Class of ‘25 Update: 8 Northeast KS Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The latest Class of ‘25 Rankings were published earlier today, and it's safe to say if recruiters are looking for talent, the <em>Sunflower State</em> has plenty of it. This October update boosted the Class of ‘25 to 600 ranked prospects. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another group of more than 50 newcomers made their debut in this update, with over 10 coming from the Kansas City metro and surrounding counties. Some of these prospects will be familiar from previous reports, but a few of them will be introduced for the first time. Take a look at where these eight players landed in this October update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Offensive Line</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1511384"],"_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-67057d0050d6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Starting us off first is [player_tooltip player_id='1511384' first='John' last='Short'] of Leavenworth. The 6-foot-5, 280-pound tackle is a rising prospect that's performed well through the Pioneers' first five games. He made his debut as the 51st ranked offensive lineman in the class and the 409th ranked prospect overall. Short's play this season has drawn interest from <em>D-II</em> programs, and he holds multiple <em>NAIA </em>offers. Look for him to be selected to an <em>All-UKC</em> team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Defensive Backs</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1462644' first='Davis' last='Robinson'] - Shawnee Mission West, 5'10”, 150</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After earning a <em>Game Ball</em> earlier this season, [player_tooltip player_id='1462644' first='Davis' last='Robinson'] of Shawnee Mission West officially joins the Class of ‘25 Rankings. Davis comes in at No. 553 overall and is the 53rd ranked defensive back in the class. He has over 15 total tackles and two interceptions on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1466191' first='Adam' last='Wang'] - Blue Valley North, 5'10”, 175 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Up next is one of two Blue Valley North prospects that cracked the rankings. [player_tooltip player_id='1466191' first='Adam' last='Wang'] made his debut behind Davis as the 54th ranked defensive back in the class and the 554th ranked prospect overall. Wang has been one of BVN's leading tacklers as he's racked up over 40 total thus far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1453244' first='Jack' last='North'] - Blue Valley West, 5'11”, 160</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rounding off this trio of defensive backs is [player_tooltip player_id='1453244' first='Jack' last='North'] of Blue Valley West. The senior has been one of the better defenders for the 4-1 Jaguars. North has recorded 35 total tackles, one interception, and four pass breakups. He debuted at No. 579 overall and is the 62nd ranked defensive back in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Running Backs</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1513280' first='Frankie' last='Tryban'] - Blue Valley North, 6'1”, 195</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second Blue Valley North newcomer from this update is [player_tooltip player_id='1513280' first='Frankie' last='Tryban']. Despite the Mustangs getting off to a slow start this season, Tryban has been a nice surprise for them. Tryban is on pace for a 1,000-yard season after reaching 595 yards this past week. The senior debuted as the 73rd ranked back in the class and the 552nd ranked prospect overall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1466178' first='Charlie' last='Stachowiak'] - Blue Valley, 5'11”, 170</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With how well Blue Valley's defense has played this season, offensive prospects like [player_tooltip player_id='1466178' first='Charlie' last='Stachowiak'] have flown under the radar. Stachowiak entered the rankings after being the Tigers' top playmaker on offense through five games. He's averaging over five yards per carry and has over 450 yards rushing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Quarterback</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1453228' first='Carter' last='Cox'] - Shawnee Mission South - 6'3”, 195</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1453228' first='Carter' last='Cox'] was the lone quarterback from the metro to crack the rankings in this update. His outing in Week 2 has still been one of the top performances from a quarterback this season. The 6-foot-3 signal caller checked in at No. 574 overall and is the 55th ranked player at his position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Wide Receiver</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1429036' first='Parker' last='Chase'] - St. James Academy, 6'1”, 185</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final prospect from this group of eight is [player_tooltip player_id='1429036' first='Parker' last='Chase'] of St. James Academy. Chase is another <em>Game Ball</em> recipient that found his way into the rankings, as he debuted at No. 562 overall. Although Chase and the Thunder have cooled off in recent weeks, he's still been one of the top wideouts in Class 4A this season. He's accumulated 30 catches for 408 yards and five touchdowns through five games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->