PRZ Dakotas Showcase Preview: Nate’s Quick Hitters Before Sunday

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ABERDEEN-</strong> We dish out some quick hitters before Sunday's Dakotas showcase in Aberdeen to give our subscribers the following. Two-three names to know at every position regardless of class. Will we have a back to back MVP winner again in Aberdeen? Which prospects are underclassmen but intrigue us with upside? Who's tape eval from this morning drew my attention for tomorrow. We unpack all that and more below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='825396' first='Alec' last='Austin'], QB, Centerville 2026</strong> <a href="https://x.com/Alec_Austin_02">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alec is our QB1 in our 2026 South Dakota class and has impressed at every camp I have been to over the last few years. We will see if Alec is able to win back to back QB MVPs tomorrow in Aberdeen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Braylen Bowsher, QB, Millbank 2026</strong> <a href="https://x.com/BrayBowsher">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like the tape evaluation I got from Braylen this morning. He came off to have good poise and ball fits with his intermediate throws. One to watch tomorrow in the Deen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1113068' first='Aiden' last='Samek'], RB, West Fargo 2026</strong> <a href="https://x.com/AidenSamek">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aiden was one our standouts last winter as a defensive back, but has checked in as a running back that had a big season for the West Fargo Packers. College coaches should like his position flexibility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='929960' first='Yusuf' last='Jama'], RB, Bismarck Legacy 2026</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yusuf is ranked as the top running back in our ND 2026 class. He was another top performer that saw his stock rise significantly last winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='944403' first='Ian' last='Skari'], WR, West Fargo 2026</strong> <a href="https://x.com/ian_skari">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do not be fooled by the size, this young man was second team All-State in 11AAA for a reason. Ian was another one that popped out at our winter showcase in Jamestown and I expect to be a potential riser this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1397431' first='Jack' last='Day'], WR, Rapid City Stevens 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All conference performer on Special Teams in 11AAA. Will be intrigued to see his speed and how it shows off in-person with our live eval.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292610' first='Peyton' last='Seil'], OL, Bismarck Century 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of our top 2027 offensive linemen in North Dakota. 6'6 270 pounder which is intriguing in itself but I hope to really like the live eval of this young man tomorrow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1320050' first='Callister' last='Wiese'], OL, Brandon Valley 2026 </strong><a href="https://x.com/wiesecal16">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'0 260 pounder from Brandon Valley was a standout to me at the SDSU prospect camp I was at last summer. No tape out yet, so we will see again if the live eval does the justice again .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Caige Yellow, DL, Mobridge-Pollock 2026</strong> <a href="https://x.com/CaigeYellow">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid's tape eval this morning was another intriguing one. The 6'3 220 pound is a high motor prospect that plays with some authority. Hope to see the same fire tomorrow from Caige.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1544429' first='Mason' last='Bickel'], DL, Timber Lake 2028</strong> <a href="https://x.com/BickelMason54">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'0 240 pound is the first 2028 prospect in this preview as the tape popped out quickly for just a freshmen. I'll be intrigued to watch his defensive line reps closely tomorrow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1113076' first='Ethan' last='Howey'], DL, Minot North 2026</strong> <a href="https://x.com/EthanHowey1">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ethan put up some absurd testing numbers for 6'4 230 pounds at the UND Flagship Camp this summer. A teaser, he will be a top five overall prospect in the 2027 class in the coming weeks. I expect Ethan to be one of the best DLs in attendance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1556587' first='Nathan' last='Schmitz'], LB, Oakes 2027</strong> <a href="https://x.com/NathanS05970832">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nathan is a 2027 that the tape intrigued me a few weeks back. The 6'1 195 pound frame also intrigues me for Nathan as he is just a junior to be with wiggle to get even bigger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Tony Turner, LB, Spring Lake Park 2026</strong> <a href="https://x.com/TonyJTurner">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Easily the longest travelled prospect coming to Aberdeen tomorrow coming from the Twin Cities is linebacker Tony Turner. Tony stood out to me amongst the nearly 1000 kids that were at the UWRF camp last summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1574473' first='Shay' last='Knust'], DB, Ipswich 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I liked the upside on tape that Ipswich [player_tooltip player_id='1574473' first='Shay' last='Knust'] showed off. I feel he could be one that could certainly grow his technique during our Aberdeen showcase tomorrow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='533097' first='Israel' last='Bauer'], DB, West Fargo Horace 2026</strong> <a href="https://x.com/israel_bauer2">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you have been awake over the last 3-4 weeks, you know about [player_tooltip player_id='533097' first='Israel' last='Bauer'] of West Fargo Horace due to his performance in the ND 11AA Dakota Bowl final. He got his first D1 offer a couple weeks back. You can expect Israel to be one the top DBs at the showcase tomorrow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->