Speaking of promising bloodlines in the MN 2029 class, PRZMN was absolutely thrilled to learn that there is another Tappe coming up through the pipeline of Staples-Motley’s football and baseball ranks. The younger brother of Mr. Do-it-All MSU-Mankato baseball commit Colbe Tappe, who was a heckuva prep athlete on the gridiron, wrestling mat, and baseball diamond, his younger brother has some juice as well, and is RHP/MIF/OF running MASH 15u black and the Nike USA scout 15u baseball squads as a young buck. Additionally, on the gridiron with the Cardinals‘ varsity football team in 2025, Tappe was a varsity contributor who earned serious minutes thanks to the Cardinals‘ consistent ability to thump the competition and put up some serious discrepancies in the scoreline.

His varsity film showcases a bolt of lightning out of the Staples-Motley backfield and defensive secondary. Read-option, wildcat QB with serious juice with the ball in hand, Tappe is an electric ball carrier, especially for his age and size, and his great initial burst propels him into the second level of a defense in a blink. He identifies and takes advantage of space in a jiffy and flashes a good understanding of how to manipulate defenders in space and use the field and space to his advantage. Tappe also owns great vision, contact balance – especially for age and size, and creative and effective footwork in the open field. The 5’11, 160 lber. does a great job of bouncing the rock to the outside and taking advantage when he takes the edge or an opponents’ sideline, and he also doubles as a explosive kickoff returner who can see and take advantage of space in a coverage unit. Took a kickoff back for six against Wadena-Deer Creek for good measure. The three-phase impact player also proves himself as a FS with defensive range who can run the alley and close quickly in space, and he handled kickoff coverage to show off his multi-phase utility. Also owns a violent stiff-arm, technically sound and smooth in man coverage from his safety spot, and he even has some reps proving he can move the ball with his arm. Buy stock now!

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