We had mentioned Noah Daniel Noah Daniel 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Fort Dodge | 2026 State IA due to his high-level play as a dynamic athlete, having a huge role in all three facets of the game. On offense, Daniel finished with 374 yards and 6 touchdowns on just 17 catches. In the secondary, Daniel had 56.5 tackles (45 solo), 2 fumble recoveries, and an interception. He was also one of the most dynamic returners in the state, recording 591 kick return yards and 3 return touchdowns while averaging an impressive 39.4 yards per return. Daniel is easily one of the fastest players on the field, and he uses that speed so well in the return and receiving game, combined with impressive footwork and great balance, Daniel is an elusive player who can slip through the cracks and burn the defense without much effort. The future Hawkeye should remain to be the Dodgers’ X-factor heading into his senior year.

Daniel’s junior highlight video contains a nice mix of him performing well on both sides of the ball and special teams. The first three clips show him returning a trio of kicks each more than 80 yards for touchdowns. Daniel employs that impressive speed at receiver. A lot of his success at wideout and in the return game stems from outrunning everybody. That certainly plays well in the secondary, where Daniel’s physicality and toughness also stand out. In 2024, he averaged 39.4 yards and scored three touchdowns on 15 kick returns. Daniel averaged 22.0 yards and totaled six touchdowns as a receiver. Forty five of his 56.5 tackles were solo and he intercepted a pass.