2022 ATH Stock Risers

Some of the most dynamic kids in the state have been drawing some interest or show signs of sparking up their recruitment. Here’s a look at 5 stock rising ATH’s from the 2022 class: [player_tooltip player_id="42795" first="Javen" last="Jacobs"], <em>5’10" 180lbs, Saguaro HS</em> <em>Film:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/5069367/Javen-Jacobs">https://www.hudl.com/profile/5069367/Javen-Jacobs</a> Jacobs has seen a huge spark in his recruitment. He has recently seen numerous offers fly in which include Northern Arizona, Colorado State, Air Force, and Army. He grabbed an offer in October from Colorado, and held previous offers from Idaho, New Mexico, and Arizona State. Jacobs is a massive big play threat from anywhere he is lined up. Good twitch with the ability to make opponents miss in open space, and can finish long runs with top end speed. Clean route runner that consistently generates separation and can take the top off a defense. On defense, he can man up on opponents and be an effective one on one tackler.  Dangerous return man and all around game changer. Just a phenomenal athlete across the board and will be a big time name to follow.<img class="alignright wp-image-48139" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/09/AZ-Quaron-Adams-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="264" /> [player_tooltip player_id="42786" first="Quaron" last="Adams"], <em>5’8" 165lbs, Chandler HS</em> <em>Film:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11343313/Quaron-Adams">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11343313/Quaron-Adams</a> Adams was a highly recruited player before the start of the season, and has also recently seen a spark. He was re-offered by the new Arizona staff in January. He holds other offers from Iowa State, Idaho, Howard, Cal, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oregon, Kansas, Arizona Sate, and Northern Arizona. Adams shows an excellent initial burst at both RB and WR. He’s a fluid route runner with solid route integrity and is explosive at the top of routes. Twitchy with very good speed and is a Tyreek Hill type of player for Chandler. Big play threat at WR, RB, and as a return man that is a big time burner. [player_tooltip player_id="42828" first="Taj" last="Hughes"], <em>5’9" 190lbs, Brophy Prep </em> <em>Film:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11557887/Taj-Hughes">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11557887/Taj-Hughes</a> Hughes has recently picked up an offer from Presbyterian College, and has drawn interest from St. Thomas. Brophy has a highly recruited program under former Glendale Community College coach Jason Jewell, as Hughes should continue to draw much attention his way. As a WR, he does a great job attacking inside/outside leverage to set up his routes and generate separation. Good route runner overall and is explosive out of his stick. As a DB, he shows solid range with a good break on the ball, reads the QB’s eyes well and does a good job identifying routes/concepts. [player_tooltip player_id="42803" first="Gavin" last="Smith"],<em> 5’10" 180lbs, Notre Dame Prep <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-66713" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/10/IMG_4689-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></em> <em>Film:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11164301/Gavin-Smith">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11164301/Gavin-Smith</a> Smith is the brother of current Texas WR Jake Smith, and shows a very high ceiling. He was offered in 2019 by Arizona State, and has recently drawn interest from Harvard, and drew previous interest from the University of Notre Dame back in September. Very dynamic player that can burn you from multiple positions. Did his best work at WR his junior season, showing solid top end speed and the ability to be elusive and shifty to make opponents miss, and good body control to adjust and make tough catches. He was recently invited to the National Preps Showcase on March 21st in Phoenix, and will have an opportunity to turn some heads. [player_tooltip player_id="42852" first="Tavian" last="Dennis"], <em>5’11" 185lbs, Cesar Chavez HS</em> <em>Film:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11641287/Tavian-Dennis">https://www.hudl.com/profile/11641287/Tavian-Dennis</a> Dennis has recently been drawing interest from Southwest Minnesota State and Harvard. Smart kid both in the classroom and on the field with a very high ceiling. Instinctual player all around and closes well as a tackler. Does a great job reading the hips of WR’s to be patient and not bite on double moves or head movement. Shifty and elusive in open space with big potential on both sides of the ball. Expect Dennis to have a big upcoming senior season and see some offers come in. &nbsp;