Rising Senior Prospects Trending Up After Breakout Seasons

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1303763"],"_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-696853c1285bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baxter is one of the top backs in this class across Idaho and is a explosive and elusive runner that has great open field speed in the clear, quick feet through the hole and start/stop abilities in tight windows. He shows he can make defenders with with good foot speed and lateral quickness while doing a nice job staying behind his blocks before committing to a lane and has a true third level gear to pull away from defenders. Also a receiving threat out of the backfield with solid hands and route running abilities, he is a extremely dangerous player that can do damage through the air or on the ground. Baxter should draw plenty of D2/FCS+ level interest as he approaches his senior season and should have a monster senior season performance for Rocky Mountain. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2078166"],"_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-696853c12833a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Collard is one of the top defensive end prospects in Idaho, and can play a variety of different position along the defensive front. He has tremendous strength and initial knock back at the POA, shows hand violence to control the breastplate of blockers and a violent shed while able to shut down half the line of scrimmage himself. He shows good extension, quick block recognition when denting pullers and can bend around the corner quickly with closing speed and backside pursuit while flashing a few power rush moves in his tool box. Collard had a very impressive and productive junior season for highland and should be atop the TFL/sack leaderboards during the 2026 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1207425"],"_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-696853c1283ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wright is one of the top rising senior defensive backs heading into 2026 and has outstanding ball skills and natural instincts the third level of the field. He is a very quick processor that breaks on the ball, tackles well in the open field while taking the proper angles and exploding through contact and packs a punch. He is smooth in transition with his hips and foot speed and shows he can make contested plays on the ball with return abilities as well. Wright also shows he can play man coverage and run downfield with bigger receivers while able to stay disciplined in zone coverage with is hands and eyes before making a break on the ball. He should draw no shortage of D3+ interest/offers as he gets into his senior season for Blackfoot and is a a key name to watch for moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717626"],"_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-696853c12852c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tuinei made the transfer over to Rocky Mountain for his Junior season and is a true plug in the middle of the defense that can anchor down and eat up double teams/drive blocks in the middle. He is a heavy striker that wins with quick inside hands, a good get off out of his stance and strong lower half to overpower blockers and reset the line inside. He plays with a violent shed and can quickly read blocks and work backside while having some twitch and active use of hands especially for someone his size. Moving into his final season at the high school level, he should have no shortage of D3+ schools coming in and offering as a interior guy and is poised for another big year in 2026 for this loaded Rocky roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["938998"],"_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-696853c12847f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Murray is another one of the better defensive back prospects in the class across Idaho and should gather D3 interest/offers through his final prep season for the Vikings. He excels in run support, breaks quickly on the ball and can turn in transition while showing some recovery speed if beat over the top. He is physical near the LOS with his hands and can make plays on the ball while not afraid to come up and drop down into the box on the perimeter in run support if need be. Having plenty of varsity playing experience heading into his final prep season, he should have a breakout Senior year and is a key name to note across the region as the 2026 off-season kicks off. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->