Week 5 Top Performers – Offense
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Top offensive performances of week 5 from around the state. (Stats via MaxPreps.com) Passing: Carson Kudlacek | 2024 | Hastings St. Cecilia | 6’3′ 190 lbs Stats: 24/30, 423 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, and 160.4 QBR. Drew Erhart Drew…
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(Stats via MaxPreps.com)
Passing:
Carson Kudlacek | 2024 | Hastings St. Cecilia | 6’3′ 190 lbs
Stats: 24/30, 423 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, and 160.4 QBR.
Drew Erhart Drew Erhart 5'10" | 155 lbs | QB Palmyra | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Palmyra | 5’10” 155 lbs
Stats: 24/39, 353 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns (1 INT), 110 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Garret Hoefs Garret Hoefs 6'2" | 200 lbs | ATH Lincoln Lutheran | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Lincoln Lutheran | 6’2″ 200 lbs
Stats: 14/21, 350 passing yards, 5 touchdowns (1 INT), 12 carries, 114 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Brandt Leech | 2023 | Humboldt-Table-Rock-Steinauer | 6’2″ 180 lbs
Stats: 21/30, 302 passing yards, 5 passing touchdowns, 47 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, and 141.9 QBR.
Trey Bird Trey Bird 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Bennington | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Bennington | 6’0″ 170 lbs
Stats: 24/36, 285 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, and 127.7 QBR.
Abram Scholting Abram Scholting 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Pierce | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Pierce | 6’0″ 180 lbs
Stats: 12/13, 281 passing yards, 5 passing touchdowns, 27 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, and 170.7 QBR.
Jeter Worthley | 2025 | Lincoln East | 6’0″ 175 lbs | Michigan Baseball Commit
Stats: 19/28, 278 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns (1 INT), and 120.8 QBR.
Sebastian Circo Sebastian Circo 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Millard North | 2025 FL | 2025 | Omaha North
Stats: 13/14, 274 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, and 171.1 QBR.
Gage Hedstrom | 2026 | St. Mary’s
Stats: 10/13, 247 passing yards, 6 passing touchdowns, a rushing touchdown, and a 157.9 QBR.
Jared Kuhl Jared Kuhl 6'0" | 150 lbs | QB Platteview | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Platteview | 6’0″ 160 lbs
Stats: 16/18, 235 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, 5 carries, 126 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, and 167.8 QBR.
Aiden Kuester | 2023 | Neligh-Oakdale | 6’0″ 185 lbs
Stats: 10/15, 234 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 22 carries, 237 rushing yards, and 7 rushing touchdowns.
Kyle Cox Kyle Cox 160 lbs | QB Sandhills/Thedford | 2025 State NE | 2025 | Sandhills/Thedford | 5’10” 160 lbs
Stats: 16/17, 215 passing yards, 7 passing touchdowns (1 INT), and 147.7 QBR.
Daniel Kaelin Daniel Kaelin 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Bellevue West | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Bellevue West | 6’3″ 195 lbs
Stats: 13/18, 189 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, and 145.6 QBR.
Cam Kozeal | 2023 | Millard South | Vanderbilt Commit
Stats: 13/20, 187 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, 91 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Tavien Pirtle Tavien Pirtle 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Papillion-La Vista | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Papillion-La Vista | 6’0″ 170 lbs
Stats: 7/10, 184 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, and 152.1 QBR.
Noah Eggleston | SEM | 6’0″ 160 lbs
Stats: 8/13, 165 passing yards, 6 passing touchdowns, and 145 QBR.
Rushing:
Carlos Collazo Carlos Collazo 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Aurora | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Aurora | 5’9 200 lbs
Stats: 17 carries, 269 passing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Zander Wolf | 2023 | Central Valley |
Stats: 23 carries, 251 rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Quentin Morris Quentin Morris 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB Centura | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Centura | 5’9″ 165 lbs
Stats: 24 carries, 227 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, and a 62-yard touchdown reception.
