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Seniors Heating Up On Recruiting Trail

Seniors Heating Up On Recruiting Trail
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Tyler Graham
Tyler Graham October 21, 2025 @ 10:14 AM
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Brad Essenmacher
Brad Essenmacher 6'0" | 167 lbs | DB/WR | 2026
MI
Vaughn Veltman
Vaughn Veltman 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB/ATH | 2026
MI
Brady Van Laecke
Brady Van Laecke 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB/WR | 2026
MI
Jack Bollman
Jack Bollman 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB | 2026
MI
Daniel Wylie
Daniel Wylie 6'2" | 275 lbs | OL/DL | 2026
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a number of seniors that have started to receive some late attention recruiting-wise. Below are 5 seniors that are starting to play themselves into roster spots at the next level! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1131212"],"_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-68f7a37033a3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1131212' first='Daniel' last='Wylie']'s latest offer comes from Davenport, a late offer by the Panthers that are looking to sure up the trenches. I love Wylie's game, and completely see why he's receiving the attention. Though Grandville has hit a skid, I love what I am seeing from his power and technique. I would guess he has more offers coming his way in the near future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1852291"],"_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-68f7a37033a9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I think Brad has a really high ceiling as a DB, and it appears Alma and Calvin agree as they have both recently extended offers. Brad is a long and lanky DB who does a great job of high pointing the ball and has a couple of interceptions to show for it. He's talented and I am honestly surprised he hasn't grabbed more attention than this. Maybe these offers will start a snowball effect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576478"],"_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-68f7a37033af3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's well documented how good this dude is. After his tremendous game against East Kentwood a couple of weeks ago, Brady grabbed an offer from the most prestigious D2 football team in the country, Ferris State, which just so happens to be down the road from Hudsonville in Big Rapids. A well deserved offer, and I think Brady would fit that system nicely. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225807"],"_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-68f7a37033b37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jack is a selfless player who loves the contact and getting the tough yards. He has good vision and power, and whether it's running the ball or protecting the QB, Bollman is nails. He has received a recent offer from Alma, which I think is a great fit. The style of offense Alma runs would fit Bollman nicely. I wouldn't be shocked to see another couple of schools reach out to snag his commitment and make this race competitive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672695"],"_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-68f7a37033b78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vaughn might be one of the best kept secrets, but it seems like the secret is getting out- this dude is a baller. Alma will be the beneficiary, as they made the offer and received the commitment from Vaughn. He's a great leader, always poised under pressure, and he's as physically gifted of a QB as any. Great arm, great decision making and the ability to anticipate make him a really well-rounded QB. I am really excited to see what he can do a the next level! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There are a number of seniors that have started to receive some late attention recruiting-wise. Below are 5 seniors that are starting to play themselves into roster spots at the next level!

Daniel Wylie

Daniel Wylie

MI
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 275
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2026
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Daniel
Wylie OL/DL
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
275
HS
Grandville
|
MI
Seniors Heating Up On Recruiting Trail
Daniel Wylie ‘s latest offer comes from Davenport, a late offer by the Panthers that are looking to...
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School: Grandville
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Brad Essenmacher

Brad Essenmacher

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 167
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2026
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Brad
Essenmacher DB/WR
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
167
HS
Hartland
|
MI
Seniors Heating Up On Recruiting Trail
I think Brad has a really high ceiling as a DB, and it appears Alma and Calvin agree...
Written by Tyler Graham
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Brad Essenmacher

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State: Michigan
School: Hartland
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Brady Van Laecke

Brady Van Laecke

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB/WR
CLASS 2026
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Brady
Van Laecke QB/WR
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
Hudsonville
|
MI
Seniors Heating Up On Recruiting Trail
It’s well documented how good this dude is. After his tremendous game against East Kentwood a couple of...
Written by Tyler Graham
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Brady Van Laecke

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State: Michigan
School: Hudsonville
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Jack Bollman

Jack Bollman

MI
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 210
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Jack
Bollman RB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
210
HS
Big Rapids
|
MI
Seniors Heating Up On Recruiting Trail
Jack is a selfless player who loves the contact and getting the tough yards. He has good vision...
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Jack Bollman

State: Michigan
School: Big Rapids
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Alma
Vaughn Veltman

Vaughn Veltman

MI
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2026
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Vaughn
Veltman QB/ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Tri County
|
MI
Seniors Heating Up On Recruiting Trail
Vaughn might be one of the best kept secrets, but it seems like the secret is getting out-...
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School: Tri County
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