Reiners has impressed me during previous live scouting opportunities. It was good to get an early look at him during the 2026 campaign, when Liberty took on Southeast Polk in Week 2 of the season. While the Rams won the game and made life difficult on a usually high-flying Lightning offense, Reiners found ways to keep the chains moving. The senior fits the mold of past skill players in the program that bring a versatile set of talents to the field. Reiners can take a handoff or a short pass and make defenders miss in space. The senior also runs crisp routes and can haul in passes on different levels of the defense. He shows excellent burst and quick-twitch traits that also would make him a success on the other side of the ball. Reiners is student-athlete that would enhance plenty of rosters on the next level.

Reiners is a rare performer that impacts the action on both sides of the ball in Class 5A. He dices up opposing defenses as a slot receiver, slippery in space with the speed to outrace opponents. Sure hands make him reliable. The quickness and athleticism shown with the ball in his hands also aid him in sticking with receivers in coverage. He changes directions well and is fluid in tracking pass catchers. Reiners also contributes on special teams. He led the Lightning in receiving last season and is poised for a final prep run that should elicit more attention from colleges, who are behind on recognizing his upside.

Despite his prevalence in the secondary, Pryor Reiners Pryor Reiners 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB Iowa City Liberty | 2027 State IA emerged suddenly as the top passing target for the Lightning as they returned to the 5A state title game. Reiners finished with 631 receiving yards on 55 receptions and 7 TDs while adding 170 rushing yards and a rushing TD. Many of Reiners’ best traits in the secondary translate well offensively, including his quick burst, agility, and footwork that can just as easily beat defenders as he can in shutting down receivers while showing a consistent level of hard-nosed effort on each snap. Reiners should remain a vital multi-purpose weapon for the Lightning, even more important as they undergo a shift at the QB position in 2026.

During its rise into being one of the top teams in 5A the last two seasons, Liberty has utilized multi-dimensional skill position players. These dudes often deliver on both sides of the ball. It’s necessary with enrollment being 25th among 36 schools in the classification. Like the program’s standard bearers, Dallas Miller and Sutton Koller, Reiners operates with great tempo. He plays fast and competes all out on every snap. It was noticeable during Friday night’s win against Waukee Northwest. Quick-twitch traits and burst aid him when operating in space. They show up when the Lighting put the ball in his hands or defensively when employed in the secondary. There, Reiners quickly changes directions in coverage and gets downhill in run support. Against the Wolves, he contributed six receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown along with four solo tackles, a forced fumble and a pass breakup.

The Lightning needed someone to step up on offense after losing key contributors to graduation. Reiners showed during the 2025 season-opener against Cedar Falls that he’ll pick up plenty of the slack. The junior caught passes, took handoffs and complete a pass off of an option play. Reiners fits the mold of Liberty predecessors in his role as a multi-dimensional contributor on offense. He pulls it off with speed, athleticism, toughness and a good feel for the game. Reiners keeps defenses on their toes by making them prepare and react to his diverse abilities. They also make him an interesting college prospect and one to watch during the next two seasons.