PRZIA ’25 Rankings Update | TE Prospect Profiles (Top 7)
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In conjunction with the recent release of our updated Class of 2025 Rankings, we producing write-ups on the Top 7-rated student-athletes at each position. Below is a look at standout tight ends in the cycle: Thomas Meyer Thomas Meyer 6'5"…
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Continue ReadingIn conjunction with the recent release of our updated Class of 2025 Rankings, we producing write-ups on the Top 7-rated student-athletes at each position. Below is a look at standout tight ends in the cycle:
Thomas Meyer
Thomas
Meyer
6'5" | 210 lbs | TE
Clear Lake | 2025
State
IA
, Clear Lake
Ranking: No. 1 TE/No. 2 Overall
Why He’s Here: The Iowa Hawkeye commitment will head into a desired situation for a program with a storied history at his position. Interestingly, some college programs saw him shining at defensive end. It speaks to his athleticism as does Meyer leading the Clear Lake basketball team in scoring and rebounding as junior last winter. He also threw the shot put and discus in track this spring. On the gridiron, Meyer (6-4, 210) stands out as a receiver, where he caught 25 of his team’s 52 completions last fall for 407 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s technically sound at running routes and in catching the ball. Meyer is a willing and able blocker whether he lines up in-line, at H-Back or in the slot. Again, if you’ve followed Meyer’s development to date and couple it with what Iowa has accomplished with tight ends, there’s a potential pro here.
Amari Washington Amari Washington 6'4" | 250 lbs | TE Bettendorf | 2025 State IA , Bettendorf
Ranking: No. 2 TE/No. 19 Overall
Why He’s Here: Washington is an intriguing prospect with plenty of upside. As it stands now, he’s helping the Bulldogs out in multiple sports, including playing a key role on a basketball squad that reached the state tournament. There’s a bunch of athleticism in his 6-foot-3, 255-pound frame. Washington could handle defensive line (10.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks in ’23) for some programs on the next level, but those skills at tight end might be special. His versatility allows him to line up in-line, in the slot or at H-Back. His combination of size and speed make him tough to cover, and once he gets going, he’s real difficult to tackle. Washington shows an advanced awareness of needing to change routes when his quarterback is under pressure. He’s verbally committed to Northern Illinois.
Kailer Smith
Kailer
Smith
6'6" | 230 lbs | TE
Cedar Falls | 2025
State
IA
, Cedar Falls
Ranking: No. 3 TE/No. 26 Overall
Why He’s Here: Smith’s stock has been rising after a strong junior season. It could continue on the uptick next month when he camps with Iowa, Iowa State and others. Air Force, St. Thomas, South Dakota, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois and others already have offered scholarships. Like the others on this list, Smith (6-6, 230) carries a lot of versatility and potential. Frequently with high school tight ends, a lot of the development in college comes in blocking. Smith is advanced in that area and appears to enjoy the game’s physicality. He carries out blocking assignments from all around the Cedar Falls’ formations. Smith gets off the line and into his routes quickly, finding soft spots in the defense and representing a big target for his quarterback.
Gabe Meaney
Gabe
Meaney
6'6" | 225 lbs | TE
Janesville CSD | 2025
State
IA
, Janesville
Ranking: No. 4 TE/No. 34 Overall
Why He’s Here: Meaney fits the mold of the modern-day tight end, bringing a durable frame and athleticism to the position. Imagining his game transferring from the eight-player game to 11-on-11 is pretty easy. Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa can get a look at him in that setup when they have him at camp next month. Western Illinois believes in him, having offered a scholarship back in April. Of course, there’s a chance they try him at defensive end and like what they see there. Meaney’s size, speed and physicality will need to be developed in college, but the the toolbox is full enough to have him doing work following high school graduation.
Parker Sutherland
Parker
Sutherland
6'6" | 220 lbs | TE
Iowa City | 2025
State
IA
, Iowa City High
Ranking: No. 5 TE/No. 36 Overall
Why He’s Here: Sutherland is another versatile performer who could end up on either side of the ball in college. He might be successful at tight end or defensive end with plenty of room for growth physically and within the sport. Sutherland starts at center for City’s basketball team, illustrating the athleticism he brings to the football field. The Little Hawks moved him around on offense, lining him up alongside the tackle, in the slot and at H-Back. Sutherland is fast for his size, runs crisp routes and does a nice job reading coverage to find openings in the defense. Sioux Falls recently offered him a scholarship. Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana and others have invited him to summer camps.
Zach Schemper Zach Schemper 6'3" | 225 lbs | TE Valley | 2025 State IA , WDM Valley
Ranking: No. 6 TE/No. 42 Overall
Why He’s Here: Like Smith, Schemper has a leg up on a lot of other prospect because of his blocking ability. An enjoyment in doing it pops out when watching him carry out assignments. Schemper succeeds with strength and physicality, but he performs with good pad level and technical soundness in blocking without holding. He excels in run blocking and sealing opponents out of the play after lining up in-line. It’s not uncommon to see him block multiple opponents on the same play. Valley does not employ Schemper often in the passing game, so he’ll need to show college coaches he can run routes, catch and run. He’s set to camp with Iowa State, South Dakota, North Dakota and Drake in June.
Hayden Moser
Hayden
Moser
6'4" | 220 lbs | TE
Urbandale | 2025
State
IA
, Urbandale
Ranking: No. 7 TE/No. 55 Overall
Why He’s Here: Urbandale is home to a group of interesting prospects, and Moser certainly is among them after catching six balls for 65 yards and a touchdown in a modest J-Hawk offense in ’23. And like Smith and Schemper, Moser is a willing and able blocker. He does so from various spots in the formation, including coming from the slot or split wide. He stays with his blocks through the play and picks off multiple defenders. He shows potential as a receiver. He runs good routes and has a good understanding of how to find space for the quarterback to get him the ball. Moser uses his speed and physicality to chew up yards after the catch. Sioux Falls and Minnesota State have offered scholarships.