A Look at the Class of 2024: Cleveland Part 2

With over 10 players from the Prep Redzone Class of 2024 list from Cleveland, it is easy to see that there is a plethora of talent in the area. Here are five more players from Cleveland in the Class of 2024 to keep an eye on this fall. OL, [player_tooltip player_id="284587" first="Luke" last="Hamilton"], 6’6, 290, Avon [player_tooltip player_id="284587" first="Luke" last="Hamilton"] is the #1 ranked OL and the #1 ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. As a Sophomore in 2021, he helped the Avon Eagles to a 12-3 record, average 43.4 points per game and advance to the state semifinals. He plays as a RT. While run blocking, he shows good athleticism to get to the 2nd level, uses his excellent play strength and hand use to drive the LB out of the play and shows great physical toughness finishing the block to the ground for a pancake. In pass pro, he plays with a good base and solid bend while keeping his feet moving. He shoots his hands quickly with good placement and effectively uses his play strength and leverage to anchor giving the QB a clean pocket to operate from. TE, [player_tooltip player_id="284618" first="Damarion" last="Witten"], 6’3, 215, Glenville [player_tooltip player_id="284618" first="Damarion" last="Witten"] is the 2nd ranked TE and the 15th ranked player in the class of 2024. In 2021, he helped the Glenville Tarblooders to a 9 win season, average 32.4 points per game and advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs. He is an outstanding run blocker who squares his shoulders and generates movement at the point of attack with his great play strength and hand use to drive the OLB off the ball creating a lane for the RB and can finish the block to the ground for a pancake against larger LB. He is also a solid contributor in the passing game as he displays good route running ability with good hands to make the catch with ease. DL, [player_tooltip player_id="284548" first="Andrew" last="Hanchuk"], 6’5 230, Berea-Midpark [player_tooltip player_id="284548" first="Andrew" last="Hanchuk"] is the 3rd ranked DL and the 16th ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. In 2021, he helped the Berea-Midpark Titans to a 7 win season and advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He plays as a DE where he lines up in a 5T or at DT in a 3T. Against the run, he uses his very good burst to quickly penetrate the LOS, takes good angles in pursuit and delivers a good form tackle behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he uses his great athletic ability to beat the OT inside, shows good motor in pursuit of the QB and finishes up with a sack or a hurry. ATH, [player_tooltip player_id="284651" first="AJ" last="Spellacy"], 6’3, 190, St. Ignatius [player_tooltip player_id="284651" first="AJ" last="Spellacy"] is the 3rd ranked ATH and 25th ranked player overall in the class of 2024. In 2021, he helped the St. Ignatius Wildcats to a 7 win season, average 27.33 points per game and advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs. On defense, he plays as a FS. Against the pass, he displays very good range and closing speed as he tracks the ball in air. Shows very good hands as he catches the ball at its highest point for the interception. Against the run, he shows good instincts while taking the correct angle in pursuit, plays at a low pad level and delivers a big hit. OL, [player_tooltip player_id="284583" first="Deontae" last="Armstrong"], 6’7, 255, St. Edward [player_tooltip player_id="284583" first="Deontae" last="Armstrong"] is the 5th ranked OL and the 39th ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. In 2021, he helped the St. Edward Eagles to a 15-1 record, average 37.9 points per game and a Division I state championship. He plays as a LT and RT. In pass pro, he sets up at a 45 degree angle and plays with a good base. Effectively uses his long arms and good hands to strike first. Shows good athleticism as he can stay with EDGE rushers who are quick off the ball.  While run blocking, he takes a quick first step and uses his good play strength with the TE as they drive the 5T off the ball with ease creating a big lane for the RB.