Graden Long

[Graden Long @gradenl]

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@cashlofton44 | West Plains Wolves | Inside Linebacker | #44
CAREER: 300+ Tackles
Physical, Instinctive, High Football IQ ILB
What you get: Sideline-to-sideline tackler, takes on blocks, great communicator, special teams demon. The kind of LB who makes everyone around him better. @RecruitTheWest @JLofton44 @SteveBergeski @CoachWhiteDB1 @CoachJoshLynn

[Graden Long @gradenl]

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@sladerussell41 | West Plains Wolves | RB
CAREER: 5,000+ Rushing Yards
Program's all-time leading rusher | 3-year Varsity Starter | Workhorse with breakaway speed
The film speaks for itself - vision, contact balance, and home-run ability. High character, high GPA, weight room leader. @JLofton44 @gradenl @CoachWhiteDB1 @CoachJMay @SteveBergeski @CoachJoshLynn

[Grant leinen @Grant_Leinen]

First half of the season done vs a strong non district schedule! 1-0 so far in district
Mid season highlights,
Left tackle #77 junior season
@gradenl @JLofton44 @goodnleezy34 @SteveBergeski @ltrain6464 @247recruiting

https://t.co/naWgS0Vgg9

[Gipson Gnagy⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @GipsonGnagy]

Week 3, Another win and some good kicks in front of a homecoming crowd!
FG - 2/3 ✅(40)(44)❌(51)
PATs - 6/6
Touchbacks - 9/10
@RecruitTheWest @WPlainsFB @JLofton44 @CoachAlbracht @SteveBergeski @gradenl @ballcoachdad @KohlsHighlights @elcastidelsur

[Grant leinen @Grant_Leinen]

Another great win and looking to keep stacking. Week 3 vs Seminole.
@JLofton44 @goodnleezy34 @gradenl @SteveBergeski @RecruitTheWest

https://t.co/tY7a1IHBjo

[Coach Bergeski CSCS @SteveBergeski]

A few top @titansensor performers from Fridays Win against Seminole 🐺

@sladerussell41 @WPlainsFB @CanyonAthDept @Grant_Leinen @kadeschnei1285 @ballcoachdad @RecruitTheWest @gradenl @JLofton44

[Gipson Gnagy⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @GipsonGnagy]

Good week 2 game at home, getting ready for the next!
6/6 PATs
2/2 FGs (27) (30)
4 TBs.
@RecruitTheWest @WPlainsFB @JLofton44 @CoachAlbracht @SteveBergeski @GradenL @ballcoachdad @JTKING1011 @KohlsHighlights

[Gipson Gnagy⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @GipsonGnagy]

Had a good time at @NMStateFootball thank you again @coach_hoferFB for inviting me!
@Coach_TSanchez @FBCoachCummings @JLofton44 @SteveBergeski @CoachAlbracht @GradenL @RecruitTheWest @KohlsKicking @elcastidelsur

[Grant leinen @Grant_Leinen]

Blessed to come out and compete today at OU!

Appreciate the staff and coaches for all I learned today. @OU_CoachB @arbuckle_ben @OU_Football
@RecruitTheWest @WPlainsFB @goodnleezy34 @JLofton44 @GradenL @SteveBergeski @ltrain6464 @ExpoRecruits @PrepRedzoneTX @dctf @247Sports

[Gipson Gnagy⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @GipsonGnagy]

Had a great time at @TXSTATEFOOTBALL thank you @CoachNickLaw for the invite, and @CoachTBurns for getting me in and helping me out.
@FBCoachCummings @JLofton44 @SteveBergeski @CoachAlbracht @ballcoachdad @GradenL @RecruitTheWest @KohlsKicking @elcastidelsur

[Graden Long @gradenl]

A lot of it comes down to matchups in your system.

Based on how we structure our O-line, we typically run toward the 3-tech, which lets the guard handle the initial surge from the defensive tackle instead of putting our (often undersized) center in a tougher situation against a 1-tech with less help.

That said, both approaches have their advantages depending on your personnel and scheme.

[West Plains Track & Field @WPlainsTrack]

Results for Lubbock Cooper. Had a great 2 days against some really good competition!

@SteveBergeski @ballcoachdad @FBCoachCummings @CanyonAthDept @RecruitTheWest @GradenL @dcastellon23 @LawsonBet1 @BrycenW98948593 @huseman_jude84 @dcastellon23 @KynsleyBet

[West Plains FB Recruiting @RecruitTheWest]

@cashlofton44
2-year starter at MLB. High IQ. Physical. Always around the football.
Plays downhill. Diagnoses fast. Finishes violent.
Defensive QB who can run your system from Day 1. 🎯

College coaches — don’t miss on this one.

#RecruitTheWest @WPlainsFB @FBCoachCummings @GradenL @CoachWhiteDB1 @JLofton44

https://t.co/ZCdUHchfAC

[Colton Mills @ColtonMills2027]

2025 JR Year 12 games
150-237 63%
2,342 yards passing, 26TD, 6 INT
798 yards rushing, 7.6 per carry, 13TD rushing
Career
453-763 59.5%
7,210 yards passing, 80TD, 28 INT
1,009 yards rushing, 3.9 per carry, 18 TD rushing
DHS records- All Time passing Yds, Single Season Passing Yds
@Aaronvenzor6225 @TFloss32 @MikeRoach247 @CoachWhiteDB1 @JGonzalesJr10 @JarrettDRamirez @BenjaminGolan @PrepRedzoneTX @LoneStarPrepsTX @RandallSweet5 @KaleSteed @806hsscmedia @KyleMorgan_XOS @ScottRapp17 @coachdunnam @TrainanceP @blake_rob02 @ggaaeell74 @jarazbasti5873 @AustinCody18363 @ChristianG90498 @ImanolMarquez7 @Matt_Stepp817 @PressPassSports @dctf @NC10_Sports @Tepper

[West Plains FB Recruiting @RecruitTheWest]

Unsigned. Underrated. Unmatched.
@KadenHooker | Class of 2026
WR / CB | 3-Sport Athlete
Speed. Length. Ball skills. COMPETITOR.
The type you win with on Friday nights.
College coaches… don’t wait. 🎯
#RecruitTheWest @FBCoachCummings @WPlainsFB @GradenL @SteveBergeski @CoachWhiteDB1 https://t.co/M45YnjaOQe

[Adam Cummings @FBCoachCummings]

Excited to get to be a part of the @THSCAcoaches Leadership Tour on 2/18! Thank you to THSCA for investing in our Panhandle and South Plains coaches! @WPlainsWolves @CanyonAthDept @CanyonISD @WPHSbooster @PressPassSports @NewsChannel10 @amarilloglobe @KAMRLocal4News @ABC7Amarillo

[West Texas A&M Football @WTAMUFootball]

West Plains Gunslinger Staying 🏠

Welcome to the Herd @ReidMacon5

#BuffNation | #WESTisBEST

[Angelo State Football @AngeloStateFB]

Another Big Time OL from Canyon West Plains HS joining the family!

Welcome to the #RamFam @Omar_Lopez75

#WinTheDay | #PullTheRope

[Reid Macon @ReidMacon5]

Everyone is welcome!!

[Graden Long @gradenl]

How does a kid get 2nd Team All-District but 1st Team All-State?

Guess some folks didn’t watch the film.

The ones that mattered did. #RecruitTheWest