Scouting Reports: Iowa Sophomores Trending Up

<!-- 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>It's rankings season here at Prep Redzone Iowa. We're underway with updates after dropping the final Class of 2026 rundown recently on the site.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The process never stops, really. It's a constant pursuit of new names to evaluate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, that takes us to the Iowa 2028 Class. It's an important time for this group of sophomores early in their search for college homes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a closer look at new evaluations for student-athletes in the cycle:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2087671"],"_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-69487e26e436c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">ADM reached the postseason for a sixth consecutive year in 2025. The Tigers received important contributions from student-athletes up and down the roster. One of them was the sophomore, Gerleman, who racked up 39.5 tackles, 38 of which were of the solo variety. He shows how he finds success during the 10th-grade film he has posted on his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22168210/Garrett-Gerleman/highlights">Hudl page</a>. His pre-snap reads leading to quick reactions after the play is underway are a big reason why he gets the job done. Gerleman flies to the football and is physical when making stops. His quickness helps him avoid getting stuck on blocks. His frame looks like it can add good weight as he further develops his skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2088172"],"_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-6949c8200d7fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">During a difficult 2025 season for Sumner-Fredericksburg, Jones was among the student-athletes whose performance provided hope the future would get better. The sophomore ran for a team-high 478 yards and three touchdowns. He didn't stop there. Jones totaled 38.0 tackles with 25 of them being solo stops. He had a tackle for loss, and averaged 19.6 yards on six kick returns. We can see how he got the job done when viewing his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23216015/6900cac20d2241dbb093925a">10th-grade highlight video</a>. Operating out of the Cougars' T-/Full-House formation, Jones occupies the middle spot, getting downhill between the tackles and bursting to daylight, where he shows an extra gear. He's an instinctual linebacker that flows well to the ball, packing a punch on arrival.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2088178"],"_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-6949c8c99d35f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sumner-Fredericksburg experienced bumps in the road during the 2025 season, but the Cougars younger standouts gave them hope for future success. Leete was among the top performers in that youthful core. The sophomore rushed for 375 yards and a team-high four touchdowns. He added a pair of receptions for 16 yards and a score. On defense, he recorded 45.0 tackles, 21 of of them being solo stops. He posted two tackles for loss, four fumble recoveries and an interception. Leete averaged 19.5 yards on 13 kick returns and 11.0 on four punt returns. During his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23026383/6908e7f80815db8cab8d52a0">10th-grade highlight video</a>, he occupies the right back slot in the Cougars' T-/Full-House formation. Leete is capable of picking his way between the tackles or getting to the edge. He's fast and physical defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1581274"],"_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-694efdfe10e5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Billick flashed potential as a college prospect on both sides of the ball as a prep sophomore in 2025. Billick does a nice job as an offensive lineman with active hands and smooth footwork. There's potential for development there. The same can be said about his work on the defensive front, where he's a little more advanced at this point. We can witness that when watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23367075/692499aa843db2a7705130b8">10th-grade highlight video</a>. Billick gets off of the snap with a burst and beats O-Linemen with quickness and power. His frame is such that it can add plenty of good weight without the loss of athleticism and agility. He recorded 52.0 tackles, 25 of which were solo, in 2025. He had 2.5 tackles for loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2090105"],"_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-695063cb69c9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kalainoff shined as a sophomore for Nashua-Plainfield in 2025. He delivered 31.0 tackles, including 17 solo stops. He showed his disruptive tendencies with 9.5 tackles for loss and four sacks. He also forced a pair of fumbles. Kalainoff provides evidence that he can play this game during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22696055/69050f39463a680a36e710c0">10th-grade highlight video</a>. Lightning quick coming off of the edge, Kalainoff beats offensive tackles before they can lock him up. He's effective standing up or with his hand in the dirt, playing with productive pad level and keeping his eye on the ball. Kalainoff's frame looks like it can comfortably add good weight and strength without the loss of impressive athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2090133"],"_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-69507b1e58b17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shovlain made himself comfortable as a sophomore on the varsity in 2025, impacting the action on both sides of the ball. He rushed for 92 yards (7.7 YPC) and a pair of touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 25.5 tackles, 19 of which were solo stops. Shovlain forced a fumble, intercepted a pass and was credited with six pass breakups. He impresses during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22644465/6902573eed2d4d71b14a1a7f">10th-grade highlight video</a>. Lining up as an H-Back, Shovlain takes the pitch and finds openings in the defense. There's potential for him to develop on offense for a college. Right now, however, his work at defensive back is advanced. He runs well, is smooth in his back pedal and in changing directions. Shovlain's long arms and closing speed also stand out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->