Prep Redzone Iowa Class 5A All-State Teams
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Apologies for the tardiness of these all-state teams. It’s a really busy time of year, and it does require thought and research. Class 5A kicks us off. We’ll produce an all-state team for each class before releasing an elite all-state…
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Continue ReadingApologies for the tardiness of these all-state teams. It’s a really busy time of year, and it does require thought and research.
Class 5A kicks us off. We’ll produce an all-state team for each class before releasing an elite all-state squad.
CLASS 5A ALL-STATE
FIRST-TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Connor Moberly Connor Moberly 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Southeast Polk | 2024 State IA , ’24, Southeast Polk
The strong-armed Iowa State commitment improved his efficiency this fall, completing 67.4 percent of his passes with only three interceptions and 26 touchdown passes. He added more than 200 yards and six scores on the ground.
RUNNING BACK
Javon Sanders Javon Sanders 6'1" | 185 lbs | RB Des Moines Lincoln | 2025 IA , ’25, Des Moines Lincoln
The nephew of former Railsplitter star and NFL defensive back Jordan Bernstine, Sanders led 5A with 1,512 yards (9.3 YPC), scoring 16 touchdowns on the ground.
CJ Phillip CJ Phillip 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Dowling Catholic | 2024 IA , ’24, Southeast Polk
If you watched the state championship game, you should have an appreciation for Phillip’s value for the Rams. He rushed for 1,089 yards and ranked second in 5A in running for 20 touchdowns this fall.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Kyle Rakers Kyle Rakers 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Dowling Catholic | 2024 State IA , ’24, Dowling Catholic
The Maroon senior was a difference maker on the Maroon front. He’s committed to Kansas State.
Jake Peters, ’24, Cedar Falls
Watch Peters play basketball and you’ll see his athleticism. The Tiger standout his off to Nebraska next year.
Braylon Jenkins, ’24, West Des Moines Valley
Jenkins helped the Tigers reach the state semifinals the last two seasons. He’s a Wyoming pledge.
Nick Brooks Nick Brooks 6'8" | 340 lbs | OL Cedar Rapids Kennedy | 2025 State IA , ’25, Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Brooks returned to Cedar Rapids from Georgia last offseason. He’s reported scholarship offers include Georgia and Alabama.
Joey VanWetzinga Joey VanWetzinga 6'2" | 255 lbs | DL Pleasant Valley | 2025 State IA , ’25, Pleasant Valley
VanWetzinga is worthy of being all-state on defense. The Iowa commitment also dominates at center.
Receiver/Tight End
Jacob Simpson Jacob Simpson 6'5" | 220 lbs | WR Johnston | 2024 State IA , ’24, Johnston
Simpson is committed to Minnesota as a tight end. He caught 43 balls for 688 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Cyrus Courtney Cyrus Courtney 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR Cedar Rapids Kennedy | 2024 IA , ’24, Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Courtney was the lone 5A player with more than 1,000 yards receiving. He had 1,056 with 11 TDs from 66 receptions.
Devon Akers, ’24, Ankeny
The Northern Illinois commitment ranked second to Courtney with 959 yards (52 catches). He logged eight touchdowns.
DEFENSE
Line
Draven Woods Draven Woods 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL Southeast Polk | 2024 State IA , ’24, Southeast Polk
Woods led this class with 25.0 tackles for loss. He also recorded 51 solo tackles and 4.0 sacks.
Drew Campbell Drew Campbell 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL Cedar Falls | 2024 State IA , ’24, Cedar Falls
An Iowa Hawkeye pledge, Campbell ranked second to Woods with 21.5 TFL. He added 6.0 sacks and 49 solo stops.
Axel Ramazani, ’25, Urbandale
The J-Hawk junior registered 21.0 tackles for loss with 6.0 sacks and 49 solo tackles.
Isaiah Bassett, ’25, Ankeny Centennial
Bassett posted 14.5 tackles for loss. He contributed 7.5 sacks and 38.0 tackles coming off the edge.
