2022 Rankings Newcomers: Athletes

<em>In-depth analysis of the versatile athletes that are new to the 2022 PRZ Rankings. </em> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199091" first="Ashton" last="Paine"], Tumwater</strong> Paine is a big-time playmaker that does it all for Tumwater. Projects as a DB at the college level but also is an effective RB and WR. He’s a well-rounded football player that shows great ball skills in combination with his smooth athleticism and good game speed. He’s an instinctual player with good anticipation that puts himself in position to makes plays. Great hands, body control, and coordination on both sides of the ball. Holds a D2 offer from Central Washington so far but has the talent/ability to add more. https://twitter.com/Mike_Vessey_8/status/1439035073689370627?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199103" first="Talon" last="Betts"], Rochester</strong> Betts is an explosive playmaker with the ball in his hands. The Rochester coaching staff does a great job taking advantage of his versatility by lining him up all over the field and finding creative ways to get him the ball in space. Good all-around speed, he shows a strong sustained burst through the second level and has the ability to start/stop to make defenders miss in the open field. Great instincts and awareness as a ball carrier, he shows good vision and patience to allow his blocks to develop and make quick lateral cuts in response. Offered by Puget Sound over the summer and then recently picked up Lewis and Clark and Rose Hulman. https://twitter.com/TalonBetts3/status/1443290072321703937?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199109" first="Lamont" last="Richardson"], Kennedy Catholic</strong> Outstanding WR in the explosive Kennedy Catholic offense but can also be a factor at DB and in the return game. He’s a fluid athlete with good speed and lateral agility. Shows excellent ball skills and ability to track/adjust to ball flight using his body control and hand eye coordination. He attacks the ball at the highest point and shows a good ability to come down with tough contested receptions. He’s a plus route runner that understands how to set up his routes and use stems/nods to create separation. Strong skillset that can be effective in all three phases. https://twitter.com/m0nty1k/status/1442598961789878275?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199089" first="Caleb" last="Novak"], Peninsula</strong> At 6’5” 245 lbs. Novak is classified as a jumbo athlete with his ability to play both sides of the ball at DE and TE. Possesses a solid frame with an athletic and well-balanced build. Shows good bend, feet, and mobility as an edge rusher and receiving tight end that sets himself up well with good initial quickness off the ball. Flashes great natural strength and power at the POA with the ability to overpower opponents using good leverage and a strong punch. Love his physical, aggressive, and competitive style he brings on every play. Picked up an offer from Puget Sound prior to this season and wouldn’t be surprised to see him pull in several more with his size and ability. https://twitter.com/CalebNovak3/status/1444799103053938690?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199113" first="Cole" last="Miller"], Steilacoom</strong> Miller is natural playmaker on both sides of the ball at WR and DB. A dual sport prospect (football/track) he’s a smooth athlete that is smart and instinctive. He’s a strider that quickly gets to full speed and can use that speed to slip by coverage or run by defenders with the ball in his hands. He’s elusive and tough to tackle one on one and uses his start/stop speed well to make defenders miss in space. His ball skills immediately jump out on the tape, he’s aggressive and competes for every ball on both sides. Offered by Lewis and Clark in the off season, he’s versatile and has a good skillset to continue to progress. https://twitter.com/ColeMiller_16/status/1450352038353641481?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="199114" first="Will" last="Eaton"], Eastlake</strong> Strong and well-built frame at 6’1” 195 lbs. He’s a savvy athlete that impacts the game as a receiver and returner. He shows good top end speed with a strong burst both as a route runner and ball carrier after the catch. He’s quick to drive and accelerate into his route with good transition in and out of his breaks. He’s a natural pass catcher that can snatch the ball out of the air and shows good concentration to track the ball with his eyes through his hands. Explosive with the ball in his hands he’s a home run threat that can turn short passes into long gains. Comes from strong football bloodlines with his dad being a Washington State alum and playing in the NFL during the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. https://twitter.com/WillEaton13/status/1450574223731159040?s=20 <hr /> <em>Be sure to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/JReyes_NP">Jordan Reyes</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneCA">Prep Redzone WA </a>for more PRZ content and news for Washington High School Football.</em> <em>Want to be ranked? Fill out our FREE <a href="https://prepredzone.com/prospect-index/">Prospect Player Index</a>, another tool to help you in your recruiting journey. </em>