Hopkins Royals Prospect Analysis

Although the Hopkins Royals have historically struggled, this past season they blew everyone away. Not only did they get a win for the first time since the 2020 Covid season, but they had 3 wins en route to some impressive individual performances. They have legit P4 talent returning for 2025, and a litany of other athletes who could compete at the collegiate level. Enjoy!    An underrated big man, especially in the 6A scene, Pollen is a rare 4-sport athlete; (Football/Wrestling/Rugby/Track). While he doesn't have a ton of tape out from his junior year right now, what he did have really stood out to me. On his film, Pollen has a right motor and a very quick first step off of the LOS. He bull-rushes with immense power and frequently overwhelms offensive linemen at the point of attack. His agility for his size particularly stood out to me, and he does have film at both DT and DE further showcasing his positional versatility. Pollen is a worthwhile prospect to keep an eye out for in 2025.     A versatile athlete returning for what many anticipate to be a big senior year, Hedman is exceptionally quick and it pops immediately on his tape. He's got LEGIT speed and Hopkins does an excellent job of finding a way to get the rock in his hands by any means. Speed is obviously great but paired with Hedman's ball-tracking ability and sticky fingers, he proves to be a dangerous slot receiver. He also sees success on defense playing over the top as a safety. He only played 3 games last season, so he's going to be a crazy diamond in the rough prospect for scholarship colleges.     Another four-sport (Football/Wrestling/Track/Rugby) athlete who made waves as an all-state rugby player, Woolever looks to provide a valuable veteran presence to the Royals secondary in 2025. He's a hybrid OLB/S who can really make his presence felt in the box. He's quick enough to keep up with high-level wideouts and also shows off some solid closing speed toward ball carriers. Woolever's pursuit abilities and run-stopping particularly stood out to me on his tape. Expect Woolever to build on the positive success he saw as a junior during what should be an exciting senior season.     The biggest name on the Royals, Moore was a top basketball prospect who tried out football last season and saw tremendous results. He's earned a handful of P4 offers, including an in-state one from the Gophers, and it's looking like Moore is going to continue to be a massive problem during his senior year. He claims to have 4.3 speed, and while I haven't seen that in person it's not an outrageous claim once you watch his tape. He is exceptionally quick and constantly finds himself open. Moore's ability to adjust to the way the play unfolds is top-notch, and he brings a rare physicality to the receiver position that is often sorely lacking. Expect big things from the Hopkins product in 2025.     A 2x team captain for the Royals, Cisneros is going to return for his senior season eager to pick up where he left off. His junior year was cut short due to injuries only allowing him to play in 4/9 games, but during that time he only allowed one completion, further proving that he should he a 2026 to keep an eye on. Cisneros possesses impressive speed, recovery, and pursuit abilities that are evident in his film early on. I was particularly impressed with his press-man film, where Cisneros is able to stifle potent get-offs from talented wideouts. With a full senior season, Cisneros is in a prime position to see his stock rise rapidly.     A multi-year starter who packs a punch when necessary, Williams is not getting talked about enough. He's a meat cleaver of an IOL. When he gets under your pads good luck cause you're going for a ride downfield. When he's pass-blocking, Williams isn't the slightest bit passive. He's got a keen sense of leverage and utilizes it to stifle pass rushes frequently. He can catch at times, but when the trench dog gets his feet moving he can clear a path with the best of them. Dude definitely needs more looks from MIAC, WIAC, and UMAC teams.     Tre Moore came out of nowhere last season and lit up the gridiron for the Royals as their QB1. The younger brother of highly touted Royals WR [player_tooltip player_id='1522278' first='Jayden' last='Moore'], much like his brother Tre has a bright future in both sports. He passed for over 1,400 yards as a freshman and was second on the Royals for rushing yards. He's very mobile and shows off far better pocket presence than you would ever expect from a freshman. He's DANGEROUS on read options and should not be left 1v1 with a defensive lineman. Moore also does a nice job of leading his wideouts on intermediate to deep routes. I think the Tre Moore hype is only beginning and his sophomore season with the Royals could be a big one.     A quick and powerful RB who boasts a receiving upside as well, Moody rushed for over 550 yards as a junior and looks to build on that success in 2025. He's got a tackle-breaking disorder, which is to say that he can't stop doing it. Rarely is one defender able to bring Moody down. While he could turn upfield quicker at times, it is rare to see someone match the amount of effort Moody puts into each run. He's got quick cuts in his repertoire, but he's also super willing to lower his shoulder and ruin a defender's day.

Although the Hopkins Royals have historically struggled, this past season they blew everyone away. Not only did they get a win for the first time since the 2020 Covid season, but they had 3 wins en route to some impressive individual performances. They have legit P4 talent returning for 2025, and a litany of other athletes who could compete at the collegiate level. Enjoy!