Ethan Kraintz
Ethan Kraintz
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Zack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Kraintz accounted for 4 TDs (2 pass, 2 rush) in Elko’s 26-15 win over Fernley on Friday. The senior QB showed his ability to get the ball out on time and make plays outside the pocket with his arm. Kraintz and the Elko Indians have taken down two of northern Nevada’s top programs to start the 2025 season.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Kraintz has shown promising development this offseason coming into his third season as starter for the Elko offense. He’s a mobile passer that rushed for just under 1,000 yards and 11 TDs last season, gets the ball out with a quick, efficient release and shows impressive finesse and accuracy fitting passes into tight windows. Kraintz is a QB to keep an eye on for continued development this fall and should be on the D-III radar ahead of his senior season.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Kraintz is coming into his senior season as a third-year starter for Elko. Passed for over 1,100 yards and 4 TDs as a junior but threw 10 INTs- a number he’ll need to cut down on in the fall. The 5’9″/160 signal-caller has stayed busy this offseason participating in multiple camps this month including Utah and Boise St. and has shown improvement in his arm strength and ball placement as a passer. Shows good mechanics in his release and throwing motion and operates with light, quick feet from the pocket. Kraintz is a northern Nevada QB to keep on the radar for continued development this upcoming season.
Enjoyed my time at @BroncoSportsFB camp! Here are some throws from the camp! pic.twitter.com/nunPhs8Lhe
— Ethan Kraintz
Ethan Kraintz 5'9" | 160 lbs | QB/K Elko | 2026 State NV (@EthanKraintz_12) June 8, 2025
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Kraintz totaled 249 yards and 3 TDs in Elko’s 37-21 first-round victory over Lowry. The athletic junior QB continues to be one of the most productive dual-threats in northern Nevada with nearly 900 rushing yards and 11 TDs on the ground this season. #3-Elko faces #2-Churchill County in the 3A Northern semifinals this Friday.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Kraintz was highly efficient completing 7 of his 9 passes for 172 yards and 4 TDs in Elko’s 62-21 win over Sparks. He also added a rushing score in the team’s sixth straight win. The junior QB continues to show his ability to move the pocket and take care of the football with 0 INTs in his past four games. Kraintz and Elko face their toughest test of the season next week with a trip to Truckee in a matchup of two undefeateds.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Kraintz recorded over 300 yards of total offense and 3 TDs in Elko’s 28-7 win over Lowry. The junior QB continues to be one of the most effective dual-threats in northern Nevada this season with over 500 yards and 6 TDs on the ground. He’s a confident passer that’s shown some development in his skill-level in Elko’s undefeated start to the season. Kraintz will look to carry the momentum into Elko’s four remaining regular season games.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Kraintz showed his skillset and ability as a passer in his first season as starter for Elko. He’s a decisive and accurate passer from the pocket that can make quick decisions and get the ball out on time in the RPO game. He shows promising touch and placement on his deep ball and light feet when moving the pocket. Would like to see him cut down on turnovers as a junior (14 TDS/10 INTs). Kraintz is one of the top QBs to watch in 3A’s Northern division as a junior.
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Ethan Kraintz
Ethan
Kraintz
5'9" | 160 lbs | QB/K
Elko | 2026
State
NV
saw time sparingly as a varsity quarterback for Elko High School in 2022. I immediately noticed Ethan’s arm strength on Elko’s freshmen tape, and I would expect college coaches to overlook Ethan’s height and do the same this season. While Ethan’s dual-threat potential shows during freshmen games, watch for Ethan to show real development as a passer in 2023. Varsity dual-threat ability gets displayed in Ethan’s strength and balance that allows him to run over freshmen defenders in the box. Ethan’s accuracy shows leading receivers thirty yards downfield while on the run. Good anticipation gets displayed consistently delivering well-timed throws in between defenders’ zones over the middle. Mobility, arm strength, and good decision making when forced out of pocket are all tools that evaluators hope Ethan will continue to show as a sophomore passer for Elko this fall.
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