Jarek Purdy
Jarek Purdy
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Ben Mitchum | Prep Redzone Scout
The 6-foot-0, 170-pound Purdy is one of many great all-around athletes Hays High has to showcase. He was a big part of the Indians 5A football state runner-up squad this past season. He is one of the more dynamic and explosive athletes in the western half of the state.
He not only takes care of business on the football field but also in track and field. He was a state track and field participant and posted such times as a 11.1 in the 100M and a 22.6 in the 200M.
On the football field this past season, he had 17 receptions for 227 yards and three touchdowns. Averaging 13.3 yard per reception. Overall he had 405 all-purpose yards on offense, one interception and three pass break-ups on defense, even if he missed three games due to injury.
Purdy also excels in the classroom, where he has a 3.5 GPA. He already holds a NAIA offer but more should be coming in due time.
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Read EvaluationBen Mitchum | Prep Redzone Scout
Much like Cheeks, Purdy is one of the more dynamic and explosive athletes in the Western half of the state. Standing 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, he showcases quick feet, reliable hands, speed to burn that allows him to gain separation and track the ball with ease on offense as a receiver. On the defensive side of the ball, those same attributes allows him to close on the ball effectively. His quick feet and smooth hips makes him quite the lock down defender for the Indians.
Purdy just recently competed in the State track meet and has posted such times as 11.1 in the 100M and 22.6 in the 200M. Look for those times to improve as he gets bigger and stronger in time.
This past season he had 17 receptions for 227 yards and three touchdowns. Averaging 13.3 yards per reception. Overall he had 405 All-Purpose yards, one interception and three pass break-ups.
He also takes care of business in the classroom, where he has a 3.5 GPA.
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The third highest increase in rank during this update belongs to
Jarek Purdy
Jarek
Purdy
6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH
Hays | 2026
State
KS
. Purdy was featured as a Stock Riser in the previous update, and he’s continued to climb the ranks since then. During this update he became an official member of the Top 10, as he climbed from No. 15 overall to No. 10 in the class, and the top-ranked athlete spot now belongs to him. Purdy’s play during the 7-On-7 circuit was well documented this past spring, but we’ve yet to highlight the work he’s put in this summer. He put folks on notice while at the University of Nebraska’s camp showcase in June, and he also received an unofficial visit from the Cornhuskers’ coaching staff.
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