New Additions: Debut Athletes In The 2025 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Kansas published updated rankings this morning for the Class of 2025. That class now has 385 ranked athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at five of the highest new athletes added during the April rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1228486' first='Ryan' last='Specht'],</strong> LB, 6'0”, 190, Blue Valley Southwest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Specht enters the rankings at the No. 250 position. He finished with 100 total tackles during his junior season. In 12 games played the Timberwolf linebacker recorded 16 tackles for lost yardage, three quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries, and one interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1224001' first='James' last='Middlebrook'],</strong> DB, 5'8”, 160, Derby</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Middlebrook debuts in the No. 242 slot. He is a versatile athlete who can play safety, cornerback, or linebacker. In 13 games last season, he collected 90 total tackles for the Panthers. His speed makes him a weapon on kickoff returns. He used his legs to create four TFLs and one quarterback sack. Middlebrook also finished with two interceptions last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1228443' first='Brandt' last='Stupka']</strong>, WR, 6'2”, 175, Andover Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stupka is the top-ranked new wide receiver. He finished the 2023 season with 46 catches for 823 yards. He can also play on the defensive side of the ball as a safety. He recorded 38 total tackles and five interceptions last season for the Jaguars. Prep Redzone has Stupka currently ranked No. 255 in the Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1224002' first='Elijah' last='Mullen']</strong>, DB, 5'11”, 165, Olathe South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Debuting one spot behind Stupka is Olathe South defensive back Mullen. Mullen can play as a shutdown corner or as a safety. He recorded 89 total tackles last season and recovered three fumbles for the Falcons in 10 games played.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1223957' first='Bryer' last='Finley']</strong>, WR, 6'4”, 185, Seaman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finley debuts in the No. 259 slot. He is a versatile two-sport prospect. Basketball might well be his best sport, but he brings a lot to the table for football coaches to look at. He has played wide receiver, quarterback, and safety.  He averaged 13.5 points per game in this past prep basketball season and his leaping ability makes him a nice red zone target. He recorded 10 touchdown receptions last year for the Vikings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->