South Dakota: First Five Newcomers to the 2025 Rankings
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SOUTH DAKOTA– Time to meet the first five newcomers to our South Dakota 2025 rankings. This group has some under the radar prospects that don’t even have Twitter yet, some of 11AAA’s finest on both sides of the ball, and…
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Continue ReadingSOUTH DAKOTA– Time to meet the first five newcomers to our South Dakota 2025 rankings. This group has some under the radar prospects that don’t even have Twitter yet, some of 11AAA’s finest on both sides of the ball, and one hog molly that screams vicious as one word to describe him on tape.
Aiden Fisher Aiden Fisher ATH Aberdeen Roncalli | 2025 State SD , WR, Aberdeen Roncalli
Aiden does a fantastic job taking the top off the opposing secondary very consistently as he showed off what a sneaky route-runner he is. This certainly is well noticed on deep routes as Aiden has solid fluidity with his routes, as not the fastest wide receiver you will see, but one that plays with a heck of a lot of instinct with his reactive agility. I also love this kid’s hands as well, as he shows off as a wide receiver that is nimble and poised when bringing the ball to his chest. Aiden would be one I would add to my board if I were recruiting North Central South Dakota. Could be one that stock rises by next update.
Kellan Odell Kellan Odell 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Mitchell | 2025 State SD , LB, Mitchell
One of the last second additions to our 2025 South Dakota rankings was Mitchell 2025 linebacker Kellan Odell Kellan Odell 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Mitchell | 2025 State SD . Kellan impressed me with his natural athletic movement he showed off in pass coverage. That is a credit to his football IQ, as Kellan shows off an elusive downhill trigger to the ball to slow down the run game. He also is dominant with his physicality at the point of attack, showing consistent physicality with his 6’0 180 pound frame. Someone should get this young man on Twitter.
Carter Baier Carter Baier 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Harrisburg | 2025 State SD , DB, Harrisburg Twitter
Crashing in as one of our top defensive backs in the state is 2025 defensive back Carter Baier Carter Baier 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Harrisburg | 2025 State SD , who is one of two Harrisburg Tigers in our top echelon of defensive back talent in the class. The change of direction Carter shows off with his release certainly was one of the first thing that popped out with his skillets as this young man clings to the ball like a magnet all his speed and agility. What else popped out is Carter’s superb vision, as his ability to read the ball carrier off the edges of the inside box, surprised me on tape with how well-versed he showed off to be. Not to mention the fight in Carter’s hands at 6’0 190 pounds, certainly drove how effective he is getting off blocks to get the ball carrier for a handful of tackles for a loss last season. This young man is going to be climber up the rankings, I can feel it.
Hudson Kempf Hudson Kempf 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL Elk Point-Jefferson | 2025 State SD , OL, Elk Point-Jefferson Twitter
They always say the low man wins, right? Well, Elk Point-Jefferson 2025 offensive tackle is the definition of that when you turn on the tape. Watching his athletic bend and feisty hands at the point of attack show off an offensive tackle that treats the defensive line like a human punching bag by the first two clips alone. Watch Hudson get leverage into the second level also shows off those vicious traits I look for from the hog mollies as his pad-level shows quick foot speed I want to see and wins on leverage heavily as well. Hudson has a high ceiling as a 6’2 260 pound prospect to grow a high ceiling in this 2025 class, as he is another from this group I could see being a big riser by the next update.
Braeden Feeldy Braeden Feeldy 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Harrisburg | 2025 State SD , WR, Harrisburg Twitter
Wide receivers with the open field vision elusiveness that Harrisburg 2025 wide receiver Braeden Feeldy Braeden Feeldy 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Harrisburg | 2025 State SD possesses are sometimes difficult to find with the elusive athleticism this young man has first on deck on tape. This kid might be one of the most agile 2025 prospects in South Dakota, as his constant ability to flip the field with his agility and excellent instincts really will pop out to college coaches especially with how multi dimensional he is in the return game as well. Braeden also shows off fluid change of speeds with his route-running as he can turn from 30% to 100% burst very quickly off his brakes. Sure looks like the Harrisburg Tigers receiving core won’t lose much of a step come 2024 as far as scholarship-level wide receivers like Braeden Feeldy Braeden Feeldy 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Harrisburg | 2025 State SD for sure.