2025 PRZ Newcomers – Part One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>313 total prospects were included in the updated player rankings. Several players whose individual performances during the season were worthy of adding them to the player rankings. The three-part review will cover several of the new players that have been added to the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='947163' first='Finley' last='Sullivan'] - DL, 6'4'' 225 (No. 28 DL, Watchlist), Christ School</strong>. Finley displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He was quick out of his stance to make contact with blockers while closing in on the ball carrier. He finished the season with 38 total tackles and 9 tackles for losses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='983586' first='Jaxon' last='Alongi'] - LB, 6'3" 200 (No. 34 LB, Watchlist), Apex Friendship HS</strong>. Jaxon displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to make stops. He finished the season with 32 total tackles and 3 tackles for losses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1114055' first='Jonathan' last='Ngandu'] - OL, 6'4" 315 (No. 54 OL, Watchlist), Sanderson HS</strong>. Jonathan displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive block defenders out of the play. He is a big and powerful offensive lineman who moves well. Jonathan will continue to improve his skillset during offseason training and has a bright upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1114054' first='Maddox' last='Greene'] - QB, 5'6" 155 (No. 34 QB, Watchlist), Watauga HS</strong>. Maddox played on both sides of the ball for his team. He completed 89 of 132 passes for 1,875 yards and 23 TDs. He completed 67 percent of his passes for a QB rating of 137.3. Maddox was a threat to score when he tucked it and ran for yardage. He had 152 carries for 1, 364 yards and 18 TDs. He finished the season with 3,239 All-Purpose yards and 41 TDs. Maddox displayed good speed and ability to change directions quickly while covering receivers. He finished the season with 31 total tackles and 1 tackle for a loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104790' first='Johnniyus' last='Sharpe'] - DB, 6'3" 170 (No. 26 DB, Watchlist), Reidsville HS</strong>. Johnniyus played on both sides of the ball for his team. He completed 6 of 7 passes for 124 yards. He had 9 carries for 46 yards and 2 TDs. Johnniyus had 14 receptions for 194 yards and 5 TDs. He displayed dominance and an impressive performance throughout the season while playing defensive back. He displayed good speed and ability to change directions quickly while covering receivers. Johnniyus finished the season with 130 total tackles and 2 tackles for losses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->