2023 Under-the-Radar Athletes
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The term “athlete” signifies a playmaker. These are the prospects that can change the game in the blink of an eye. Today, we look at the underrated athletes in the Class of 2023. Liam Farmer Liam Farmer 6'0" | 185…
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Continue ReadingThe term “athlete” signifies a playmaker. These are the prospects that can change the game in the blink of an eye. Today, we look at the underrated athletes in the Class of 2023.
Liam Farmer Liam Farmer 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Cascade | 2023 State IN , 6’0, 175 pounds, Cascade
Liam Farmer Liam Farmer 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Cascade | 2023 State IN is a tone-setter for Cascade. Offensively, Farmer is a determined running back who is seldomly tackled by just one defender. Farmer breaks tackles, drags defenders and falls forward. Farmer also has the elusiveness needed to be effective at running back. He can make defenders miss in the hole. Liam Farmer Liam Farmer 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Cascade | 2023 State IN is a prospect who is ready to turn heads.
Brashawn Bassett Brashawn Bassett 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB North Side | 2023 State IN , 6’1, 190 pounds, North Side
Brashawn Bassett Brashawn Bassett 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB North Side | 2023 State IN ’s junior season was limited to just three games, but in those three contets, he demonstrated why he is a player to watch next year. Bassett can play quarterback, defensive end and strong safety. At quarterback, Bassett has fantastic mobility. He can extend plays, use his legs to pick up yards and find receivers while on the move. Bassett has a good arm, and he can make tough throws. Look for Brashawn Bassett Brashawn Bassett 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB North Side | 2023 State IN to have a big senior season.
Josh Etter Josh Etter 5'10" | 180 lbs | ATH Benton Central | 2023 IN , 5’10, 180 pounds, Benton Central
Josh Etter Josh Etter 5'10" | 180 lbs | ATH Benton Central | 2023 IN is a force at middle linebacker. In 2021, Etter recorded 81 total tackles and one sack. Etter can contribute as a running back. Last year, he had four carries for 11 yards. Etter also has punting experience. He punted five times netting nearly 200 punt yards and an average of over 35 yards per punt.
Jacob Jones Jacob Jones 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Andrean | 2024 State IN , 5’10, 170 pounds, Sheridan
Jacob Jones Jacob Jones 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Andrean | 2024 State IN is a playmaker in all three phases for Sheridan. Last season, Jones had 19 carries at his running back position. He ran for 147 yards with four rushing touchdowns. As a middle linebacker, Jones was absolutely dominant in his junior year. He topped the 100-tackle mark. He also accounted for a half-a-dozen sacks, one pass defense, one fumble recovery, two forced fumbles and one blocked field goal. Jones handles punt and kickoff duties. He kicked off 44 times and punted 21 times.