Vegas Sleepers Ready to Breakout
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It is no surprise to football fans to hear that Las Vegas is a hotbed of high school talent. However, I am surprised there are so many college prospects who have gone relatively unnoticed. Below, I highlight five Clark County…
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Continue ReadingIt is no surprise to football fans to hear that Las Vegas is a hotbed of high school talent. However, I am surprised there are so many college prospects who have gone relatively unnoticed. Below, I highlight five Clark County prospects set to blow up this fall.
Syncere Harvey Syncere Harvey 5’8″ | 145 lbs | ATH Legacy Highschool | 2025 NV is a prospect coaches would be foolish to overlook because of his height. The all-conference corner has not seen any social media attention, but I am confident his regional recruitment will heat up during his senior year. Syncere displays good toughness and flashes of next level acceleration blanketing receivers in press coverage. Coaches like Syncere’s tackling ability and strength shown in a willingness to get involved in the run game. Syncere’s instincts, quick feet, and fluid change of direction highlights his ability to thrive as an inside or outside man defender in college. Good vision and long speed displayed as a kick returner only adds value to Syncere’s special teams’ potential.
Luke Pratt Luke Pratt 6’3″ | 280 lbs | OL Coronado | 2026 State NV had a strong sophomore season for Coronado and it surprises me his recruitment has not picked up. The versatile center is bound to see schools close to Vegas be in contact throughout this year. I was impressed with Luke’s improved size and strength displayed as a run blocker at the point of attack. Coaches like Luke’s physicality and experience at every position along the O Line. Strong hands, good quickness, and flashes of next level power highlights Luke’s potential to be a versatile interior pass blocker in college.
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Kory Villarreal Kory Villarreal 6’1″ | 165 lbs | DB Spring Valley | 2025 State NV is set to be a lockdown defender for Spring Valley this fall. Kory received his first offer from Coloardo State and I am excited to see who else offers him this year. Good instincts, explosiveness, and ball skills highlights Kory’s ability to thrive in zone or man coverage. Flashes of next level range, strength, and physicality in a safety alignment highlights Kory’s versatility in a collegiate secondary. Kory’s length, top speed, and quick change of direction suggests he has all the tools to be a top cornerback recruit in Nevada by the time the 2024 season ends.
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Isaiah Nickels Isaiah Nickels 5’11” | 160 lbs | ATH Bishop Gorman | 2026 State NV is set to be a contributor for powerhouse Bishop Gorman this fall. Since he left Desert Pines, Isaiah has received his second scholarship offer from Hawaii. Expect the versatile playmaker to become a top recruit in Vegas after taking the field this fall. Good quickness and an athletic change of direction allows Isaiah to easily separate at the breakpoint, while his strength & balance allows him to fight through contact before he gets to the top of routes. Isaiah’s great combination of size, long speed, and athleticism at the catchpoint suggests he has all the tools to develop into a versatile pass catcher in college.
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Reginald Tiggs Reginald Tiggs 5’10” | 170 lbs | DB Desert Pines | 2025 State NV is one of the most underrated defensive backs in Las Vegas. I was unable to locate RJ on social media, but I am confident we will see his recruitment skyrocket throughout 2024. RJ’s awareness and fast change of direction gets displayed quickly reacting to targeted receivers outside of his vicinity. Good power and tackling ability shows easily fighting through blocks and disrupting bubble screens behind the line of scrimmage. RJ’s size, ball skills, instincts, and explosiveness highlights his potential to be a lockdown man defender in college.