2025’s One Offseason away from a Breakout
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The class of 2025 is next up. As the class of 2024 recruitment cycle comes to an end, College coaches are looking to 2025 and beyond. Here are five Class of 2025 players whose recruitments may take off if they…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2025 is next up. As the class of 2024 recruitment cycle comes to an end, College coaches are looking to 2025 and beyond. Here are five Class of 2025 players whose recruitments may take off if they have a productive offseason.
DE/LB | Keaton Abraham Keaton Abraham 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL Gaylord | 2025 State MI | Gaylord | Hudl
With a very productive offseason over the next several months, Keaton could finally break out into the D2/MAC potential I think he has. He’s already filled out nicely with a 6’2″ 220lb frame, and his technique is overall solid. He aggressively sheds blocks, has active hands, and flies to the football. Though he sometimes gets stopped against the better offensive lines he faces. He has the potential to be a dominant player in the Big North- he just has to work for it.
DB | Reed Vogeler Reed Vogeler 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB Caledonia | 2025 State MI | Caldeonia | Hudl
Reed was someone I was super high on last year, and he’s still in that upper tier of DBs for me. Last season, Reed was utilized as a swiss army knife on the defensive side of the ball. I’d mainly classify him as a safety, but he also spent time at linebacker. Honestly, the more I watch his film the more I like his output from last season. I think he proved last offseason and during the 2022 season that his coverage skills are good, and this year he’s sharpened his blitz and run-stopping game more. I want Reed to be a tad more explosive and reactive in general, but these aspects are already pretty good. If he just shows up to camps and does his thing this offseason then offers could come his way.
ATH | Kadale Williams Kadale Williams 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Lumen Christi | 2025 State MI | Lumen Christi | Hudl
I am delighted to see that Central Michigan offered Kadale a scholarship. I think it’s been long overdue that he’s received a Division 1 opportunity. The reason I think he hasn’t gotten an opportunity is because his speed doesn’t look top-tier. Although his speed isn’t there, the contact balance, vision, conditioning, and efficiency are. He’s a near-elite prospect in every area except for some athleticism aspects. I think he has it in him, and if he can improve his speed I could see a lot more MAC teams offering.
WR/DB | Braden Rabideau Braden Rabideau 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Lansing Catholic | 2025 State MI | Lansing Catholic | Hudl
I’m looking forward to watching Braden more this offseason. At the Legacy RISE Showcase, he was one of my biggest standouts. I was blown away by his route-running and change of direction. He was leaving DBs in the dust on several occasions. I need to see him a couple more times to be super confident about his evaluation, but if he keeps showing out, his ranking will spike. I would recommend just about every college coach reading this to keep an eye on Braden’s name this offseason.
WR | Micah Carefelle Micah Carefelle 5'10" | 185 lbs | WR Mona Shores | 2025 State MI | Mona Shores | Hudl
Micah was one of the better receivers I consistently watched all of last season, and he showed up in big moments when I watched him during the regular season. I was actually present during the first two highlights you’ll see below, and I’ve seen those same jump ball highlights play out several other times. Micah is a physical wide receiver who is near elite at climbing the ladder and mossing DBs. He also has a good release, speed, and overall is a good-great receiver in his fundamentals. I could easily see Micah being picked up by a D2 college in the future, and this offseason will be huge for his recruitment.