Best Additions to the 2025 Rankings

During our final rankings update we were able to find 40+ athletes more than worthy to add into the group. Some of them debuted already committed, but most of them are still on the recruiting trail and looking for their collegiate home. Because of that new talent influx, we are going to focus on the highest debuting athletes who are currently uncommitted. We will start with the Top 10 uncommitted newcomers today. Then we will circle back for another round of need to know seniors who just hit our radar. Let's dive in! Coaches, make sure to check out the tape for yourselves!    The top newcomer at the QB position is Fox Valley Lutheran's [player_tooltip player_id='1599643' first='Lucas' last='Papendorf']. The 6'4" 185 lbs senior debuts inside our Top 10 at the position following an outstanding senior season. You don't have to watch long into his highlights from the season to see the arm strength that he has when Lucas decides to let it fly downfield. When he can step into it and rip it downfield every level of the field is open to Lucas. His ability to throw on the run, use awkward arm angles, and be accurate off platform also jump off the screen throughout the highlights. No doubt, Lucas has the size, mobility, and arm talent to play at the next level. The D2/D3 levels need to check him out.      There are a couple massive OL still available, and the newest to the rankings is 6'7" 275 lbs LT [player_tooltip player_id='1599651' first='Brody' last='Wood']. Brody has the physical tools from length to power that can drive his man off the line. Brody also has solid feet that are able to keep him on and driving his man. The nasty mentality to put his man in the dirt flashes all over his tape as well. He will need time at the next level to work on his pad level and lower body flexibility, but the uncoachable tools and traits are there. I'm excited to see who comes away with this kid.      One of my top steals in this Class currently is Greendale TE [player_tooltip player_id='1599660' first='Brad' last='Moraza']. The 6'4" 220 lbs athlete is arguably the most angry runner after the catch at the position. Over and over you see him break tackles, pile up yards after contact, and punish defenders trying to bring him down. Brad is at his best in the short to intermediate levels where he can use his size to create space and then use that size and power to gain yards. Moraza also offers reliable blocking out in space. The physical side of the position comes natural for Brad. He will be a great piece to add to a recruiting Class. Dive into the tape.      Brett is the top newcomer at the RB position. He is a physical, strong runner who thrives with his ability to gain yards after contact and run between the tackles. Brett has the low center of gravity and power lower body to run through tackle attempts and keep his feet. The senior RB also does a good job with his vision to pick through the front seven, whether it be bouncing off a tackle attempt or making the lateral cut to make an LB miss. Shutter also possesses enough speed to be able to get the edge on the defense and get up the sideline. The power back is well worth a long look.      Get this kid in a scheme where he can use his power, attack straight ahead, and dominate his opponent and you will get a contributor by the time he is an upperclassman. Max is a bulldozer that repeatedly removes defenders from the front seven. The senior OT does a great job using leverage and getting hands inside to only further give himself the advantage. Max is a raw athlete, but he has tools to mold at the next level. Check him out.      Trent is looking like a hidden gem coming out of Monroe HS. He is a 6'4" 245 lbs OT. The senior will need time to bulk up that frame, but I like the way he attacks in the run game. He is able to dig the big DL out of the trenches and create that positive flow. He also looks for every chance he has to rag doll his man and throw them to the ground. The senior OT clearly looks to dominate his opponent. It will be interesting to see if he gets a next level opportunity.      I've watched the tape and I've seen Tony play live. The kid has a very high motor, solid frame to build on, and a productive playmaker. Tony plays with good body control and bend to be able to run the loop to rush the QB effectively. He also does a great job of squeezing down the line to chase the ball. Tony does well playing with his hands. The senior does a great job of keeping himself clean or at least keeping separation where he can use his quickness to dip around the OL. Tony has plenty of tools to develop at the next level as he continues to add onto his frame. Give the kid a look.      Wyatt is an intriguing prospect that hit our radar this season when we attended a live Madison Memorial game. Wyatt towered over a lot of competition with his 6'6" 235 lbs frame. He uses that elite length and active hands to swat away the hands of OL and then use his own pass rush moves to get to the heels of his man. The long striding DL closes quickly once he gets into the backfield. The effective hand fighting helped the senior to a very productive season. Wyatt checks plenty of boxes and has the potential worth investing into.      Another standout defender who debuted during this update is Kohler's [player_tooltip player_id='1599721' first='Chase' last='Konitzer']. Chase has a prototypical 6'4" 220 lbs frame. He plays with his hands and has a natural power that has allowed him to bully his way into the backfield consistently. Chase is a high motor player that makes several plays outside the realm of a standard play because he doesn't quit until the whistle blows. Along with the effort and power comes effective hand fighting technique. His best football is still ahead for him. Give his tape a watch.      The 5'9" 175 lbs RB out of Wisconsin Dells may be undersized but he has been a workhorse back for years. Sam has strong vision and instincts that he leans on behind the line of scrimmage while he allows the blocks to develop. Once he breaks the line of scrimmage, Sam has an intriguing blend of contact balance and elusive agility that has allowed him to pile up huge yardage on a weekly basis. Sam definitely checks the box of a playmaker. His highlights are loaded with plays of him making something out of nothing or turning solid runs into exciting plays because he makes the wild play look easy on a weekly basis. This kid needs way more attention than he has received, so far.

During our final rankings update we were able to find 40+ athletes more than worthy to add into the group. Some of them debuted already committed, but most of them are still on the recruiting trail and looking for their collegiate home. Because of that new talent influx, we are going to focus on the highest debuting athletes who are currently uncommitted. We will start with the Top 10 uncommitted newcomers today. Then we will circle back for another round of need to know seniors who just hit our radar. Let's dive in! Coaches, make sure to check out the tape for yourselves!