PRZ Young Bucks: 25′ Rankings Stock Risers Pt. 7
Our young bucks have kickstarted their high school careers across various levels. As they look to take their sophomore season snaps underway in the coming months, we’ve seen a number of stock risers across all positions. Without further ado, let’s…
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Continue ReadingOur young bucks have kickstarted their high school careers across various levels. As they look to take their sophomore season snaps underway in the coming months, we’ve seen a number of stock risers across all positions. Without further ado, let’s dive into Part 7 of our Stock Risers.
Braylon Bower Braylon Bower 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB Huntley | 2025 IL Twitter
Mr. Bower is a young man that’s been hitting the camp circuit this summer and one that’s been on my radar for some time now. The glimpses he showcases in his arm strength are one to keep an eye on, specifically with his ability to add a touch on the ball. What stands out is his ability to run RPOs where the play starts as an option where he can keep the ball posing a threat to suck up the defenders before getting the ball off to the bubble screen to his right – right before he takes a heavy hit from the defender. Keep an eye on this young man as he continues to hone his craft and develop heading into this fall season.
Dylan Jung Dylan Jung 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Wheaton North | 2025 IL Twitter
Mr. Jung’s ability to find the hole and get through is one to keep an eye on, both on inside the tackle and outside the tackle runs. Here, he uses his vision and once he finds the alley he changes gears quickly with his foot quicks to get through to break a long run in the process – some even going for six. This young man can do so by getting through the smallest and tightest alleys in open space where he can also break weak grab tackles by maintaining a low center of gravity. Let’s not forget his ability to block downfield either where he can not only deliver a strong punch on the defender but drive the defender into the dirt. Overall, look for this young man to take knowledge from Standouts Walker Owens Walker Owens 6'2" | 200 lbs | RB Wheaton North | 2024 IL and Luke Beedle heading into this upcoming season.
Isaiss Duarte Isaiss Duarte 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Rock Island | 2025 IL Twitter
Mr. Duarte flashes his one cut and go as he uses his vision to find the running lane. Here, the front side lane can either be clogged or the pursuit defenders over pursue leaving the cutback lane wide open which this young man can exploit to his advantage. Once he does he gets through the line of scrimmage and uses his foot quicks to gain a step on the second level defenders to break a long run in the process. His foot quicks are one to keep an eye on as he can very well turn a play that looks like it’ll be a small gain into a long run for six. Keep an eye on how this young man develops over the years, can very well see his stock rise after this fall season.
Dominic West Dominic West 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Downers Grove South | 2025 IL Twitter
Mr. West is a young man that I had a chance to see in person during our latest PRZ IL Showcase where he showcased his arm strength on level 3 throws on deep shots downfield during 1-on-1s. In his highlights, he’s able to not only add a touch on deep shots downfield but he can put the ball only where his receivers can get it – even when they’re in tight coverage and have to come down with the contested catch. This is seen throughout his highlights where the ball is delivered just outside the reach of the defender on the play where his receivers can then secure the contested catch. The flashes of talent and skill set this young man has showcased gets me excited to see what his future is going to hold. He has room to develop further and bring some of that untapped potential to light, as he does so I wouldn’t be surprised to see his stock rise as a result and very well can turn into a highly sought after QB once it’s all said and done for the 25′ Class.
Iose Epenesa Twitter
Mr. Epenesa can work either out of the slot or attached to the line as a tight end, both of which he makes his presence felt on the offensive side of the ball. He flashes his ability to be an outlet when his quarterback is in QB scramble drill when he’s flushed out of the pocket and can beat the defender off the line when running a seam route to gash the opposing defense straight through the heart of their coverage. Both of which he showcases glimpses of being quick off the line. When he’s lined up in the slot he can also crack block the outside linebacker to seal the alley and when he does he doesn’t just seal, he can put the defender on his back with a heavy hit upon contact. This young man also possesses potential as a defensive end, time will tell which position he molds into.
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