Nate’s SD Big Dogs of the Week: Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Teague Granum, RB, Canton 2025</strong> <a href="https://x.com/Teague_Granum">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1545298,"width":"332px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/granum-crop-1536x1009-1730253772-crop-640x421-1730253799.jpeg?w=639" alt="" class="wp-image-1545298" style="width:332px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stat Line:</strong> 29 rushes, 168 rushing yards, two touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Teague is a 2025 prospect that on tape moves around the Canton offense, but his focus last week was in the run-game logging nearly 200 yards on the ground. The 5'11 200 pounder shows off ample durability at the defense's point of attack with his power thru contact built more like a fullback with the way he lowers his shoulder for extra contact yards. Teague is a tailback that you can really gauge his throttle once he hits the open field. He will be another C-Hawks athlete you will see playing on Saturdays in this 2025 class in my eyes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Esten Schlimgen, QB, Hanson 2025</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16334235/67151fefc72f561a1c0c5ed7">Tape</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stat Line: 11/20 passing, 239 passing yards, four touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Esten is a new name onto my 2025 South Dakota radar and one I wish I could find on the ole X app as there is more arm talent on tape than I was expecting, especially going deep. The 6'0 190 pounder from Hanson shows off one of the most interesting first looks on his senior tape that I have ever seen on a quarterback tape, which is strength and durability up the A-gap for a first down using every ounce of the skillsets I mentioned for a gritty first down. Esten also shows persistence on all three levels with his ball placement and strikes me having plenty of balance with the bulk of the throws I watched. Esten certainly is a significant hidden gem in my scouting lenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1382696' first='George' last='Stalley'], WR, Pierre T.F. Riggs 2025</strong> <a href="https://x.com/GeorgeStalley4">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stat Line: </strong>7 receptions, 135 receiving yards, one touchdown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>George impresses me off the bat with not just how versatile he is as a route-runner, but how quickly he can get seperation with the length of route he runs on some of his multi-week tape. He shows of good instincts with his change of direction and at 5'10 165 pounds, I feel his catch radius has more length than what his measurables will show you off. George is also a constant finder of the find down marker and has the football IQ to visualize quickly what he needs to do to get constant first downs for the Govs. He is another 2025 tonight that looks like a good small school fit for Saturdays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1212275' first='Camron' last='Eng'], RB, Castlewood 2025</strong> <a href="https://x.com/CamronEng">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1545292,"width":"298px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/eng-crop-339x223-1730253647.jpg?w=338" alt="" class="wp-image-1545292" style="width:298px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stat Line:</strong> 20 rushes, 188 total yards (138 rush, 50 receiving), one touchdown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It doesn't take long on tape to see the change of direction that Camron has at his disposal and he has the instincts on the second level that if you blink on tape on that first rep, you will miss Camron in the end zone. The burst of this young man flashes too, as it shows Camron is a runner that has the jets and finesse to finish his runs on a consistent basis which as I always, see consistency lock myself and college coaches in on tape. Camron instinctive vision also trends well on the outside as he constantly finds himself far away from contested tacklers due to his bouncy footwork. It's becoming a common thought with this week's Big Dogs of the Week in South Dakota, but man is there plenty of talent left for college coaches in South Dakota at the running back position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Karson Keiser, RB, Winner 2025</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stat Line</strong>: 10 rushes, 187 total yards (163 rush, 24 receiving) four total touchdowns (3 rush, 1 receiving)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It has been no secret to the Mount Rushmore State that year after year the Winner Warriors continue to be one of the biggest athlete factories in the state of South Dakota, and with this 2025 class Karsen Keiser shines as one of a handful for the Warriors. Karson's vision and change of direction in the inside box almost shows off video game like instincts with how agile this young man is. For 5'8 160 pounds, Karson plays like a man amongst boys with his durability too as I would expect this young man gives defensive coordinators in 11B plenty of fits with all the skillsets he can use at his own disposal. Karson is so fluid around the edges of the football field on all areas of the field even the return game and the fact that again there is another prospect on this list I cannot easily search his X account baffles me of the amount of true hidden gems there really are in this South Dakota 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Trimmier Hanson, QB/ATH, Dell Rapids St. Mary 2026</strong> <a href="https://x.com/Trimmier_1">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1545289,"width":"315px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/Trimmier-crop-340x223-1730253550.jpg?w=339" alt="" class="wp-image-1545289" style="width:315px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stat Line:</strong> 8 rushes, 178 rushing yards, four total touchdowns (3 rush, 1 pass)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The overall mobility that Trimmier shows off makes his tape a blast to watch as a 2026 quarterback that has great athleticism with his legs outside of the pocket. And Trimmier's skillsets do not stop there either, as his throwing arm shows off great touch and quick progressive reads that find a lot of space with the Cardinals receiving core. He also shows off with his intermediate throws, that he can fit those throws inside tight windows. That athleticism doesn't stop on offense either, as Trimmier is also a sound kickoff returner in which you see the persistent athletic ability this young man has. Trimmier is certainly one that I expect to quickly add to our 2026 South Dakota board after this report.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->