Offensive Sleepers from the Class of ‘22

There are quite a few seniors being slept on in our rankings, and they’re ready to gain some recognition in their final high school season. Look for these five offensive prospects to make some noise this fall. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="35620" first="Braelyn" last="Jay"]</strong> – Campus, 5’10”, 165, ATH The Colts are looking to rebound after a rough 2020 season, and Jay could be the key to their success offensively. He only appeared in five games last fall, but he made some exciting throws during that time. Jay is decisive with his decision making and has an accurate arm under pressure. Defenses need to account for him in the run game as well, because Jay can burn them with his 4.5 40 speed. He’ll be a dual-threat to keep an eye on this year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91394" first="Kaden" last="Johnson"]</strong> – Holcomb, 6’3”, 190, QB Johnson will have a great shot at topping his numbers from last season with a majority of his weapons returning on offense. The 15^th ranked quarterback in the Class of ’22 rankings was a <em>1^st Team All-GWAC</em> selection last fall and could potentially earn that honor once again this year. Johnson has looked sharp competing at multiple camps and combines throughout this summer. Expect for him to take another jump in his development during his third year starting. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="113644" first="Tavor" last="Hunter"]</strong> – Wichita East, 6’0”, 270, OL Hunter is going to be a fun offensive lineman to watch during the ’21 season. He played great during his junior year, earning <em>All-League</em> honors and an <em>All-State Honorable Mention</em> selection. Despite his success, he hasn’t received much attention from recruiters. His senior campaign should change this though. Hunter will be hungry to rack up some more pancakes this season and to help lead the Aces on another playoff run. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91392" first="Dalton" last="Hilyard"]</strong> – Douglass, 6’0”, 170, ATH Hilyard is a versatile hidden gem coming out of the 2A Division. He was the Bulldogs’ renaissance man during the 2020 season, leading the team in rushing with 848 yards and led them in total tackles as well with 67. This earned him a <em>1^st Team All-Central Plains</em> selection and an <em>All-State Honorable Mention</em> nod. Hilyard should once again be one of the top all-around players in the 2A ranks as a senior. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="159156" first="Max" last="Middleton"]</strong> – Andover, 5’11”, 180, RB All signs are pointing towards Middleton having a great senior year. He’s kept the momentum going after a strong junior campaign, putting together impressive performances during the offseason. Middleton was clocked in the 4.5 40 range multiple times while attending camps at the <em>University of Central Missouri</em>, and <em>Emporia State</em>. The speedy back is looking to eclipse 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons, and to pick up some offers along the way.