2022 Rankings: Sleepers About To Make Their Move

When you rank 237 players in a single class, a simple numbers game means not everyone can be in the top 100. Meanwhile, there are some just outside that grouping who we’re keeping a close eye on in the months ahead. Any off the following five players could see a significant jump between now and our next rankings, especially if they do what they’re capable of when the football schedules open up some and teams begin to resume their regular routines. [player_tooltip player_id="91194" first="Jesus" last="Gutierrez"], OL/DL, Green Sea Floyds (No. 107) If size is what matters, than Gutierrez matters. The 6-foot-4, 350-pound two-way lineman chews up a ton of space while playing nose guard and is developing into a punishing blocker at offensive tackle. If the Trojans continue to develop their passing game this fall, Gutierrez will be a large reason why. [player_tooltip player_id="89324" first="Carson" last="Arnold"], LB, Oceanside Collegiate (No. 121) Arnold is a bit overlooked on an Oceanside roster chock full of future college talent. But make no mistake that the Landsharks’ linebacker is among the best at his position in the state. If all goes to plan, his senior season could be among the more dynamic the Charleston area has seen in some time. [player_tooltip player_id="92205" first="Chase" last="Smith"], WR, Ridge View (No. 125) Smith quietly transferred to Ridge View (from Blythewood) in the offseason, and almost immediately he began to click with a slew of talented offensive players who are primed to make waves at the state’s largest classification. Smith enters the summer at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds, and he’s got NCAA Division-I receiver written all over him. [player_tooltip player_id="103627" first="Ethan" last="Kelly"], RB, Florence Christian (No. 134) It’s easy to say that Kelly’s prominence is relegated to his level of competition. That, however, doesn’t take into account his various abilities running and catching the ball out of the backfield, his urgency to take on tacklers or the number of times he’s out-run others. Kelly is a complete back who could easily take the next step. [player_tooltip player_id="91223" first="Roman" last="Wadford"], DB, Timberland (No. 160) Wadford could carve out a nice career for himself at a small college as a wildcat quarterback alone. However, he also happens to be such a good strong safety that his offensive potential pales in comparison. Wadford is a hit-stick tackler who can also read a quarterback’s eyes and break up and even intercept passes.