Representing another Kearney High School, this time coming out of Nebraska and the Great Plains. Working hard in an underclassmen group of OL/DL, Thatcher was dominating at times, and he displayed good quickness during drill work and applied and effective lateral agility during pass pro 1v1s. PRZ also saw Thatcher also dished out some mean and physically impressive finishes while padded up in Brookings as well. The 2028 also measured in at 6’2 1/2, 315.6 lbs, 79 1/2″ wing, 9 1/2″ hands, went near sub-5-second in the shuttle, and already holds an offer from Hastings College.

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Expect the big men to rise in the upcoming 2028 class update, including Bearcat’s tackle Kayl Thatcher Kayl Thatcher 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL/DL Kearney | 2028 State NE . Kayl’s versatility stands out immediately as he has experience at left tackle, right tackle, and left guard, and he played them all very well. Coming out of his stance, Kayl maintained consistent pad level and hip bend, which allowed him to win the leverage battles against several opponents. Thatcher has shown that if you let him gain inside leverage, he can maneuver you and drive you into the dirt with ease. Solid footwork and lateral quickness help him stay mirrored with pass rushers. Kayl possesses next-level size at 6’3″ and 280 pounds and is only getting stronger. Kearney has been pumping out some solid OL prospects in recent memory… Kayl looks like he’s got next!

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Here’s a super sleeper player who I don’t have a ton of information on but has the tools and in a good situation to make a splash in 2025. Kearney’s Kayl Thatcher Kayl Thatcher 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL/DL Kearney | 2028 State NE caught my attention when scrolling through team Hudl rosters and seeing a 6’3″, 290 pound freshman. Kayl’s size provides the ideal measurables that coaches will look for at the next level. With graduation taking a few of last year’s starter’s Kayl could work himself into being a Day 1 starter for the Bearcats.