11 Incredible Under the Radar Week 1 Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 was incredibly electric and was stocked with bunches of players who balled out but haven't gotten the recognition they deserve yet. Today I gathered 11 prospects across AAAAAA who had an incredible first week, and I'm pumped to share them with you!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DB: Brody Schmidt 5'11" 175 lbs Rochester Mayo 2026 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Schmidt </strong>brought down 8 total tackles, 5 solo, and 3 assisted en route to a dominating 59-22 victory over the Burnsville Blaze. The junior was a rotational player last season and with this big week 1 performance, he's already surpassed his tackle total from last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL: [player_tooltip player_id='945938' first='Casey' last='Kramer'] 6'4" 245 lbs Rochester Mayo 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kramer</strong>, an uncommitted senior defensive lineman kicked off his 2024 campaign by bringing down 5 total tackles and a sack against Burnsville. He was a force last season amassing 43 total tackles and 5.0 sacks, and with a stellar start to this season, we will likely see him surpass those notable totals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>ATH: [player_tooltip player_id='234773' first='Jonah' last='Ask'] 5'11' 155 lbs Farmington 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ask</strong> started at QB for the Tigers during week one, and he diced defenses with his arm, but notably his game on the ground was dominant. He went 10/16 through the air for 129 yards accompanied by an 87.8 passer rating. He rushed 13 times on the ground for 192 yards with 3 TDs averaging a stunning 14.8 yards per carry. Through week 1 he looks like a potential breakout prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>WR/RB: [player_tooltip player_id='234770' first='Brock' last='Wyandt'] 6' 180 lbs Farmington 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recent Northern State commit Brock <strong>Wyandt </strong>balled out to start the season. He got 6 balls for 100 yards and a 2 point conversion through the air as well. He's not limited to playing only outside though, as he also tallied 6 rushes for 79 yards and a TD. He also had 2 kick returns for 44 yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL:</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1186811' first='Max' last='Speratos'] 6'4" 235 lbs Farmington 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Speratos </strong>signed with NSIC powerhouse Minnesota-Duluth this summer, and through week 1, it looks like the Bulldogs got a steal. He amassed 7 solo tackles and 3 assists while bringing down 3 TFLs and a solo sack. The returning first-team All-District member is off to a great start for his senior season, and many expect the team captain to continue to build on this great body of work. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OLB/RB: [player_tooltip player_id='348727' first='Layne' last='Johnson'] 5'11" 205 lbs Farmington 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Johnson</strong>, who recently received a scholarship offer from Northern State, put on a solid defensive performance during a close week 1 win over Mounds View. He brought down 8 total tackles, 3 solo and 5 assisted, as well as 23 rushing yards on 7 carriers on the offensive side of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='1255138' first='Chris' last='Rehak'] 5'10" 200 lbs Farmington 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Returning from a successful sophomore season that saw him tally 38 TTck and 2 TFLs, <strong>Rehak </strong>already surpassed his previous TFL total by bringing down 3 of them on Friday, as well as 7 total tackles and a solo sack. He looks like a weight room demon and has received interest from NDSU ahead of what looks like a big junior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DL: Kaleb Williams 6'2" 230 lbs Lakeville South 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elevated to a full-time varsity starter for his junior year, <strong>Williams </strong>kicked off his 2024 season with a bang. He brought down 4 solo and 7 assisted tackles for a combined 11 total with 2 TFLs as well. Early on <strong>Williams </strong>looks like a solid-sized prospect who will put up high-level numbers during this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB: Brett Johnson 6' 210 lbs Lakeville South 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Johnson </strong>dropped a 10-tackle performance during a hard-fought week 1 loss to the Wayzata Trojans. He dropped solid tape from the game that showcased his ability to play downhill and the power that he brings to every tackle. He meets runningbacks in the hole and stuffs them at the LOS consistently. <strong>Johnson </strong>flows well to the ball carrier and boasts solid pursuit abilities. Keep your eyes out for <strong>Johnson </strong>in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB:</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='592136' first='Carter' last='Mayer'] 6' 205 lbs Lakeville South 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mayer </strong>is a camp circuit veteran and a three-sport <em>(Football/Olympic Weightlifting/Track) </em>athlete who found himself among the sack leaders after a stellar week one performance that saw him total 6 total tackles and 2.0 sacks. Keep your eyes out for this brick-wall prospect who plays hard across the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='551381' first='Kye' last='Brouchet'] 6' 210 lbs Eastview 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Team captain Kye <strong>Brouchet</strong> kicked off his senior season with a great performance where he brought in 9 total tackles and a TFL during a touch 41-3 loss to a tough Rosemount squad. <strong>Brouchet</strong> put forth some solid tape from his week 1 game, where he showcased his patience and ability to shed blockers coming to contact him at the second level. He scrapes over the top well and reliably makes tackles in the box. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->