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Week Three Risers in the Desert

Week Three Risers in the Desert
Will Becker
Will Becker
September 16, 2023 @ 01:35 PM
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Kai Cypher
Kai Cypher 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR | 2027
NV
Daniel Boyd
Daniel Boyd 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL | 2025
NV
Thaddeus Thatcher
Thaddeus Thatcher 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB | 2027
NV
Jayden Williams
Jayden Williams 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR | 2026
NV
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Last Friday, we saw some glimpses of Kai's chemistry with his new quarterback that recruiters will be zoned in on for the next three years. Kai showed strong hands and good tracking ability when adjusting at the catchpoint. 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I was excited about Jackson's potential to play tight end, but this season I have been impressed with his defensive production for the Aggies. Good quickness and a strong anchor got displayed stuffing Shadow Ridge's triple option attack when it targeted Jackson's side. Next level explosiveness got displayed firing off the ball and disrupting runs in the backfield immediately after the snap. 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Good strength and athleticism displayed in both phases give Daniel the flexibility to play more than one OL spot in college. Expect Daniel to receive more out of state offers and become one of the heaviest recruited 2025 Nevada OL this fall.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["402175"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='402175' first='Jayden' last='Williams'] solidified himself as a top receiving prospect in Nevada's 2026 class last Friday night. Jayden's burst was displayed after taking a routine bubble screen down the sidelines for a huge gain. Jayden showed impressive athleticism and contested catch ability high pointing a tough deep ball in the endzone. Coaches are sure to notice his suddenness and vision in space that shook multiple defenders en route to Jayden's third touchdown of the night. Jayden's ideal skill set and understanding of spacing have him locked in as a top slot prospect in his class.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["803284"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='803284' first='Thaddeus' last='Thatcher'] only needed three high school games to show the rest of Nevada what they will be seeing over the next four years. The talented freshman already has an offer from UNLV and displayed multiple next level traits leading Arbor View to their first win of the season. Good mobility, accuracy, and extend ability was on full display as Thaddeus escaped pressure to throw four touchdowns last Friday. Thaddeus makes good decisions under pressure and shows impressive anticipation for an underclassman. Thaddeus' combination of size, athleticism, and arm strength will make him a top underclassmen QB prospect before his freshman year comes to an end.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6505f58f3c4dd"} /-->

Last week featured some prominent Nevada prospects in the Arbor View vs Shadow Ridge matchup. I was amazed at Arbor View's underclassmen, and I am sure the rest of the state will soon feel the same way. Below, I highlight five Arbor View prospects who put the rest of the state on notice last Friday night.

Kai Cypher

Kai Cypher

NV
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Kai
Cypher WR
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
165
HS
Arbor View
|
NV
Week Three Risers in the Desert
Being a newcomer from California, Kai Cypher is one of the best freshmen nobody knows about. Last Friday,...
Written by Will Becker
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State: Nevada
School: Arbor View
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Jackson Carpenter

Jackson Carpenter

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS DL
CLASS 2024

Jackson Carpenter

School: Arbor View
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Daniel Boyd

Daniel Boyd

NV
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 300
POS OL
CLASS 2025
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Daniel
Boyd OL
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
300
HS
Arbor View
|
NV
Week Three Risers in the Desert
Daniel Boyd was a big riser this off-season and after watching him for the first time last Friday,...
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Duke
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State: Nevada
School: Arbor View
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Jayden Williams

Jayden Williams

NV
WR
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Jayden
Williams WR
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
165
HS
Arbor View
|
NV
Week Three Risers in the Desert
Jayden Williams solidified himself as a top receiving prospect in Nevada’s 2026 class last Friday night. Jayden’s burst...
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School: Arbor View
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Thaddeus Thatcher

Thaddeus Thatcher

NV
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Thaddeus
Thatcher QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Arbor View
|
NV
Week Three Risers in the Desert
Thaddeus Thatcher only needed three high school games to show the rest of Nevada what they will be...
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