2024 Rankings: Offensive Stock Risers

<em>With the release of the 2024 state rankings, here’s an in-depth analysis of offensive prospects who are on the rise. </em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158323" first="Isendre" last="Ahfua"], OL, O’Dea</strong> Ahfua could be the top 2024 OL in the nation. His recruiting has exploded in the last several weeks as he’s been making his visits with nine total offers including top programs such as Alabama, USC, Auburn, Georgia, Texas A&amp;M, and Texas. At just 14 years old, he holds a 6’5” 330 lb. frame with elite level athleticism and mobility. He shows great feet, bend, and lateral agility to execute different blocks and be an effective blocker in space. He explodes at the POA with great natural power and strength. Good technique and use of his hands at a young age with a violent initial punch to quickly gain control of his opponent. He will be one of the most sought after 2024 recruits in the country with his pick of offers when all is said and done. <strong><img class=" wp-image-155914 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/06/PrzIcon3.png" alt="" width="172" height="176" />[player_tooltip player_id="158324" first="Unterrio" last="Latin-Henley"], RB, Eastside Catholic</strong> The 5’11” 195 lb. RB has exploded onto the recruiting scene after flashing his explosiveness in the spring season. Nevada was the first to offer at the end of March and since then he has added four PAC12 offers from Utah, USC, Arizona, and Washington State. He’s an elite level athlete with a wide skillset. As a runner, he shows great burst and acceleration as soon as he touches the ball. He’s fluid with his movement and can cut/change directions on a dime making defenders miss in the open field. Runs with great pad level, balance, and leverage to run through contact and break tackles. Possesses all the attributes you look for in a RB with his ability to run, catch, and block. He’ll be a national recruit before long and will be exciting over the next several seasons in one of the top programs in the state. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158331" first="Joshua" last="Collie"], RB, Spanaway Lake</strong> Collie has a strong and well-built frame to build on at 5’10” 200 lbs. as a freshman. Dangerous once he finds space with his impressive breakaway speed, it only takes him a few strides to reach top speed.  Runs hard and fast flashing great short area quickness and explosiveness out his cuts. Good natural instincts and vision as a ball carrier shows he can find open running lanes and hit the cut back. Displays good body control and soft hands as a receiver out of the backfield. Holds three offers from FAU, FIU, and Florida State and will see his recruiting stock rise even more as he’s able to showcase his talent and ability. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158332" first="EJ" last="Caminong"], QB, Garfield</strong> Flashed great potential and upside starting as a freshman in the short spring season. He’s a smooth and savvy athlete with a quick and compact delivery. Good mechanics and footwork in the pocket, he gets into his drop quickly and stands tall with a balanced platform and good initial ball placement. Developing arm strength but shows good accuracy all over the field including vertically and outside the hashes. Good natural instincts and anticipation as a passer with his ability to make quick decisive reads and get the ball out on time. Love his feel and mobility in the pocket under pressure, he shows he can escape while keeping his eyes downfield looking for a target but can also pull it down and make a play with his feet. One to watch as he continues develop. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158334" first="Marquawn" last="McCraney"], WR, Highline<img class=" wp-image-153109 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/06/Foosers.jpg" alt="2021 Orange Park Ridgeview Football" width="252" height="166" /></strong> A versatile athlete with good top end speed and burst. Plays WR, DB, and QB for his high school team but he’s an explosive playmaker no matter where he lines up on the field. He’s a very instinctual player that is dangerous in space with his fluid movement and elusiveness. As a receiver, he’s a developing route runner that has a great drive phase out of his stance to close space on the DB and is smooth in/out of his breaks. Good hand eye coordination and body control to track/adjust to ball flight. After the catch, he’s slippery and does a great job using his start/stop speed and shiftiness to elude defenders. Strong all-around skillset to build on. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158338" first="Rocco" last="Koch"], QB, Curtis</strong> Good size, length, and build for a young QB at 6’2” 185 lbs. Capable of making plays with his arm or his legs he does a great job improvising and making something out of nothing. He’s a plus athlete with good straight line speed and lateral agility. He’s a physical and well-balanced runner that can also weave through the defense and make people miss in the open field. He’s an accurate passer that shows he can throw from different arm angles to deliver a catchable ball, shows good touch on vertical routes. Great ability to escape the pocket and throw on the run to either direction without sacrificing accuracy. He’s an intriguing prospect hat was voted 4A Honorable Mention. <strong> </strong>