2022 Rankings Top Ten and Risers: December Update

<p>The final rankings for the 2022 class are now live. The players in this class were crucial to their teams success in the 2021 season, which led to a state championship and other playoff success for most of the athletes.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">I was hired last March, and given the rankings leadership a few months later, lacking much experience with these players. Hours and hours of film study and databasing allowed me to catch up and these final rankings are a result of that. The rankings look completely different from when I first updated them, which is also a credit to all of our staff writers who have been working tirelessly attending games and watching film. A lot of players made big jumps, mostly due to big seasons, but also because I didn’t have much experience watching them when the last updated was submitted. With a full season of experience, I cut the rankings down to the top 100 players. Watch list players were included in some position rankings as well.</span></p> <p>Here are some notes on biggest risers in the 2022 class as well as the top ten players. </p> <h5>TOP TEN</h5> <p><strong>1. Will Johnson</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Committed: Michigan</span></strong></p> <p>The number one player in the class since the rankings were created, Johnson proved he remained the best after a stellar 2021 season. </p> <p>https://twitter.com/EJHollandOn3/status/1456761708068974592?s=20 </p> <p><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id="30131" first="Joshua" last="Burnham"]</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Committed: Notre Dame</span></strong></p> <p>One of the biggest risers in the top ten, Burnham proved he was a top three player in this class. He’s become a fan favorite of Notre Dame faithful after staying committed to the program despite recent coaching changes.  </p> <p>https://twitter.com/JoshuaBurnham20/status/1465668249086046223?s=20</p> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id="30286" first="Deone" last="Walker"]</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Committed: N/A</strong></span></p> <p>Still keeping an eye on his recruiting decision, with schools like Kentucky, Georgia, and Michigan in play late. Walker played himself into more offers with a phenomenal season for Cass Tech. He will be announcing his decision on December 15th. </p> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id="30128" first="Alex" last="VanSumeren"]</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Committed: Michigan State</span></strong></p> <p>One of the biggest players in this class. VanSumeren did nothing but prove why Michigan State pushed so hard for his recruitment.</p> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id="160570" first="Myles" last="Rowser"]</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Committed: Arkansas</span></strong></p> <p>A top defensive player in the country. The Belleville standout has a lot of positive traits in his game. He gets to be part of a football resurgence at Arkansas next season. </p> <p><strong>6. [player_tooltip player_id="30144" first="Tyrell" last="Henry"]</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Committed: Michigan State</span></strong></p> <p>Another top riser in the rankings update, going from 17th to 6th. An all around incredible athlete who has done nothing but play great football on both sides of the ball. </p> <p>https://twitter.com/TyrellHenry12/status/1460039493617172486?s=20</p> <p><strong>7. [player_tooltip player_id="30133" first="Dillon" last="Tatum"]</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Committed: Michigan State</strong></span></p> <p>Part of an outstanding group of athletes. Tatum has burst and change of direction that makes you hit the rewind button a few times. A big part of MSU’s recruiting class for 2022. </p> <p>https://twitter.com/PrimeTimeDill/status/1465019081782870016?s=20</p> <p><strong>8. [player_tooltip player_id="30132" first="Antonio" last="Gates Jr"]</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Committed: Michigan State</strong></span></p> <p>Fordson’s identity meshes well with Gates. Physical and has a great ability to separate. Gates will create matchup nightmares for defenses in the big ten while at Michigan State. </p> <p><strong>9. [player_tooltip player_id="30137" first="Nolan" last="Ziegler"]</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Committed: Notre Dame</span></strong></p> <p>Another big part of keeping the 2022 class in South Bend together, Ziegler is a force on defense. He made a move up to #9 after being ranked 10th in the last update. </p> <p>https://twitter.com/nolanziegler24/status/1465500472085725184?s=20</p> <p><strong>10. [player_tooltip player_id="30130" first="Christian" last="Rapley"]</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Committed: N/A</span></strong></p> <p>Another late commit to watch, Rapley is considering 10 offers currently. A member of the 2021 freak list, Rapley shows freakish speed on film. </p> <h5>BIGGEST RISERS</h5> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="99350" first="Koen" last="Entringer"]</strong></p> <p>From watchlist to ranked #20, Entringer picked up a ton of in season recruiting attention. An elite athlete who has gotten national recognition for his play this season. </p> <p>https://twitter.com/KoenEntringer/status/1458790883411865606?s=20</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="30183" first="Keyone" last="Nixon"]</strong></p> <p>Arguably the biggest riser in this class, Nixon went from #190 to #27. He’s a lockdown corner who can mix it up in the run game as well. Morgan State commit, recently received two PWO offers from Michigan State and Western Michigan. </p> <p>https://twitter.com/keyonenixon/status/1459545598085021701?s=20</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="30205" first="Will" last="Beesley"]</strong></p> <p>Another big jump goes to Beesley, who went from #72 to #29. Beesley is as physical a player that there is in Michigan high school football with impressive lateral quickness and instincts. He’s headed to Princeton next season. </p> <p>https://twitter.com/BeesleyWill/status/1466058964005752834?s=20</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- /wp:paragraph -->