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Gabe
Hickenbottom RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Winterset
|
IA
Hickenbottom kicked off his prep career operating on the Winterset freshman team last season. Winterset graduated players that...
Evaluation by Rob Howe
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Gabe Hickenbottom

Gabe Hickenbottom | Winterset

Gabe Hickenbottom

Class
2028
Position
RB/LB
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
School
Winterset
State
Position
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About Gabe

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

dynamic explosive, quick bursts making me a perfect all purpose back with some extra speed and mentality to not go down

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

I work hard everyday even tho I may not be the biggest and maximize my work load. I always make sure to keep my feet going and outwork the other person making me harder to tackle

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

I am involved in 7on7 and running back training at Apex Air football academy in Des Moines Iowa

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

I have learned all about effort, persistence, mindset energy, and hard work making me a great leader on the field

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

although I am undersized for my position I still try as hard as I can to get bigger and remember that I am a faster/quicker athlete than others

What type of college are you looking for?

located in a warm weather state and being able to play early and wanted by the program and possibly getting me to the next level

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Gabe
Hickenbottom RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Winterset
|
IA
Gabe Hickenbottom
Hickenbottom kicked off his prep career operating on the Winterset freshman team last season. Winterset graduated players that...
Written by Rob Howe
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Hickenbottom kicked off his prep career operating on the Winterset freshman team last season. Winterset graduated players that accounted for almost 1,700 of its 1,882 rushing yards from a year ago. Hickenbottom looks like a student-athlete capable of helping the Huskies overcome those losses. During his ninth-grade highlight video we see the evidence. He offers an impressive package of physicality and speed with patience and vision. Hickenbottom runs patiently, flowing with his blockers until its time to hit the jets. He has the quickness to get to the edge and turn it upfield. Hickenbottom’s athleticism and skill set play well on defense and special teams, too.

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PRZIA ’28 Rankings Update Position Breakdown: RB

PRZIA ’28 Rankings Update Position Breakdown: RB

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