Jahlil Clay
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Rob Howe | Prep Redzone Scout
Cedar Rapids Prairie does a fine job developing student-athletes for the next level. A host of them from the 2026 Class are heading off to colleges around the country. The cupboard isn’t bare, however. The Prairie Hawk pipeline is stocked with upcoming talent, including the electric Clay. With a veteran varsity roster, the freshman operated on the lower levels of the program and appeared to develop nicely, according to his highlight tape. Clay reports totaling 16 touchdowns, 1200 all-purpose yards and four interceptions in eight games. The first clip of his tape shows him beating his defender deep and running away from him for a long-touchdown catch. Clay also flashes the ability to win contested balls with timing and body positioning. He can take a handoff and make people miss in space, hitting an extra gear when he gets going. Clay visited Iowa and Iowa State this season.
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