PRZIA ’25 Rankings Update | Guys on the Rise

In conjunction with our rankings updates at Prep Redzone Iowa, we write-up analysis of our Top-7-ranked student-athletes at each position. Depth at these spots are cyclical, and we miss mentioning some really good players during this process.   With that in mind, here are guys on the rise in the 2025 Class rankings update released this week that we didn't write up in our positional breakdowns:   [player_tooltip player_id='988861' first='Sutton' last='Koller'], Iowa City Liberty   Ranking: No. 6 ATH/No. 50 Overall   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16036144/64f5f35fdfd9e0087c350013">JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS</a>   Why He's Here: Koller stands out as a dual-threat running back in Liberty's high-powered offense. The Lightning staff will lean on him again this season as it did when he rushed for 330 yards and piled up 816 receiving yards with a combined 15 touchdowns. Koller succeeds with quickness and elusiveness in space, frequently making guys miss and cutting up field. His versatility should be attractive to programs at the next level. Koller will help on special teams, too. Koller was part of a 4x400 relay team that ran at the state track meet this month.   [player_tooltip player_id='827113' first='Jaxan' last='Huyser'], West Lyon   Ranking: No. 7 ATH/No. 44 Overall   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16331418/6567629ebee1a60b2c57edee">JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS</a>   Why He's Here: Huyser calls one of the state's top small-school programs home. It's regularly producing talent for the next level. Huyser is next in line. He is coming off a junior season that saw him score 12 touchdowns (1 receiving) and deliver 11 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks on defense. That versatility opens up plenty of possibilities in college. In watching his junior film, Huyser might best fit at safety or hybrid linebacker. He runs well as we saw at state track where he competed in the 100 meters and 4x100. You also see traits that could work at slot receiver.   [player_tooltip player_id='342733' first='Braylon' last='Edwards'], IOL, Cedar Rapids Kennedy   Ranking: No. 8 OL/No. 44 Overall   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19427119/653fd73332e74d09142d6c9c">JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS</a>   Why He's Here: You have to figure Kennedy's O-Line will be exceedingly salty this fall with Edwards and [player_tooltip player_id='847892' first='Nick' last='Brooks'] anchoring the Cougar front. The former is a prospect that could help out the interior of plenty of colleges' offensive lines. Kennedy employs him at center. That experience gives him position flexility for the next level. He certainly can stick in the middle. Edwards brings a good deal of physicality and size to the position. He drives with his legs and bends well. It will be interesting to see how he performs at next month's college camps, which includes stops at Iowa and Iowa State. A recruitment already on the rise could really take off.   [player_tooltip player_id='1277245' first='Lathan' last='McDaniel'], Indianola   Ranking: No. 9 OL/No. 52 Overall   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16765494/65580a6c9a9c1c0ad4886080">JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS</a>   Why He's Here: I could see McDaniel (6-3, 285) jumping up in our next rankings update. Already in possession of an Air Force offer, a strong set of team camps from him in June seems likely. He's scheduled to be at those events for Iowa, South Dakota State, South Dakota and North Dakota after visiting the Hawkeyes, Iowa State, South Dakota, South Dakota State and others this spring. Last season, Indianola employed him at right offensive tackle. McDaniel shined in the running game and in pass protection. He bends and moves well, showing smooth footwork and proper hand placement. While he could wind up staying outside on the next level, McDaniel's skills would work at guard or center. In addition, some college programs will prefer him on the inside of the defensive line.     [player_tooltip player_id='1279915' first='Braylon' last='Evans'], Cedar Rapids Jefferson   Ranking: No. 10 OL/No. 58 Overall   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15633504/65e0bf79b3c8cf0a0013dbff">JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS</a>   Why He's Here: Evans is a large human being that plays with an edge on the gridiron. His junior highlights focus on him disrupting opponents from defensive end. The second clip in his highlights features him intercepting a pass at the line and converting it into a Pick 6. That speaks to his athleticism. The Jefferson coaches take advantage of it, lining him up on the outside, sometimes standing up and other times with his hand in the dirt. He excels either way and could get a look on defense at the next level, potentially at tackle. His tool box would work really well on the offensive line as well, like you can see watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15633504/65e4eb1a06609f0bccb35137">offensive highlights</a> from last season. He moves well enough that the J-Hawks pull him from his left tackle spot. His pass protection his aided by slick feet and power.   [player_tooltip player_id='1178591' first='Quinn' last='Breitbach'], Dubuque Hempstead   Ranking: No. 10 RB/No. 102 Overall   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16557791/653842243deaa40b5c51784f">JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS</a>   Why He's Here: Breitbach might fit better into our Athlete category, but we slotted him at running back feeling like it was his preferred position in college. Coaches at that level should keep their minds open to him helping out on defense, however, as he shows during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16557791/661eed42b841f22b9bc35e67">junior highlight video on that side of the ball</a>. Breitbach is a patient running back that is fast from the time he takes the handoff until he's tackled. His vision is keen, and he set up his blocks well, cuts quickly and finishes his runs. Breitbach contributes as a receiver, which could make the slot a possibility in college. Breitback's speed and athleticism make him an excellent candidate to return kicks and contribute on special teams. He has a busy June with camps set up to Drake, a couple of mega events and more.   [player_tooltip player_id='499809' first='Itai' last='Zapiensz'], Columbus Community   Ranking: No. 17 OL/No. 105 Overall   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15789511/65a71157688edf11d41bc3ba">JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS</a>   Why He's Here: Zapiensz is another student-athlete that could rise in our next rankings update. At 6-3, 300 pounds, he passes the eye test. He's also a guy that displays potential on both sides of the ball. On the interior of the offensive line, he's a force with his power and strength. Zapiensz is more than just a big body that gets in the way, he's agile and can move. Those traits also work really well when he lines up inside on the defensive front. His quickness and athleticism show up even more on that side of the ball. If he beats his man, Zapiensz is straight-line fast with lateral quickness to corral the quarterback or running back. He's been invited to summer camps at Northern Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota State and elsewhere.

In conjunction with our rankings updates at Prep Redzone Iowa, we write-up analysis of our Top-7-ranked student-athletes at each position. Depth at these spots are cyclical, and we miss mentioning some really good players during this process.