Freshman Film Room

Jake Lemming

February 6, 2025 @ 01:22 PM

Today, we've got a strong group of freshmen prospects that have big-time potential. A few of these youngsters have already picked up division-one offers and are just starting to gain traction. Each one of these guys had impressive freshmen seasons, some at the varsity levels, while others made their presence known at the lower levels. Look for them to make an even bigger impact in 2025 and see their stock further rise.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   DT: [player_tooltip player_id='1026140' first='Javien' last='Bedford'] 6" 250, Dekaney   Javien has well-trained hands, loose hips, and nifty footwork as a pass rusher. He can get skinny through down blocks and can make tough tackles out of awkward body positions. He plays relentless with a low pad level & good knee bend, he fights through the echo of the whistle and can make plays coming from the backside of runs. He's shown some positional versatility kicking out wide as a five-technique.   WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1597826' first='Ryan' last='Wiley'] 5'10" 165, Rockwall   Wiley is starting to gain some serious traction on the recruiting trail. He's got quick hands to pluck the football out of the air; he's a double-move artist who can go up and get the football in traffic. He's got impressive build-up speed, he can juke a defender out of his shoes and is a serious playmaker once he breaks into the open. He can easily defeat press coverage, he's confident going over the middle of the field, and has the power to muscle past opposing arm tackles.   WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1619159' first='Bryson' last='Arney'], 5'8" 140, Royse City   An explosive receiver that can double as a return man and flip the field at any moment. He's dynamic in space with filthy change of direction and natural vision. He's got plenty of speed, easy tracking ability while the ball is in the air, and the contact balance to bounce off a tackler and continue on his way. He's an advanced route runner who's smooth at the top of his cuts and can separate at the top of his routes.   DT: Jaelynn Wilson, 6'1" 235, Joshua   This is kid is a thumper once he gets his hands on a ball carrier, he chases the football every play and is a disruptive presence in the run game. He does a good job fighting to keep his outside arm free when playing end, his quickness off the snap gives guards problems and he has the slip to beat centers blocking back on gap scheme runs.

Today, we've got a strong group of freshmen prospects that have big-time potential. A few of these youngsters have already picked up division-one offers and are just starting to gain traction. Each one of these guys had impressive freshmen seasons, some at the varsity levels, while others made their presence known at the lower levels. Look for them to make an even bigger impact in 2025 and see their stock further rise.