Clay is our choice to lead the way for both rushing yards and rushing TDs. Looking back to last season there wasn’t an athlete who could sniff what he did as a freshman on varsity. Clay finished with 1,274 yards and 16 rushing TDs in 2025, and he wasn’t even the RB1 option. 2027 Talon Mueller led the way in carries and returns in 2026, but Clay is simply so explosive that he is a lock to get 125+ carries. That many chances are going to lead to plenty of big plays thanks to Clay’s speed, elusive running, and vision with the ball in his hands. Last year might just be the tip of the iceberg for Clay.

Clay is coming off a huge freshman season where he produced 1,274 rushing yards with 16 TDs, 65 tackles, and 5 INTs. He also returned a handful of kickoffs. The 2029 did everything he could to stay on the field, and has set the foundation for him to be one of the most prolific 8 Man participants we have ever seen if he can continue to build on his past production. The tape shows a great base of athleticism for Clay to build on, already showing range at DB and speed to stretch the defense out and then slice it up when he sticks his foot in the ground. The incoming sophomore has already verified that innate ability to create the highlight reel play. I have high hopes for the 2029 standout this fall.

We end with a freshman that is well worth having on your radars going forward. In his first year of varsity football, the 8 Man standout put together a great season. 1,274 rushing yards, 16 TDs, and 65 tackles plus 5 INTs are all outstanding marks. Clay already is standing out from the crowd with his instincts. The freshman was so quick to read blocks and set up defenders while not sacrificing speed. He hit the hole at top speed and has the balance to be able to still hit a cut on a dime. Clay also carries that instincts to the defensive backfield. Plus the speed needed to roam the secondary easily or flip the field with a huge run on offense. The tools are coming together very quickly and setting Clay up for a chance to make a run at one of the most productive 8 Man careers we have seen in WI.

Next up we go to the 8 Man league for an otherworldly productive athlete. As a freshman, Clay produced 133 carries, 1274 yards, 16 TDs, 65 tackles, 1 FR, and 5 INTs for the varsity. On offense Clay shows the instincts with the ball in his hands needed to excel at the varsity level. He is so quick to read and react to blocks and always seems to be gaining yards when he has the football. The freshman accelerates through the hole and flashes the speed to beat angles several times in his highlights. Those same instincts and play recognition shine at safety for the freshman too. He does a great job of always being in the right place at the right time. Clay also has the ball skills to capitalize on that ability to bait QBs into bad throws. Don’t overlook the 8-Man standout.