Two Tight Ends Sit At The Top: Class of 2025 Rankings Update

It is time to roll out an updated edition of the Prep Redzone Kansas Class of 2025 Player Rankings.   Athletes, coaches, and parents can click on the “How We Rank” story under the “Rankings” menu to learn more about the process of ranking players.   For me personally, I would like to add that the following factors also determine how I rank players. Stats help, but don't make the rankings, but if I can't find stats on a player that factors into their position as well. Offers from colleges are also taken into consideration. An athlete with multiple Division I offers is going to probably be ranked higher than a player with only NAIA offers or no offers at all. I do watch film and that can help or hurt a player's rankings. Also size and speed matter!   A couple of key issues I always stress with athletes is the slot you are ranked in is not nearly as important as just making the rankings. There will be plenty of opportunities for members of this class to get on our scouts' radars this spring, summer, and fall.   While I strive for perfection, I also understand that mistakes and typos happen. If you have questions about the rankings or see a mistake please feel free to DM me on social media @KSScoutDeck or email me at deckscoutks@gmail.com. Remember you attract more bees with honey than you do vinegar. If you send me a negative or rude email do not expect a reply. Also, keep in mind that there are elements of the technology that I cannot control or change, one example is our options for a player's weight in five lb. intervals. Also, we do not update rankings on a week-to-week basis. Once an athlete is ranked in a spot, they stay there until the next round of rankings. We try to update the rankings three to four times a year.   Here is a look at the Top 10 Ranked athletes which includes two tight ends at the top and three offensive and defensive linemen being recruited by Division I programs.   [player_tooltip player_id='570288' first='DaSaahn' last='Brame'], TE, 6'6”, 230, Derby   Brame is a Power 5 Conference prospect and is now the No. 1 ranked player in the Kansas Class of 2025. The Derby Panther tight end is fast, physical, and long. He has sweet hands and is a big target in the passing game. In 13 games Brame finished with 46 receptions for 942 yards and caught 13 touchdowns. He has narrowed his recruitment to eight DI programs including five SEC programs, two Big 10 schools, and Kansas State University. As much as I like to see Kansas athletes get the opportunity to leave the state, Brame is one prospect that I hope chooses to stay in Kansas.   [player_tooltip player_id='733209' first='Linkon' last='Cure'], TE, 6'6”, 210, Goodland   If college coaches miss out on Brame, then there is another 6-foot-6 tight end from Goodland to pick up. Cure jumped up nine spots in the rankings from No. 11 to No. 2. He finished his junior season with 42 receptions and 946 yards gained in nine games. He found the end zone 14 times. He is a powerhouse athlete who also excels on the hardwood. He has at least 20 Division I offers including Notre Dame, Michigan, Stanford, Kansas, and Kansas State.   [player_tooltip player_id='716598' first='Andrew' last='Babalola'], OL, 6'6”, 270, Blue Valley Northwest   Babalola is now ranked No. 3 in the state and is the No. 1 ranked offensive lineman. The Husky junior has impressive strength, a great first step, and plays with a solid pad level. He has multiple Power 5 offers including eight SEC programs, five Big 10 schools, and Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Cincinnati, and Iowa State from the Big 12 Conference.   [player_tooltip player_id='519316' first='Jayden' last='Woods'], DL, 6'3”, 235, Mill Valley   Woods had an impressive season for the Jaguars. He racked up 71 total tackles 10 of which resulted in lost yardage. He is currently ranked No. 4 in the class after also collecting seven quarterback sacks and two forced fumbles during his junior season. Woods is being heavily recruited by Power 5 Division I programs and has offers from the likes of SEC programs Alabama, Florida, Missouri, LSU, and Oklahoma. His other offers include, but are not limited to Notre Dame, Washington, and Oklahoma State.   [player_tooltip player_id='442624' first='Bryson' last='Hayes'], WR, 6'0”, 1850, Maize   Hayes is the No. 1-ranked receiver in the Class of 2025 and is ranked No. 5 overall. He unofficially led the junior class in receiving yards with 962. He made 60 receptions in his junior season and scored 10 touchdowns for Maize. Division I schools that have shown interest in Hayes include Kansas, Nebraska, Duke, and Tulsa.   [player_tooltip player_id='352457' first='Julian' last='Marks'], DL, 6'7”, 275, St. Thomas Aquinas   Marks affectionally known as “Juju” is a Division I prospect on the defensive line. He played on a stacked Aquinas defense on the line with a senior who is headed to Kansas State University. Marks finished his junior season with 23 total tackles, one TFL, and one sack. He has narrowed his recruitment to 11 schools including Michigan, Oregon, USC, Alabama, Kansas, and Kansas State.   [player_tooltip player_id='442716' first='Charlie' last='Woleben'], DL, 6'4”, 215, De Soto   Another stud defensive lineman in the top ten is De Soto's Woleben. The Wildcat junior is going to be a solid interior lineman and will be able to stuff the run as well as pressure the quarterback. During his junior season, he recorded 42 total tackles, four TFLs, and two quarterback sacks. He has been linked to several DI programs including Missouri, Kansas, Iowa State, Minnesota, and Notre Dame.   [player_tooltip player_id='570244' first='Brock' last='Heath'], OL, 6'5”, 250, Blue Valley Northwest   The No. 2 ranked offensive lineman in the Class of 2025 is the Huskies' Heath. Heath could see a position change when he heads off to college. He can play tackle, defensive end, or become a tight end. He has great size and will only get bigger and stronger. He has offers from both the Jayhawks and Wildcats.   [player_tooltip player_id='570190' first='Maguire' last='Richman'], LB, 6'2”, 200, Blue Valley   Richman comes in as the top-ranked linebacker in the Class of 2025. The Blue Valley junior finished with an eye-popping 132 total tackles last season. He has a nose for creating turnovers with three forced fumbles, one interception, and two blocked punts during his junior campaign. He is being recruited by multiple Division I schools including Oklahoma State, Kansas, and Minnesota.   [player_tooltip player_id='285567' first='Caden' last='Estrada'], OL, 6'1”, 270, Washburn Rural   Estrada is the third offensive lineman to crack the Top 10. He is a force in the Junior Blue's run game. He has quality size and has solid measurables in the weight room with a 345 lb. bench and a 500 lb. squat. He has offers from Kansas University and Washburn. He will have other athletes chomping on his heels to pass over him in the Top 10.

It is time to roll out an updated edition of the Prep Redzone Kansas Class of 2025 Player Rankings.