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On the Rise: Sophomore Prospects to Watch

On the Rise: Sophomore Prospects to Watch
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman May 4, 2025 @ 04:21 PM
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Wyatt Christensen
Wyatt Christensen 6'2" | 210 lbs | TE | 2027
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Keon Allen
Keon Allen 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p><strong>Isaac Pere – WR/LB – Metea Valley – Class of 2027 (6'2, 218 lbs)</strong><br>Isaac Pere is a big-bodied athlete who makes plays on both sides of the ball. At wide receiver, he uses his frame effectively to shield defenders and make contested catches look routine. He has natural hands and doesn't fight the football. Pere is also impactful as a linebacker, showing physicality and awareness in the box.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p><strong>Cooper Childers – WR – Bloomington – Class of 2027 (6'1, 160 lbs)</strong><br>Cooper Childers is a reliable possession receiver who consistently wins on 50/50 balls. He excels at high-pointing the football and shows strong concentration in contested catch situations. Despite not being the biggest or fastest receiver, he makes up for it with timing and body control. Childers is a dependable target who moves the chains.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1324098' first='Keon' last='Allen'] – RB – Metamora – Class of 2027 (5'11, 200 lbs)</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1324098' first='Keon' last='Allen'] has great size and plays with vision and purpose out of the backfield. He wastes little time hitting the hole and gets downhill in a hurry, making him tough to bring down. His physical frame allows him to finish runs through contact. Allen has the tools to be a reliable workhorse back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335330' first='Wyatt' last='Christensen'] – TE – Centennial – Class of 2027 (6'2, 210 lbs)</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1335330' first='Wyatt' last='Christensen'] is a versatile tight end who creates mismatches as a pass-catching threat. He's often moved around the formation, lining up in multiple spots to exploit defensive coverages. With good athleticism and strong hands, Christensen is dangerous after the catch. He brings value as both a receiver and a chess piece in offensive schemes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Isaac Pere – WR/LB – Metea Valley – Class of 2027 (6'2, 218 lbs)
Isaac Pere is a big-bodied athlete who makes plays on both sides of the ball. At wide receiver, he uses his frame effectively to shield defenders and make contested catches look routine. He has natural hands and doesn't fight the football. Pere is also impactful as a linebacker, showing physicality and awareness in the box.

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