-Grayden has surely developed more burst in the inside lanes than what I felt I saw last time I watched him, as he looks like is moving more freely with his vision and is turning with his change of direction with more intent around the edges.

-He also has more sudden in picking up speed, as he gets downhill smoother with his vision in my eyes as running back you see several clips of him getting yards per carry nearly first down stick to stick.

-I have said it since he came to our last showcase, his best football is ahead of him anad can surely play at the next-level.

Grayden not only showed off promise this summer at camps, but on Friday, showed it off on both sides of the ball logging 20 tackles, 85 rushing yards, and one touchdown in their upset win over Sioux Valley. The vision that you see from Grayden on both sides of the ball is evident when you watch his tape from Friday and he’s taken his game up a notch with his suddenness both from a speed and change of direction perspective in my eyes from a year ago. He shows off defensively that he can play with more range than you expect for his size and is versatile when it comes how he can contribue on defense. Holds a couple NAIA offers thus far, but still under the radar in my eyes in what should be a 11B team to watch out of Rapid City St. Thomas More. Should be one on the rise in this 2026 class.