Not often that freshmen appear on this list, but Luis Pineda Luis Pineda 5'8" | 150 lbs | WR/DB Oelwein | 2029 IA proved himself immediately in his freshman season as a reliable asset in the passing game. His 43 receptions led all freshmen WRs in the state last season, while ranking 2nd among all freshmen with 490 receiving yards and scoring 2 TDs. He also served as the Huskies’ primary kick return specialist and adds value as a placekicker. Pineda is another short but swift athlete who can stretch the field both horizontally and vertically, showing solid speed and is slippery after the catch, putting consistent effort in maximizing the yardage for each play he makes. Pineda should quickly become a core asset for the Huskies as one of their primary playmakers going forward.

Pineda wasted little time announcing his arrival on the high school scene. He led all freshmen in the state with 404 all-purpose yards through the team’s first four games. That total included 17 receptions for 211 yards and a touchdown, and 193 yards on kick returns. Pineda is a strong overall athlete that stood out in the hurdles and the discus at the junior high level, illustrating his combination of strength and speed. With three and a half years of high school remaining, Pineda is worthy of college attention.