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WI, OH and Indiana’s “Next” Move is the “RIZE” in Jersey

WI, OH and Indiana’s “Next” Move is the “RIZE” in Jersey
Austin Butler
Austin Butler June 5, 2026 @ 11:52 AM
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Creed Jackson
Creed Jackson 6'0" | 205 lbs | TE/LB | 2030
OH
Adam (AJ) Nuetzel Jr.
Adam (AJ) Nuetzel Jr. 5'10" | 189 lbs | 2030
IN
Andrae Smith Jr
Andrae Smith Jr 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL | 2030
OH
Emmett Wafzig
Emmett Wafzig 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB | 2030
OH
Blake Gibson
Blake Gibson 5'8" | 130 lbs | RB | 2031
OH
Xavian Pope
Xavian Pope 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB/WR | 2030
WI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As you have been able to notice, the "RIZE" in New Jersey is about to be host to a ton of talent from the middle school ranks from states all over the Country. Let's check ones coming from WI, OH and Indiana!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a22febf99cc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1590741"],"_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-6a22febf9b774"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best defensive backs / wide receivers in all of the 2030 class in the state of Wisconsin. Xavian Pope is one of those players and that's one major reason he is headed to New Jersey for the "RIZE" event to compete against other talented players from around the Country. Pope has a great deal of athleticism and game IQ. He is a complete baller, and you are about to once again see why!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2181865"],"_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-6a22febf9b7d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adam "AJ" Nuetzel Jr. is a stud of a player on the gridiron. He has the ability to flat out make plays, and he is one of the best out of the 2030 class at getting that done. One obvious thing is he is headed to New Jersey for the "RIZE" but it's his level of performance is what got him to this point, and I expect him to ball out in Jersey!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2169711"],"_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-6a22febf9b821"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2169711' first='Andrae' last='Smith Jr']. is one of the state of Ohio's best out of the 2030 class when it comes to the trenches. Smith Jr. has the size, the ability, the strength and can move at his size. He is a fluid blocker and can do it big in the passing game and in the run game. I expect him to have a big showcase at the "RIZE" event in New Jersey!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2212455"],"_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-6a22febf9b86d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2212455' first='Creed' last='Jackson'] is a super talent at the tight end and linebacker position. Jackson is a physical player who brings athletic ability and agility with size to the positions. He is an excellent player and ahead of the game in the 2030 class in Ohio. He's going to be a stud talent for years to come and I can't wait to hear all of the great things he will do in Jersey for the "RIZE"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1853794"],"_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-6a22febf9b8b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1853794' first='Blake' last='Gibson'] is a talented running back out of the 2030 class in the state of Ohio. Gibson is a guy with vision and all-around talent in the backfield and can be utilized in many different ways. He is a name to know when looking forward to the "RIZE" in New Jersey coming up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2141844"],"_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-6a22febf9b901"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2141844' first='Emmett' last='Wafzig'] is a terrific quarterback in the 2030 class out of Ohio. He has been a top-notch performer which is why he is headed to the "RIZE" in New Jersey! Wafzig is a signal caller that is going to play the game a long time because he has the IQ, the talent and can lead his team to victory. He's going to be special in Jersey!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

As you have been able to notice, the "RIZE" in New Jersey is about to be host to a ton of talent from the middle school ranks from states all over the Country. Let's check ones coming from WI, OH and Indiana!

Xavian Pope

Xavian Pope

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2030
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Xavian
Pope DB/WR
Class
2030
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
Racine Case
|
WI
WI, OH and Indiana’s “Next” Move is the “RIZE” in Jersey
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State: Wisconsin
School: Racine Case
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Adam (AJ) Nuetzel Jr.

Adam (AJ) Nuetzel Jr.

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 189
POS N/A
CLASS 2030
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Adam
(AJ) Nuetzel Jr.
Class
2030
Height
5'10"
Weight
189
HS
Munster
|
IN
WI, OH and Indiana’s “Next” Move is the “RIZE” in Jersey
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School: Munster
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Andrae Smith Jr

Andrae Smith Jr

HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 260
POS OL
CLASS 2030
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Andrae
Smith Jr OL
Class
2030
Height
6'4"
Weight
260
HS
Whitmer
|
OH
WI, OH and Indiana’s “Next” Move is the “RIZE” in Jersey
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State: Ohio
School: Whitmer
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Creed Jackson

Creed Jackson

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 205
POS TE/LB
CLASS 2030
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Creed
Jackson TE/LB
Class
2030
Height
6'0"
Weight
205
HS
Pickerington North
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OH
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State: Ohio
School: Pickerington North
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Blake Gibson

Blake Gibson

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 130
POS RB
CLASS 2031
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Blake
Gibson RB
Class
2031
Height
5'8"
Weight
130
HS
Aurora
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OH
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School: Aurora
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Emmett Wafzig

Emmett Wafzig

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2030
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Emmett
Wafzig QB
Class
2030
Height
6'2"
Weight
175
OH
WI, OH and Indiana’s “Next” Move is the “RIZE” in Jersey
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