These Iowa Seniors Set Up to Shine in Final Prep Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;howe30&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We started this offseason attempting to write up evaluations for as many student-athletes as possible. They've been added to their Prep Redzone profiles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More dudes keep popping up when we dig in, however. Here's another group of seniors with something to prove in 2025:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1241371"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6849d104ab691"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 6-3, 265, Packard looks the part of a lineman on the next level. He began posting game highlights on his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15204013/Aiden-Packard/highlights">Hudl page</a> recently, revealing that his abilities go beyond a big frame. Packard's size plays up more at offensive center, where Prairie lined him up last year. He shows a good feel for a position, where there's a lot going on. I remember being impressed with him when watching him against Southeast Polk last season and came away impressed with how he handled himself. Packard plays with balance, active hands and quick feet. He is definitely one to watch in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1689991"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-684a13704d6ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Benson hauled in 54 catches for 1,003 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior in 2025. He also delivered 42 solo tackles (1.0 TFL) and intercepted five passes. Benson's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18047408/673118e80a2f5644f4e2c90e">11th-grade highlight video</a> features a versatile athlete capable of helping a college program in all three phases. As a receiver, he sells his routes, running them crisply and getting defensive backs out of position early. When they stick with Benson, his frame helps him win contested throws. Benson looks solid as a safety, too, thanks to sound technique and a knack for diagnosing of plays quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691186"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-684df9c82ae52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sirleaf includes clips from his sophomore and junior seasons on his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25863770/67d4785efb766e0b8bbd9ca1">most recent highlight video</a>. It provides a glimpse into where he was, where he's gotten to and where he could go this year. On defense, Sirleaf delivered a couple of tackles for loss and contributed during a sack in 2025. The Railsplitters move him around the formation, and he finds ways to be disruptive. Also intriguing as an offensive lineman, Sirleaf operates at left tackle with power and athleticism. His skill set would play up with a move inside on the O-Line, and that might be his best path in college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1666292"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-684df9c82aea9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McFarlane enjoyed a productive junior campaign, particularly on defense, where he collected 51.5 tackles (35 solo, 10.0 TFL) and a pair of sacks. He also recovered two fumbles. McFarlane contributed four catches for 68 yards as a tight end. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18418337/6782ddf92078592917a2494f">11th-grade highlight video</a> opens with him making tackles in space from the defense's second level. McFarlane is fast for a linebacker and flows well to the football within the scheme. He keeps his head up, eyes on the target and disengages from blocks when ready to pounce on a ball carrier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691196"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-684df9c82aef1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rima delivered 29.0 tackles (20 solo, 3.0 TFL) for a really good Spartan defense in 2024. With graduation losses, he should expect to take on an even bigger role this fall. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17930972/6732556c2f605b1dfdc0fdac">junior highlight video</a> provides evidence that he's prepared for it. Rima runs well sideline to sideline. Diagnosing plays quickly, he flows to the football with the framework of the defense. Rima stands out for physicality and shows sound tackling technique when dropping the ball carrier. He gets off of blocks effectively with active hands and fast feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691201"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-684df9c82af49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With 19 receptions for 255 yards and three touchdowns, Baley was a keep contributor to the Wolves' passing attack last year. He added eight solo tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery on defense. Graduation losses will open up even more opportunities for Baley, who looks like a breakout candidate in 2025 when viewing his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17843566/67b796ee9175cd06b5f17055">junior highlight video</a>. He's a versatile receiver that can take the top off or operate in the middle of the field, thanks to a strong frame. Athleticism allows Baley to jump over defenders for catches. Showing an ability to flip his hips smoothly in coverage, Baley might also work out in the secondary on the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->