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Who Were Week 4’s Thursday Night Risers?

Who Were Week 4’s Thursday Night Risers?
Matt Tate
Matt Tate September 19, 2026 @ 11:13 AM
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Kai Hall
Kai Hall 6'1" | 160 lbs | QB | 2030
CO
Blake Swedlund
Blake Swedlund 6'4" | 205 lbs | QB | 2028
CO
Jackson Savona
Jackson Savona 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB/LB | 2027
CO
Lijah Vialpando
Lijah Vialpando 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB/RB | 2027
CO
Colt Jones
Colt Jones 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
CO
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He's able to fit the ball in tight pocket downfield. He displayed great accuracy at all 3 levels throughout the game. Very good ball placement skills. Throws it in stride with his receiver allowing them to keep top speed through the catch. Very good pocket presence. Swedlund does a great job evading pressure and making defenders miss with his feet. Poised under pressure too with good progression speed. Swedlund also displays good scramble ability once the pocket collapses and nobody's open. Exciting QB to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2238622"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb1eba68af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hall measures in at 6'1 165-pounds playing QB for Chatfield. The freshman went 16/23 for 184 yards with 3 touchdowns in the 36-15 win over Arvada West. Hall showed confidence and poise throughout the game. Good athletic ability due to his good balance, change of direction, acceleration, and speed. He has good throw power and a good release. Hall connected with WR Gage Greulich for a 56-yard touchdown pass. Great placement on his throws leading the wideout. Hall also displays good rollout speed on boots and connecting with his receivers. Keep an eye on this QB as we continue throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["983146"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb1eba68fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones continues to impress on the gridiron. The WR/FS measures in at 6'1 195-pounds. Against Legend, he had 10 receptions for 109 yards with 8 total tackles (7 solo, 1 assisted), and 2 pass deflections. Jones has very good athletic ability due to his very good acceleration, speed, jumping, and good change of direction. As a receiver, he uses his good release to against both press jam and off coverage. Very good separation quickness. He uses his athleticism, mental processing, and strength to fight through contact and get open. He will also come back to the QB during the scramble drill. Very good ball adjustment and body control. Very good ball tracking. Jones has strong hands to pluck the ball out of the air and hold onto it while getting hit. He has great speed as well to gain yards after contact. Exciting two-way prospect to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1626014"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb4b0db570"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Savona continues to impress. Measures in at 6'0 175-pounds. The RB/LB had 15 carries for 135 yards and 4 touchdowns. Savona has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, balance, and good change of direction. Savona impresses me with his very good vision and how efficient he is finding open gaps. Very good inside and outside running. Explosive speed hitting the hole with ferocity and gashing the defense for a big gain. Savona also consistently gains yards after contact. He uses his great contact balance to stay up and churn forward for extra yards. Eaton has a playmaking back that scouts should take an extra look at.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625979"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb4b0db5c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Measures in at 6'1 170-pounds, Vialpando made an impact on both sides of the ball. He had 10 carries for 85 yards with 1 touchdown, 5 total tackles (2 solo, 3 assisted). Vialpando displays good athletic ability due to his very good acceleration, speed, balance, good change of direction, and lateral quickness. He's a bruising running back that thrives with contact. Very good vision with very good inside running. Vialpando uses his strength and contact balance to gain extra yards. As a linebacker, he also does a great job prowling the field and helping teammates finish tackles. He's a physical player that makes his presence known. Watch out for Vialpando.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Blake Swedlund

Blake Swedlund

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QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
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HS
Heritage
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Who Were Week 4’s Thursday Night Risers?
Swedlund had a great game against Fountain Fort Carson. The 6’3 190-pound QB went 19/28 for 358 yards...
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Kai Hall

Kai Hall

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 160
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CLASS 2030
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Kai
Hall QB
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2030
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6'1"
Weight
160
HS
Chatfield
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Who Were Week 4’s Thursday Night Risers?
Hall measures in at 6’1 165-pounds playing QB for Chatfield. The freshman went 16/23 for 184 yards with...
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Colt Jones

Colt Jones

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HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
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CLASS 2028
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Colt
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2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Regis Jesuit
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Who Were Week 4’s Thursday Night Risers?
Jones continues to impress on the gridiron. The WR/FS measures in at 6’1 195-pounds. Against Legend, he had...
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Jackson Savona

Jackson Savona

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RB/LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
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Jackson
Savona RB/LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
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HS
Eaton
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Who Were Week 4’s Thursday Night Risers?
Savona continues to impress. Measures in at 6’0 175-pounds. The RB/LB had 15 carries for 135 yards and...
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Lijah Vialpando

Lijah Vialpando

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WEIGHT 195
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CLASS 2027
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Lijah
Vialpando LB/RB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
195
HS
Columbine
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CO
Who Were Week 4’s Thursday Night Risers?
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