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Las Vegas Players to Watch in Week 1

Las Vegas Players to Watch in Week 1
Nathaniel Oishi
Nathaniel Oishi August 19, 2025 @ 12:17 PM
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Simote Tupou
Simote Tupou 6'1" | 235 lbs | EDGE | 2028
NV
Jayveon Rose
Jayveon Rose 5'9" | 160 lbs | QB | 2026
NV
Kaina Watson
Kaina Watson 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR | 2026
NV
Jayden Thomas
Jayden Thomas 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH/WR | 2027
NV
Thaddeus Thatcher
Thaddeus Thatcher 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB | 2027
NV
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With week 0 of High School football play in the books, here is a look at the week one players to watch this Friday night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941277"],"_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-68a4a7058882b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas is one of the top Athletes in the Las Vegas class of 2027, and he will be tested earlier against national powerhouse Bishop Gorman on Friday night. Look for Thomas to show out against some of the top players in the country and gain more D1 offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110876"],"_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-68a4a7058888e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior WR is one of the most underrated WR prospects in his class. Watson has great size, athleticism, and football IQ to be a great D1 prospect. Watson will look to make a statement in week 1 against the Bulldogs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608589"],"_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-68a4a705888d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tupou has a big-time freshman season coming up with 16 sacks and committing to Arizona. There is a lot of hype surrounding Tupou this season, and we are excited to see how he does against Lowry from Northern Nevada. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["803284"],"_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-68a4a7058891c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thatcher is one of the top QB prospects in the country, and the Utah commit will be tested early against one of the top Defenses in Hawaii. Thatcher will look to have a big-time game Friday night against Mililani to help the Aggies begin the season going 1-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1259095"],"_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-68a4a7058895f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rose had a big-time performance in Week 0 for Basic's 35-6 win over Canyon Springs last week. Rose made big plays and scored both through the air and on the ground. Basic vs. Las Vegas High on Friday is an exciting matchup that will be a Battle between two of the top QBs in the Valley. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With week 0 of High School football play in the books, here is a look at the week one players to watch this Friday night.

Jayden Thomas

Jayden Thomas

NV
ATH/WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS ATH/WR
CLASS 2027
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Jayden
Thomas ATH/WR
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Centennial
|
NV
Las Vegas Players to Watch in Week 1
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Jayden Thomas

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State: Nevada
School: Centennial
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Kaina Watson

Kaina Watson

NV
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Kaina
Watson WR
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Bishop Gorman
|
NV
Las Vegas Players to Watch in Week 1
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Kaina Watson

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State: Nevada
School: Bishop Gorman
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Arizona
Simote Tupou

Simote Tupou

NV
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 235
POS EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Simote
Tupou EDGE
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
Weight
235
HS
Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon
|
NV
Las Vegas Players to Watch in Week 1
Tupou has a big-time freshman season coming up with 16 sacks and committing to Arizona. There is a...
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Simote Tupou

State: Nevada
School: Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon
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Utah
Thaddeus Thatcher

Thaddeus Thatcher

NV
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Thaddeus
Thatcher QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Arbor View
|
NV
Las Vegas Players to Watch in Week 1
Thatcher is one of the top QB prospects in the country, and the Utah commit will be tested...
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Utah
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Thaddeus Thatcher

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State: Nevada
School: Arbor View
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Jayveon Rose

Jayveon Rose

NV
QB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 160
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Jayveon
Rose QB
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
Basic Academy Of International Studies
|
NV
Las Vegas Players to Watch in Week 1
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School: Basic Academy Of International Studies
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