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Underrated Playoff Prospects: Early Round Exits

Underrated Playoff Prospects: Early Round Exits
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Will Becker
Will Becker
November 7, 2023 @ 07:08 AM
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Mychael Walker
Mychael Walker 5'7" | 150 lbs | WR | 2025
NV
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Nevada has some talented prospects who unfortunately did not make it out of the first round of the playoffs. Despite their early exits, these specific prospects impressed during the regular season. Below, I highlight five offensive prospects set to blow up this offseason.

Elijah Herbert

Elijah Herbert

NV
TE/LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
POS TE/LB
CLASS 2026
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Elijah
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Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Hug
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NV
Underrated Playoff Prospects: Early Round Exits
Elijah Herbert is a rising receiver out of Reno. The Hug playmaker is one to keep an eye...
Written by Will Becker
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School: Hug
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Mychael Walker Mychael Walker 5'7" | 150 lbs | WR Las Vegas | 2025 State NV

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS ATH
CLASS 2025

Mychael Walker Mychael Walker 5'7" | 150 lbs | WR Las Vegas | 2025 State NV

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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
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NV
Underrated Playoff Prospects: Early Round Exits
Jayden Williams has solidified himself as a top 2026 prospect with a terrific sophomore season. The Arbor View...
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Jayden Williams

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State: Nevada
School: Arbor View
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Minot State
Tipisone Manu

Tipisone Manu

NV
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Tipisone
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Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
195
HS
Spring Valley
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NV
Underrated Playoff Prospects: Early Round Exits
Tipisone Manu is one of the top running backs in Nevada’s 2024 class. Despite Spring Valley’s early exit,...
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Minot State
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School: Spring Valley
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D'Angelo Hagans

D'Angelo Hagans

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS WR
CLASS 2025

D'Angelo Hagans

School: Silverado
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