KJ Staples
KJ Staples
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Austin Lowell | Prep Redzone Scout
Staying in Elk River,
KJ Staples
KJ
Staples
6'1" | 240 lbs | TE/DL
State
MN
marks as another freshman stud for the Elks emerging as a force on the defensive-line. A stout defender who often lined up at Nose Guard, Staples flashed his prowess as a run stuffer, gaining leverage into the interior gaps and plugging up the inside run. Staples shows an explosive first step forward off the snap, flashing great hand placement and flexibility maneuvering to the blocker’s outside shoulder to get in the path of the RB. Much like with Marsh, Staples could benefit with some bulk to add to his frame and increase his role as a tough asset on the trenches for the Elks heading into 2026.
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Stock Up Showcase: Minnesota
12/14/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 5.57s
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 5.25s
- Shuttle #1
- 5.28s
- Shuttle #2
- 5.06s
- Broad Jump #1
- 8'4"
- Broad Jump #2
- 8'6"
- L Drill #1
- 8.22s
- L Drill #2
- 7.97s
- Vertical #1
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- Vertical #2
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- Wingspan
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