NV 2029 Rankings Debut: WL Names to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Taking a look at some of the names to know on PRZ NV's debut of the 2029 watchlist.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2118745"],"_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-699d5f7960224"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Minton flashed his playmaking upside passing for 446 yards and 6 TDs to only 1 INT in five games on varsity last season. He's a raw, young QB prospect that showed his ability to push the downfield with a strong arm and get the ball out on time in the RPO and screen game. He needs to continue to clean up his footwork from the pocket along with his throwing motion but has plenty of time to develop heading into only his sophomore season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26491486/691b9d6d2f0461ff7a40a812' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699ec4ad27714"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2118746"],"_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-699d5f796027c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baird was added to PRZ NV's 2029 watchlist after leading the Palo Verde offense as only a freshman in 2025. The 6'/160 signal-caller passed for just under 1,000 yards and 13 TDs in seven games in his varsity debut. He's a lanky pocket-passer that shows good accuracy to several areas of the field especially the shallow areas. He can continue to work on his pocket feel as he tends to retreat rather than step up into free space and will need to cut down on the turnovers (15 INTs last season) but has good experience and physical tools to continue to build on heading into his sophomore year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/StocktonQB_2029/status/1959018530005033177?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/StocktonQB_2029/status/1959018530005033177?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1590197"],"_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-699d5f79602c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaio was added to the 2029 watchlist as an up-and-coming linebacker to keep an eye on out of Vegas. The 6'1"/210 freshman has been<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/12/vegas-so-cal-2029-linebackers-to-know/"> on the PRZ radar since 2024</a> when our scouts took notice of his impressive power, physicality, and versatility. Kaio is a strong defender that possesses the build and traits to develop into a heavy downhill hitter over the coming seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MALOSIKAIO/status/1970530225533657417?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/MALOSIKAIO/status/1970530225533657417?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598606"],"_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-699d5f79602ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hickman is a versatile young player that showed potential to develop into one of the top prospects in his class over the coming years in his freshman season. He played well enough on Bishop Gorman's lower levels to make the jump up to varsity showing impressive range, speed, and physicality from his LB spot. Hickman is a strong, versatile athlete that played multiple positions on both sides of the ball last season and could develop into a playmaker at several positions on varsity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/davin_hickman/status/1995849563119493207?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/davin_hickman/status/1995849563119493207?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1304378"],"_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-699d5f796033b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Porter showed enough QB upside on Centennial's JV squad to earn a spot on PRZ NV's debut of the 2029 watchlist. The 5'10"/160 signal-caller is an accurate distributor from the pocket that operates with advanced feel, mechanics, and footwork for his young age. He manages pressure well, can buy time and make throws on the move, and gets the ball out with a quick, efficient throwing motion. Porter will be a QB to monitor as makes the jump to varsity in the near future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Donny_Dimes_8/status/2008933563719463417?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/Donny_Dimes_8/status/2008933563719463417?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->