Vegas Playmakers to Watch Out For
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I continue to be amazed at the depth of offensive skill players in Las Vegas. Still, there are several playmakers who have gone underrated throughout their high school careers. Below, I highlight five prospects set to blow up this fall.…
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Continue ReadingI continue to be amazed at the depth of offensive skill players in Las Vegas. Still, there are several playmakers who have gone underrated throughout their high school careers. Below, I highlight five prospects set to blow up this fall.
Braxton Bonnett Braxton Bonnett 6’0″ | 175 lbs | WR Foothill | 2026 State NV had a solid sophomore campaign contributing to Foothill’s passing attack. I am confident he will a high rising 2026 receiver prospect this fall. Braxton’s quickness, vision, and next level top speed shows taking underneath screens for huge gains down the sidelines. Quick feet and flashes of next level explosiveness allows Braxton to separate from defenders at the top of routes. Good size, quickness, and strength suggests Braxton has all the abilities to make the tough catches over the middle in college.
Kieran Daniel Kieran Daniel 6’1″ | 180 lbs | ATH Somerset Academy Losee | 2026 State NV is a good-sized running back out of Somerset Losee. The versatile runner should see his regional recruitment heat up this year. Quick feet, good strength, and balance allows Kieran to fight through contact and earn tough yards in traffic. Next level burst shows gaining the edge on outside runs out of Somerset’s wishbone formation. Kieran’s elusiveness and productivity displayed as a punt returner highlights his value as a collegiate special teamer.
Scott Holper Scott Holper 6’1″ | 170 lbs | WR Coronado | 2025 State NV is a versatile receiver out of Coronado. Scott has been invited to a camp by the University of Minnesota-Duluth, but I am surprised more schools closer to Nevada have not been in contact. Expect his regional recruitment to heat up before fall gets here. Next level speed shows gaining vertical separation on deep zone defenders. Good vision, strength, and quickness with the ball in his hands highlights Scott’s next level playmaking ability. Scott’s length, balance, strong hands, and athleticism at the catchpoint suggests he has all the tools to be a legit redzone threat in college.
Bryant Johnson Bryant Johnson 5’10” | 180 lbs | RB Palo Verde | 2025 State NV is one of the most underrated running backs in Las Vegas. He recently visited UNLV and has also been in contact with Utah Tech & Iowa State. Be on the lookout for his first offer to come in this year. Good power and toughness shows punishing defensive backs in the open field. Bryant’s vision, quick feet, and next level acceleration shows exploding through the point of attack. An impressive combination of balance and lateral quickness allows Braynt to evade defenders and create in small spaces.
Damani Warren Damani Warren 6’4″ | 210 lbs | WR Arbor View | 2027 State NV may be the most versatile pass catcher in the 2027 class. He has received offers from Utah, UNLV, Arizona, and Mizzou in February alone. Expect the offers to roll in as he solidifies himself as a top Nevada prospect this fall. Good burst and lateral quickness gets displayed when Damani easily accelerates passed man defenders to gain horizontal separation. Damani’s balance and athleticism allows him to adjust to tough back shoulder fades near the sidelines. A rare combination of size, strong hands, body control, and separation ability highlights Damani’s ability to be a redzone mismatch in college.