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Who are the Undercover Risers From this Past Week?

Who are the Undercover Risers From this Past Week?
Matt Tate
Matt Tate September 3, 2026 @ 09:47 AM
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Malcolm Smith
Malcolm Smith 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2027
CO
Israel Allen
Israel Allen 5'7" | 160 lbs | DB/WR | 2028
CO
Micah Nocita
Micah Nocita 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
CO
Sam Early
Sam Early 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB/DB | 2027
CO
Jaden Zeller
Jaden Zeller 5'9" | 140 lbs | WR | 2027
CO
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Very good release against the press jam and off coverage. Controlled quick 1,2 shake to quickly create separation. Very good separation quickness. Zeller was consistently outrunning the DB and getting open. Very good ball tracking and catching. Very good ball adjustment. Great over the shoulder adjustment on his 75-yard touchdown pass. Demonstrates very good body control too. On a pass in the middle, he turned around, caught the ball with one leg on the ground, and maintained his body control throughout. Strong hands to hold onto the ball while getting hit. On another catch over the middle, he broke the initial tackle and almost broke free. Zeller is electric with the ball in his hands and showed what he's capable of in this game. Great job by a rising senior receiver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2142764"],"_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-6a987e768d90a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith had 7 total tackles (2 solo, 5 assisted), 3 TFL, with 3 total sacks and 1 strip fumble against Legend. Smith has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, balance, good speed, and change of direction. Smith has a very explosive burst out of his stance. Using his very good hand speed to engage the tackle first and get the upper hand. He has a smooth bend around the edge with a very good swim move. Got behind the tackle and punched the ball out of the QB's hands. Even though the offense recovered, still a great rep. Was pressuring the QB consistently all night making a living in the backfield. Smith demonstrated relentless pursuit as well. Chasing after ball carriers into the 2<sup>nd</sup> level to get the tackle. Good get off and block shedding to quickly disengage from the block and tackle the RB. I'm excited to see how he continues to build off this stellar performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648290"],"_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-6a9988935e448"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Early measures in at 5'10 175-pounds playing QB/FS. He had 9 total tackles (6 solo, 3 assisted), 1 TFL, 2 INT, 9/20 for 99 yards with 2 TDs, 2 INT, 13 carries for 78 yards and 1 touchdown. Early has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, balance, speed, and good change of direction. As a safety, he demonstrates good read and reaction ability. Watches the QB's eyes and consistently puts himself in position to succeed. Ranges from the box to his zone. Provides good run support and very good tackling ability. In coverage, he demonstrates good man and zone coverage. Will stay stride for stride with very good closing quickness. Early showed off his ball hawking ability in this game with his ball tracking and catching skills. Looking forward to seeing more from him this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855051"],"_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-6a9988935e4a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nocita has been having a breakout season for Palmer Ridge so far. Measures in at 5'10 175-pounds, he had 20 carries for 180 yards with 1 touchdown, averaging 9 yards per carry. He has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, balance, speed, and good change of direction. Nocita uses his very good vision to consistently weave through the defense, making defenders miss with his dynamic juke moves and spin moves. Very good inside running and good outside running. Will pick, slide, and accelerate into the open hole. Nocita exhibits great contact balance as well. Once he gets touched, still keeps churning forward for extra yards. He's on the cusp of a breakout season, and putting Colorado on notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1894294"],"_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-6a9988935e4fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allen measures in at 5'7 160-pounds. He had 6 receptions for 62 yards, with 16 total tackles (12 solo, 4 assisted), and 1 pass deflection. Allen displays good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, balance, good jumping, speed, and change of direction. Good read and reaction speed. As a DB, he has a smooth and controlled back pedal with very good hip fluidity to match receivers breaking into their route. He's a scrappy defender, creating contact at the LOS and re-routing. Good ball tracking and catching skills. Allen has shown to be a strong tackler. Using his strength to wrap up ball carriers and pull them down. He's also a hard hitter too. As a receiver, he demonstrates good release with good separation quickness. Does a good job coming back to the QB during the scramble drill for an easy completion. Allen is an intriguing player down in Pueblo South.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Jaden Zeller

Jaden Zeller

CO
WR
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 140
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Jaden
Zeller WR
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
140
HS
Chatfield
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CO
Who are the Undercover Risers From this Past Week?
Zeller measures in at 5’10 160-pounds playing wide receiver. In the loss against Cleveland, he had 6 receptions...
Written by Matt Tate
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School: Chatfield
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Malcolm Smith

Malcolm Smith

CO
LB/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB/EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Malcolm
Smith LB/EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
215
HS
Grandview
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CO
Who are the Undercover Risers From this Past Week?
Smith had 7 total tackles (2 solo, 5 assisted), 3 TFL, with 3 total sacks and 1 strip...
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School: Grandview
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Sam Early

Sam Early

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QB/DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB/DB
CLASS 2027
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Sam
Early QB/DB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
175
HS
Banning Lewis Academy
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CO
Who are the Undercover Risers From this Past Week?
Early measures in at 5’10 175-pounds playing QB/FS. He had 9 total tackles (6 solo, 3 assisted), 1...
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Micah Nocita

Micah Nocita

CO
RB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Micah
Nocita RB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
HS
Palmer Ridge
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CO
Who are the Undercover Risers From this Past Week?
Nocita has been having a breakout season for Palmer Ridge so far. Measures in at 5’10 175-pounds, he...
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Israel Allen

Israel Allen

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DB/WR
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 160
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CLASS 2028
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Israel
Allen DB/WR
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
160
HS
Pueblo South
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CO
Who are the Undercover Risers From this Past Week?
Allen measures in at 5’7 160-pounds. He had 6 receptions for 62 yards, with 16 total tackles (12...
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