We’re at the point of the Premier Lacrosse League season where we can start analyzing the biggest surprise players so far. There’s still a lot of season left, so this list could definitely change. But five individuals have already jumped off the page in terms of production based on what their expectations were heading into the season. While there are certainly many unsung heroes who don’t show up on the stat sheet, this list is tailored specifically to guys who have put up surprising numbers heading into Week Four. So here are the five biggest surprise players so far in the 2025 PLL season.
Dylan Molloy
Dylan Molloy has had a very interesting professional lacrosse career to say the least. The 2017 Brown graduate entered the professional scene with a lot of high expectations. He had a solid run in the MLL but could never really seem to get his footing in the PLL. Flash forward to 2025 and he’s now a focal point of this brand-new Redwoods offense. Entering Week Four with only three games played, the man has 13 points on the season and very few turnovers to his name. He struggled the past two years to find playing time with the Atlas, but it seems like the Redwoods have become his home. It’s awesome to see a veteran player like this show out in his 10th year of professional lacrosse.
Sam King
Archers head coach Chris Bates was shocked to see Sam King fall into his lap during the PLL Draft. Utah landing one of the Ivy League’s best offensive players was certainly not on many people’s bingo card. You can already tell the impact King has on this Archers team, as he’s currently tied with Schreiber in points at 8. He’s playing with a ton of confidence, and he seemingly has the green light to go out there and play his game — which has benefited him greatly. He hasn’t scored much — just one one-pointer and one two-pointer — but his five assists carry a lot of weight. This Archers offense so far isn’t as dominant as it has been in years past, but it seems like Sam King is definitely a big part of the equation moving forward.
Thomas McConvey
2025 looks like it’s going to be McConvey’s breakout year in his third PLL season. During his first two years in the league, he struggled to maintain a roster spot and get consistent playing time, only appearing in six games across two seasons. With three games under his belt in 2025, the man has already scored eight goals. What’s more impressive than the eight goals is that they’ve come off just 15 shots, putting him at a 53% shooting percentage. The Waterdogs offense is lethal from top to bottom, and part of that reason is McConvey stepping up and showing why he deserves consistent playing time in this league.
Jackson Eicher
Jackson Eicher falling to free agency seems like a joke looking back at it. The Army West Point graduate put together a showcase year for the Black Knights and was a First Team All-American. He certainly earned his spot through training camp, securing himself quality minutes for a developing Carolina Chaos squad. Through three games, the Patriot has racked up eight points — five goals and three assists. As the Chaos look to find an identity for their team, it seems like Eicher could be a big part of that moving forward. The only issue for him is that the supporting cast needs to help him out — and as of right now, 2025 looks like it’s going to be a forgettable year for Chaos fans.
Logan McNaney
Who would have thought the Maryland Terrapins’ all-time saves leader would have such a solid debut in the PLL this season? The second-round draft pick for the Denver Outlaws balled out in Week Three, putting up a 66.7% save percentage. Being a goalie selected that high in the draft, one would’ve thought he would have earned the starting job through training camp, but apparently, he didn’t. It took all the way until Week Three for the goalie change to happen, and the Denver Outlaws certainly aren’t going to look back.
I don’t want to say it’s too surprising that he played well, but he definitely overachieved in his debut, and for that, I’ll put him on this list. Hopefully, he can be a staple of this Denver Outlaws team moving forward, as they certainly need all the help they can get on the defensive side of the field.
