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Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?
Prep Redzone Scouts Feature Former Ranked Players Playing College Football
Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson April 28, 2023 @ 11:42 AM
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AJ Nichols
AJ Nichols 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2022
WI
Cody Cotton
Cody Cotton 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB | 2022
WI
Will Campbell
Will Campbell 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB | 2022
WI
Kyle Walljasper
Kyle Walljasper 6'0" | 215 lbs | QB | 2021
WI
JaVaughn Byrd
JaVaughn Byrd 6'2" | 170 lbs | DB | 2021
WI
Carter Borchardt
Carter Borchardt 6'3" | 205 lbs | DB | 2021
WI
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There the LB piled up 53 tackles, 6 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble in 2022 alone. The LB was a weekly impact player for the Pointers in 2022. He will be a key piece on the defense as the Pointers look to turn their program around.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6449d202cb929"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["30790"],"_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_0_evaluation":"The alternate spring Covid season Player of the Year for PRZ WI was awarded to Kyle Walljasper after a dominant year at Fond du Lac. Since then he has gone on to be an impact player for the Duluth Bulldogs. In 2022 he went 61/95, 772 yards, 10 TDs, 146 carries, 810 rushing yards, and 11 rushing TDs. All in 10 games. It is great to see that same dual threat ability that shined in HS shine in college.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6449d202cb97b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["118370"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Cody was one of the most productive RBs in WI in 2021. He helped lead Union Grove on a deep playoff run, and then made his way to Upper Iowa. As a freshman, Cody made an instant impact on the field. He collected 35 tackles, 3 INTs, 8 pass break ups, and .5 TFLs. He saw the field right away in Week One, and didn't look back. I'm excited to see how the DB's career continues to play out.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6449d202cb9ca"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["118249"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Will was a huge get for Caroll U when he annoucned his commitment, and he has lived up to the high expectations in his freshman season. The 6' 230 lbs LB piled up 63 tackles, 10 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 1 FF, adn 1 FR. Campbell was all ovre rth efield. Will is going to be a force in the middle of the Carroll defense for years to come.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6449d202cba18"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["118415"],"_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_0_evaluation":"AJ was one of the most explosive players in the 2021 season. He stretched the field for Tosa East, and then went on to Wayne State. As a freshman at Wayne State, AJ worked his way onto the field and piled up 15 receptions for 261 yards, and a TD. It is clear the big play threat has carried that to the next level shown by his 17.4 yards pr reception average. The receptions and yards were good enough to finish 4th on the team. I'm excited to see the role he earns in 2023.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6449d202cba67"} /--> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jack Strand","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bloomer","_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_0_evaluation":"After ending his career at Bloomer HS Jack made his way to Minnesota State University- Moorhead. The big armed passer worked his way to the field quickly and saw action in nine games. He finished the season with an impressive 230/356, for 2,280 yards, and 16 TDs. It is great to see that he is living up to the potential that I saw during his time at Bloomer. A big arm, but also an accurate arm. Strand is on pace for a special college career. It is off to a great start.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6449d202cbb0d"} /-->

I truly enjoy following the career of student athletes as they move onto the next level. Many have gone on to make big impacts at the schools they committed to out of high school. In this article I want to take a look back and see who has been making the biggest impact at the collegiate level since high school graduation. We are looking at every level. Let's get it started!

JaVaughn Byrd

JaVaughn Byrd

WI
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2021
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JaVaughn
Byrd DB
Class
2021
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Rufus King
|
WI
Where Are They Now?
Byrd has been an impact player since arriving at Northern Illinois. In two seasons and 22 games, Javaughn...
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JaVaughn Byrd

State: Wisconsin
School: Rufus King
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Carter Borchardt

Carter Borchardt

WI
DB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 205
POS DB
CLASS 2021
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Carter
Borchardt DB
Class
2021
Height
6'3"
Weight
205
HS
Stevens Point
|
WI
Where Are They Now?
Carter started his college career as an LB at NDSU. Before the 2022 season he transferred to UW-...
Written by Mark Johnson
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Carter Borchardt

State: Wisconsin
School: Stevens Point
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Kyle Walljasper

Kyle Walljasper

WI
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS QB
CLASS 2021
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Kyle
Walljasper QB
Class
2021
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Fond du Lac
|
WI
Where Are They Now?
The alternate spring Covid season Player of the Year for PRZ WI was awarded to Kyle Walljasper after...
Written by Mark Johnson
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Kyle Walljasper

State: Wisconsin
School: Fond du Lac
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Cody Cotton

Cody Cotton

WI
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2022
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Cody
Cotton DB
Class
2022
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Union Grove
|
WI
Where Are They Now?
Cody was one of the most productive RBs in WI in 2021. He helped lead Union Grove on...
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Cody Cotton

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State: Wisconsin
School: Union Grove
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Highlights

Carroll (WI)
Will Campbell

Will Campbell

WI
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 225
POS LB
CLASS 2022
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Will
Campbell LB
Class
2022
Height
6'1"
Weight
225
HS
Kaukauna
|
WI
Where Are They Now?
Will was a huge get for Caroll U when he annoucned his commitment, and he has lived up...
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Carroll (WI)
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Will Campbell

Twitter
State: Wisconsin
School: Kaukauna
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Wayne State (MI)
AJ Nichols

AJ Nichols

WI
ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2022
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AJ
Nichols ATH
Class
2022
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Wauwatosa East
|
WI
Where Are They Now?
AJ was one of the most explosive players in the 2021 season. He stretched the field for Tosa...
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Wayne State (MI)
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AJ Nichols

Twitter
State: Wisconsin
School: Wauwatosa East
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Jack Strand

Jack Strand

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS QB
CLASS 2022

Jack Strand

School: Bloomer
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