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Spring Sleepers: 4A

Spring Sleepers: 4A
Nick Rock
Nick Rock March 8, 2025 @ 02:22 PM
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Brody Hanna
Brody Hanna 5'10" | LB | 2027
AZ
Jacob LaDuke
Jacob LaDuke 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB | 2027
AZ
Javon Bell
Javon Bell 5'11" | 225 lbs | RB | 2026
AZ
Steven Michael Valdez
Steven Michael Valdez 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2026
AZ
Chase Brown
Chase Brown 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB | 2026
AZ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4A has some sleepers heading into the spring! Take a look: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["739447"],"_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-67cca65ff2f37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown enters his senior season as a 4 year varsity starter for Flagstaff and has had similar numbers for the past two years. He sizes up with a slender frame at 6'3" 170lbs with room to add mass. He does a good job standing tall in the pocket and you can see him go through progression, and delivers with a smooth release. Excellent 3-ball thrower as he frequently puts it up and out there with good trajectory and touch. This could and should be his year to pop off and really draw in that attention and offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369386"],"_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-67cca65ff2f9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bell is your ideal north-south type of back that is a difficult kid to bring down with that 5'10" 225lb frame. Thick, strong kid that runs with authority and will frequently run through opponents and spring loose into the second level for 20+ yard gains. Physical kid that does a great job getting his shoulders squared downfield and will pave his own way. A definite sleeper to keep an eye on here in 2025 as he'll get a ton of opportunities this fall and a big chance to rise his stock. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1304010"],"_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-67cca65ff2fe3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valdez sizes up with a 6'3" 240lb frame and showcases a solid bull rush to get underneath opponents use that powerful lower half to drive them back after a good initial strike. He started to flash those violent hands to go along eith his play strength which really made him a dangerous kid coming off the edges. Solid burst as well and he moves well within his frame- as I think he's a dark horse kid to be top 5 in sacks this upcoming year. His size and frame alone should draw some eyes his way- and if he can put together a good first 3 games, I think he'll start to see those offers really pour in. Really interesting kid to follow moving forward as he possesses all of the physical traits to be a dangerous player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1572676"],"_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-67cca65ff3028"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">LaDuke is a kid with a ton of tools in the box and projects to have a breakout Jr. year. I'm impressed with his poise, toughness, and demeanor in the pocket at his age- as he does a great job staying cool and collected to deliver accurate throws while knowing he's going to take a big hit after delivery. Excellent all-around field vision to either identify favorable matchups and deliver throws with timing, accuracy, and touch- but also does a great job on the ground as he's an instinctive runner with deceptive top end speed where broke loose for numerous big plays. A true playmaker with a good football IQ moving forward, and I'm very interested to see how he continues to develop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603412"],"_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-67cca65ff306d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hanna had himself a huge sophomore campaign by racking up 145 total tackles, 17 TFL's, 6 sacks and an INT in 12 games played. Hard nosed, compact kid at the MLB spot for Prescott that really progressed quick throughout the duration of the season- and should continue to do so moving forward. Really like his play/functional strength as he did a great job taking good angles to explode through opponents with a low POC. He does his job to fill alley or get tot he ball, and always seems to stick his nose in every play. Definitely expecting Hanna to have a big role at Prescott this fall and put himself on the map. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

4A has some sleepers heading into the spring! Take a look:

Chase Brown

Chase Brown

AZ
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Chase
Brown QB
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
180
HS
Flagstaff
|
AZ
Spring Sleepers: 4A
Brown enters his senior season as a 4 year varsity starter for Flagstaff and has had similar numbers...
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School: Flagstaff
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Javon Bell

Javon Bell

AZ
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 225
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Javon
Bell RB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
225
HS
Peoria
|
AZ
Spring Sleepers: 4A
Bell is your ideal north-south type of back that is a difficult kid to bring down with that...
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Javon Bell

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School: Peoria
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Steven Michael Valdez

Steven Michael Valdez

AZ
DL/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 250
POS DL/EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Steven
Michael Valdez DL/EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
250
HS
Walden Grove
|
AZ
Spring Sleepers: 4A
Valdez sizes up with a 6’3″ 240lb frame and showcases a solid bull rush to get underneath opponents...
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Steven Michael Valdez

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School: Walden Grove
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Jacob LaDuke

Jacob LaDuke

AZ
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jacob
LaDuke QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
Snowflake
|
AZ
Spring Sleepers: 4A
LaDuke is a kid with a ton of tools in the box and projects to have a breakout...
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State: Arizona
School: Snowflake
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Brody Hanna

Brody Hanna

AZ
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Brody
Hanna LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Prescott
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AZ
Spring Sleepers: 4A
Hanna had himself a huge sophomore campaign by racking up 145 total tackles, 17 TFL’s, 6 sacks and...
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School: Prescott
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