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Rising Stars: Players To Watch Going Into Week 1!

Rising Stars: Players To Watch Going Into Week 1!
Robert Davis
Robert Davis August 25, 2024 @ 12:01 PM
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Dante Vigil
Dante Vigil 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB | 2025
CO
Demetreus Padilla
Demetreus Padilla 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2025
CO
Brady Warren
Brady Warren 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR | 2026
CO
Evan Olds
Evan Olds 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB | 2025
CO
Jacob Bourland
Jacob Bourland 5'10" | 185 lbs | DB | 2026
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season already kicking off with week 0 games, we will be looking at some players that you will need to know for the rest of the season. These are some players that I think will have an impact in the first week also leading into the season as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["547620"],"_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-66c7949280929"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Borland is a DB who exemplifies the term ball hawk, with his exceptional ability to get his hands on the football, Borland is a constant threat in the secondary to bring down INTs with regularity. He has a knack for reading the QB and positioning himself to make plays on the ball. He isn't just about coverage as he is a a formidable open-field tackler. Off the field he excels in the classroom and will be an academic All-State first team athlete to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1399667"],"_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-66c79492809c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Warren is poised to have a breakout season. Known for his ability to create mismatches with his speed, he is a deep threat that defenses will have to account for. His explosive acceleration make him a tough cover for many DB's. Warren is a player that was working hard this season to carve out a bigger role, making him a player to add to the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1403321"],"_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-66c7949280a28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Padilla is a dynamic back with a nose for the end zone, capable of breaking off explosive plays whenever he touches the ball. His vision and agility allow him to navigate through tight spaces and pick up chunk yardage. Expect Padilla to make the most out of every touch and making a name for himself as an unstoppable force in this conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280096"],"_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-66cb6358dc630"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olds is an explosive back that is on a mission this season of surpassing the 1,000 yard rushing mark. His combination of speed, power and vision makes him a tough runner to bring down and he will be a player that consistently churns out big plays. Olds is a player that was turning heads this offseason and is ready to carry the load, making him a player to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1403335"],"_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-66cb6358dc678"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vigil is a versatile talent that is excelling at both RB and LB. On offense Vigil is a nightmare for defenders when he gets into the open field. His vision allows him to find running lanes, and he has the ability to make the first defender miss, resulting in explosive plays. On defense his physicality and awareness make him a force to be reckoned with. He is will be two-way player that teams will have to account for and will be in store for an impact season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the season already kicking off with week 0 games, we will be looking at some players that you will need to know for the rest of the season. These are some players that I think will have an impact in the first week also leading into the season as well.

Jacob Bourland

Jacob Bourland

CO
DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Jacob
Bourland DB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
Vista Ridge
|
CO
Rising Stars: Players To Watch Going Into Week 1!
Borland is a DB who exemplifies the term ball hawk, with his exceptional ability to get his hands...
Written by Robert Davis
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Jacob Bourland

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State: Colorado
School: Vista Ridge
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Brady Warren

Brady Warren

CO
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Brady
Warren WR
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
Ralston Valley
|
CO
Rising Stars: Players To Watch Going Into Week 1!
Warren is poised to have a breakout season. Known for his ability to create mismatches with his speed,...
Written by Robert Davis
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State: Colorado
School: Ralston Valley
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Demetreus Padilla

Demetreus Padilla

CO
ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Demetreus
Padilla ATH
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
175
HS
Green Mountain
|
CO
Rising Stars: Players To Watch Going Into Week 1!
Padilla is a dynamic back with a nose for the end zone, capable of breaking off explosive plays...
Written by Robert Davis
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Demetreus Padilla

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State: Colorado
School: Green Mountain
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Evan Olds

Evan Olds

CO
RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB
CLASS 2025
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Evan
Olds RB
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
Weight
185
HS
ThunderRidge
|
CO
Rising Stars: Players To Watch Going Into Week 1!
Olds is an explosive back that is on a mission this season of surpassing the 1,000 yard rushing...
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Evan Olds

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State: Colorado
School: ThunderRidge
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Dante Vigil

Dante Vigil

CO
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Dante
Vigil LB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Forge Christian
|
CO
Rising Stars: Players To Watch Going Into Week 1!
Vigil is a versatile talent that is excelling at both RB and LB. On offense Vigil is a...
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School: Forge Christian
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