Linebacker
Connor Kayser, ’24, Ankeny
Kayser is off to Northern Iowa after a senior season that saw him pile up 96.5 tackles (19.0 TLF, 60 solo) and 4.5 sacks.
Collin Velky, ’24, Cedar Rapids Prairie
The Prairie Hawk senior led 5A with 103.5 tackles (21.0 TFL, 74 solo). He’s a gamer who can play at the next level.
Calvin White, ’24, Cedar Rapids Kennedy
The head coach’s son brings toughness and versatility. He totaled 69.5 tackles (14.5 TFL, 49 solo) with 1.5 sacks.
Defensive Back
Mason Woods Mason Woods 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Iowa City West | 2025 State IA , ’25, Iowa City West
The son of Iowa assistant LeVar Woods, Mason reports offers from the Hawkeyes, Missouri and Kansas, among others.
Jackson Laver, ’25, Bettendorf
Laver led the state with six interceptions and 43 of his 48.5 tackles were of the solo variety.
Isaiah Pinks Isaiah Pinks 6'2" | 170 lbs | DB West Des Moines Valley | 2024 IA , ’24, West Des Moines Valley
Pinks picked off four passes in ’23. He recorded 48.5 tackles (4.0 TFL, 42 solo). He’s still considering colleges.
Mason Brooks Mason Brooks 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Waukee | 2024 IA , Waukee
Brooks finished his final prep season with three interceptions and 44.0 tackles (4.0 TFL, 33 solo).
Kicker
Caden Buhr, ’25, Bettendorf
The Bulldog junior hit on 7 of 9 field-goal attempts, including a 52-yarder, and 49 of his 61 kickoffs were touchbacks.
Punter
Jacob Borrall, ’25, Sioux City East
Borrall boomed 35 punts for 1,482 yards, good for a 5A-best 42.3-yard average.
SECOND-TEAM
Quarterback
Graham Beckman Graham Beckman 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Liberty | 2024 State IA , ’24, Iowa City Liberty
RUNNING BACK
Ra’Shawd Davis, ’25, Dowling Catholic
Elijah Porter, ’24, Ankeny Centennial
OFFENSIVE LINE
Will Tompkins Will Tompkins 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Cedar Falls | 2025 State IA , ’25, Cedar Falls
Brayden Harmon, ’24, Southeast Polk
Carson Nielsen Carson Nielsen 6'7" | 285 lbs | OL Waterloo West | 2026 State IA , ’26, Waterloo West
Landen Kuennen Landen Kuennen 6'5" | 255 lbs | OL Waukee Northwest | 2024 IA , ’24, Waukee Northwest
Mason Breen, ’24, Pleasant Valley
Receiver/Tight End
Carson Robbins, ’24, Southeast Polk
Apollo Payne, ’24, Cedar Rapids Prairie
Sam Zelenovich, ’25, Southeast Polk
DEFENSE
Line
Dantrell Skinner Dantrell Skinner 6'0" | 220 lbs | OL Liberty | 2024 IA . ’24, Iowa City Liberty
Aiden Lee, ’24, Bettendorf
Max Schmeltzer, 25, Pleasant Valley
Cooper Martinson Cooper Martinson 6'4" | 280 lbs | DL Southeast Polk | 2025 State IA , ’25, Southeast Polk
Linebacker
Chase Lamb Chase Lamb 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Waukee Northwest | 2024 State IA , ’24, Waukee Northwest
Sam Beecher, ’25, Bettendorf
Caleb Chebuhar Caleb Chebuhar 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Southeast Polk | 2024 State IA , ’24, Southeast Polk
Defensive Back
Drew Larson Drew Larson 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Iowa City High | 2024 State IA , ’24, Iowa City High
Elijah Hoyt, ’25, Urbandale
Dylan Dougherty, ’24, Ankeny
Matthew Hanten, ’24, Dowling Catholic
Kicker
Cael Harms Cael Harms K Cedar Falls | 2026 State IA , ’26, Cedar Falls
Punter
Will Safris, ’24, Johnston