Top Available Class of ’25 Prospects Part X

Prep Red Zone Iowa has watched a lot of film on the Class of 2025 recently while working on a rankings update that should be released in the near future. Plenty of talented prospects in the cycle remained available to colleges as we hit the middle of May.   This is the sixth installment of a series highlighting the top uncommitted prospects in the state's 2025 Class. You can also check out the previous entries: <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/top-available-class-of-25-prospects-part-i/">Part</a> I, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/top-available-class-of-25-prospects-part-ii/">Part II</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/top-available-class-of-25-prospects-part-iii/">Part III</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/top-available-class-of-25-prospects-part-iv/">Part IV</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/top-available-class-of-25-prospects-part-v/">Part V</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/top-available-class-of-25-prospects-part-vi/">Part VI</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/top-available-class-of-25-prospects-part-vii/">Part VII</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/top-available-class-of-25-prospects-part-viii/">Part VIII </a>and <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/top-available-class-of-25-prospects-part-ix/">Part IX</a>:   These next five student-athletes brings our total to 50:   [player_tooltip player_id='1123309' first='Javon' last='Sanders'], RB, Des Moines Lincoln   Sanders is a big play waiting to happen as evidenced by him averaging 9.3 yards per carry in totaling more than 1,500 as a junior last fall. You can watch him gashing defenses during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18557356/653acde62ab1070a88395d80">junior highlight video</a>.   With a commitment to hitting the hole hard and making quick cuts, Sanders is a taller running back at 6-foot-1, 185. On his Hudl page, he lists his 40-yard dash time at 4.53 seconds, his 100 meters at 10.97 and his vertical leap at 38 inches.   Sanders is a glider, which makes it look like he's not running fast when actually he's booking. He accelerates quickly, getting to top speed and picking his way through the secondary.   Iowa State and Missouri have played host to Sanders for game-day visits last season. He's been invited to a junior day at North Dakota State and back for camp this summer.   [player_tooltip player_id='847998' first='Rashawd' last='Davis'], RB, WDM Dowling Catholic   The 5-9, 185-pound Davis is different than Sanders as a running back but no less effective. He's coming off a junior season that saw him rush for almost 1,500 yards and 27 touchdowns.   When watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16180138/655a61d5066162084819a333">junior highlight video</a>, you see a ball carrier with a lot of wiggle and excellent vision. He stays patient, letting blocks develop, and hitting it upfield hard when he spots the opening.   Davis excels on cut-back runs, setting up defenders and beating them with lateral quickness. He proves capable of gaining inside yards, including difficult real estate in the red zone.   Nebraska, Iowa State, South Dakota State, North Dakota State, North Dakota, Wayne State, Minnesota State and others have invited Davis to summer camps.   [player_tooltip player_id='847993' first='Darius' last='Mason'], RB, WDM Valley   Mason (5-11, 220) is a hammer in the Tigers backfield, rushing for more than 500 yards and nine touchdowns last season after pounding his way for 700 yards and eight scores as a sophomore. He used to sharing backfield duties with a smaller back but could receive more work this fall.   That would be bad news for defenders, as you can witness watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16466629/6550ff426898e9135c5ec595">junior highlight video</a>. He shows he can carry the ball and catch it. His size and physicality make him viable on third down passing situations as a receiver or blocker.   While gaining tough yards inside the tackles and breaking through defenders' arms are his specialty, Mason is dangerous if you let him get a head of steam. He's fast and athletic making it a task to take him down on the second and third levels.   Mason, who reports running the 40 in 4.59 seconds and hitting 285 on the bench press, picked up a Lindenwood offer in February and visited its campus last month. He also stopped at St. Thomas in April.   [player_tooltip player_id='252230' first='Jamison' last='Poe'], RB, Ames   The 5-foot-8, 180-pound Poe runs bigger than his frame might indicate as we can see during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15577045/657df1fab3d2a0072c13b157">junior highlight video</a>. Like Mason, he's a threat whether taking a handoff or snagging a reception.   The Little Cyclones get creative in finding ways to get the ball in Poe's hands, including the Wildcat. In that formation and others, he benefits from excellent vision and patience in letting blocks set up and holes open up.   Poe's ability to catch the ball could make him a multifaceted threat on the next level. He's a possibility at slot receiver, and his speed an athleticism could play in the secondary as well.   Also a talented basketball player, Poe has been invited to summer football camps at Nebraska, South Dakota State and elsewhere. He's visited Minnesota for a game last season, and was invited to games at Iowa State and North Dakota State.   [player_tooltip player_id='1279117' first='Cash' last='Bowe'], ATH, North Scott   Listed at 6-3, 175 pounds, Bowe is a multi-positional prospect on the next level. It's a package of ability and athleticism that could be molded into production on either side of the ball. College scouts that embrace that versatility often are rewarded.   Bowe anchored the Lancers' 4x200 relay team to a sixth place finish in the large-school division at this week's state track meet. He's also played basketball and baseball throughout his time at North Scott.   When watching his<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16260852/654bee1132e77e0718d3e7d0"> junior highlight video</a>, Bowe stands out as an outside receiver capable of running by opponents or beating them for contested balls. He runs crisp routes and shows he's a threat on jet sweeps, too. His abilities would work on special teams.   Bowe attended a South Dakota junior day in January and was invited to similar events at South Dakota State, North Dakota State and Upper Iowa. He's been invited to summer camps at those schools, Minnesota State and others.

Prep Red Zone Iowa has watched a lot of film on the Class of 2025 recently while working on a rankings update that should be released in the near future. Plenty of talented prospects in the cycle remained available to colleges as we hit the middle of May.