Wyatt Chase Wyatt Chase 5'10" | 205 lbs | LB/RB Highland | 2026 State CO showcased his two-way impact throughout this game showcasing his hard-nosed, downhill running and his tackling prowess.  As a RB Wyatt does a great job stretching and puncturing on outside zone runs having a good combination of burst and feet to create runs through traffic.  He also does a great job churning his feet through contact to bounce off and slip out of tacklers coming in too high to break off bigger runs.  In this matchup it was his defense that showed out (in which I thoroughly enjoyed watching.)  At his ILB spot, Wyatt does a great job scraping over top of climbing blockers to maintain his gap and make tackles at or near the LOS – in my opinion a lost art at the HS level.  Wyatt’s a sure tackler and a big reason why a lot of QB draws didn’t go for more as his patience and play recognition showed out.

Chase has established himself as one of the most disruptive linebackers in 1A football. With 56 total tackles, an impressive nine tackles for loss, two sacks and three fumble recoveries. Chase consistently finds ways to swing momentum in his team’s favor. His vision and football IQ allow him to diagnose plays quickly, while his athleticism enables him to cover ground sideline to sideline. Chase isn’t just a steady tackler, he’s a dominate presence who thrives on creating turnovers and living in the opponent’s backfield. His speed, physicality and relentless pursuit make him a nightmare for offenses to account for. With his production and playmaking ability, Chase is firmly cementing his place as one of the top linebackers to know in the 1A ranks.

Wyatt Chase Wyatt Chase 5'10" | 205 lbs | LB/RB Highland | 2026 State CO is the definition of a physical, tone setting running back. On offense, he is a bulldozer, lowering his shoulder and finishing through contact, but don’t underestimate his agility. He can make a defender miss and shows the ability to take it the distance in open space. Defensively, he brings the same energy, racking up tackles for loss and applying pressure in the backfield. Chase’s all around impact and motor make him one of 1A’s top under the radar players to know. With his toughness, instincts and production on both sides of the ball, he could quickly earn D2 attention as the summer unfolds.