NV 2029 Rankings Debut: Nevada’s Top-5 Freshmen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the top-5 prospects in PRZ NV's first release of the 2029 rankings.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1938838"],"_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-699577e756e75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lawrence debuts as the top overall prospect in Nevada's 2029 class after a strong freshman season at LG for Bishop Gorman. He's a big, athletic IOL at 6'6"/305 that offers rare size, mobility, and technique for his age. He's powerful with his hands, is a high-IQ pass protector, and moves light on his feet. He excels as a pulling guard with his ability to get out of his stance and pick up blocks in space and is active with his eyes identifying stunts/blitzes. Lawrence holds nine D-I offers including Texas A&amp;M, Texas Tech, Arizona St., and Penn St.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jasonlawrence__/status/1974586105417887917?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jasonlawrence__/status/1974586105417887917?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["887645"],"_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-699577e756ed8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rayford is quickly establishing himself as one of the top young running backs in the state with the massive upside he brings to the table. The 6'2"/180 freshman transferred to Sloan Canyon this offseason after showing elite flashes for Bishop Gorman in 2025 and has picked up offers from Arizona, Arizona St., and SMU since the start of the new year. He's a quick, powerful athlete with all the physical traits of a future D-I playmaker out of the backfield. Rayford is on the breakout radar ahead of his sophomore season with his new program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BraylonRayford/status/2017040687070663036?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BraylonRayford/status/2017040687070663036?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106822"],"_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-699577e756f23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown was a breakout defender on the Arbor View front-seven as a freshman and ranks as the #3 prospect and top EDGE defender in PRZ NV's initial 2029 rankings. He's an athletic disruptor off the edge that attacks and makes plays in the backfield with his length, quickness, and initial burst. He's strong and technical with his hands, can counter and spin off blocks, and possesses the range to finish plays behind the LOS. Brown has picked up offers from Boise St. and Washington St. over the past few weeks and offers some of the highest upside of any defensive prospect in his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AisekBrown2029/status/1995312446383481134?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AisekBrown2029/status/1995312446383481134?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1992400"],"_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-699577e756f68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manning ranks as the top defensive back in PRZ NV's first release of the 2029 rankings with the flashes of playmaking upside he showed in the Bishop Gorman secondary as a freshman. He's a smooth cover-corner on the perimeter that can play physical in press-man at the LOS and operates with strong instincts in zone coverage. He has quick change-of-direction and shows his speed running downfield with receivers. Manning has drawn offers from Vanderbilt, Utah, Arizona, Kansas St., UNLV, and Cal Poly since January.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Brayley_manning/status/1993915977709588662?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Brayley_manning/status/1993915977709588662?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635961"],"_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-699577e756fa9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hutchins showed his playmaking ability on both sides of the ball recording 548 yards and 3 TDs on 24 catches and an INT on the defensive side of the ball for Sloan Canyon last season. He's a skilled wideout that possesses a high-upside blend of athleticism and skillset for his age. He can release off the LOS with quick, deceptive feet, has the length and catch radius to haul in passes outside his framework, and is balanced and under control coming out of his breaks. Hutchins just picked up his first offer from SMU in late January and has the potential to develop into one of the premier playmakers at the WR position over the coming seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JustHutchins/status/2000003662127530375?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JustHutchins/status/2000003662127530375?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->