Renelson Archelus, Aurora Central, Sr., RB: His 5-foot-6 frame might scare Division I scouts, but his speed scares everyone else.
Sam Bierbrauer, Ralston Valley Sr., OLB: Tough former running back will quarterback a salty defense.
Eric Cain (above), Dakota Ridge, Sr., QB: Three-year starter heads up an exciting and complex offense.
Erik Carrasco, Abraham Lincoln, Sr., OL-DL: At 6-8, 310, he’s a mountain that several colleges want to claim.
Nolan Curtis, Central (G.J.), Jr., RB: His speed can turn small spaces into big moments.
Isaac Davidson, Mitchell, Sr., WR-FS: A great target (6-2, 185) that can blaze and bang.
Kirk English, Montrose, Jr., QB: Emerging talent steered the Indians to the quarterfinals last season.
Marcel Gibbons, Mesa Ridge, Sr., QB: Pay attention when he takes a snap because something cool will happen.
Tyler Hamlin, Monarch, Sr., ILB: Say hello to this year’s bruiser on the Coyotes’ defense.
Ken Harriman, Pueblo South, Jr., OT: The Colts live off horses like this: 6-3, 295.
Joe Harris, George Washington, Sr., RB-MLB: Tremendous athlete (6-3, 215) and student; CU, CSU and Wyoming are interested.
Justin Jackson, Pueblo West, Sr., RB: At 5-9, 190, he is a proven workhorse with great vision and speed.
Collin Klein (above), Loveland, Sr., QB: Kansas State won the chase for this 6-6, 212-pound athlete.
Jesse Lewis, Loveland, Sr., RB-DB: Adjectives that come to mind: Game-breaker, playmaker, impossible to catch.
Julien McCullom, Widefield, Sr., RB: Division I size (6-3, 215) with more than enough athleticism.
Rex Morgan, Greeley West, Sr., QB-FS: Accurate, unflappable and cerebral, he’ll guide a talented bunch of Spartans.
Chris Nwoke, ThunderRidge, Jr., RB: Stop him? You can’t. Contain him? Probably not. Just enjoy watching him.
Parker Orms, Wheat Ridge, Jr., RB-S: A great player – no doubt. But is he better on offense or defense?
Brennan Price, Air Academy, Sr., QB: Already a good runner for his size (6-6, 210), he’s been refining his pocket presence.
Jarell Reese, Wasson, Sr., RB: The new reason the T-Birds have become synonymous with great running backs.
Chip Rollert, Broomfield, Sr., FB: This 200-pounder will be key blocking, running and catching.
Guy Sergent, Fountain-Fort Carson, Sr., MLB: Near-prototype size (6-2, 205) can also catch and run as a tight end.
Zach Tiedgen, ThunderRidge, Sr., DE: Credit CSU for landing this 6-5, 225-pound monster of an athlete.
Isaac Valentine, Grand Junction, Sr., OL-DL: The Tigers’ line will be nasty. At 6-6, 300, he’s a big reason why.
Gabe Walsh, Cherokee Trail, Sr., QB: This kid lives to throw. The Cougars throw to live.
