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Week 1 Scouting Report-Rockford

Week 1 Scouting Report-Rockford
Tyler Graham
Tyler Graham August 31, 2024 @ 07:19 AM
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Michael DeKuiper
Michael DeKuiper 6'1" | WR | 2025
MI
Brayden Daniels
Brayden Daniels 5'11" | 195 lbs | QB | 2026
MI
Kade Friesen
Kade Friesen 6'2" | 245 lbs | ATH | 2025
MI
Isaac Poot
Isaac Poot 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB | 2025
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rockford came away with a hard fought 30-23 over Detroit powerhouse Cass Tech on Thursday night in front of a rowdy crowd. The Ram defense put on a clinic in rallying to the football defensively and were able to force a few turnovers that really ended up being the difference. Let's break down who the top performers of the night were!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["602426"],"_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-66d1dc1cb012e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Displayed his elite athleticism multiple times tracking down quick receivers </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played the ball extremely effectively </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed again why he is an electrifying returner </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got some carries on offense, showed good vision, patience and an ability to make guys miss in tight quarters </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913846"],"_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-66d1dc1cb0187"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Showed above average poise and maturity in his first start against a tough defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a couple mistakes early, but was able to settle in </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big arm-hit multiple receivers for 30+ yard gains </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Willing in able in the QB designed run game- showed good vision and was able to bounce off some tacklers </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showing all the signs of a solid D2 prospect </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["602430"],"_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-66d1dc1cb01cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-MVP of the night with a fumble recovery, pick 6 and a slew of tackles </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shed blocks with ease</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Diagnosed plays extremely quickly and was never out of position </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clearly above average football IQ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This is a D2 caliber prospect without question </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":"Logan Haglund ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025 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here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Was not familiar with him at all until last night </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Game changing pick 6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In on a ton of tackles- consistently rallying to the ball </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to string outside runs/screens out to the sideline </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":"Michael Dekuiper ","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Rockford ","_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-66d1dc1cb02ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Great build </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very exceptional route running </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft hands </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Basketball player-shows great body control characteristics that carry over </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Rockford came away with a hard fought 30-23 over Detroit powerhouse Cass Tech on Thursday night in front of a rowdy crowd. The Ram defense put on a clinic in rallying to the football defensively and were able to force a few turnovers that really ended up being the difference. Let's break down who the top performers of the night were!

Grand Valley State
Isaac Poot

Isaac Poot

MI
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Isaac
Poot DB
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2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Rockford
|
MI
Week 1 Scouting Report-Rockford
-Displayed his elite athleticism multiple times tracking down quick receivers -Played the ball extremely effectively -Showed again why...
Written by Tyler Graham
Grand Valley State
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Isaac Poot

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State: Michigan
School: Rockford
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Highlights

Brayden Daniels

Brayden Daniels

MI
QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Brayden
Daniels QB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
195
HS
Rockford
|
MI
Week 1 Scouting Report-Rockford
-Showed above average poise and maturity in his first start against a tough defense -Made a couple mistakes...
Written by Tyler Graham
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Brayden Daniels

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State: Michigan
School: Rockford
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Ferris State
Kade Friesen

Kade Friesen

MI
ATH
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 245
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Kade
Friesen ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
245
HS
Rockford
|
MI
Week 1 Scouting Report-Rockford
-MVP of the night with a fumble recovery, pick 6 and a slew of tackles -Shed blocks with...
Written by Tyler Graham
Ferris State
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Kade Friesen

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State: Michigan
School: Rockford
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Logan Haglund

Logan Haglund

POS LB
CLASS 2025

Logan Haglund

School: Rockford
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Michael Dekuiper

Michael Dekuiper

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS WR
CLASS 2025

Michael Dekuiper

School: Rockford
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