Andy Maloley Andy Maloley 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Pawnee City | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Pawnee City | 5’8″ 195 lbs
Stats: 5 carries, 216 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Eli Paxton | 2024 | Mullen |
Stats: 24 carries, 205 rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Beau Rohrich | 2025 | Wood River | 5’10” 180 lbs
Stats: 20 carries, 192 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Kyle Kasik | 2023 | Clarkson/Leigh | 6’0″ 180 lbs
Stats: 15 carries, 184 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Caden VerMaas Caden VerMaas 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Millard North | 2025 State NE | 2025 | Millard North | 6’0″ 185 lbs
Stats: 13 carries, 182 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Hayden Frank Hayden Frank 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Malcolm | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Malcolm | 6’2″ 195 lbs
Stats: 6 carries, 181 rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Trent McCain | 2024 | Ord
Stats: 24 carries, 179 rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Keegan McDonald Keegan McDonald 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Weeping Water | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Weeping Water | 5’9′ 190 lbs
Stats: 17 carries, 169 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Jace Chrisman Jace Chrisman 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Grand Island | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Grand Island | 6’1″ 205 lbs
Stats: 14 carries, 163 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Matt Bohy Matt Bohy 6'0" | 215 lbs | RB Pius X | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Pius X | 5’11” 215 lbs
Stats: 15 carries, 161 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Becker Pohlman Becker Pohlman 5'11" | 195 lbs | ATH Stanton | 2025 State NE | 2025 | Stanton | 5’11” 195 lbs
Stats: 5 carries, 160 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Jake Ryan | 2024 | Minden | 6’1″ 173 lbs
Stats: 16 carries, 159 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Sebastien Boyle Sebastien Boyle 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Scottsbluff | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Scottsbluff | 6’0″ 210 lbs
Stats: 28 carries, 152 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Hayden Umble Hayden Umble 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Mitchell | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Mitchell | 5’11” 200 lbs
Stats: 7 carries, 147 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Gage Mintken Gage Mintken 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Hays Springs | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Hay Springs | 6’0″ 170 lbs
Stats: 22 carries, 136 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Kason Loomis Kason Loomis 6'2" | 170 lbs | RB Bridgeport | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Bridgeport | 6’1″ 180 lbs
Stats: 15 carries, 135 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Zach Krajicek Zach Krajicek LB Yutan | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Yutan
Stats: 21 carries, 126 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Max Buettenback Max Buettenback 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB Lincoln Southeast | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Lincoln Southeast | Nebraska Baseball Commit
Stats: 18 carries, 116 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Jordan Mariska | 2023 | Thayer Central | 6’0″ 165 lbs
Stats: 17 carries, 113 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Peyton Abbott Peyton Abbott 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Bridgeport | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Bridgeport | 5’10” 175 lbs
Stats: 12 carries, 112 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Gio Contreras Gio Contreras 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Bellevue West | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Bellevue West | 6’0″ 190 lbs
Stats: 5 carries, 110 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Gaige Ritner Gaige Ritner 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB Wilcox-Hildreth | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Wilcox-Hildreth | 5’10” 160 lbs
Stats: 17 carries, 108 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Sam Souerdyke Sam Souerdyke 6'3" | 180 lbs | ATH Thayer Central | 2025 State NE | 2025 | Thayer Central | 6’3″ 180 lbs
Stats: 19 carries, 107 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Jacob Gomez-Wilson Jacob Gomez-Wilson 5'7" | 145 lbs | RB McCook | 2023 State NE | 2023 | McCook | 5’7″ 145 lbs
Stats: 7 receptions, 106 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
CharMar Brown CharMar Brown 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Creighton Prep | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Creighton Prep | North Dakota State Commit
Stats: 8 carries, 105 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Jahmez Ross Jahmez Ross 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Omaha Westside | 5’10” 190 lbs
Stats: 18 carries, 104 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Receiving:
Hunter Pope | 2023 | Palmyra | 6’1″ 145 lbs
Stats: 12 receptions, 287 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns.
