Holden Ziegler Holden Ziegler 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL Council Grove | 2025 State KS of Council Grove was another small-school prospect that improved his stock since the previous update. Ziegler is the second prospect featured in this piece to crack the Top 25, as he moved up from No. 38 overall to No. 25. The 5^th ranked defensive lineman has looked very impressive during the month of June. So far this summer he’s put together two standout camp performances at Central Missouri and Kansas State. He was able to showcase his repertoire of moves and quick first step during one-on-one’s. Ziegler is a defensive tackle recruiters need to have their eyes on this season.

The Council Grove Braves went on an unbelievable run in 2022; posting their highest win total since 2016, and their defense improved tremendously. The Braves’ defense allowed 473 points in nine games during the ’21 campaign, and this past season they only surrendered 146 points through 10 games. One of the reasons for their impressive turnaround was the breakout play of Holden Ziegler Holden Ziegler 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL Council Grove | 2025 State KS . He made a splash in 2022; leading the team in tackles for loss with 14, and he also finished first on the team with six sacks. The Class 2A Honorable Mention pick moved up to No. 43 overall in this recent update.