Fantasy football managers are always looking for a list of breakout players they should have on their radar.

Here’s a list of breakout players from around Bureau County for the 2025 football season that you should watch for.

Heading the list is junior running back Dane Stewart of Bureau Valley.

He stands out in the Storm huddle with added bulk and muscle as result of offseason training. Known as the “Panzer,” Stewart is primed for a breakout season with opportunities to get the bulk of the Storm running game with the graduation of all-conference Elijah Endress.

“Dane’s worked hard. He’s put himself in a good spot physically,” BV coach Pat Elder said. “The part that gets lost in the work like a young man like Dane does physically, he’s totally in a spot worrying about football. He’s

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