Simpson Extends Summer Offers to In-State 2027 Targets

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evaluating five of Simpson's latest in-state offers in the class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2158700"],"_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-6a3040bb916f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile defensive back that can play a little bit of borth corner and safety, [player_tooltip player_id='2158700' first='Will' last='Fever'] can play both zone and man-coverage on the outside for Cedar Falls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high-motor defensive back that isn't afraid to get downhill and lay the wood on a running back or receiver, Fever is one to disengage with a blocker in any way he can to get eyes on the ball-carrer and make a tackle. One of the top three returning tacklers on an always-talented Cedar Falls squad, Fever will be expected to fill a larger role for the Tigers this coming fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2228951"],"_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-6a30450a4694e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Speaking of versatility -- there aren't many prospects in the state of Iowa quite like [player_tooltip player_id='2228951' first='Leif' last='Jorgensen']. Listing himself as a mixture of defensive lineman, long snapper and full back for Ballard, Jorgensen isn't exactly an ATH, but he could fill a variety of voids on a given football team. Clearly a kid that just likes to be on the football field, a program like Simpson could use this type of recruit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With film on the DL, Jorgensen lives up to his Viking-esque first name, playing with violence and fighting through offensive lines like a berserker. Jorgensen is built like a tank at 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds, and he uses his size to plug holes and make the tackle or tackles-for-loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2228957"],"_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-6a30450a46997"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing both quarterback and safety for West Central Valley, [player_tooltip player_id='2228957' first='Colton' last='Lindsay'] has quite a bit of responsibility on his shoulders for the Wildcats. Playing under center, Lindsay completed 60 passes for 848 yards and six touchdowns, also scoring three touchdowns as a runner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Serving as a one-high safety on the backend of the defense, Lindsay was entrusted to diagnose plays and read the quarterback's eyes. Doing so, Lindsay finished the year with eight pass breakups and two interceptions, including a pick-six. In the open field, he was elusive with the ball in his hands, making for a big play when he grabbed a turnover. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1656906"],"_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-6a3040bb9181a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing both running back and cornerback for Lisbon, [player_tooltip player_id='1656906' first='Ryder' last='Meeks'] was a big-bodied, bruising ball-carrier that has the chance to break off a big run with physicality and a punishing running style. If Meeks makes it past the second level of the defense with a head of steam, few, if any defensive backs are going to want to make the tackle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A similar sentiment could be said of his open-field tackling on defense. If he gets down hill and is headed toward a ball-carrier, there's a solid chance he'll put them in the dirt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With positional versatility in terms of where he's at on the football field, plus his size, Meeks could play a variety of positions at the next level for Simpson, should he choose the Storm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361314"],"_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-6a3040bb9179c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Take a look at [player_tooltip player_id='1361314' first='Owen' last='Woods']' junior film from Valley and the stats he put up and you'll quickly recognize that he could've been used much more extensively. With the top two receivers moving on and a new quarterback set to take over for the Tigers, Woods should be the top option through the air this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tall, lanky pass-catcher with a wide catch radius and long, bounding strides in the open field, Woods can blow past the defense with smooth routes. When he grabs the ball, he's tough to track down and has a knack for reaching the endzone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->