Stock Risers Among Iowa High School Ranks

<!-- 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><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/09/prep-redzone-iowa-week-4-team-rankings/">Prep Redzone Iowa Week 4 Team Rankings</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friday's games will put us over the halfway point of the regular-season. The campaign is flying by, as it usually does.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prospects from around the state are shining brightly under the Friday night lights. Here's a group of guys raising their profiles with strong play:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1906718"],"_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-68d41b1f43395"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An impactful operator on the basketball court, Weagbah is revealing skills on the gridiron during his first season contributing on the Crusader varsity. He hauled in seven passes for 147 yards on an offense that prefers to spread the ball around through the air. He also ripped off a 34-yard kick return in his only attempt, flashing big-play ability in that phase, as well. There's also an aptitude for the secondary. During his highlights from the first four games of his junior campaign, Weagbah shows off a lot of speed and athleticism that serve as a strong foundation for his future as he continues developing his football skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1907889"],"_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-68d551e28de02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malausky's stock was in a good place coming off of a sophomore season that saw him produce 57.0 tackles, 30 of which were of the solo variety. He added a 6.0 tackles for loss and a sack in earning first-team all-district laurels. Malausky has managed to raise that stock during his first four games of 2025. He'd already accumulated 38.0 tackles (21 solo, 2.5 TFL). Malausky hasn't posted any video highlights from this season but has a full <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16293948/673400321d3978c8fbeaac1f">sophomore reel</a> on his Hudl page. On it, we witness a physical presence in the middle of the second level. Malausky moves well laterally and can run down ball carriers. He does well diagnosing plays pre-snap and reacting quickly to the play as it unfolds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1907914"],"_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-68d55627d83c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long raised his stock a lot as a junior in 2024, when he earned Class 4A first-team all-state honors. Long totaled 60.5 tackles, 48 of them being solo. He had 5.0 stops for loss, a sack and two interceptions. A tough act to follow, Long has done just that as a senior. Through the Norsemen's first four contests, he piled up 38.0 tackles (25 solo, 2.5 TFL). Long also led his squad with 386 yards rushing and had two catches for 25 yards. While a college could see Long's best spot being on offense with his speed and athleticism, those traits play up even more on the other side of the ball. He operates with great tempo and physicality on defense, standing out in run support.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619483"],"_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-68d55944bf6cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Van Horn stands out in large part due to his high-end athleticism. A factor on the track whenever he steps onto it, we see that speed leading to production on the football field. Through the first four games of the 2025 season, the senior had produced 38.0 tackles (33 solo, 1.0 TFL) for the No. 1 team in Class 5A. That's coming after a 41.0-tackle junior campaign. Van Horn operates in the middle of the Wolves' second level, playing downhill and arriving at the ball with purpose. His pre-snap diagnoses gets him positioned for plays, and he flows well to the football. Van Horn works as a linebacker in Northwest's system, but could fit at safety on the next level as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1907960"],"_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-68d55e9e0476b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Langley broke out as a junior in 2024, piling up 51.5 tackles with 28 of them being solo. He added 8.5 stops for loss and 3.5 sacks. Langley has followed up that fine campaign with a super senior season through the first four weeks. He paced the Tigers with 54.5 tackles (34 solo, 8.5 TFL) and 2.5 sacks. On film, Langley stands out for playing fast and physical. He identifies the play quickly and flies to the football. Langley fits well as a linebacker in the Tipton defense, but he has the athleticism and speed to play safety or hybrid in certain college systems. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1907983"],"_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-68d5649444c6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Swedin contributed in all three phases as a junior in 2024. The production included 12 touchdowns on offense and four two-point conversions. He also kicked off. His greatest contributions occurred on defense, however, where he posted 50.0 tackles, an interception and a fumble for a score. He's taken his game up another notch as a 12th-grader. Of his 45.0 tackles, 34 are solo. Swedin has delivered 10.0 tackles for loss and four sacks. He's also chipped in nine TDs on offense, returned kicks and punted. Swedin probably fits best as a safety on the next level but slot receiver also could work. At those spots, his speed and athleticism give him a plenty of potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->