2023 Rankings Update: New Players in New Spots
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The rankings for the class of 2023 have been updated, meaning it is time to take a look at some of the new names that have reached the top of the charts. Player rankings are based on a variety of…
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Continue ReadingThe rankings for the class of 2023 have been updated, meaning it is time to take a look at some of the new names that have reached the top of the charts.
Player rankings are based on a variety of factors that include their on-field performance and recruiting stock. Below is a quick glimpse at a few of the changes made in the 2023 rankings, beginning with the top-three players.
Cherry Creek’s Blake Purchase Blake Purchase 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Cherry Creek | 2023 State CO (DE/OLB) remains the top-ranked player in the class after putting on an outstanding junior performance during the regular season. Purchase played a significant role in Cherry Creek winning its third-consecutive 5A state title.
The second-ranked player in the class is Vista Ridge gunslinger Brayden Dorman Brayden Dorman 6'5" | 200 lbs | QB Vista Ridge | 2023 State CO . Dorman is one of the top quarterbacks in the nation who has been a heavily sought-after player since his freshman year. The third and fourth-ranked players belong to offensive linemen Joshua Bates Joshua Bates 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Durango | 2023 State CO (Oklahoma commit) and Ethan Thomason Ethan Thomason 6'8" | 325 lbs | OL Rocky Mountain | 2023 State CO .
College Football is great because of Fans, Tradition and Competition…… All of that is The University of Oklahoma! ⭕️ I’m staying 100% Committed to @OU_Football! #Boomer #CHO23N @OU_CoachB pic.twitter.com/PkK1Tcb425
— Joshua Bates (@JoshuaBates64) December 8, 2021
There was no change in the top four spots in the rankings. However, Cherry Creek wide receiver Ismael Cisse Ismael Cisse 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Cherry Creek | 2023 State CO has climbed the charts and earned himself a spot in the top five. Cisse recently snagged offers from USC, UNLV, and CSU en route to a state final win.
Many players have seen a rise in their production on the field, resulting in higher ranked spots of some and a new addition for others. Joseph Capra Joseph Capra 6'1" | 165 lbs | QB Denver South | 2023 State CO and Tyler Kubat Tyler Kubat 6'5" | 200 lbs | QB Fossil Ridge | 2023 State CO are quarterbacks who put up serious numbers in their junior year. Capra finished with 2,464 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, 710 rushing yards, and eight rushing touchdowns as the starter for Denver South. Kubat finished the year with Fossil Ridge as the state’s fourth-leading passer in yards with 3,116 and 27 touchdowns.
Thank you @PrepRedzoneCO and @coachwes_23 for the rankings! Can’t wait to get out to some camps this summer! @Gabe_Knapton @ErieTigersFB #differentbreed pic.twitter.com/KA3BtrckKN
— Caden Lettis (@LettisCaden) December 9, 2021
Caden Lettis Caden Lettis 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Erie | 2023 State CO and Ethan Kunkel Ethan Kunkel 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB Boulder | 2023 State CO got to see their hard work pay off this season. Lettis finished the regular season as Erie’s leading receiver in yards and touchdowns, while Kunkel led Boulder in sacks, forced fumbles, and fumble recoveries.
Eaglecrest running back Diego Cearns Diego Cearns RB Eaglecrest | 2023 State CO , Palmer Ridge wide receiver KC Fackerell KC Fackerell 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Palmer Ridge | 2023 State CO , Fountain-Fort Carson defensive back Myles McClarity Myles McClarity 6'2" | 165 lbs | DB Fountain-Fort Carson | 2024 State CO , and Skyline linebacker Maddox Leggett Maddox Leggett 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Skyline | 2023 State CO are all newcomers who have landed within the top 100 players.
Thanks @PrepRedzoneCO for a top 5 WR ranking and 33rd overall ranking for class of ‘23. Proud to be included in this great group of wide receivers. @PRFBOfficial @Coach_Grob pic.twitter.com/jwl2wa5wvj
— KC Fackerell (@kcfackerell10) December 10, 2021