Class of ‘25: Summer Additions Part III

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Before we move along with more off-season content, it's a must that we close out the bonus coverage for the recent Class of '25 rankings update. Folks have now been properly introduced to the newcomers featured in Part's I &amp; II, and now it's time for them to meet the final group featured in Part III.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Narrowing down the final additions during a rankings update is typically the most difficult part of the process. There's always plenty of deserving players to consider, and the June update for the Class of '25 was no different. Here's a look at four of the final additions from the recent update.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["868976"],"_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":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThe offensive line group for the Class of '25 may be headlined by some high-profile recruits from the 6A ranks, but that doesn't mean prospects from the lower classification levels should be overlooked. For instance, Class 2A product, [player_tooltip player_id='868976' first='Connor' last='Herman'] of Halstead, is a center that recruiters should add to their watch list. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound prospect entered the rankings inside the Top 150 at No. 129 overall, and he's the 16u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked offensive lineman in the class. Herman proved to be one of Halstead's top young prospects as a sophomore, as his standout play in 2022 helped him earn a u003cemu003e2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e Team All-Leagueu003c/emu003e selection.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["868987"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThe second highest debut from this group came from [player_tooltip player_id='868987' first='Jackson' last='Torrez'] of Spring Hill. Torrez was the third wideout to crack the rankings in the recent update, as he checked in just outside the Top 150 at No. 157 overall, and he's the 16u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked receiver in the class. While he is the 16u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked receiver in the class, that shouldn't be considered a slight towards him given the amount of talent the position group possesses. Torrez was one of the only sophomores in the state to lead his team in receiving during the '22 campaign. Spring Hill didn't throw the ball a ton last season, but the 6-foot-2, 205-pound prospect managed to secure 25 receptions for 205 yards. He's likely to reprise his role as Spring Hill's No. 1 wideout as a junior.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["868949"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='868949' first='Camden' last='Polifka'] of Quinter became the latest 8-Man prospect to join the Class of '25 rankings during the June update. Polifka debuted not far behind Torrez as the 163u003csupu003erdu003c/supu003e ranked prospect overall, and the 35u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked athlete in the class. He emerged as one of Quinter's top defenders in 2022, as he racked up 96 total tackles, 10 sacks, one safety and two forced fumbles. The 8-Man product has done a great job of getting his name out in the recruiting world this off-season. 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The Red Raiders were one of the most exciting teams in the entire state last season, and their u003cemu003e2022 4A State Runner-Up u003c/emu003esquad was heavily praised for their impressive roster. However, their specialists haven't received enough recognition. Graber took home u003cemu003e2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e Team All-Leagueu003c/emu003e honors for his solid work as a punter last fall, and he's shown promise as a kicker this off-season. The lengthy 6-foot-3 prospect has one of the top legs in the class, and with Wamego graduating their u003cemu003eAll-Leagueu003c/emu003e kicker from last season, Graber is likely to take on more responsibilities as a junior.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ad924f88614"} /-->