Uncovering Unranked Talent: Shrine Bowl Nominees

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though I have lived in Kansas my entire life, I still sometimes forget how big the state is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As I perused through the nominated players list for the Kansas Shrine Bowl I was both surprised by the number of names I recognized and those I did not know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Network scouts are always on the search for unraked talent and even though the Kansas Class of 2025 now has 600 ranked athletes, I still found unranked athletes nominated for the Shrine Bowl.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My two reports on Shrine Bowl nominated players had more than 2,000 views on X yesterday. I appreciate the support and will feature more defensive athletes nominated to play in the June game in Dodge City.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I will create profiles for these nine unranked athletes and add them to the rankings in January. Athletes can use this link to claim their free profiles once they are complete. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/#claim-profile-anchor">https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/#claim-profile-anchor</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good luck to all of the nominated athletes for this special game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1573897' first='Garrett' last='Babcock'],</strong> DL, 5'10”, 180, Neodesha, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Babcock recorded 79 tackles in nine games for the Blue Streaks. He was a turnover machine this fall causing one fumble, recovering three fumbles, and grabbing an interception. He got to the quarterback four times for sacks and has been nominated to play for the East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1573899' first='Aiden' last='Davidson'],</strong> DL, 6'0”, 210, Great Bend, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the stalwarts on for the Great Bend Panthers on defense was lineman Davidson. He finished his senior campaign with 73 tackles. He was a menace in the opposition's backfield recording eight quarterback sacks and 13 TFLs. He has been nominated to play for the West.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1573902' first='Catch' last='Delaney'],</strong> LB, 6'0”, 218, McPherson, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delaney finished his season with 57 tackles in 10 games played. Seven of his tackles resulted in lost yardage. He also rushed for 450 yards and three touchdowns for McPherson. He has been nominated to play for the West.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1573904' first='Wyatt' last='Flood'],</strong> DB, 5'10”, 185, Olathe North, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flood was among the top tacklers for the Eagles. He recorded 80 tackles from his safety position. He forced a fumble, recovered a fumble, and broke up two passes in eight games for Olathe North. He has been nominated to participate for the East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1573909' first='Weston' last='Hammond'],</strong> LB, 6'1”, 195, Clay Center, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clay Center's Hammond is a hard-nosed athlete who has been nominated to play for the West. He made 69 tackles for the Tigers in eight games. He recorded two interceptions, seven TFLs, and one quarterback sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1573911' first='Kasten' last='Koehn'],</strong> DB, 5'7”, 165, Eisenhower, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Koehn is a defensive back who is solid against the pass. He finished with 64 tackles, one interception, and two fumble recoveries in 11 games played. He has been nominated to play for the West.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1573914' first='Cooper' last='Lewis'],</strong> DB, 5'9”, 170, Chapman, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis led Chapman in tackles as a senior with 123 in nine games. &nbsp;He is quick and plays solid man-to-man coverage. He has been nominated to play for the West.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tannar McDaniel,</strong> DB, 5'10”, 180, Piper, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDaniel has been nominated for the East Squad. He finished his senior season with 100 tackles in nine games. The Pirate defensive back picked off quarterbacks three times and recovered one fumble. He has been nominated to play for the East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1573916' first='Grant' last='Steenburgen'],</strong> LB, 6'3”, 200, Prairie View, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prairie View's Steenburgen was among the state leaders in tackles with 118 in 11 games. He collected two quarterback sacks, six TFLs, a forced fumble, a caused fumble, and one interception. He has been nominated to play for the East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->