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<p>The recruiting clock is all over the place these days. With so much roster movement within college programs, high schoolers are forced to be patient at times. No need to panic if you're still on the board with your senior season beginning. There's still opportunity to impress scouts that will end up with openings on the next level.</p>
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<p>Here's a group of guys that can raise their stock during the 2025 campaign: </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Pladsen's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19968365/674de176c5646942d51a3808">junior highlight video</a> consists of two running plays where he pancakes the opponent. There are more clips on his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19968365/andrew-pladsen/highlights">Hudl page</a> showing further domination. The Saints lean heavily in the rushing attack, and Pladsen stands out in run blocking. He gets off of the snap quickly and gains an advantage on the guy across from him. There's noticeable upper-body strength and sound technique with hand placement and usage. It's a good frame with room to grow, giving him more projection on the next level. Pladsen has the skill set to succeed in pass-pro, but needs more film of him doing it. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Tiah proved he's a prospect on both sides of the ball in 2024. The versatile performer caught nine balls for 206 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He racked up 23.5 tackles (9 solo, 3.0 TFL) and recovered a fumble. Tiah is a well-rounded receiver, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17846200/6721a67adc3676514e97956b">displaying ability to make plays</a> over the middle or down the sideline. On defense, he shows good actions as a defensive back, changing directions well and sticking in coverage. Physicality and speed also are parts of Tiah's game, and make him valuable on special teams.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Not the biggest guy getting off of the bus, Ballew-Batte proves during his<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17773228/67c917271103770624477f52"> junior highlight video</a> that he has the skills to get the job done. He holds up well against the run, as evidenced by his 20.5 tackles (15 solo, .5 TFL). Ballew-Batte also intercepted a pass. A versatile cornerback, his film contains clips of him producing in zone coverage, while also excelling in man. Ballew-Batte switches directions well and can run with receivers of all sizes. Athleticism and sound ball skills help him match up with taller receivers. Ballew-Batte would also be a special-teams' asset, too.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Being overlooked can happen at Newton, a program that's been developing a good amount of talent for the next level. Felten falls into that bucket and deserves more attention, which he can earn with another productive campaign in 2025. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18278335/673ba0a0ee1ab01e17e1a1c5">junior highlight video</a> reveals a prospect packed with potential and a projectable frame foreshadowing the likelihood of further development from a physical standpoint. Operating at left tackle for the Cardinals, Felton can pave the way in the running game or set up successfully in pass protection. With good footwork, active hands and a workable bend, Felton often gains an early advantage on the opponent that he rarely relinquishes. Keep an eye on this kid.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Inthabounh's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18276075/athan-inthabounh/highlights">Hudl page</a> lacks a junior highlight video but contains film from five different 2024 contests. In those clips, we witness a playmaker on the interior of the defensive line. It led to 29.0 tackles, 18 of which were solo, last season. Inthabounh operates with good leverage and pad level. Understanding that low man wins, he gets up under his opponent and utilizes impressive strength. Inthabounh's hands are active and powerful, further allowing him to control the man across from him. With his head up and eye on the target, Inthabounh often is impacting the play by staying in his lane and working within the scheme.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Van Cleave flashes potential on both sides of the ball but is further advanced on defense at this point. We can see that when watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16610307/66e8d60d9a1a9ec1f3c5e32b">junior highlight video</a>. It led to 30.0 tackles (18 solo, 4.0 TFL), 2.5 sacks last season, a pair of forced fumbles and second-team all-district laurels. Van Cleave succeeds with his hand in the dirt or standing up coming off of the end. He's a disciplined performer, setting the edge first and then creating a lane to the ball. With a nice mix of pass-rush moves, active hands and strength, Van Cleave's complete skill set allows him to match up with various forms of offensive linemen. It looks like he boasts the versatility to slide inside and be effective, too.</p>
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