2024 North Iowa Cedar League: DB Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This will be the last preseason standouts article as we begin the first official work of high school football and shift our focus to in-season reports. We take one last look at the North Iowa Cedar League. We take a look at 5 of the top DB prospects coming out of this league that should be on your radar this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1034037"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d21fb054764"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1034037' first='Hudson' last='Clark'] has been a superstar for Gladbrook-Reinbeck, serving as a brilliant DB, a top WR, and as a dangerous return specialist for the Rebels, and through 2 seasons, Clark has been one of the best football athletes in Iowa. On the defensive side, Clark finished with 96 tackles and 5 interceptions, with 2 returned for touchdowns. Clark has proven to be dangerous every time he touches the ball, with jolting agility and advancing progression of his mechanics at a young age. Playing as a Safety, Clark has excellent closing-speed, showing good instincts and plays with a high football IQ. Clark has been efficient as a ball-hawk and as a run-stopper. Clark should a lot of attention this fall from teams trying to recruit him, and Clark should remain as a playmaker for the already-dangerous Rebels' team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197467"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d21fb0547be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1034037' first='Hudson' last='Clark'] isn't the only playmaker making noise for the Rebels. [player_tooltip player_id='1197467' first='Treyvon' last='Herron'] made a spectacular statement as a freshman playing at outside CB. Herron has already shown to be an impressive athlete, posting a 4.7 40 yard time and a 345 lb max squat for his age, Herron should continue to grow greatly over the next 3 years. Herron shows great ball skills and timing on his jumps to make interceptions. Herron is also a physical tackler, who plays with a quick twitch and attacks running angles well to make the stop. Herron should surge by the end of the season toward the top of the Iowa rankings by the end of the season with how quickly he is progressing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Carson Costello","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dike-New Hartford","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d21fb054861"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another athletic standout, 4-sport athlete Carson Costello has excellent length, size, and frame that fits him well as a deep-zone CB. Costello has quick closedown-speed, which makes him effective in shutting down the short-pass game. Costello uses his length well in 1-on-1 coverage, making it difficult for receivers to make a play, and he is a hard-hitter. Costello has also been a top baseball recruit and golfer from Dike-New Hartford. Costello is bound to succeed in any direction that he goes, and he will remain as a vital piece for the Wolverines' football team in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1466973' first='Ethan' last='Reiter']","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Denver","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d21fb0548eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1466973' first='Ethan' last='Reiter'] saw more playing time during his junior season at Free Safety, and he excelled in a starting role, finishing with a team-high 4 interceptions for a second straight season. Reiter holds his own very well in deep coverage, showing great timing on his pass-breakups and shows a great vertical jump. Reiter's athleticism should not be ignored, as he posted a 4.58 40 yard time, a 32" vertical, and a 315 lb max squat. Reiter reads the QB well, proves to be a ball-hawk, and he plays well in run-support, playing low and tackling hard. Reiter has received offers from Minnesota State-Mankato and Upper Iowa, and should continue to lead the Cyclones' secondary heading into his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1694892' first='Casey' last='Williamson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"South Hardin","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d21fb054971"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While [player_tooltip player_id='1694892' first='Casey' last='Williamson'] doesn't have film currently, Williamson made a name for himself last season as a surging prospect playing at Free Safety for South Hardin. Williamson recorded 19.5 tackles and an interception for the secondary. His athleticism is proving to be enticing, posting a 4.5 40 yard time, a 32" vertical jump, and a 305 lb max squat. Hopefully, we'll see more of Williamson on the field this season, and he could break out as a standout on South Hardin's secondary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->