’25 Recruiting Hotbed: Rufus King

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our next stop across WI focusing on the hotbed schools with impressive depth of 2025 talent is down in Milwaukee. Rufus King has been pumping out talent over the years, and the 2025 Class won't be ending that trend. Going through the roster, it is clear that the top talent is going to be leading the defense this fall. There is at least one standout 2025 at all three levels of the defense. So opponents better come ready to play when they face off with Rufus King this fall. As we wait for the calendar to turn to fall, let's dive into the tape of the top six 2025s to know on the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221fe9c27"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["685893"],"_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":"The top ranked athlete on the Rufus King roster is two time 1st Team All Conference DT [player_tooltip player_id='685893' first='Khadin' last='Williamson']. The 6'1u0022 290 lbs '25 is the mismatch and force you look for to add to the middle of your defense. Khadin is a nightmare to block one on one. He has an excellent burst off the line and shows an exciting array of ways to beat IOL. Khadin wins with impressive lateral agility and body control that leaves OL striking at air as he slips past them. The junior also shows heavy hands that he uses to effectively swipe away from his body. Williamson also has the strength to collapse the pocket with his bull rush. Khadin is also effective at holding the line. He can play stout against double teams and has shown he can split them and get to the ball. Khadin plays with a high motor to go along with the power, quickness, and technique. He is a well rounded prospect that has continued to get better and better. He holds three D2 offers from Mankato, Bemidji State, and Concordia- St. Paul.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb038"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17929112/6537e9a8066ba2016c7ebee8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb19e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["245978"],"_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":"Lamarcus has put together a very decorated career already. The Honorable Mention All State LB is one of the best available at his position in the state. Lamarcus is a high IQ player in the middle of the Rufus King defense. His ability to process plays as they develop is next level quality. He does a great job of flowing with the play while also attacking downhill. That leads to him making a lot of stops right at the line of scrimmage. Vinson's range from the middle of the defense and closing speed makes him very difficult to get linemen on and his lateral agility makes him even more effective at working through the constant traffic in the front seven. The junior is an excellent tackler as well and makes sure you feel him when he wraps you up. Vinson does have the strength to take on blocks, hold his ground, shed and make the stop too. Vinson is an athlete on the rise. He holds offers from Augustana, and Concordia- St. Paul.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb201"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16253023/653950b39676880dcc651ec1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb220"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1209380"],"_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":"Next up we have an intriguing hybrid athlete. Bennett plays the hybrid OLB/nickel role on the Rufus King defense. Watching his tape you can't help but feel like he could be a useful chess piece at the next level. Bennett can play stout against the run. We see him consistently show quickness and range off the edge to either chase down plays from behind or set a solid edge against runs his way. You can trust Words out in space to make one on one tackles. The junior's speed makes him an effective blitzer, even when he comes from the slot position. Because of how aggressive he is and how well he plays the run I could see Bennett as a box safety as well. He brings versatility and physicality to the field. Give the tape a look. He is looking for that first offer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb273"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16324887/6539b9e77bdce20690667315' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb28f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["245980"],"_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":"The next 2025 to know is two way starter and All Conference DL [player_tooltip player_id='245980' first='Jamison' last='Bonds']. The 6'2u0022 245 lbs athlete was a constant impact in the trenches for Rufus King in 2023 and will be again in 2024. He and Williamson will pair together to make one of the top IDL duos in the state this fall. On tape, Bonds is a high motor player who wins because of his athleticism. He is able to get out of his stance with a strong first step that instantly forces IOL to try and catch up and he gets the angle on them through the gap. Jamison's tape shows a very disruptive interior presence. Whether he is flying through gaps nearly untouched or using leverage to drive his man off the ball and into the backfield. I'm excited to see how the experienced DT performs in his final season of HS ball. Check him out.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb2df"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16377143/6537eec66655500dac09c745' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb2fb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1283687],"_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":"We stay on the DL for our next standout 2025. This time it is the 6'2u0022 200 lbs DE [player_tooltip player_id='1210389' first='William' last='Tiutczenko']. The junior will need time at the next level to build on that frame, but the tape shows translatable traits. William consistently plays with his hands and maximizes his length to create separation. With the space he is able to get past OTs because of his quick lateral agility and burst to get to the heels once he makes his move. Despite being undersized we have seen William slide inside and hold his own while working through traffic to get to the ball. Don't overlook the junior edge defender.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb347"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16560169/6537fd596655500dac09d6a9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb362"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Caleb Luter","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"230","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Rufus King","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"We end with one last DL prospect. The 5'11u0022 230 lbs junior is an undersized prospect, but between his high motor, active hands, and awareness towards how he is being blocked or set up Caleb deserves a look. Caleb has solid foot quickness and uses his compact frame to get leverage. I can see him continuing to fill out and get stronger while becoming more of an interior defender at the next level. The four 2025 DL that Rufus King fields will all be names to know, and will make this one of the most experienced and talented units in the state. Check out the tape of Luter below.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb406"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19697748/653fee24c11a240bd8241af8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d221feb426"} /-->