South Dakota 2025s On the Rise: Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SOUTH DAKOTA</strong>-- With the 2023 season now closed in South Dakota, we will put a ton of focus into the next class up over the next several months, with the 2025 class now at the plate for next-level attention. Which prospects showed off on tape in Part I? From Rapid City, Wessington Springs, Tea Area, Dell Rapids, Sioux Falls and more, this list is loaded with talent you will see playing on Saturdays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["797956"],"_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":"Jacob shows off outstanding physicality at the point of attack and shows off well-versed footwork constantly getting to the second level. He also shows off an offensive tackle that shows off one of the best pull-blockers South Dakota has to offer on the offensive line as Jacob plays with a fluid downhill presence and is a sound angle blocker with his elusive hand positioning. He certainly shows off a prospect that would be a great FCS fit amongst the Dakotas schools. u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/Jongejeugd_67u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["800369"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Holden pops out on tape with his mobility which is why in my eyes he is one of South Dakota's best 2025 quarterbacks and he does a great job extending plays with his legs and has all the arm strength you want on all three levels of the field. The consistency Holden has on intermediate and deep routes with his precision also should be eye-catching to college coaches as a 6'2 210 pound QB prospect that really excelled this year growing his ball placement. He also has a growing poise when he does stay in the pocket that I expect will continue to blossom in a college camp setting this summer. Certainly a Dakotas 2025 QB prospect to keep heavy tabs on this Spring and into summer camps. u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/holden_havliku0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["798265"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":1098156,"_player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"This is not the first time we have seen a Ruesink brother from Dell Rapids become a stockriser on our recruiting board, as I was heavily impressed with Dell Rapids ATH [player_tooltip player_id='798265' first='Cole' last='Ruesink'] in the 2023 season. Cole's field vision stretches out wide as he is a determined ball carrier between the tackles and that also has shown off in the Quarriers receiving core especially in the later playoff games this season. Cole has excellent athletic movement and plenty of burst and consistently made the difficult catches look easy this season with his football IQ. Certainly there is another Ruesink with a bright college football future in my eyes coming out of Dell Rapids for his upcoming senior season.u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/cole_ruesinku0022u003e Twitteru003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":"","_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":"Simon is one of my favorite quarterback prospects out of the West River in recent years as he had a glowing junior season for the Chargers in 2023. His poise and quick release certainly grew this year inside the pocket and especially has shown more developed mechanics from what we saw a year ago. Simon also shows off well-demonstrated touch on his throws on intermediate routes as Simon is a quarterback prospect that I can't wait to see his junior tape come out to fully do the justice of what this young man brings to the table at the next level. u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/SimonKieffer_2u0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["798261"],"_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":"Victor is a 2025 prospect I will expect to be a stockriser by this summer, as I like the jolt he shows within his first step to set the tone with his run blocking. He shows off quick hands that consistently get downhill into the second level with his driving blocking as I like how well Victor finishes his blocks against elite 11AAA competition in 2023. He also shows off balanced footwork that doesn't fear the edge rusher pressing the gas into the backfield as at 6'4 280 pounds, expect him to find plenty of next-level suitors this Spring into summer camps an a 2025 offensive linemen on the rise in my eyes. u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/_Victorhernandzu0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["429757"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Another 2025 prospect from Sioux Falls that I believe has not even came close to scratching the surface with his potential, is Sioux Falls Roosevelt's [player_tooltip player_id='429757' first='Austin' last='Markman']. Over last Spring and summer, I saw what the tape shows, a defensive back that plays with a heck of an amount of range in the secondary as his explosiveness catches way bigger than the measurables he shows off as Austin plays with great length in his upper body. Austin runs like a deer at safety and does a great job with his change of direction within his ball tracking ability. This kid is due in my eyes for an eye-opening summer and upcoming senior season. u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/austin_markmanu0022u003eTwitteru003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1003936"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Ralph was a significant stockriser for the 11AAA state champion Sioux Falls Lincoln Patriots in 2023 as a running back that runs with plenty of fluidity and downhill durability for his size. He also has a ton of instinct with his change direction that can send the defender flying in the other direction with the twitch he has once he gets into the second level as Ralph shows plenty of balance in his burst from start to finish. The Patriots passing game got tons of love this season, however Ralph was certainly no slouch as his tape shows off as a junior that is back for more in 2024 and one that certainly looks like a prospect you will see playing on Saturdays.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656553d21da07"} /-->