Hidden Gems: Unranked Seniors Spotlight (Pt. 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 WV high school football regular season is wrapping up, and many seniors have emerged this year who aren't currently placed in our rankings. We'll be highlighting these athletes in the coming days who may be flying under the radar in their final year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1938745"],"_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-68fff67b72b7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top unranked seniors in the 2026 class who colleges must know is Bridgeport TE/DL [player_tooltip player_id='1938745' first='Harrison' last='Hall']. He's posted film for the first time this season and has transitioned to a TE/H-Back role for the Indians in their single-wing scheme after playing on the offensive line in the past. Hall is highly physical and embodies the mindset of the Bridgeport program that they instill. He could bulk up and continue playing offensive line in college, but Hall is a dominant run blocker and plays with controlled violence. D2 programs would be wise to get Hall on their recruiting boards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16962044/68e2e5784141c44d988f9caa' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fff67b730cb"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1234058"],"_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-68fff67b7316b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Keyser Golden Tornado are having a resurgent season in 2025 after a couple of down years, and it's because of the patience in athletes like 2026 RB/LB [player_tooltip player_id='1234058' first='Owen' last='Rotruck']. This senior class took their lumps as underclassmen, but their patience is paying off with a good final season. Rotruck has done a nice job as one of their ball carriers in the Wing-T and is also providing a presence in the middle of their defense at linebacker. He'd be a great addition to a D3 program as a linebacker prospect and is an under-the-radar name to know from this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17916628/68ea5197087165fff9b2b6a3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fff67b731b6"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1987819"],"_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-68fff67b732b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1987819' first='Kanon' last='Dillon'] has been a good addition to the Spring Valley program after coming over from Cabell Midland for his senior year. Dillon has upside as a slot receiver and scatback and has made plays at both positions this season. He's a quick and explosive athlete who does a great job on sweeps and stretch plays to allow his speed to turn the corner. D2 programs could have potential interest in his athletic skill set and may develop into a future hidden gem at the college level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19554947/68f84d4fe05d83877a40d305' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fff67b7332f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1239111"],"_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-68fff67b733de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Mingo Central ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1239111' first='Donavon' last='Valdelamar'] is having a very good senior season for the Miners at defensive back and should garner college interest. Size may limit D2 programs from extending him an offer, but Valdelamar would be a great value addition to D3 colleges or as a D2 walk-on. He's totaled 54 tackles and 3 interceptions so far this season and has helped the Miners to an undefeated start. Valdelamar is a fluid mover at corner and can stick to receivers easily while being able to flip his hips and change direction seamlessly. Even as a smaller athlete, he also attacks the ball well in the air and is a fearless player in 1-on-1 coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17875315/68f97e48f25085d1e11bd161' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fff67b73423"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894680"],"_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-68fff67b734a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='894680' first='Devon' last='Sanders'] has been a great addition to the Westside program this season after spending the previous three years at Man. He's a versatile athlete who can play any skill position and has made his biggest impact at running back for the Renegades this season. Sanders also has quarterback experience and stepped into that role this year at times as well. He's a fun small school player to watch and is a tough, gritty athlete who's willing to do whatever his team needs him to do. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22256135/68fb010063213563c4306d02' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fff67b734e3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1921624"],"_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-68fff67b73587"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another small school prospect who colleges should know is 2026 Clay-Battelle ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1921624' first='Trey' last='Huggins']. After the consolidation of Hundred, Huggins joined the Cee-Bee's program and has been a great addition to their team. They're off to one of their better seasons in school history, and Huggins is making an impact at receiver with quarterback ability as well. He'd be a very good D3 prospect in multiple sports and is a well-rounded athlete who colleges should be checking out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26106137/68ed2e06d80eb7869173dac8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fff67b73615"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603289"],"_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-68fff67b7369f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Musselman is getting back on track as a program with a step in the right direction this season, and an under-the-radar 2026 prospect in the program to know is ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1603289' first='Jaden' last='Rhyne']. Touches in the passing game are limited in the Apllemen's Wing-T system, but Rhyne is capable of playing the receiver position at the next level. Safety is where he may ultimately play in college if he wishes to pursue football. Rhyne can play on the back end of the defense, but has also done a nice job walking up to the line of scrimmage and playing in the box. He'd bring value to a D3 program and is worth checking out for those schools. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17798932/68fcec04dc281c6f33a69c55' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fff67b736ea"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->