Crees was the main attraction for me when heading out to scout Mid-Prairie at West Liberty on Friday night. The big kid from West Liberty had been seeing his recruiting tick up this season, and he showed why during this in-person scouting opportunity. First, Crees is every bit of the 6-foot-8 at which he’s listed, and his projectable frame comfortably holds the 300 pounds. A club-level basketball player, the Comet junior is light on his feet with excellent bend and mobility. Long arms and a sound base aid him in setting up strong in pass protection. He gets the pads down and drives with his legs in plowing space for the rushing attack. West Liberty uses him at guard when it’s looking for a big middle push. Crees easily reaches blocks in space and dishes out damage in the open field when called upon. The arrow is pointing up for this prospect.

Crees is a prospect packed with potential. A basketball player that’s become a later bloomer on the gridiron, the athleticism and agility are present to achieve a significant ceiling. Crees’ Hudl page is void of football highlights, which makes him tough to evaluate. With the University of Iowa welcoming him on a visit and feedback received from regular watchers of Crees, I decided to find full-game film of the Comets from 2025. It can be beneficial in that it’s not a highlight tape and mistakes can be seen. While Crees has plenty on which to work, he shows a good feel at left tackle, particularly in pass protection. The hoops footwork stands out as does lateral quickness. Crees wins a lot of battles in the run game, especially when he can square up the defender. He’s another guy that could rise in future rankings updates.