2025 Final Rankings: Offensive Risers Part 2

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deep dive into the offensive prospects that jumped in the final 2025 PRZ state rankings.</h2>    Solid all-around QB with a dual-threat skillset. 6'2” 190 lbs. he's got an over the top release with plus arm strength. He can drive the ball with velocity on short/intermediate timing routes and can push the ball downfield with touch. Shows good ball placement to allow his receivers to make a play and can layer the ball over second level defenders. Athleticism and awareness gives him the ability to extend plays and escape pressure in the pocket. Throws well on the run to either direction and can move the pocket to create secondary throwing lanes. Stands tall in the pocket and shows he can deliver an accurate ball with defenders in his face or while taking contact. Makes good reads in the read option and can make plays with his legs as a ball carrier. Committed to Lake Forest.      A lot to like about Stokes' skillset with his combination of length, athleticism, and ball skills. At 6'4” 190 lbs. he possesses the ideal frame for the position with plus growth potential to add mass. A big play threat that is a weapon downfield with his ability to go up and compete for the ball at the high point. Times out his jump and extends to go over the top of defenders. Good ability to make the contested catch in traffic and flashes good concentration to play the ball with defenders closing in. Deceptive straight line speed allows him to push vertically and run by coverage. Tough runner after the catch that can extend gains on short/intermediate level receptions. Committed to NAU and still has a lot of raw potential to build on to be a high upside prospect at the D1 level.      Buckingham's skillset combines his strong mechanics with his natural passing ability. 6'3” 195 lbs. he's got good length in his frame and arm extension to get added velocity on his throws. Smooth and fluid with his delivery he throws from a 3/4 release point. Shows a good ability to mix up speeds and understands the velocity and touch needed to throw a catchable ball. Flashes good vision to read coverage and does a good job moving defenders with his eyes to clear a lane. Under control and balanced throughout his drop back and when he lands, his feet are calm and he's able to rely on his mechanics under pressure. Knows how to avoid the rush, can step up in the pocket or slide laterally to extend the play. A plus athlete, he's a passer first but can make plays with his legs when he needs to. Committed to Ottawa.      Tayejion made an immediate impact at Cactus after transferring from Millenium rushing for 1,200 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior. Possesses a solid compact frame at 5'8” 180 lbs. and is a twitchy and explosive ball carrier. Attacks running lanes quickly with good initial burst through the first level. He's got great lateral quickness and change of direction to shake defenders both in tight spaces and the open field. Plus vision to read his blocks and the flow of the defense to locate a gap, hits the cut back lane with speed against over pursuing defenders. Can also direct his blocks to create positional leverage. Flashes sustained top speed with the ability to break away from defenders in space. The 5A All-State RB committed to Ottawa.      Reed was a dynamic playmaker throughout his career at Mesa flashing excellent positional versatility on both sides of the ball. 6'2” 190 lbs. he's a pure football player that can play where needed once he lands on campus at Concordia but performed well at QB throwing for 1,721 yards with 12 touchdowns completing 63% of his throws and adding 755 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. Highly instinctual he shows good game awareness and anticipation with a knack for making big plays. He's a plus athlete that has good game speed and agility as a ball carrier and on the defensive side as well. Plays hard and doesn't shy away from contact. Collected nine total college offers before committing to Concordia.