Nate’s ND Big Dogs of the Week: Week 4-5, Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NORTH DAKOTA--</strong> We take a look at Part I of our Week 4-5 North Dakota Big Dogs of the Week!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1380167"],"_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-66f361a561d8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryce is a linebacker prospect that I had last evaluated as a tight end, as I am certainly glad he made the switch to linebacker as there is plenty of good translation of his skills that showed off in Week 5. The 6'1 200 pound showed off to be a thumper showing off good quick hands off his sheds and angled himself well with his pursuit angles to show off physical contact with his tackles. Bryce also showed off to be proactive with his vision and constantly was allowing nothing yards for the offense or tackles for a loss in Week 5. He no doubt will be seen as a stockriser at linebacker on this next rankings update already with one offer on his recruiting trail. <a href="https://x.com/BryceLasher">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1224585"],"_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-66f361a561de7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The amount of controlled leverage that Kayden got in Week 5 against Lisbon contributes to the great amount of strength this young man has carried over to his performance at our spring Prep Redzone Dakotas Combine. He also won his reps a ton with getting a wide base and getting the defensive linemen off balance with their feet, which was another skillset Kayden showed off last week. When I start to lose track of a offensive linemen's pancakes on their weekly game tape, that's usualy a great sign to see for their future as our OL5 in the 2026 class had himself a sound week 5. <a href="https://x.com/kwilliams7771">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["356843"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1492950,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-66f361a561e46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryson showed off in Valley City's win over Fargo South the elusiveness I was hoping to see out of this young man in his senior season for the Hi-Liners. His first clip shows you that he can escape out of tight windows and use his long strides and athleticism to turn a nothing play into a first down. He also has grown his speed of his progressions and showed off balanced arm strength and precision on intermediate routes last week against the Bruins. He is one that from my eyes, is getting his stock up in his senior season and I like the shot Bryson has to take his skillsets to the next-level. <a href="https://x.com/BrysonHeck4">Twitter</a></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 Dockter","_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":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"165","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bismarck","_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-66f361a561eed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Logan impressed us in Week 5 due to his patient vision and quick understanding of when to attack the gap with utilizing his burst and change of direction. The 5'7 165 pounder understands how to attack the top of his runs with great balance as I was impressed how well he got the hard-earned yards up the A-gap in Week 5 against Fargo Shanley. His timing of his one-cut also paved the way for the Demons offense as Logan could certainly find a spot playing at the next level for his skillsets this fall. <a href="https://x.com/Logan_Dockter20">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1184864"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1492953,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-66f348d30b368"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter is one of North Dakota's most athletic tight ends in the 2025 class and showed that off on tape against Bismarck Century. His 6 receptions, 72 receiving yards for a touchdown were well-earned as he shows quick instincts with the ball in his ball upon receiving it to go make a play with his agility which on play one, showed off a catchy spin move to move the sticks for the Mustangs offense. We know about his 6'4 length, he has with his catch radius but what else was impressive about Carter in Week 5 is how balanced he looks bringing the ball to his chest. I am highly surprised there is not more interest/offers around the NSIC for this kid next year yet.<a href="https://x.com/Cooperb1278"> Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["356874"],"_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-66f348d30b3c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hunter is already a 2025 prospect I expect to rise up our 2025 rankings by this update after the season as he has already shown off some growing skillsets on tape. Hunter showed off an outstanding knack with his vision against Central Cass last Friday night, as all over the field he showed off a sideline to sideline presence that was constantly to the ball carrier right on time to make the tackle for near nothing or a loss. As a tight end, he showed off an undersized tight end that you never want to lose in space as that was the case with his receptions against the Squirrels as I love how big this young man plays above his measurables. He would be a great fit to play in the Dakotas on Saturdays. <a href="https://x.com/Hbindi06">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->