Stock-Risers in the 2023 Class

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">The </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">2023 class has a number of players who have grabbed the attention of recruiters and analysts in recent months. Whether it be at camps and showcases, high school coach recommendations, or film evaluation, the best of the best in the class are being identified. These are some the top players whose stock is quickly rising as the season approaches.</span> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126480" first="Blake" last="Lichtenberg"]  6’1” 180     QB     Toledo St. John’s</strong> Blake has really made a positive impression at recent showcases and his stock has skyrocketed. He is the heir apparent to the position his brother excelled at before landing a scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. [player_tooltip player_id="126480" first="Blake" last="Lichtenberg"] shows the same poise and technical skills at the quarterback position. This junior to be, maneuvers well in the pocket and delivers the football to his receivers on time with accuracy. He also can throw on the move whether sprinting out or escaping the rush. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106025" first="Jason" last="Hewlett"]     6”2” 185     WR     Youngstown Chaney</strong> Hewlett is one of the most versatile athletes in the state by playing wide receiver, strong safety, and special teams. As a wideout, few players run the fade better than Hewlett, who displays sure and soft hands who can get vertical to haul in the football. On defense, he takes good angles on run support and his range is impressive along with his physicality in tackling. Hewlett is exceptional on coverage units and flashes at blocking punts. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106023" first="Stanley" last="Jackson Jr"].     6’0” 200     ATH     Westerville Central</strong> Jackson can play either side of the football and has all the tools to be a major talent this season. He is a gifted runner who has explosive speed who runs with authority. He is instinctive with excellent vision that elusive in the openfield. Jackson has exceptional ball skills and is a sure receiver coming out of the backfield. He is also dangerous punt returner on special teams as well as a standout on defense. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126481" first="Tywaun" last="Clark"]     6’1” 185     QB     Toledo Central Catholic</strong> Like [player_tooltip player_id="34202" first="Brady" last="Lichtenberg"], Clark raised his stock at showcases this spring. Clark is throws tight spirals even when sprinting out or throwing back across his body. Clark, a southpaw, throws the fade and seam routes with great ball placement and touch, dropping it in over the top of defensive backs even versus man coverage This athletic quarterback demonstrates leadership and competitive spirit along with his passing talents. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="141070" first="Ryan" last="Caretta"]     6’5” 310     OL     Columbus St. Charles</strong> Caretta is a massive offensive tackle who is very athletic for his size. He is a good knee bender who plays with good pad level and sustains leverage on defenders. Caretta not only gets great movement at the point of attack, he also impressive picking up linebackers and defensive backs in space. He keeps his hands in tight when locking on to the opposition as he finishes the play.