Under The Radar 2025 Prospects

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deep dive into the top 2025 prospects that are flying under the recruiting radar but have the potential to pop going into their senior year.</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Explosive playmaker on both sides of the ball at WR and DB for Yuma Catholic. He's a gifted athlete at 6'1” 180 lbs. that can stretch the field vertically as a deep threat and use his leaping ability to attack the ball at the high point. Shows great body control and coordination as he times out his jump to go over the top of defenders. Confident hand catcher of the football that extends and doesn't allow the ball to get into his body. In the secondary, he possesses good instincts and anticipation to make quick reads and break on the ball. He's aggressive and always in the right spot to make big plays. Finished the 2023 season with almost 1,000 receiving yards on only 47 receptions with 10 touchdowns. Also added seven interceptions on defense while being named All-Arizona Honorable Mention and the 4A Two-Way Player of the Year. One of the more slept on 2025 recruits in the state and has the ability for his recruiting to take off as he enters his senior year.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/sirstokes4/status/1722279666034385396 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Active edge defender for Vista Grande but has the size and positional versatility to play multiple spots at the next level depending on development. Plus length and growth potential at 6'4” 230 lbs. Quick and explosive out of his stance to gain positional leverage before the play develops. Good athlete that can redirect and close space in the short area. Chases hard in pursuit and finishes the play with high effort. Good hand usage and placement, uses them well to keep blockers away from his body to contain the edge. In just six games played as a junior he finished with 28 total tackles, 16 of them solo, adding 9 sacks and four TFL. Tons of upside and potential to be a quality next level recruit.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/athiaunarol/status/1723869754992066920 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Impressive QB that has been flying under the recruiting radar given his natural ability as a passer and improvisation skills. Quick delivery, gets the ball out on time with good speed and spin at the release point. Good ball placement at all depths, can throw his receivers open and puts it in a position where they can make a play. A savvy athlete that has good footwork and escape ability from the pocket. Feels and avoids pressure smoothly while scanning the field to find a target. Shows he can throw off different platforms and on the run to both directions maintaining accuracy and velocity. Performed well at this spring showcase and is a great recruiting breakout candidate this season. Threw for almost 2,800 yards with 32 touchdowns and a 64% completion rate in 2023.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaxonKnutson7/status/1724103317373296981 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Dynamic playmaker in all three phases as a WR, DB, and kick returner. Possesses smooth athleticism with some quick twitch and short area acceleration. Big play threat every time he touches it using his elusiveness and long speed to avoid tacklers and burst away. Plus route runner that creates separation at all three level and is strong at the catch point. Adjusts well and has quick hands to snatch the ball out of the air at the short and intermediate levels. Like his feel for the game and awareness. Creates clen throwing lanes for his QB by know where defenders are on the field and finding space. Will be one to watch transferring to Tempe from Westwood to play out his senior season. Had over 1,100 total yards and four touchdowns in 2023.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SaveonMcCrimon/status/1741976831140765731 </div></figure>