Stock Risers in the 2025 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With every rankings update comes plenty of changes. Among those changes are players who proved they put in the work during the offseason and season, putting out tape that illustrates big strides in development. Whether it be growth more into their frame, developing flexibility and body control, or improving the power in which they play with, the athletes in today's article proved that they have taken that next step and need to be on the radars of college coaches. Now more than ever. So let's get into the tape!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["471808"],"_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":"u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eRankings Jump: #87 up to #5u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnBlake has clearly put in the work since last summer. He clearly made the junior season leap that has launched him into the #1 uncommitted offensive player slot. Blake checks every box for a Power 4 TE. He has a strong, big frame that has plenty of room to continue to fill out. It will be scary trying to stop him then because the 220 lbs junior was already a nightmare after the catch and when they used him at RB. Thiry is able to lower his shoulder and gain the tough yards, break tackles, and has special contact balance for a kid his size. In the passing game Blake is a QB's dream. He knows how to use his size to create separation, boxing out DBs. He high points the ball with strong hands and leaping ability. The big man also runs very smooth routes for a kid his size. His body control, balance, and flexibility all shine in his routes. Thiry is the type of mismatch at TE that teams dream of in today's game. Big, strong, athletic, and flexible. He checks every box and should be the top offensive target for FBS teams recruiting WI.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc527bb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11909796/6543fb34689883045cca1c89' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52867"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["533166"],"_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":"u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eRankings Jump: #46 up to #19u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnOur next big stock riser is the WR out of Mount Horeb. Christopher sets himself apart from the crowd with his skill set. So many times we see receiver with the speed to win or WRs that have the physicality to overpower opponents. Chris puts both aspects into his game. The junior WR has no problem bursting out of his stance, getting behind the defense, and reeling in long TD passes with pure speed. He also has the short area agility, burst, and balance to run explosive route breaks that leave CBs trying to catch up. It is hard enough for a defense to try and contain Chris' athleticism. Then he adds strong hands and the leaping ability to Moss DBs at the catch point if they do manage to stay with him downfield. On top of it all, after the catch you better have the pursuit there to gang tackle Kiel because he has shown he has no problem ripping away from DB tackle attempts or dragging them into the end zone. Kiel is an imposing WR to matchup with out wide and the D1 level is taking notice.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc528cb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16028349/655e585db022950480afb29f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc528ed"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["685855"],"_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":"u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eRankings Jump: #38 up to #24u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnAn offensive lineman who has taken that next step in his development is [player_tooltip player_id='685855' first='Oscar' last='Latendresse']. First off, he has continued to grow. Now standing at 6'3u0022 285 lbs, Oscar looks the part of a college OL now more than ever. His continued growth hasn't affected his play. Instead it has only made him more dominant in the trenches. The big man is light on his feet and is able to pull across the formation to lead his RB. He is able to get out of his stance with a nice burst and get his hands on DL to control and drive them out of the trenches in the run game. Oscar also shows that he can bend to use leverage as he closes in on contact. Those light feet stand out in pass protection as well. Oscar can get deep into his slide against speed rushers and uses his length  to control and steer rushers. The cherry on top is that the junior also brings the mentality of a next level OL, finishing with aggression. Don't sleep on the northern WI OL prospect.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52946"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16268135/65bc49c8b53f500bf8b6f79f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52966"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["942607"],"_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":"u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eRankings Jump: #78 up to #31u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnI started the season off in 2023 watching West De Pere in person, and one of the early standouts was Lemirand out wide. After watching through the entire junior highlights it is clear he carried that momentum through the entire season. Ben is the speedy mismatch at the position that is going to give teams nightmares this fall. The junior has track speed that translates to the grass/turf. the junior easily eats up cushions from CBs and gets behind the defense. Proving to be more than just a deep threat, Ben also stands out at the catch. He has no problem going up over DBs and taking it off their heads while focusing through contact. Lemirand also demonstrated that he is a natural at finding the ball in the air and adjusting to it. Then after the catch he quickly gets to a second gear to beat pursuit angles. I have a feeling we are in store for a big year from the WDP WR.