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Week 0 Sleeper Picks: Players Set To Surprise

Week 0 Sleeper Picks: Players Set To Surprise
Robert Davis
Robert Davis August 14, 2024 @ 09:16 PM
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Donovan Obrien
Donovan Obrien 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR | 2025
CO
Nolan Sehgal
Nolan Sehgal 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
CO
Chase Hanosh
Chase Hanosh 5'7" | 165 lbs | RB | 2026
CO
Aiden Grijalva
Aiden Grijalva 5'6" | 135 lbs | RB | 2025
CO
Rodolfo Gutierrez-Gonzales
Rodolfo Gutierrez-Gonzales 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB | 2025
CO
Jonathan Coar
Jonathan Coar 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB | 2025
NV
Cameron Cooper
Cameron Cooper 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB | 2025
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season about to kick off in less than 2 weeks, we will be taking a look at some of the players you will need to have on your radar. These are not all but some of the players I think will be turning heads this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1371574"],"_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-66bd651403605"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grijalva is a player who is poised to leave a mark on the gridiron this season. He is known for his blazing speed and is a versatile player who can make defenders miss. If it is hauling in passes or bouncing it to the outside on the ground he is able to impact the game. He will have his sights on the 1,000 yard rushing club and is a player that coaches will have to game plan for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["152282"],"_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-66bd65140365a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper will be a player that is taking over a bigger role this season, as last years top RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='504195' first='Jonathan' last='Coar']</strong> has transferred. They will need Coppers leadership to dominate their league again. He has a strong arm and high IQ that will make him a focal point in the offense. He can make every throw on the field and will be a stock riser to know moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1371842"],"_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-66bd65140369c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hanosh might have gotten limited touches last year but he was able to make it count when he did. With his abilities he will be a game changer that can be a change of pace back that rips off big gains. He has a knack for finding open space and turning on the jets to outrun defenders. If he is able to establish himself early he will be able to carve out a bigger role this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1371856"],"_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-66bd6514036d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sehgal has turned some heads on the defensive end but he is poised to breakout on the offensive side this season. He is a player that can be explosive when he gets into the open field and has some good hands as well. I look for him to be a difference maker this year and he will be a weapon when his team makes it into the red-zone, being someone who can punch it in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1371872"],"_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-66bd651403712"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Brien is a receiver who has all the tools to be a game changer and especially in the red-zone. He is 6'2 and will be able to use his size to advantage, having a wide catch radius and being a mismatch for opposing defenders. As he tries to take on a bigger role expect him to become a focal point on this offense. He is a player that will be a candidate to have a breakout season and should be on the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["547646"],"_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-66bd65140375e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gutierrez-Gonzales is an explosive athlete that will be looking to take over the state by storm. Known for his big play ability he is a weapon on the ground and catching it out of the backfield. He is a player that if he can get into the open field he can be a constant threat to take it to the house. He is a player that is ready to turn some heads and should be on your radar this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the season about to kick off in less than 2 weeks, we will be taking a look at some of the players you will need to have on your radar. These are not all but some of the players I think will be turning heads this season.

Aiden Grijalva

Aiden Grijalva

CO
RB
HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 135
POS RB
CLASS 2025
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Aiden
Grijalva RB
Class
2025
Height
5'6"
Weight
135
HS
Montrose
|
CO
Week 0 Sleeper Picks: Players Set To Surprise
Grijalva is a player who is poised to leave a mark on the gridiron this season. He is...
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Aiden Grijalva

State: Colorado
School: Montrose
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Western State Colorado
Cameron Cooper

Cameron Cooper

CO
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Cameron
Cooper QB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Pine Creek
|
CO
Week 0 Sleeper Picks: Players Set To Surprise
Cooper will be a player that is taking over a bigger role this season, as last years top...
Written by Robert Davis
Western State Colorado
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Cameron Cooper

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State: Colorado
School: Pine Creek
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Chase Hanosh

Chase Hanosh

CO
RB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 165
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Chase
Hanosh RB
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
Weight
165
HS
Valor Christian
|
CO
Week 0 Sleeper Picks: Players Set To Surprise
Hanosh might have gotten limited touches last year but he was able to make it count when he...
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Chase Hanosh

Twitter
State: Colorado
School: Valor Christian
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Nolan Sehgal

Nolan Sehgal

CO
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Nolan
Sehgal DB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Chaparral
|
CO
Week 0 Sleeper Picks: Players Set To Surprise
Sehgal has turned some heads on the defensive end but he is poised to breakout on the offensive...
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Nolan Sehgal

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State: Colorado
School: Chaparral
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Donovan Obrien

Donovan Obrien

CO
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 195
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Donovan
Obrien WR
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
195
HS
Erie
|
CO
Week 0 Sleeper Picks: Players Set To Surprise
O’Brien is a receiver who has all the tools to be a game changer and especially in the...
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Donovan Obrien

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State: Colorado
School: Erie
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Rodolfo Gutierrez-Gonzales

Rodolfo Gutierrez-Gonzales

CO
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2025
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Rodolfo
Gutierrez-Gonzales RB
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
Pueblo West
|
CO
Week 0 Sleeper Picks: Players Set To Surprise
Gutierrez-Gonzales is an explosive athlete that will be looking to take over the state by storm. Known for...
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Rodolfo Gutierrez-Gonzales

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School: Pueblo West
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