Under-the-Radar 3A Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down some of Nevada's underrated 3A talent in the 2026 class.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149023"],"_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-67b82e3c26b5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Debaun put his name on the radar as a dynamic two-way player for South Tahoe last season. Led the team in both rushing (470 yards, 7 TDs) and INTs (3) as a junior. Small, quick, and elusive athlete at 5'8"/160 that can take advantage of tight spaces around the LOS and make defenders miss with his deceptiveness as a RB. Constantly finds himself around the ball from his S spot and possesses the instincts and ball skills to capitalize on mistakes in the passing game. Debaun should continue to be a focal point on both sides of the ball for South Tahoe heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17920223/675bcea2be7a599df67b62ac' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b82e3c26e16"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576893"],"_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-67b82e3c26e7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Young finished among the state's leaders in INTs and led all 3A DBs with 7 in his junior season. Also caught 27 passes for 570 yards and 5 TDs on offense. Raw, high-upside athlete at 6'4"/180 that possesses all the length, ball skills, and physical tools to develop into a playmaker on either side of the ball at the next level. Good ball-tracking downfield from his WR spot and can present some matchup problems on the perimeter with his high-point ability. Two-sport standout in football and basketball. Young is one of the top returning athletes for Mater East coming into the 2025 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let me show you what i put on film this szn - <a href="https://t.co/FPH5fMtK6k">https://t.co/FPH5fMtK6k</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1576893' first='Kwes' last='Young'] (@KwesYoung) <a href="https://twitter.com/KwesYoung/status/1855746517392355728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1218616"],"_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-67b82e3c26edc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Love was the state's leading rusher in 2024 with just under 2,000 yards and 19 TDs on 199 carries (avg. 10 ypc). Looked noticeably faster and more athletically developed this season than when he ran for over 1,300 yards and 7 TDs as a sophomore. Operates as the tailback and primary playmaker in a wing-T system where he's shown the ability to produce at a high level between the OTs. Quick to attack the space with square shoulders and wastes limited movement getting downhill for explosive gains. Kicks in another gear at the second level and shows a good combination of contact balance and one-cut agility in the open field. Love- the #3 RB in PRZ NV's 2026 rankings- is one of the most underrated playmakers in his class and should continue to see his stock rise over the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17916466/67365e363f50993b1e0fd985' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b8316c8810a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579306"],"_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-67b82e3c26f34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Young established himself as one of the most dynamic QBs in Nevada's 3A division recording 2,500 all-purpose yards (1,500 passing) and 20 total TDs (11 passing) last season. Highly mobile and athletic passer that can create outside the pocket and boasts some natural arm talent in his smaller 5'11"/160 frame. Operates with clean footwork and fundamentals from the pocket, can change his arm angles to fit into tight windows on the run, and is a true dual-threat with the speed and playmaking he brings to the table. Young should find himself on college coaches' radars soon if he can cut down on turnovers and continue to grow and develop physically.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/FzbyM9pSsN">https://t.co/FzbyM9pSsN</a><br><br>Junior Season Highlights <br><br>1562 passing yards (11tds) on 65.3 comp% <br>119 car for 938 rushing yards (9tds) <br>7x TD thrown 40+ yards <br>4x 60+ yard runs <br><br>Top 10 in Nevada all purpose yards<br>1st team all state and league quarterback</p>&mdash; Alaijah (@Alaijah_Young) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alaijah_Young/status/1882500446625189995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576892"],"_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-67b82e3c26f8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas was a standout receiver for one of the most productive passing attacks in Nevada's 3A division this season. Quick, smooth playmaker that fits the mold of a future slot at the next level given his frame (5'9-10"/160) and skillset. Showed his downfield skillset and ability to catch and make plays over the middle of the field as a perimeter wideout in his junior season. Flashes his explosive speed after the catch and shows reliable hands and body control as a pass catcher. Thomas totaled 35 catches for 540 yards and 5 TDs as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/sXGuk2A7Kz">https://t.co/sXGuk2A7Kz</a><br>Hey coaches,<br>Please take the time to watch my end of the szn highlights <a href="https://twitter.com/MHS_CoachTui?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MHS_CoachTui</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LOGGER_LBCOACH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LOGGER_LBCOACH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UR_CoachMariani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UR_CoachMariani</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSampson3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSampson3</a> @OCCoachEdwards <a href="https://twitter.com/wesyerty24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wesyerty24</a> <br><br>35 rec, 7 total touchdowns, 541 receiving yards, avg 15.5 yards, 2 interceptions</p>&mdash; Ty Thomas (@TyronThomasjr9) <a href="https://twitter.com/TyronThomasjr9/status/1854588070718586922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->