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc529bb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16227479/65492d1d688e3509745131fa' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc529da"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["942611"],"_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":"u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eRankings Jump: #88 up to #37u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnAnother athlete earning a big jump is the 6'4u0022 200 lbs TE/OLB out of Menomonie. While the junior will need to fill out that frame at the next level we haven't see him have an issue with the physical demands of both positions. He can break tackles after the catch and is able to set the edge against the run and can disengage from offensive linemen. On offense Brody is a TE who has the athleticism to force defenses into tough matchups. Defense is where Brody excites us most though. He has excellent range for an OLB. We see him fly off the edge and wreck havoc on the backfield. Brody closes quickly and delivers hard, sound tackles. Thornton is also comfortable playing out in space off the edge. You can rely on him to pick up TEs/RBs or make one on one tackles off the edge thanks to his lateral agility and ability to move easily in all directions. I'm excited to see how he performs at camps this summer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52a30"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15149869/6537daef19a5ca08402d621e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52a4f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["442874"],"_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":"u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eRankings Jump: #77 up to #38u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnOne of the most reliable, and largest target radiuses in WI resides in Eau Claire, WI. Tay brings an exciting 6'3u0022 195 lbs frame to the field and even more impressive than that is the ball skills that come with it. Tay is exceptional at tracking the ball, adjusting to the ball, and getting his hands on it. Between his soft hands and hand-eye coordination once he gets a hand on it you can consider the ball caught. It is impressive watching his reel in the passes he does with one hand, or along the sideline, or at awkward angles. He does whatever it takes to secure the catch. The junior has the physical tools to make sure he can get to the ball too. We see the body control and awareness along the sideline. He has the leaping ability to go up and get it over the defense. To go with the size and ball skills, Tay also seems to have the necessary athleticism to play out wide at the next level. This may not be the only jump Tay sees this offseason depending on his camp performances and testing. This is definitely a name to know.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52aa6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16198543/652c67d102bb7306a40fade5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52ac5"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["269725"],"_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":"u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eRankings Jump: #118 up to #42u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnNext up we have the man who has taken the reins in the middle of the Pewaukee defense. That is the 6'3u0022 205 lbs LB [player_tooltip player_id='269725' first='Jackson' last='Servais']. This past fall we saw Jackson prove to be the equalizer for his defense. His combination of athleticism, physicality, and football IQ allowed him to make plays sideline to sideline. Jackson is quick to read and react to the flow of the play, movement of the OL, and quickly finds the ball. He is one of the best at getting through the front seven without getting hung up on the trash and when he does we see the strength to disengage and then get back after the ball. When he does hit the gaps free the junior has the range and closing burst to throw off timing in the backfield or make the sack/TFL. Jackson has a strong base of talent to continue to build on. Check out the tape.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52b18"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16216244/653f2443ab92a50894705b0f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52b36"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["942602"],"_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":"u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eRankings Jump: #57 up to #47u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnLast time we saw Reggie he was a 235 lbs DL. He is now up to a dominant 260 lbs and should turn plenty of heads during the camp season. Until then there is plenty of exciting tape to watch of the DL prospect. The first step explosion and transition to power jump off the tape. Reggie flies out of his stance and instantly can turn that short area burst into power to drive OL into the backfield. That is if the OL is able to get hands on him. We see plenty of times where he is simply too quick to cut off. On those plays Kloehn is a menace in the backfield, wrecking havoc and quickly ending plays. The junior also plays with active hands that helped him disengage on the  interior. Reggie also has the athleticism to line up on the edge and still get to the QB. Kloehn is another prospect who probably isn't done climbing the rankings. Keep an eye on him.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52b89"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17868878/6537f1c319a5ca08402d7993' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52ba7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["942612"],"_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":"u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eRanking Jump: #94 up to #68u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnOne of the most physical LBs in the Class is [player_tooltip player_id='942612' first='Landon' last='Taylor']. The junior absolutely hammers opponents when he tackles them. You can throw the idea of yards after contact out the window when facing a Taylor tackle. The 6' 225 lbs LB is able to trigger downhill with a good burst that allows him to fly through gaps untouched. He has the range to make the chase down tackle across the formation and has great timing of his blitzes. The power he plays with is something special to watch. He runs right through blocks like he barely notices them. As he gets coached up on how to disengage with his hands teams at this level and the next will have a hard time sticking blocks on him. I'm expecting the arrow to continue to point upwards for him.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52bf8"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16741675/653fe780c1244e091c9a5b0e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52c16"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["505297"],"_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":"u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eRankings Jump: #89 up to #76u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnAnother Top 100 prospect on the OL who climbed further up the board is the Sussex Hamilton LT. Orlando impresses with his range. We see him get out in space often and land key blocks on agile DBs. He also can quickly close on DL who are not lined up on him. Humphrey can also turn that short area burst into a nice initial punch. Orlando is light on his feet and plays with good leverage. There is also plenty of room for growth and development in his game. Definitely a name to watch.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52c62"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16204198/656000d5c11b9001d0400844' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fa1bfc52c80"} /-->