Senior Showcase: Scouting Select Iowa 2026s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;howe30&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're diving deeper into the 2026 pool this week as we continue adding evaluations to student-athletes' profile pages here at Prep Redzone Iowa. Posting as many reports as we can for this class and beyond is the goal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's another collection of write-ups from a talented recruiting cycle:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1222860"],"_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-6839c4345c964"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crawford shined for the Chargers as a junior in 2024. He led them with 15 receptions for 279 yards and four touchdowns, and added 991 yards (11.1 YPC) and nine touchdowns on the ground as their third leading rusher. Crawford's 31.5 tackles (27 solo) and a pair of interceptions sttof out on defense. His 18.2-yard average on six punt returns impressed. During his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17925288/67ba454c574b69d25f1c6a00">junior highlight video</a>, Crawford unveils how he impacted the proceedings in all three phases. Speed is the name of his game. Let him get into space, and your defense will be damaged. Crawford works himself into opeings with sharp cuts, elusiveness and burst. Those skills shine through on punt returns, where he's a natural.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1581294"],"_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-6839cc205c7c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">During a season with more downs than ups for the Grayhounds, Difederico put his best foot forward in 2024. The junior led team in receiving and collected 21.5 tackles (13 solo, 3.5 TFL) with an interception on defense. The <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18048107/67571f2fa26fccc8c88cb23d">junior highlight video</a> emphasizes Difederico's broad-based skill set. His feel for the safety position looks natural. He keeps his eyes on the ball and adjusts to what he sees. Flowing well to the football, Difederico carries out his assignments within the framework of the defense and gets downhill quickly. He also offers potential at receiver, where he likely fits best in the slot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1585593"],"_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-6839cc205c81e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Friday nights went well for Riesselman last fall. As we witness when watching Riesselman's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18060076/67398c340b69e5ada7cf244e">junior highlight video</a>, his versatility is a plus. The first clip shows him catching a short-touchdown pass, and the second one has him picking off a pass. Figuring out positions on the next level for guys in the eight-player can be difficult, but Riesselman looks capable of lining up at safety. He carries a sound frame, plays physically and holds up well in coverage, tracking the ball in the air after acquiring a good read on the play. Riesselman also looks comfortable at quarterback, where his athleticism makes him a true dual-threat at the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631355"],"_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-6839cc205c866"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17678262/67530676787be33d113dc10c">junior highlight video</a> of which to be proud proceeds Messerich into what should be a memorable senior season. His versatility as a receiver stands out. Moving around the formation, Messerich has a knack for finding holes in the defense. It can difficult judging route running in the eight-player game, but he's adept at it, making it easy to project success in him doing it with 22 guys on the field. Dangerous in the open field, Messerich also is solidly built, which helps win contested balls and break tackles. He's probably best suited for the slot and looks like an asset on special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238631"],"_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-6839cc205c8a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you're a college coach, there should be an appreciation for the first two clips on Bailey's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14948902/67329d332d1f23f3e9fd5945">junior highlight video</a>. He busts it down the field and makes plays on kickoff coverage. From there, we witness footage of a versatile performer with a high motor and an affinity for physicality. No matter the phase or the play, he's seeking contact. Lining up at defensive end, Bailey plays assignment football and delivers tackles when the action comes his way. His strength and lateral quickness would work on the second level of the defense for a lot of college schemes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1105166"],"_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-6839cc205c8e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daufeldt is working hard to improve his testing numbers and, in conjunction with that, improve his on-field production, which is saying something for an all-district receiver in 2024. He recently reported running a 4.58-second 40-yard dash, 245 max on bench, a 405 squat and 245 three times on the clean. Daufeldt's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18294063/6727ea37bf56bc53d1deb211">junior highlight video</a> illustrates how he puts the training to use. He's often playing with greater tempo than his opponent. Daufeldt can get deep but also operates well underneath, where he makes people miss in space. He's comfortable lining up around the formation, and is a willing and able blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->