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PRZ North Dakota 2027 Rankings Countdown, Prospects #100-96

PRZ North Dakota 2027 Rankings Countdown, Prospects #100-96
Nate Wahl
Nate Wahl February 23, 2025 @ 11:59 PM
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Ethan Retterath
Ethan Retterath 6'1" | 165 lbs | LB | 2027
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Ayms Melin
Ayms Melin 6'4" | QB | 2027
ND
Enoch Orukotan
Enoch Orukotan RB | 2027
ND
Christian Thompson
Christian Thompson 5'8" | 160 lbs | DB | 2027
ND
Drew Thorpe
Drew Thorpe 5'11" | 207 lbs | LB | 2027
ND
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We take one from the book of Pennsylvania lead scout Vic Castillo with this one, as we start our countdown starting at 100 of the best prospects North Dakota has to offer. We take this one from 100-96 and will continue knocking the door down in the coming weeks with this class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625544"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1629238,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bc0aae6dd60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan is a linebacker that checks in at #100 as a newcomer to our 2027 North Dakota rankings. The 6'1 165 pounder from Southern McLean, is one from the first look doesn't waste time packing his physical tackling ability on tape. His release off the snap is sudden and I can grasp has more upside to release his throttle even faster and grow a faster process with his vision at linebacker as he can develop with his footwork to bring more edge to that sudden movement he has. I bet Ethan ends up higher on our next update with putting together a highlight tape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/ethan_retterath">Twitter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625479"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bc0aae6ddf6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Enoch is super light on the tape, but surely I could see the upside is there with more tape probably flying out here soon. He shows off intriguing athletic movement with his change of direction and seems to play one step ahead with the vision he entails on those light reps we can gauge from tape. He shows off a balance of speed, agility and quick twitch that will need to pop out more tape to be a riser by next update. No Twitter I could find yet, but checks in as a newcomer as our RB8 in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625543"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1629229,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bc0aae6de7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ayms is one that I can surely bet will be higher by next update, as another one that has light reps on tape but has great arm strength and a quick release that shows up early on tape. 6'4 quarterbacks in the Dakotas are also a dime in a dozen to find and I was more impressed with his movement getting outside of the pocket packed in with the arm strength that came with Ayms on shorter routes. Being also a hooper at Shiloh Christian, I could see Ayms as a quick mover in this 2027 class. Another one I wasn't able to track down on Twitter yet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1323108"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bc0aae6ded9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drew is a prospect out of our database that is another one in this rankings countdown that is a wait and see linebacker prospect out of EEK with a lack of tape. The 5'11 195 pounder shows off good measurables for the next-level at the linebacker position. The EEK defense has surely shown off some talent over the years and has shown this winter that I like their 2027 class. Drew surely is one that I believe has position flexibility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1421117"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bc0aae6df53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christian is a defensive back out of Mandan that has a good looking hoops resume from our sister site, Prep Hoops Dakotas. The tape I could find shows off Christian as a prospect that plays well downhill showing off a quick twitch and well-versed suddenness with his athleticism. Some position flexibility is there for the taking, but the fit at defensive back seems like an ideal fit for Christian. The hoops tape for Christian shows off an undersized guard that is fearless attacking the bucket. I hope to see more football tape incoming for this young man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We take one from the book of Pennsylvania lead scout Vic Castillo with this one, as we start our countdown starting at 100 of the best prospects North Dakota has to offer. We take this one from 100-96 and will continue knocking the door down in the coming weeks with this class

Ethan Retterath

Ethan Retterath

ND
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 165
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Ethan
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2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
165
HS
Southern McLean
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ND
PRZ North Dakota 2027 Rankings Countdown, Prospects #100-96
Ethan is a linebacker that checks in at #100 as a newcomer to our 2027 North Dakota rankings....
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Enoch Orukotan

Enoch Orukotan

ND
RB
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CLASS 2027
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Enoch
Orukotan RB
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2027
HS
West Fargo Sheyenne
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PRZ North Dakota 2027 Rankings Countdown, Prospects #100-96
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Ayms Melin

Ayms Melin

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QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
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CLASS 2027
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Melin QB
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2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Shiloh Christian
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PRZ North Dakota 2027 Rankings Countdown, Prospects #100-96
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Drew Thorpe

Drew Thorpe

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LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 207
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
207
HS
Ellendale Highschool
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PRZ North Dakota 2027 Rankings Countdown, Prospects #100-96
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Christian Thompson

Christian Thompson

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DB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 160
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CLASS 2027
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2027
Height
5'8"
Weight
160
HS
Mandan
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PRZ North Dakota 2027 Rankings Countdown, Prospects #100-96
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