Aiden Knapke
Aiden Knapke
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Robert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Knapke flew all over the field, making key plays throughout the game. The safety recorded 4 solo tackles and 13 assisted tackles, showcasing his ability to track the ball and make stops in crucial moments. Knapke’s range and vision allowed him to cover large areas of the field, consistently putting him in a position to make tackles. His athleticism and instincts helped shut down the opposing passing game, while his physicality in run support had him making plays near the line of scrimmage.
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Another starting safety for the 5A All-State team, Knapke made himself known over this past season. He accounted for 104 total tackles (43 solo, 61 assist), 2 TFL, and 4 int. Knapke has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, jumping, good speed and change of direction. He uses his athletic ability, and is consistently all over the field or near the ball carrier. He usually plays as the top safety, but will sometimes come down in run support. Landing big hits on unsuspecting ball carriers. Shows good competitive toughness. Plays at a high level consistently and will help teammates finish tackles. Demonstrates good mental processing. He does this by watching and following the QB’s eyes. He’ll identify the play and get the interception. Will raise his arms up to swat the ball away. Patient at following the ball carrier. He’s not too aggressive. Good ball tracking skills, and natural catching ability. Very good playing in the box and run support. Good block shedder. Sheds blocks easily and makes the play. Good man coverage skills. He’ll stick to the WR like glue. Good zone coverage as well. Executes his assignments and stays in his zone. Also makes plays as a special teamer. He used his very good athletic ability to block field goals. Impressive player who earned his way to the 5A All-State team.
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Read EvaluationRyan Wesley | Prep Redzone Scout
Knapke is arguably the best overall free safety in the state. He checks off all the boxes a program typically looks for in a recruit. He has solid size, impressive speed, excellent coverage techniques, tone-setting physicality, and an advanced understanding of the game. Being a coach’s son and younger brother to a D1 safety gives him a leg up on other players as a knowledgeable player and standout prospect. Knapke is a phenomenal player and two-time state champion, making him a player that Colorado schools should fight to keep in the state.
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Read EvaluationRyan Wesley | Prep Redzone Scout
Knapke is the best safety in the class and one of the more complete defensive backs in the state. His ability to diagnose and break down passing concepts shows his advanced understanding of the game, mixing perfectly with his physical skill set. He is a powerful hitter who can sniff out the run and fly downhill to initiate contact. Knapke is one of the best football players in the state, and he gets better with every rep. Any player who can make their presence known as quickly as Knapke can is a player who deserves to be on every radar.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Knapke has shown the ability to be good in coverage and come up making plays against the run. He shows that big play ability as a returner being able to setup blocks and having multiple big plays in the return game. Knapke is good at getting to the ball and has a knack for getting turnovers punching the ball out and getting picks. He is good at being able to shed blocks and get to the ball. He finished with 4 interceptions on the year and was able to return one to the house.
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