2023 Potential Stock Risers: Offense
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The 2023 class is loaded with talent across the state. We all know about the highly recruited 2023’s like Jayden Wayne Jayden Wayne 6'5" | 240 lbs | DL Lincoln | 2023 FL , Caleb Presley Caleb Presley 6'0" |…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 class is loaded with talent across the state. We all know about the highly recruited 2023’s like Jayden Wayne Jayden Wayne 6'5" | 240 lbs | DL Lincoln | 2023 FL , Caleb Presley Caleb Presley 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Eastside Catholic | 2023 State WA , Jasiah Wagoner Jasiah Wagoner 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Spanaway Lake | 2023 State WA and many others, but there are still a good amount of 2023’s that need to be recognized. The talent and potential is there for all these guys, so expect some schools to start pulling the trigger soon. Here’s a look at 10 offensive players from the 2023 class that project to see the offers come in:
Dempsy James Dempsy James 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Spanaway Lake | 2023 State WA , QB, 6’1″ 185lbs, Sapanaway Lake: James is a promising dual-threat QB that only scratched the surface of his potential last year. He can sit in the pocket with a good demeanor and pick apart defenses with his arm, or utilize his speed to hurt defenses with his legs. Huge upside and potential and should see some division 1 attention as he projects to have a breakout year.
Tapuloa Tusi Jr., OL, 6’6″ 350lbs, Lincoln: Tusi Jr. is an absolute monster in the trenches and looks like a man amongst boys. Thick frame and base with excellent functional strength. Fires off the ball well for a kid his size and is powerful with his initial strike, frequently racking up pancakes. He shows a nice punch and holds his ground well in a pass set. He holds an offer from FAU, but flashes legit P5 ability going forward.
Heath Ozaeta Heath Ozaeta 6'6" | 310 lbs | OL Mount Si | 2023 State WA , OL, 6’6″ 270lbs, Mount Si: Ozaeta holds an offer from Nevada, and should see a major increase in division 1 attention and offers. Excellent frame, build, and length with solid athleticism all-around. He shows quick and coordinated feet in a pass set and does a great job using his reach to his advantage. Massive potential and upside as we head into the season.
Justin Smith Justin Smith 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Lakes | 2023 State WA , WR, 6’2″ 185lbs, Lakes: Smith flashed huge potential on the outsides as an X/Z last season. Mismatch against man coverage as he can sink his hips to get in and out of breaks well to generate separation, or use his top end speed to stretch the field vertically. Excellent body control and should see his first offer soon.
David Wells David Wells 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Lakes | 2023 State WA , WR, 6’2″ 175lbs, Lakes: Wells is excellent off the LOS as he shows a nice burst and disguises his routes very well. Multi-dimensional receiver that can win those contested catches down the field or get shifty in space and take a shallow to the house. Solid top end speed with big play ability with D1 potential.
Jalen Davenport Jalen Davenport 5'8" | 190 lbs | RB Curtis | 2023 State WA , RB, 5’10″ 220lbs, Graham Kapowsin: Davenport transferred from Curtis High to Graham Kaposwin, where he looks to make an immediate impact. Power back prototype as he possesses excellent vision and accelerates through the hole with a purpose. Good physicality with impressive balance and will be a huge asset to Graham Kapowsin this season.
Kyle Cox Kyle Cox 6'6" | 270 lbs | OL Eatonville | 2023 State WA , OL, 6’6″ 265lbs, Eatonville: One of the most underrated offensive linemen in Washington as Cox sizes up with a tremendous frame and length. Solid initial ball get off and is strong at the POA. He flashes good mobility and does a good job getting to the second level when he needs to. He projects to take a major leap from his sophomore to junior season, and should see that first offer come in soon.
Cartez Williams Cartez Williams 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Mariner | 2023 State WA , RB, 5’10″ 205lbs, Mariner: Williams sizes up with a thick frame and is hard, downhill runner. He runs mean with good physicality at the POC. He also flashes nice lateral bounce to change direction or make opponents miss, and holds strong potential to put up big numbers in the fall.
Jace Villers Jace Villers 6'3" | 195 lbs | WR Auburn Riverside | 2023 State WA , WR, 6’3″ 180lbs, Auburn Riverside: Villers sizes up with a good frame and length and possesses solid speed all-around to take the top off a defense. He tracks the ball well and holds a big upside given a full season and time to develop.
Amari Goodfellow Amari Goodfellow 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Auburn | 2023 State WA , QB, 5’11″ 175lbs, Auburn: Goodfellow is a tremendous all-around athlete as he’s a standout baseball player as well. Dual-threat QB and a flat out playmaker. He shows solid pocket movement while scanning the field and reads coverages well. He’s accurate on all 3 levels of throws with big potential going forward.