-TE, or OLB.
More Risers:
- Thaddeus Thatcher Thaddeus Thatcher 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Arbor View | 2027 State NV (QB / 2027 / Arbor View)
- Philip Jacobs Philip Jacobs 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Bishop Manogue | 2024 State NV (QB / 2024 / Bishop Manogue)
- Tyrese Smith Tyrese Smith 6'2" | 210 lbs | QB Liberty | 2024 State NV (QB / 2024 / Liberty)
- Evan Cannon Evan Cannon 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Shadow Ridge | 2024 State NV (RB / 2024 / Shadow Ridge)
- Jackson Sellers Jackson Sellers 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB Reno | 2024 State NV (RB / 2024 / Reno)
- Ethan Stubbs Ethan Stubbs 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Foothill | 2024 State NV (WR / 2024 / Foothill)
- Jayden Robertson Jayden Robertson 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Liberty | 2024 State NV (ATH / 2024 / Liberty)
- Tarrell Mack-Lovely Tarrell Mack-Lovely 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Foothill | 2024 State NV (ATH / 2024 / Foothill)