After coming within reach of the Top 50 back in January, Cole Pladson Cole Pladson 5'11" | 185 lbs | LB Clay Center | 2025 State KS of Clay Center became one of the newest members to the group in this update. Pladson’s rank increased by 10 spots this time around, as he’s now the 48^th ranked prospect overall and the 6^th ranked backer in the class. It doesn’t get talked about enough, but Pladson is quietly one of the most well-rounded prospects in this upcoming junior class. Not only was he recognized as an All-State performer on the gridiron, but on the hardwood as well. Pladson shined this past basketball season; averaging 14 points per game during the regular season and 24 points per game in the playoffs. Now he’ll be looking to close out his sophomore year with an All-State caliber season on the diamond.