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Alabama’s “Next” Highly Valuable Names

Alabama’s “Next” Highly Valuable Names
Austin Butler
Austin Butler March 4, 2026 @ 10:51 AM
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Caden Kappler
Caden Kappler 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB | 2030
AL
Landon Donnor
Landon Donnor 6'0" | 165 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2030
AL
Jahari Nation
Jahari Nation 6'1" | QB | 2030
AL
Colt Smith
Colt Smith 5'10" | 180 lbs | LB | 2030
AL
William Cuthbert Jr.
William Cuthbert Jr. 2030
AL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Alabama, there are a bunch of future stars, and they come out and make plays for their team each and every game. We are going to spotlight these valuable playmakers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685971"],"_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-69967fb8a744d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1685971' first='Caden' last='Kappler'] is one player that I have raved about because of his game play, his toughness and ability at the quarterback position. He brings an all-around type of play to his game and that makes him very difficult to defend and prepare against. I believe he is going to continue what he has been doing, just growing in every single area. He will be heading into the high school ranks where I think he's going to be very successful. He is a high IQ signal caller and a guy who knows how to win. I love a winner! A very valuable player here for years to come!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1594383"],"_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-69967fb8a7527"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1594383' first='Colt' last='Smith'] is one serious ball player! He is a force at the linebacker position and is a guy who knows how to play the position right. One thing about Smith is that he has the ability and want to, to play hard and make plays. He is going to be a very valuable player for years to come!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685961"],"_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-69967fb8a75ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">You want to talk about one of the best edge players in all of the state of Alabama's 2030 class? [player_tooltip player_id='1685961' first='Landon' last='Donnor'] is that guy! Donnor just knows how to play the position and he plays it well. He uses his length and frame to really disrupt opponents, and it works well. He is a very valuable player for the future, and I can't wait to see what all he will do!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685553"],"_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-69967fb8a767a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1685553' first='Jahari' last='Nation'] is a quarterback who has won and knows how to win. It's clear he knows what he's doing as a signal caller, and he uses his arm talent and ability to will his team to victory. He adds that kind of value to his team and I believe he will for years to come. A valuable talent here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588460"],"_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-69967fb8a7735"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1588460' first='William' last='Cuthbert Jr.'] is a mismatch at it's finest and on top of that, he knows how to play the game the right way while being very physical in the mix. He is a player that brings a lot to his team, and he shows why he is so valuable every time he touches the field, he's one to follow because he is going to be very, very valuable for years to come for his teams!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In Alabama, there are a bunch of future stars, and they come out and make plays for their team each and every game. We are going to spotlight these valuable playmakers!

Caden Kappler

Caden Kappler

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2030
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Caden
Kappler QB
Class
2030
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Bumpus Middle
|
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Alabama’s “Next” Highly Valuable Names
Caden Kappler is one player that I have raved about because of his game play, his toughness and...
Written by Austin Butler
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Colt Smith

Colt Smith

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2030
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Colt
Smith LB
Class
2030
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
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Alabama’s “Next” Highly Valuable Names
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Landon Donnor

Landon Donnor

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS EDGE/TE
CLASS 2030
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Landon
Donnor EDGE/TE
Class
2030
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Hewitt-Trussville
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Alabama’s “Next” Highly Valuable Names
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School: Hewitt-Trussville
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Jahari Nation

Jahari Nation

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS QB
CLASS 2030
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Jahari
Nation QB
Class
2030
Height
6'1"
HS
Thompson
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Alabama’s “Next” Highly Valuable Names
Jahari Nation is a quarterback who has won and knows how to win. It’s clear he knows what...
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School: Thompson
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William Cuthbert Jr.

William Cuthbert Jr.

POS N/A
CLASS 2030
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2030
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Alabama’s “Next” Highly Valuable Names
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