Film Room: Iowa Preps with Next-Level Potential

<!-- 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>We move towards late March a step closer to the 2026 season. Prep Redzone Iowa has continued preparations for it by rifling through student-athletes' highlight videos and churning out evaluations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you don't yet have highlights on your Hudl page, interested college coaches will be looking for them on there and elsewhere. Ask for help if you need it in compiling a video with any clips you have.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's another batch of fresh reports:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1246757"],"_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-69c5ec2331c3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olberding stood out in all three phases of the game as an Iowa Falls-Alden junior in 2025. He caught 42 balls for 657 yards and nine touchdowns, and added 124 yards on the ground. On defense, Olberding recorded 28.5 tackles with 23 of them being solo stops. He took is lone interception back for a TD and recovered a fumble. Olberding averaged 18.8 yards on 13 kick returns and punted 27 times with a 34.7-yard average. We can witness the all-around athleticism that allows for contributions in so many of the game's areas when watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16441921/6902d5746e29fafe1c8fc557" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16441921/6902d5746e29fafe1c8fc557">11th-grade highlight video</a>. He's a big-play waiting to happen when lining up at receiver, running crisp routes no matter where he starts out in the formation. Olberding can make defenders miss in space or over the top. He jumps well and can win balls at their high point. The strengths on offense also work on the other side of the ball, where fluid movement and burst aid him in coverage or when supporting the run. They're valuable on special teams, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2159519"],"_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-69c5f2f5778d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you watched Nevada during its run to the Class 3A state championship last fall, you understand how much the Cubs leaned on their offensive line. At the center of it all, literally, was Anderson, a mauler with a high motor. They threw for 1,839 yards and 28 touchdowns, and rushed for 2,344 (4.7 YPC) and 20 more scores. The unit imposed its will against even the best competition. Anderson puts his talents on display during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19647159/696913c67b6fcfac6fefdcca" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19647159/696913c67b6fcfac6fefdcca">11th-grade highlight video</a>. He fires off of the football and arrives with an impact on the first clip. Throughout the rest of the tape are examples of how a notable mix of power, agility and athleticism lead to success. When Nevada asks Anderson to reach blocks in space, he obliges. He has a knack for pulling off combination blocks and will pick up any lose stragglers looking for access to the offensive backfield. Anderson plays through the whistle with intensity. He's deserving of more attention along the recruiting trail.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1728145"],"_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-69c5f2f57792b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is an interesting prospect on both sides of the ball. His frame is capable of adding bulk and strength in a college training program, which adds to his upside and keeps open to the option for multiple positions on the next level. As a Des Moines East junior in 2025, Williams caught 15 passes for 241 yards (16.1 YPC) and four touchdowns. Defensively, he contributed 19.5 tackles, 10 of which were of the solo variety. He had 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack and a fumble recovery. Williams stands out for his athleticism during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21393320/68ee986cd8017da7e3a14e1d" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21393320/68ee986cd8017da7e3a14e1d">11th-grade highlight video</a>. It helped him pace the Scarlet basketball team in rebounds this winter. On the gridiron, Williams is a matchup problem when lining up at tight end. He beats linebackers with speed and looms over defensive backs. Williams is a willing and capable blocker, and should take a step forward in that area with the aforementioned increased strength. The agility and power that help him beat defenders make him a handful when he's on the D-Line as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2159528"],"_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-69c5f2f577972"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Womack's 26.5 tackles ranked third among members of the Knoxville varsity in 2025. Twenty of those stops were solo, and he had 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and recovered a fumble. Womack brings an impressive combination of athleticism and physicality to the football field. He shows that throughout his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19863166/69215a67535a35ca251d9e19" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19863166/69215a67535a35ca251d9e19">11th-grade highlight video</a>. The Panthers move him back and forth between the two edge spots of a 4-3 alignment. Womack wins matchups with active hands and lateral quickness, which makes it difficult for offensive linemen to square him up. He operates with balance and keeps the ball in front of him. Womack could stay at end on the next level but also has the speed and explosiveness to fit at linebacker in some schemes. He'd be a special teams' asset either way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2159539"],"_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-69c5f2f5779b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cracking the Valley lineup can be challenging. The Tigers are one of the state's top programs, reaching the Class 5A state semifinals again in 2025. During the run, McClinton was credited with 8.0 tackles, for of which were solo stops. He had a half tackle for loss. The program will be replacing plenty of talent lost to graduation, and McClinton has the looks of a guy who could break out as a senior when we view <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19679833/69b34326722be6b1b788b32a" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19679833/69b34326722be6b1b788b32a">video from his sophomore and junior years</a>. The first clip shows him quickly diagnosing what's coming his way as a middle linebacker before flying to the ball for a tackle. He then impressively covers a kick. McClinton flashes strong coverage skills and the ability to read and react when intercepting a pass on the third clip. It's a well-rounded skill set that could work at a traditional linebacker spot or as a safety hybrid.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->