Preseason All-State Candidates: Northern Nevada Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Taking a look at the All-State candidates for the 2025 season out of northern Nevada.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["281928"],"_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-6875e9783aa1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mann comes into his senior season as the top-ranked passer in northern Nevada and will be looking to lead Bishop Manogue to another state title this fall. Threw for over 2,400 yards and 31 TDs with only 6 INTs in his first season with the Miners. Also rushed for over 800 yards and 6 TDs as a junior. He's a dynamic passer with the best arm and physical tools of any QB in the region. Mann announced his commitment to Nevada in June.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1544593"],"_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-6875e9783aa7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson is the top unoffered QB in his class coming into his senior season with Reno. The 6'2"/205 signal-caller produced a breakout junior season passing for over 2,200 yards and 21 TDs and rushed for another 600+ yards and 8 TDs. Possesses a strong, accurate arm with the mobility to stress defenses with his legs and make throws on the run outside the pocket. Wilson has drawn interest from several D-I programs and should see his first offer come in with another strong season in the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["890039"],"_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-6875e9783aac4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McNeil was a second team All-Region selection for northern Nevada after throwing for just under 2,500 yards and 20 TDs with only 3 INTs as a junior. He's an athletic passer that can distribute from the pocket and throw on the run. Highly effective in the short-intermediate area and has the arm to stretch the defense vertically. McNeil should be due for another productive season with one of the top pass-catchers in the region at his disposal in D-I prospect- [player_tooltip player_id='1343857' first='Brady' last='Hummel'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576344"],"_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-6875e9783ab14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Almond is one of the most underrated passers in the state heading into his senior season with North Valleys. Passed for 2,000 yards and 24 TDs as a junior. He's a skilled, fundamental passer with good pocket presence and a strong, accurate arm. Carries promising upside in his physical tools and shows flashes of making plays off-schedule. Almond is an under-the-radar QB that should start to gain exposure with a strong follow-up to his standout junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["854252"],"_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-6875e9783ab5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rios is the top-ranked senior running back in Nevada coming into the 2025 season. The Nevada-commit has rushed over 2,700 yards and 37 TDs over the past two seasons and will be looking for his third consecutive 1,000-yard season this fall. Last season, he showed great athletic development to pair with the power and balance already in his physical skillset. Rios should be due for another highly productive season as the most complete RB in Nevada's 2026 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1596130"],"_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-6875e9783abbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dixon is coming off a breakout sophomore season in which he rushed for over 1,400 yards and 18 TDs. The 5'10"/165 RB took over the Virgin Valley backfield showing his athletic skillset and underrated playmaking ability. He's a quick, elusive ball-carrier that can consistently rip off explosive gains with his vision around the LOS, ability to make the first defender miss, and his speed in the open field. Dixon is the top returning playmaker for Virgin Valley this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1218616"],"_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-6875e9783ac21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Love led all Nevada rushers with just under 2,000 yards and 19 TDs as a junior. He's a high-volume rusher and one of the most productive over the past two seasons with the downhill power and contact balance he brings to the table. He looked faster and more fluid as a runner last season and has picked up three D-III offers over the past few months. Love is one of the top candidates to lead the state in rushing in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1584952"],"_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-6875e9783ac85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson broke out as a high-level two-way playmaker for Douglas as a junior. He established himself as physical, north-south RB rushing for 1,400 yards and 19 TDs last season. He's a strong runner with the ball in his hands that can take on contact and is a difficult ball-carrier to wrap in space. He brings a solid receiving skillset to the backfield and is a standout defender in the secondary from his SS spot. Jackson picked up his first D-I offer from Southern Utah last month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576334"],"_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-6875e9783acea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carsrud was a breakout RB for Elko last fall rushing for over 800 yards and 15 TDs as a junior. The 6'/190 senior is a highly phyisical runner that can power his way through the teeth of the defense and generate downhill momentum in a hurry. Look for Carsrud to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in his senior season this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1343857"],"_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-68840ab0095be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hummel is one of the top two-way players in the state and a sure-fire candidate to earn all-state honors coming into his senior season. The fourth-ranked ATH in Nevada's 2026 class has been one of the biggest risers on the offseason recruiting trail picking up his first eight D-I offers over the past several months. Totaled 800+ receiving yards and 10 TDs on 73 catches last season and had 4 INTs on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876720"],"_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-68840ab00965d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nash has been a top-ranked wideout in PRZ NV's 2026 rankings since 2023. The #5-WR in the state is one of the most underrated receivers in the state and a future D-I playmaker with the physical upside he offers at 6'1"/175. He totaled over 600 receiving yards and 9 TDs on just 41 receptions as a junior. Nash announced his commitment to Nevada in late June.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1557706"],"_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-68840ab0096d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stacker established himself as one of the top young talents in the state with his breakout freshman season in 2024. The 6'1"/170 freshman caught 59 passes for 670 yards and 5 TDs last fall. He's an elite athlete that can play outside or the slot, is a playmaker after the catch, and possesses rare body control for his age. Stacker comes into his sophomore season with three D-I offers from Nevada, Sacramento St., and Colorado St.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ATH</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110895"],"_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-68840ab009758"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valencia is one of the more versatile offensive weapons in northern Nevada as a QB/RB threat for Lowry. He's a highly effective ball-carrier that can attack the lanes between the OTs and produce explosive plays with the ball in his hands. Totaled over 2,500 yards and 23 TDs between his passing and rushing as a junior. Valencia should be in for another productive season as the primary ball-handler for Lowry this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1321320"],"_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-68840ab0097d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cronin will be looking for his second straight All-Northern Nevada selection this fall after his breakout junior season on both sides of the ball. The Boise St.-commit was a massive offseason riser picking up ten D-I offers and moved into the overall top-10 in PRZ NV's latest update to the 2026 rankings. Cronin is the top prospect in the trenches in northern Nevada coming into the 2025 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1600265"],"_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-68840ab009850"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zuro is an under-the-radar prospect that could be a major riser with a strong senior season in the fall. The tenth-ranked OL in PRZ NV's 2026 rankings packs great upside in his physical tools at 6'6"/290 and showed his ability to block in both the run and pass game at a high level in his junior tape. Zuro holds an offer from Nevada and just took in an official visit with the Wolfpack in May. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1216301"],"_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-68840ab0098c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bloomfield was an All-Region selection after his strong junior season at C for Reed. The 5'10"/270 IOL brings brute physicality to the interior and is the top returning offensive lineman for the Raiders offense coming into the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->