Scouting Destinations: Fossil Ridge and Brighton
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There are a lot of programs in Colorado that have maintained a consistent production of college prospects, building their team’s reputation within the youth football community and the college recruiting world. Knowing who is next up for a program after…
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Continue ReadingThere are a lot of programs in Colorado that have maintained a consistent production of college prospects, building their team’s reputation within the youth football community and the college recruiting world.
Knowing who is next up for a program after the seniors graduate is important for recruiting. This article will highlight two programs from the 5A classification that should be recruiting destinations for college programs by taking a look at a handful of players on their rosters.
Fossil Ridge Sabercats
Fossil Ridge is a program that has consistently had a roster full of talent located in the backyard of the Colorado State Rams. Tennessee commit Gage Ginther Gage Ginther 6'6" | 275 lbs | OL Fossil Ridge | 2024 State CO (2024 OL) was the most notable prospect for the Sabercats following the 2023 season, which ended with a trip to the playoffs.
With the Sabercats fielding mostly juniors during the season, college programs should emphasize recruiting Fossil Ridge this coming fall. Nate Ceschin (2025) is a 6-foot-4 offensive lineman who can play every position on the front. Quarterback Nick Kubat (2025) threw for over 2,000 yards and finished with a QB rating of 102.7, making him a QB prospect with a legitimate upside. Colton Pawlak Colton Pawlak 5'9" | 175 lbs | ATH Fossil Ridge | 2025 State CO (2025 RB) is a talented athlete with outstanding athleticism and the ability to play multiple positions, including QB.
Fossil Ridge has two big wide receivers who should be toward the top of every Division I recruiting board that scouts the area. Marcus Mozer Marcus Mozer 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Fossil Ridge | 2025 CO (2025) is a 6-foot-3, 190lbs WR who runs crisp and powerful routes with excellent body control and a limitless catch radius.
Owen Wind (2025 SS/WR) is an absolute sleeper and a physical two-way player who can be recruited for either side of the ball. This 6-foot-3, 180lbs athlete can seal the edge, cover in space, close-and-finish tackles, line up as a number-one WR, stretch the field with powerful strides, make contested catches, and block.
The Brighton Bulldogs
Brighton is a team that does not have a reputation for being a state-contending powerhouse. However, the Bulldogs have been producing next-level prospects for quite some time.
The most recent season ended with the University of Northern Colorado landing a commitment from Jackson Quammie Jackson Quammie 6'1" | WR Brighton | 2024 CO (2024 DB/ATH), Owen Taylor (2024 OL/DL) having four collegiate offers, Gage Chadwick (2024 OL) recently earning his second offer, and Kevin Day (2024 WR/DB) having an offer from Dort University.
Blake George (2025 QB) is a shifty dual-threat QB with a big arm and an electric playing style. Jeremiah Ramos (2025) is an explosive running back with the type of speed that earns camp invites. Dominic Petrocco Dominic Petrocco 6'2" | 250 lbs | OL CO (2027 DT) is a disruptive young defensive tackle with a very bright future. Petrocco is currently the only freshman to earn a spot on Mile High Prep, Colorado’s new spring football team.