The lone sophomore on this list, Jude Kramer Jude Kramer 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB/ATH Beckman Catholic | 2028 State IA has stepped up in a big way this year for Beckman Catholic, and probably earned himself a spot on the Surprise Standouts list, too.

Going from just three carries for 20 yards and a score as a freshman for the Trailblazers, Kramer led BC in rushing this season, taking 81 carries for 803 yards (9.9 yards per carry) and 15 touchdowns. Senior tail back Mack Wolfe took the majority of the carries (110) and scored 17 touchdowns, but Kramer was just as, if not more important for the Trailblazer offense in his second year of high school football. He’s currently second on the team in receptions, too, grabbing 15 passes for 164 yards and two scores.

Defensively, the second-year star has registered 20 tackles and been a menace to opposing ball-carriers, registering 11.5 TFLs and a team-leading 8.5 sacks. He also returned a pick-six 26 yards for a score.

Kramer is fun to watch. Beckman stands him up on the edge and lets him rip. Kramer racked up 17 solo tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks as a freshman in 2024. He displays excellent burst and short-to-medium area quickness. Kramer’s aggression is controlled, allowing him to stay in the play until the tackle is made. He also includes a 22-yard touchdown jaunt on his freshman highlight video.