Rocky Mountain Rising Stars to Know

Saunders measures in at 6'0 170-pounds playing QB for Montrose. This past season in the run heavy offense, he went 29/48 for 575 yards, 60.4% completion rate, 8 TDs, 2 INT, 60 carries for 457 yards with 15 touchdowns. Saunders has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, good balance, and change of direction. Displays a good throwing motion with a quick release. Good throw power. Saunders is accurate under pressure. Stays poised while going through his progressions. If no one's open, he'll use his feet to punish the defense. Saunders' run game ability was used consistently to keep defenses on their toes. He's an athletic dual threat with very good vision. With more opportunities to show his passing game off during camp season, don't be surprised when he starts gaining traction!     Jones is another dual threat QB who has been a main player on the 7 v 7 circuit this off-season consistently leading his team to victory. He has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, good balance, speed, and acceleration. Jones displays a very good release, fluid throwing motion, and good throw power. He has a good touch on his throws paired with very good ball placement skills. He'll throw it in stride with his receiver so they don't lose speed during the route. Good pocket mobility and presence. Senses pressure and gets the ball out quick or uses his scramble ability extending plays or running for the first down. He's a must watch player going team camps.     Aghouiles measures in at 6'2 260-pounds playing center. Aghouiles has a handful of traits that will propel him further such as his very good knee bend and flexibility. He maintains a low pad level throughout and uses his good hand speed to engage defenders first. Very good hand strength, strength, and hand placement to control and steer his opponent. Uses his footwork to match defenders while staying poised with his balance. He's an effective pull blocker and uses his athleticism to block out in space. Good anchor and uses his hands to combat pass rush moves. I'm intrigued to see how his development improved his off-season!     Bahl is a rising linebacker for Chatfield. Measures in at 6'0 200-pounds. This past season, he had 39 total tackles (8 solo, 31 assisted), 4 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 QB pressures, 1 PD, and 1 FR. He displays good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, lateral quickness, good speed, and jumping. Good read and reaction speed. Bahl uses his athleticism to achieve very good range. Consistently running across the field to help his teammates finish tackles. Bahl also thrives as downhill rusher stuffing the run or blitzing the QB. Explosive take off speed and good block shedding to attack the offensive line and get into the backfield. Good tackling. With an off-season working on his technique, he'll be a name to watch moving forward.     Fossil Ridge has been producing some great prospects, and Zanotelli will be the next one. The 6'1 165-pound receiver had 20 receptions for 203 yards with 1 touchdown including 2 kick returns for 59 yards. He has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, jumping, and change of direction. Good release against both the press jam and off coverage. Very good separation quickness. Will use his quick bursts of acceleration to quickly get open and create space. Smooth route running and crisp cuts. Very good ball tracking with good catching. Plucks the ball with ease. Very good ball adjustment and body control. Keeps both feet in bounds on sideline plays and will contort his body to make the play. Watch out for Zanotelli!