Hidden Gems: Unranked Seniors Spotlight (Pt. 8)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p id="block-32896c7d-e14b-42fd-9249-e04a7ae8bf4f"><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p id="block-525a362c-af18-4caa-b3e9-60a9da027fb3">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":["1605641"],"_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-690a9450505f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There are some big names to know on the Independence offense, but an underrated player who flies under the radar is 2026 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1605641' first='Cole' last='Laxton']. He's an unselfish player who may be their fourth option in the passing game, but would be a lot of teams' top target. Laxton is versatile in where he lines up, with running back experience as well, and as a safety on defense. D3 colleges would be wise to get him on their recruiting boards as a great value addition to a college program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20781415/68f26106950ebcfe34b11560' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a94505099e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1364026"],"_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-690a945050a0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One more senior Hampshire prospect to know from this season is 2026 TE/EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='1364026' first='Darron' last='Hamrick III']. He's new to the Trojans' program and has made a big impact in his senior season on defense. Hamrick has totaled 32 tackles, 5 TFLs, and has a plethora of QB hurries to his name. His length and quickness off the end provide matchup issues for offensive tackles. Hamrick can close on the quarterback quickly and force errant throws even if he doesn't show up in the stat sheet. He has D2 upside with continued development at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26877707/69094509dd5da57f8087b8a3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a945050a3c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691199"],"_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-690a945050a9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">East Fairmont's [player_tooltip player_id='1691199' first='Anthony' last='Corwin'] is a versatile athlete who could play several different positions at the next level. He's stepped up at quarterback at times this season for the Bees and has done some good things at that position in their RPO offense. Slot receiver or safety is where we project Corwin at in college if he wishes to pursue football, and D3 programs would find value in his talents. He's a quality athlete who can plug and play at several skill positions, which should make him intriguing to small colleges. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17836627/68e43ef82753ce21cec126de' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a945050ae9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1605681"],"_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-690a945050b43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Man Hillbillies are coming off a big win over Tug Valley in week ten, and an under-the-radar player for them to know is 2026 EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='1605681' first='Connor' last='White']. He's really grown into his body over the years as a former skill player turned lineman on both sides of the ball. White has retained his quickness during that time and is making some plays as an EDGE defender this season. He has a quality 6'1 190 frame that can continue to be developed at the next level and has upside as a college prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18010850/69059110c00a74106a1ff7d3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a945050b6e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2005244"],"_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-690a945050bc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new name to our radar this season that has done a nice job is 2026 Wyoming East ATH [player_tooltip player_id='2005244' first='Braxton' last='Morgan']. He's stepped in at quarterback for the Warriors in the latter half of the season and is doing a nice job as a run-first QB. He has the size and athleticism to play at the next level and could slide into a few different positions. Morgan's size and speed make him very effective in the running game, and he has the durability to withstand blows with his 6'1 185 frame. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17663910/68ff5760ab7a8a75536a586e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a945050bf0"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1239067"],"_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-690a945050cea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Ripley DB [player_tooltip player_id='1239067' first='Caleb' last='Parsons'] currently sits in fourth for tackles for the Vikings this season and is a multi-year player to know. He's totaled 38 stops and an interception from his linebacker position, and has prior experience as a defensive back. At his size, Parsons would project as a safety at the next level, but the linebacker reps in the box this season will benefit him at the next level. He can cover ground quickly and shows toughness on tape as an undersized linebacker who isn't afraid to be stout between the tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18011859/68ff94b3ca1f0a7db00deb0a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a945050d13"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1139394"],"_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-690b766ede8b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Offenses are likely tired of seeing 2026 Doddridge County LB [player_tooltip player_id='1139394' first='Calob' last='James'] lined up across from them as a four-year player for the Bulldogs. He's totaled nearly 300 tackles during his career and 31 TFLs, and is the leading tackler as a senior with 92 in 9 games so far this season. James will play nose guard at 5'9 185, and is a bulldog on the field who offensive linemen hate facing. Size will limit his college opportunities, but James would be a great D3 or Sprint Football prospect with how productive he's been during his career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17923112/6907f3fc295322328344a18f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690b766edebe6"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->