South Dakota 2024 Winter Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SOUTH DAKOTA</strong>-- We take a look at our South Dakota newcomers that were added to the 2024 rankings last week. From a handful of NSIC commits, to the athletic 2024 freaks still on the board, and to the #1 ranked specialist in the Mount Rushmore State, we evaluate the tape and tell you why too we were late on a handful of these prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1132952"],"_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":"u003cpu003eOne of 2023s late bloomers in Sioux Falls was Sioux Falls O'Gorman defensive end [player_tooltip player_id='1132972' first='Lathan' last='Wilcox'], who welcome tou0026nbsp; our 2024 rankings. Lathan impressed me with not just the speed, but the instinct he shows at the point of attack as the more I watch them on tape, the more I see the upside the Augustana coaching staff sees upcoming in Lathan.u0026nbsp; At 6'4 225 pounds, Lathan also has room to add to his frame with the Vikings, which will add to the quick power he gets with leverage to constantly finish his defender, with also growth and development with his pad-level. Lathan checks at #34 overall as the Vikings 2024 recruiting class boosts two of the first five defensive linemen on our South Dakota board.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1132954"],"_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":"Northern State defensive back commit [player_tooltip player_id='1132974' first='Ethan' last='Vis'] is a SD prospect that I kind of am kicking myself how late I am at adding him to our 2024 rankings, as he showed off his skillsets as a standout of mine from an NSIC camp last summer. Ethan was a menace for the Tea Area Titans in the return game, in which I don't think how efficent he was truly got talked about enough as, he has well-versed vision and instinct on both punts and kicks. Those instincts translated well defensively, as Ethan showed off the explosive physicality he has that if I recall, was a sound broad jumper at camps last summer. Northern State should be ecstatic to get a jack of all trades from Tea Area.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1136649"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Zoan is another prospect that I am kicking myself for being slightly late on in this 2024 recruiting cycle, as a two-way prospect from Vermillion that is still uncommitted. He has in my eyes, some of the most sound hands amongst slot receivers in 11-man football in South Dakota not to mention, that the instinct Zoan shows when making his cuts, pop out early on tape as you can tell this young man strides with his attention to detail. He also creates ample separation with his athletic striding ability but can also be a big playmaker in high-traffic areas. Division IIs and NAIA schools, I would put this young man in my u0022offer nowu0022 category if I were you.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1132975"],"_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":"Lucas is a 2024 linebacker out of Pierre TF Riggs that I certainly don't think is getting near enough love on his recruiting trail so far. Out of our uncommitted 2024s, you won't find a hard-hitter in this class that shows off the downhill vision that will smash your ball carrier right in the mouth the the Governors [player_tooltip player_id='1132975' first='Lucas' last='Chamberlin']. The wrestling background is seen vividly on tape, as the 6'1 195 pounder that is a 3-time state qualifier on the mat, and in my eyes has a quick ceiling to grow based on watching his tape from earlier this season into the state championship game, you can see the growth. He has a couple local NAIA offers, but man I would love to see his recruitment pick up this winter.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1136651"],"_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":"Over the 2023 fall season and late summer, Jake Evans and I became huge fans of this Deubrook Area squad and a handful of their prospects including 2024 wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1136651' first='Jake' last='Jorenby']. He impressed us with his athleticism he brings with his route-running that shows big playmaker ability on deep routes and a long catch radius. That length also extends to his lower body as a 6'3 185 pounder that has long strides with which I feel more explosiveness to grow in the coming years at the next-level. Has offers for both the gridiron and the hardwood, but would love to see more NAIAs in the Dakotas get involved and could see some light NSIC attention as well.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1132959"],"_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":"Time to meet South Dakota's top 2024 specialist in Rapid City Stevens [player_tooltip player_id='1132979' first='Parker' last='Messmer']. Parker on tape shows off a massive length on both punts and kickoffs, and possesses the hangtime you want to see at the next-level from both spots. Parker also shows off the poised demeanor I look for with his body language he shows well.  I also like Parker's measurables for the next-level as at 6'4 175 pounds you can expect (and its seen on tape) that this young man will not break if he has to run down a ball carrier as he has the lower body length to stand his ground in ST coverage.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-659e25a22da42"} /-->