2023 Virginia Rankings: Stock Risers

The 2023 Rankings for the state of Virginia have been published and there were many changes. Some players stood out, really made their mark this past season, and gave themselves the opportunity to raise their recruiting stock. We will cover some of the biggest Stock Risers in this article. [caption id="attachment_169548" align="alignnone" width="225"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-169548" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/07/iJUIxf8r-225x300.jpeg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /> Photo: Twitter[/caption] &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="178492" first="Tony" last="Rojas"] Fairfax High School Linebacker 6’3’’ 200 lbs Rojas stocked has raised exponentially  as his ranking skyrocketed 12 spots, from 18th  to 6th. The Fairfax HS junior had a phenomenal season with 50 tackles, 10 tackle for losses, &amp; 7 sacks. He also dominated on the offensive side of the ball rushing for 1,700 yards and 28 touchdowns. His video game like statistics earned him almost every award possible. He earned All State, All Met, Region Offensive Player of the Year, Region Defensive Player of the Year Runner-Up, and First Team All Region as a Running Back and Defensive End. He also dominated in the classroom with a 3.3 gpa. Currently Rojas holds 23 Division 1 offers. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="127897" first="TaKye" last="Heath"] Highland Springs High School Wide Receiver 5’11’’ 165 lbs Heath made a significant jump in our rankings, jumping 17 spots from 29th to 12th overall and is listed as our 3rd ranked receiver. The junior athlete was a human highlight reel for the Springers this past fall and gave fans their money’s worth every time he touched the ball. His athleticism allowed him to play a major role in all three phases of the game. He earned First Team All Region Honors as a Receiver, Defensive Back, &amp; Kick Returner, and First Team All Metro as a Defensive Back. He finished the season with 22 catches for 414 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns, 4 rushing touchdowns, 200 plus return yards and a kick return for a touchdown. He currently holds 13 Division 1 offers including Norfolk State, James Madison, West Virginia, Temple, UNC-Charlotte, Louisville, Liberty, and Boston College. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="178497" first="Jeremiah" last="Coney"] Hermitage High School 6’1’’ 190 lbs Running Back Coney had an amazing season this past fall and jumped 18 slots from number 41 to number 23 overall, and to the third Running Back within the state of Virginia. Coney ran for 1,050 yards rushing, 19 touchdowns, had 12 receptions for 205 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. He also finished with 12 tackles and 3 sacks on the defensive side of the ball. He was named 1st Team All State, 1st Team All Region, and All Metro as a running back. He earned defensive honors as well named 2nd Team All-Purpose on that side of the ball. He holds approximately 10 offers from schools such as Norfolk State, Buffalo, Old Dominion, Boston College, Temple, Marshall, James Madison, Kent State, University of Virginia, and University of Maryland. &nbsp; Kaveion Keys Varina High School 6’3’’ 205 lb Linebacker Keys made the jump 15 slots from number 45 to 30, and the third linebacker in the state. He played a major role in the Blue Devils winning the State Championship and contributed on both sides of the ball. Keys has a combination of great size and speed for a linebacker, along with pure athleticism that allows him to be a go-to receiver on offense. He finished the season with 65 tackles, 15 sacks, 11 tackles for a loss, 5 pass break ups, 1 forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. He also contributed on offense with 20 receptions for 300 yards and 5 touchdowns. His production earned him First Team All State and First Team All Metro. He currently holds 9 offers including Liberty, Norfolk State, James Madison, Old Dominion, East Carolina, Wake Forest, Penn State, Richmond, Virginia Tech, and University of Virginia. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="128265" first="Cassius" last="Harris"] Tazewell High School 6’3’’ 177 lbs Wide Receiver Harris made the largest jump on our list of Stock Risers, having jumped 27 spots from 60th to 33rd overall. He is also listed as the 7th ranked receiver on our list. Harris dominated his competition and broke two VHSL records this past season with the most receptions in a single game (20) and the most receptions in a single season (104). He also finished with 1,423 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns earning him a number of honors. He was named 2nd Team All State, 1st Team All Region, 1st Team All Southwest District, All Bristol Herald Courier Team , and All Bluefield Daily Telegraph Team. Harris is also a dominant athlete on the track,  finishing Top 4 in state in the 300 meters.