Iowa's 2021 5A District 3 Preview: Player Spotlight Capsules

Districts are out and there is going to be some serious talent playing in each throughout the state of Iowa this fall. Learn about some of the top returning prospects in the player capsules below as Prep Redzone highlights each leading up to the season. From the trenches to the backfields, Iowa boasts some of the best talent around. Cedar Falls Hunter Jacobson, QB, C/O 2022, 6’2, 170, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2FJkyP">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/HJacobson_05">Twitter</a> Jacobson brings an impressive level of athleticism to the Quarterback position and is a true dual threat. He throws well on the run and gets a lot of weight and power into his passes regardless of the position he is in when releasing the ball. Jacobson is dangerous when reading; he excels on plays like Speed Option and RPO. [player_tooltip player_id="23966" first="Trey" last="Campbell"], WR, C/O 2022, 6’4, 170, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2ExPVe">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/trey_campbell4">Twitter</a> Campbell can absolutely burst off the line of scrimmage and accelerate rapidly into routes. With that speed he is a scary vertical threat who can stretch the field and get behind coverage to make big plays. Campbell knows how to use his speed to threaten Defensive Backs and slam on the breaks to make catches underneath. [player_tooltip player_id="23980" first="Ryley" last="Barnett"], LB, C/O 2022, 6’0, 195, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2FJi2L">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ryleybarnett22">Twitter</a> Barnett is a textbook tackler who defeats blocks and finishes plays violently. He is a first-rate inside gap blitzer and makes a lot of plays when he pins his ears back on timed blitzes or when walking up to the line pre-snap. Barnett shows off truly elite athleticism when flowing out of the box or when dropping into zone coverage. Jordan Hoeppner, LB, C/O 2022, 6’0, 175, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EhN8H">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Jordan_Hoepp34">Twitter</a> Hoeppner is so skilled at diagnosing plays, tracking the ball, and finishing; his closing speed is very impressive and he sheds blocks as well as anyone. He plays Linebacker with a lot of discipline and is tough as nails. Hoeppner shows a high propensity to react and adjust in the middle of a play and be a factor every down. Cedar Rapids Kennedy Jazan Williams, RB, C/O 2023, 5’11, 180, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13089782/Jazan-Williams/highlights">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/_jazanwilliams_">Twitter</a> Williams can make the first man miss or burst into his gap and is gone; he has impressive contact balance, power, and breakaway speed. He runs with a very strong, explosive center of gravity and is very hard to tackle. Williams has the ability to take your best shot, and keep on moving, then outrun everyone to the end zone. Davenport West Brady Hansen, QB, C/O 2023, 6’0, 185, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/2/15158/5f54464d478d960b704ce47d">hudl</a> Hansen is a really good fit in the Spread; he has sound throwing mechanics to get the ball out quickly and is a threat to run. He does a very nice job of placing the ball to keep his targets in stride and keep the ball away from defenders. Hansen is very capable of making big plays on the ground by design or when protection fails. Dubuque Hempstead Jayden Siegert, WR, C/O 2022, 6’2, 170, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11682588/Jayden-Siegert/highlights">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JaydenSiegert">Twitter</a> Siegert displays a high level of focus and concentration as he pulls the ball in and is capable of making some very athletic catches. He is an impressive possession Receiver who runs outstanding hitches and outs on the sideline. Siegert is a polished route runner who knows how to create separation between himself and coverage. Noah Pettinger, WR, C/O 2022, 6’4, 180, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EXKqK">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/noahpettinger">Twitter</a> Pettinger, with his size and athletic ability, is a big asset downfield and in the red zone. He can go up over defenders making contested catches and adjusts his routes really well to the ball once it is in the air. Pettinger knows how to attack weak spots in zones and is really impressive with the ball in his hands after the catch. Dubuque Senior [player_tooltip player_id="98642" first="Jack" last="Gilligan"], QB, C/O 2022, 6’1, 190, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EWZrB">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JackGilligan6">Twitter</a> Gilligan has a very strong arm; he can launch the deep ball accurately and on a perfect trajectory and fire it in on a rope underneath. He is poised in the pocket and keeps his eyes downfield on his targets even when under a lot of pressure. Gilligan has excellent feet and does a great job of scrambling to extend plays. Landon Sauser, WR, C/O 2022, 5’10, 165, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EVZCN">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LandonSauser">Twitter</a> Sauser is twitchy off the line of scrimmage and moves well within his frame to attack coverage. He does a good job of using his athletic ability to manipulate Defensive Backs and get them out of position as he works through his route. Sauser can cut and change direction explosively and is very difficult to track and tackle in space. [player_tooltip player_id="104721" first="Walker" last="Tart"], WR, C/O 2023, 6’2, 190, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EXZAA">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WalkerTart">Twitter</a> Tart has top-notch straight line speed and, with a big catch radius, is a key factor in the vertical passing game. He can change direction suddenly and stop-start explosively, which helps him to sell routes and beat less athletic defenders. Tart has many sides to his game; he is a strong blocker and impresses on quick hitting routes. Muscatine [player_tooltip player_id="118844" first="Nolan" last="Recker"], TE, C/O 2022, 6’4, 230, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2EbvkJ">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ReckerNolan">Twitter</a> Recker offers his team a lot of versatility as a blocker and pass catcher; he lines up as a Tight End, Slot, H, and Running Back and excels in his role across formations. He is a savage blocker who wins one on one matchups, can kickout, and lead through. Recker is a big, reliable target who owns high traffic areas of the field. Mason Crabtree, RB, C/O 2022, 5’8, 155, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12155558/Mason-Crabtree/highlights">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonCrabtree7">Twitter</a> Crabtree is a very quick and elusive Back who maneuvers through traffic really well. He is a complete, every down player who brings a lot to the table out of the backfield and in the screen game. Crabtree is an intelligent runner who gets the most out of every play and fearlessly fights for hard earned yards against larger defenders.