2029 Watchlist Prospects: State Stat Leaders

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The 2029 class is loaded with talent, and several players are already making a name for themselves as state stat leaders. This watchlist highlights the players who are not only putting up impressive numbers but also showing the skill, instincts, and physical tools that project them as future stars over the next few years.</h2>    Led the 2029 class with 1,216 yards and 15 touchdowns in just seven games, highlighted by his performance against Marcos De Niza when he threw for 344 yards and 5 touchdowns. Shows good composure for a freshmen that doesn't panic with pressure and is able to create on broken plays. When protection breaks down, he shows he can extend the play with his legs to escape while keeping his eyes downfield for an open target or to tuck it and run. As a passer, he throws a catchable ball with good touch to throw downfield and float it over defenders. Functional athlete that can make defenders miss as a ball carrier to be a multi-dimensional threat.     Led the 2029 class with 902 yards and 9 touchdowns on 101 carries during the 2025 season. Shows explosive playmaking ability with his short area burst to hit lanes quickly paired with his long speed to separate from defenders once he gets into the open field. Flashes advanced vision for his age, consistently reading the flow of the defense and anticipating where lanes will open up. He's patient enough to let blocks set up but decisive when its time to attack, showing an understanding of leverage and pursuit angles. His ability to identify cutback lanes and transition smoothly up field makes him a threat to turn routine carries into chunk plays. He's a natural ball carrier who we expect to be near the top of rushing statistics in his class over the next several years.     Led the 2029 class in receiving with 769 yards and 9 touchdowns on 54 receptions. Shows strong spatial awareness, consistently sensing coverage leverage and finding soft spots to create clean throwing lanes for his quarterback. Understands how to manipulate defenders with changes in speed and tempo, making him difficult to mirror throughout the route. Possesses confident, reliable hands at the catch point, securing the ball cleanly and showing the concentration to finish through contact. After the catch, he transitions quickly upfield, using his straight-line speed to turn open-field opportunities into extended gains. He has a natural feel for spacing, timing, and body control that allows him to separate efficiently.     Led the 2029 class with 114 total tackles, including 78 solo, 20 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks, showing high-end production and impact. Instinctive linebacker who diagnoses quickly and triggers downhill with confidence. Shows strong range, taking efficient pursuit angles and consistently finishing plays in space. Disruptive in the backfield with the burst to shoot gaps and create negative plays. Reliable tackler with a high motor and physical presence.     Led the 2029 class in sacks with 10, adding 75 total tackles and 12 tackles for loss as a key piece of a dominant Round Valley defense that went undefeated en route to the 3A state title. A natural football player who makes impact plays in all three phases, consistently showing up in big moments. Plays every snap at full speed, bringing toughness, physicality, and a relentless motor. His instincts and feel for the game allow him to anticipate plays and put himself in position to make stops behind the line or close quickly in space. Whether rushing the passer, setting the edge, or pursuing from the backside, he shows the awareness and competitiveness of a high-level defender.