Written by: Drew Johnson (@RealNews102)
Before the dust settles from the HS spring session and college camp showcases, recruits eagerly anticipate the upcoming season. With new talent emerging and established players stepping up their game, there are plenty of notable stock risers who deserve recognition. These athletes have put in the work and have seen an uptick in offers/interest. Let’s take a closer look at some top performers ready to shine this season.
JoJo Stewart | QB | 2025 | Shadow Creek | @JosephStewartJ2
The time is now for 2025 Shadow Creek QB JoJo Stewart who will have his chance as leader under center for his senior season with some weapons to work with. He’s taken the built-up confidence from the off-season period into high school ball where his footwork looks sharp and his timing is on point. Stewart has received some off-season invites but I expect an uptick in offers as the off-season progresses.
Colton Morris | QB | 2025 | Loranger | @Colt0nmorris
One of the better QBs to perform on the DR7 circuit this off-season is set for an important senior year with his high school where he can lock in some legit college offers. He’s had some notable throwing and camp performances where he’s shown off his potential to be reliable at the next level. Was recently on the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns’ campus but should continue seeing an uptick in college internet with eyes on his arm.
Jackson Bolender | WR | 2025 | The Woodlands | @JacksonBolende5
Remember being introduced to one of the notable rising wide receivers in the class of 2025 as I watched Bolender dominate throughout the weekend on the DR7 circuit. My first time getting eyes on this kid but he was instantly on my radar after watching him continuously beat defensive backs with his route running and decent speed for his size at 6-1, 180 pounds. The kid has the size and talent to make it happen at the next level as Arizona recently offered with more to come.
Joel Bradford | ATH | 2027 | Grayson | @JB7theAthlete
What an off-season the electric 2027 riser has had with recent offers coming from Nebraska & Georgia Stats. Bradford was a must-watch versatile athlete during the 7v7 period and he’s set for an interesting sophomore season ahead. At 5-10, 180-pounds, Bradford is a multi-sport athlete with good speed and plenty of time to add to his bag of skills. As noted, He holds a verbal offer from Auburn but expect his recruitment to take off with more in-game film/performances.
Arsenio Bolds Jr | LB | 2025 | Edna Karr | @bncace7
As noted, it’s crucial for hybrid linebackers who are at the center of the defense to be vocal, smart, and able to read plays before they happen. Bolds has shown that he has all those skills in his bag this weekend as he was my top LB standout to attend the DR7 New Orleans event. Bolds has a good frame at 6-0, 205 pounds, and is fresh off a productive junior fall season. UCF offered in the off-season but Look out for the offers to start rolling in.