Jonny Puelz Jonny Puelz 6'4" | 195 lbs | TE Lincoln Lutheran | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Lincoln Lutheran | 6’2″ 180 lbs
Stats: 9 receptions, 228 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns.
Elliott Nottlemann Elliott Nottlemann 6'2" | 160 lbs | WR BRLD | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Bancroft-Rosalie | 6’2″ 165 lbs
Stats: 14 receptions, 209 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns.
Cooper Butler Cooper Butler 5'10" | WR St. Cecilia | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Hasting St. Cecilia
Stats: 8 receptions, 176 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns.
Dylan Sheard Dylan Sheard 6'2" | 240 lbs | LB Bellevue West | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Omaha South | 6’2″ 217 lbs
Stats: 4 receptions, 172 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Chase Loftin Chase Loftin 6'6" | 215 lbs | TE Millard South | 2025 State NE | 2025 | Elkhorn North | 6’4″ 188 lbs
Stats: 7 receptions, 155 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Isaac Conner Isaac Conner 6'2" | 200 lbs | WR Bennington | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Bennington | 6’2″ 200 lbs
Stats: 10 receptions, 152 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns.
Jake Garcia Jake Garcia 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Gross Catholic | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Gross Catholic | 6’1″ 200 lbs
Stats: 9 carries, 128 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Ben Brahmer | 2023 | Pierce | Nebraska Commit
Stats: 8 receptions, 138 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns.
Caleb Paulk Caleb Paulk 6'3" | 170 lbs | ATH Wood River | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Wood River | 6’3″ 170 lbs
Stats: 3 receptions, 130 receiving yards, and receiving touchdown.
Jensen Anderson Jensen Anderson WR Hastings St. Cecilia | 2024 NE | 2024 | Hastings St. Cecilia |
Stats: 10 receptions, 123 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Carsen Staehr Carsen Staehr 5'11" | 150 lbs | WR Aurora | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Aurora | 6’0″ 155 lbs
Stats: 7 receptions, 117 yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Isaac Everitt | 2023 | St. Mary’s | 6’1″ 150 lbs
Stats: 4 receptions, 117 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns.
Kaden Haake | 2023 | Sandhills/Thedford | 6’1″ 185 lbs
Stats: 5 receptions, 109 receiving yards, and 4 receiving touchdowns.
Ashton Gragg Ashton Gragg 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Central City | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Central City | 6’2″ 190 lbs
Stats: 8 receptions, 105 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns.
J’shawn Unger J’shawn Unger 6'4" | 205 lbs | ATH Blair | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Blair | 6’4″ 205 lbs
Stats: 2 receptions, 104 receiving yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Jameson Pella Jameson Pella ATH Lincoln Lutheran | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Lincoln Lutheran
Stats: 4 receptions, 104 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Aric Thomas Aric Thomas 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR Omaha South | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Omaha South | 6’3″ 195 lbs
Stats: 8 receptions, 101 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
All-Purpose:
Kale Gustafson Kale Gustafson 6'5" | 225 lbs | ATH Osceola | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Osceola | 6’3″ 200 lbs
Stats: 1/5, 44 passing yards, a passing touchdown, 12 carries, 124 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Riley Bombeck | 2024 | Shelton
Stats: 8 carries, 81 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, 3 receptions, 83 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns. 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, a pass defense, and fumble recovery on defense.
Anthony Kling | 2025 | Pawnee City
Stats: 3/4, 86 passing yards, 2 passing yards, 3 carries, 147 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown
Connor Schutt Connor Schutt 6'5" | 185 lbs | QB Bishop Neumann | 2024 State NE | 2024 | Bishop Neumann | 6’5″ 185 lbs
Stats: 7/10, 143 passing yards, a passing touchdown, 103 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
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