PRZIA ’26 Rankings Update: Stock Riser Reports

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <a href="https://prepredzone.com/iowa/rankings/2026-rankings/">latest update </a>to the Prep Redzone Iowa 2026 Rankings dropped on Thursday. As always, a notable group of student-athletes saw their stock rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's highlight some of them:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1240421"],"_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-67c1e591a4e38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heidt has seen his recruitment tick up this winter following a productive junior season. He visited Northern Illinois for a game in November and attended St. Thomas' junior day in January. The scouts see a prospect with potential when watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19707546/673ba52d7e0223e7906d0572">11th-grade highlight video</a>. Heidt is a large person with power and agility. He reaches blocks with quick feet and a controlled burst. Heidt could raise his stock even more with strong performances at summer college camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1581293"],"_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-67c1e591a4ee1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I scouted Warner in person during Pella's Class 4A semifinal win at the UNI-Dome in November. He impressed with his feel for the game and high motor. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14919366/6727bd5fda33ac90e3a08392">junior highlight video</a> reveals the explosiveness that helped him rack up 109.5 tackles (89 solo, 10.5 TFL) with a Pick-6. Warner plays with balance and moves well laterally. He's a sure-handed tackler and does a nice job breaking down the target. As productive as he's been, there's still plenty of room for him to grow as a player. He'll impress coaches at college camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1241486"],"_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-67c1e591a4f46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A mountain of a human, Cooper is more than just a big body. He can move the mass and is skilled at the position. As we can see when watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17920029/675a6d69b726f571d7dd9d2e">junior highlight video</a>, Cooper can dominate. He's quick off of the snap with smooth feet that serve him well in pass protection. Cooper's power and balance help him clear a path for the rushing attack. He uses his hands effectively. With his height, pad level is something he'll want to continue working on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1240470"],"_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-67c1f1c485a46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Diers dominated when I watched him at the UNI-Dome in November. He played a large role in the Dutch winning that Class 4A state semifinal with 175 yards rushing, 103 yards receiving and three touchdowns. As he shows during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14919375/673b6433b23e9e2a96cb96e8">junior highlight video</a>, Diers is strong and fast. He's a big play waiting to happen, as he demonstrated in Cedar Falls, when he lit up a sound defensive team in Lewis Central. Diers delivered an 81-yard scoring run and a 68-yard TD with him doing most of the heavy lifting on those occasions. He ran away from the opponent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361747"],"_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-67c1f1c485ae3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fason stood out during an in-person scout when Prairie knocked off eventually state champion Southeast Polk on a field full of college prospects. It's not whether or not Fason can play at the next level, it's what position. He possesses skills to line up at tight end or on the D-Line. He caught 35 balls for 519 yards and 13 touchdowns, and racked up 40.5 tackles (29 solo, 14.5 TFL) with 4.5 sacks as a junior in 5A. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23391521/6740d8a6a403a896489a52f3">11th-grade highlight video</a> shows us a big, physical, athletic student-athlete with a high ceiling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238537"],"_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-67c1f1c485b64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I watched Breitbach perform during a game at Iowa City Liberty last season. He played a big role in making the O-Line a strength for the Hawks. Breitbach moves his 300 pounds around very well, showing a smoothness when asked to pull and reach blocks. He's also strong and powerful with effective hands. As we witness when watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18030494/67636c9b96740f1c40f3291c">junior highlight video</a>, Breitbach can overwhelm opponents with his combination of strength and athleticism. His dedication to working through the whistles leads to pancakes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->