Key Seniors for Kennedy Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at seven seniors whose performances will be vital for Cedar Rapids Kennedy on the offensive side of the ball in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238502"],"_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-686f2dce19912"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A converted quarterback to wide receiver, Boyd will be critical in the Cougars passing game this fall, and he showed why on Wednesday morning. The six-foot, 180 pound wide out not only made catches in traffic, but high-pointed a deep-ball over the top of a defensive back for what would've been 30-yard gain. He'll be expected to produce much more than he did last season, and will be a key cog in the machine of the Kennedy passing attack, with the potential for a trick play or two as a passer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692325"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1706755,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-686f2dce19983"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The player that's most physically ready for the next level, Kucera is in line for a big season at tight end and linebacker for the Cougars. Kucera possesses long arms for a wide catch radius, plus the ability to swat down passes and force fumbles, a strong base for blocking and hitting ball carriers. A fluid athlete, Kucera could play either position at the next level, but it appears as though his best fit would be at tight end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Though Kucera doesn't have any Division I offers at this time, it shouldn't come as a shock if Kennedy's leader in touchdown receptions from last season puts up big numbers this fall and ends up on an FCS roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238501"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1706757,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-686f2dce199dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A speedster in the slot and on kickoffs, Mastin will bring versatility to the Cougar offense by way of jet sweeps, bubble screens, slants over the middle and more. On punts last season, Mastin returned three for 145 yards and a touchdown -- an average of 48.3 yards per return with a long of 67 yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If Mastin adds some weight to his frame, he could continue to rise up recruiting boards and find a spot on a D1 roster. With 4.39 40-yard breakaway speed, Mastin's ability to outrun opposing defenses is undeniable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1669006"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1706759,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-686f2dce19a32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Set to be the anchor of the Kennedy offensive line as the starting left tackle this season, Oltmann will help pave the way for the running game and keep the Cougar quarterback's backside clean. At 6'4" ad 250 pounds, Oltmann will be a mover and a shaker upfront this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A leader amongst the OL, Oltmann has taken it upon himself to help coach the remainder of the position group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1706611,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1707098' first='Louis' last='Smith']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cedar Rapids Kennedy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686f2dce19ae6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A running back that can make explosive plays, Smith will have an opportunity to take the bull by the horns in the Cougar backfield this season after Kennedy lost its leading rusher last season, Jacob Doyle. At Wednesday's workout, Smith also showed the potential to be a threat to catch passes out of the backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith will share the backfield with junior tailback, [player_tooltip player_id='1394059' first='Damarian' last='Orr'], who finished second in carries (63) and yards (314) last season for Kennedy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1706607,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Bryce Wilson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cedar Rapids Kennedy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686f2dce19b7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new addition to the roster after never playing football before, Wilson looks like he could be a fixture on offense or defense this season for Kennedy. Based on what he showed during summer workouts, he could play a variety of positions on either side of the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson, who stands at roughly 6'3" and 200 pounds, has the frame and the fluid movement to step in and play tight end, wide receiver, linebacker or defensive lineman this fall, assuming he can get caught up to speed with the game and how Kennedy operates as a squad. Should things work out, Wilson has a chance to be a consistent contributor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238542"],"_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-686f2dce19bcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Set to start under center after Vincenzo Gianforte held down the quarterback position the last three years for Kennedy, Woodring is finally getting his shot to lead the offense. A decently mobile QB that isn't afraid to get a little creative as a passer, Woodring shows strong pocket awareness and is capable of throwing passes into relatively tight windows. He also throws the best deep ball and the tightest ball on the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As of now, Woodring looks like the guy for the Cougars, and his willingness to wait his turn the last three seasons could pay off for him and Kennedy this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->