Summer Preview: Ballers Ready To Go Off This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The June camp-combine gauntlet is officially launched and with it thousands of ballers will be hitting it hard to get better and hopefully draw some attention from scouts and coaches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the big camps it is easy to get lost in the shuffle, so make sure you bring your A-game and demonstrate to the world that you are a baller on a mission.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Go into these events passive, shy and undecided about next steps and you will get steamrolled by the guys who know exactly why they are there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Go in strong or get ready for a long ride home... </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, we will take a look at&nbsp;five guys who are taking different approaches to their off-season training but they all have their game-face on already getting ready for this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, without further adieu, let's check out these rising-stars getting ready to ring the bell in 2025:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1652617' first='Maddox' last='Girard']</strong>, 5'11, 190, MLB/LS, <em>Salina South</em>, '27, is coming off an impressive sophomore season as an all-conference linebacker and long snapper who piled up 40 tackles, five tackles for loss, a sack and a pair of interceptions. Last season he made a name for himself as a punishing outside linebacker with great read and react skills and a nose for the ball. This fall he will move to inside linebacker and use his physicality and athleticism to stuff the run game between the tackles. His summer has already been busy and will continue that way as he is headed to the Arkansas Razorback Camp this weekend, followed by K-State the following weekend. He is also planning on going to several All-American specialist camps to continue perfecting his craft as an expert snapper, and is planning to be on hand for Market Athlete's All American Media Day in July. This guy is getting ready to light it up this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598868' first='Leighton' last='Boldridge']</strong>, 6'1, 195, RB/DB, <em>Atchison</em>, '26, is coming off a standout junior season as an athletic, three-way threat who can beat teams in any number of ways. On offense he picked up just under 700 yards rushing, averaging 10+ yards per carry. On defense he used his baller instincts and closing speed to fly to the ball, piling up 24 tackles, intercepting five passes and returning one for a TD from his safety position. On special teams he is a sizzling return man, using his 4.5 speed and acceleration to average 40+ yards a kick return and also took one back to the house. He has been busy in the off-season playing basketball and baseball and with spring sports complete he is focused on a busy summer. He will be visiting Bethany in mid-June and then the following week will travel to camps at Emporia State and Central Missouri. Get your popcorn ready, this guy is going to put on a show this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jrayton Dansel</strong>, 6'0, 190, RB/LB, <em>Andale</em>, '27, is a versatile, athletic two-way baller coming off what most players would call a dream sophomore year as he was not only a part of the State champion football team last fall, but recently helped the Indians win the state championship in track as well. At the state meet he and his teammates on the 4x100 relay team took second in state and set the school record. Since wrapping up track he has been focused on this fall and has a busy June ahead as he heads to Lindenwood this weekend, KU's mega camp next week, the KSU elite camp on the 15th and then North Dakota State at the end of the month. With his read and react skills coupled with quickness and great closing speed, he can play anywhere on defense, but really excels as a headhunter of an outside LB. On offense he uses his burst and athleticism as a running back to burn through arm tackles and get to daylight in a hurry. This guy is a gridiron sleeper who is getting ready to torch teams this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1689847' first='Jayden' last='Wyss']</strong>, 6'3, 305, OL/DL, <em>Bishop Carroll</em>, '27, is coming off a solid sophomore season getting acclimated in the 5A trenches and picking up the experience needed to take his game to the next level in 2025. He is versatile enough to play guard or tackle on either side of the ball and with his prototype size and reach he has the potential to be a serious mauler along the line of scrimmage. With his powerful base, reach and strong hands he can blow people off the line in the run game but also effectively wall off in pass pro. This off-season he has been working on quickness and footwork and is planning on a busy summer getting ready for this fall. He is still in the process of finalizing his summer schedule, but has already committed to the Purdue camp this weekend with more to follow. He has his eye on securing a starting spot on the offensive line this fall and is off and running getting ready to do just that. Get this guy on your watchlists, he is going to surprise some people.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nash Kaiser</strong>, 6'2, 175, QB, <em>Hays</em>, '28, and last but certainly not least we have a rising star, dual-threat QB who is getting ready to turn some heads in the near future. He is a gifted three-sport athlete who has mapped out a busy summer to get ready for this fall, which will include camps at KU and K-State later this month. As a quarterback he is already demonstrating next-level size and athleticism and is one of those leaders who is a force-multiplier on the field helping elevate and energize the team around him. As a dual-threat with the ball, he is quick and elusive running the RPO and can make things happen with his feet once the play breaks down. As a passer he is fine-tuning his skill sets in the off-season to take his game to the next level. He can already throw well on the move, off platform and from different launch angles and is working hard at perfecting his pocket mechanics and throwing motion. Get this guy in your sights as he is going to soon dominate at the varsity level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In conclusion, keep these guys on your watchlist as they prep for this fall, you will not be disappointed. Also if you run across any teams or players flying under the radar give me a shout via DM on X.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And, as always -</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Keep grindin'…</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->