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Film Room: Iowa Seniors-to-Be Rising Up the Ranks

Film Room: Iowa Seniors-to-Be Rising Up the Ranks
Caleb Brown Photo: Eliot Clough
Rob Howe
Rob Howe March 12, 2026 @ 07:07 PM
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Blakely Carlson
Blakely Carlson 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR/DB | 2027
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Ethan Bisgard
Ethan Bisgard 6'0" | 165 lbs | ATH | 2027
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Caleb Christensen
Caleb Christensen 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB | 2027
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Ben Carlo
Ben Carlo 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB | 2027
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Caleb Brown
Caleb Brown 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR/ATH | 2027
IA
<!-- 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 enter the second week of 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":["2148839"],"_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-69b1a6c365ec1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carlson ranked third among Bombers in receptions (17) and receiving yards (18) as a junior in 2025. He caught a touchdown and returned his lone punt 29 yards. Three of his 4.0 tackles were solo stops. When watching Carlson's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20171102/693b8f72ee66c2efe32f04c5" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20171102/693b8f72ee66c2efe32f04c5">11th-grade highlight video</a>, it's not difficult to see a path to a breakout season this coming fall. The first clip shows him running by the defensive back and then beating him for a contested catch. He looks comfortable on his long punt return with concentration and elusiveness in space on the second clip. On the third play, he takes a short pass and powers through a would-be tackler. The rest of the tape contains Carlson delivering as a well-rounded receiver with size and speed. He's one to watch this coming campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1688997"],"_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-69b1aa4d4a7af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fairfield opponents probably thought there was more than one Bisgard running around the field on Friday nights. The junior piled up 1576 all-purpose yards with 1,082 via the ground. He rushed for 13 touchdowns. Bisgard turned 14 receptions in 202 yards and a pair of scores. On defense, he totaled 64.0 tackles with 47 of them being solo stops. He registered 4.0 tackles for loss and picked off a couple of throws. Bisgard averaged 21.5 yards on 10 kick returns and 18.3 on four punt returns. He impresses during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16512415/690b6e76ce70f923100e569b" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16512415/690b6e76ce70f923100e569b">11th-grade highlight video</a>. The versatility that his statistics would suggest shows up on the film. He's effective with the ball in his hands, showing burst and quickness in avoiding defenders. Bisgard is a defender that can contribute in multiple ways on that side of the ball. He gets downhill in a hurry against the run and also is sticky in coverage. It's a skill set made for special teams, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1198826"],"_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-69b1b143c4a0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Iowa last checked in with an evaluation for Brown at this time year ago. An update based on his junior season of 2025 at Bettendorf was in order, for sure. He compiled an <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19826578/6901428d8a7d0e0ac04413dc" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19826578/6901428d8a7d0e0ac04413dc">11th-grade highlight video</a>, providing evidence as to how he got the job done this past fall. On it, we witness a big target in the passing game that does his best work down the field. Brown does a nice job getting off of press with power, active hands and leg drive. He's quick in and out his his route, selling it and changing directions smoothly. Brown's frame has room to fill out and add strength, which would aid him in blocking and working in the red zone. His 242 receiving yards (17.3 YPC) last fall were the second most among Bulldogs. Brown caught a touchdown pass and contributed a solo tackle. He would add special teams' value to programs on the next level, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1654031"],"_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-69b1b54562661"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prep Redzone Iowa previously evaluated Christensen last April. It was time got check in with the Nodaway Valley standout to see how his junior campaign unfolded. He was kind enough to provide a <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19976481/68f473d5787a0734ba7f59f5" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19976481/68f473d5787a0734ba7f59f5">highlight video from 2025</a>. Christensen is a menace to opposing offenses when lining up at middle linebacker for the Wolverines. He diagnoses plays pre and post snap, allowing him to get downhill in a hurry. He's explosive with a burst and straight-speed, while also moving well laterally. Christensen's long arms are an asset when securing a tackle or closing windows in pass coverage. It's a projectable frame capable of adding good weight and strength, proving him a sizable ceiling. His talents led to 65.5 total tackles last season. Fifty of the stops were solo. He added 10.0 tackles for loss and a pair of sacks. Christensen caught 15 balls for 203 yards and two touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1204447"],"_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-69b1b730899e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carlo is another guy who is due an evaluation on this site. Prep Redzone last wrote one in April of 2025. Since then, the Glenwood signal caller put together a successful junior campaign this past fall. Carlo completed 58.9 percent of this throws for 1,758 yrds and 13 touchdowns against just three interceptions. He added 244 yards and eight scores on the ground. During his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20002991/6910ef1490223eab69d49053" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20002991/6910ef1490223eab69d49053">11th-grade highlight video</a>, Carlo offers evidence as to how he prospers between the lines. The left-hander can spin the ball through tight windows and releases the ball quickly. He's comfortable slinging it from the pocket or when rolling out in either direction. Carlo is a legit threat when the play breaks down, finding open receivers or chewing up yards with his legs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Blakely Carlson

Blakely Carlson

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
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Film Room: Iowa Seniors-to-Be Rising Up the Ranks
Carlson ranked third among Bombers in receptions (17) and receiving yards (18) as a junior in 2025. He...
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Ethan Bisgard

Ethan Bisgard

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WEIGHT 165
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Height
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Fairfield
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Film Room: Iowa Seniors-to-Be Rising Up the Ranks
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Caleb Brown

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Bettendorf
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Caleb Christensen

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WEIGHT 215
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Nodaway Valley
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Glenwood
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