Chris’s Corner: Five Unheralded 2023 Sleepers
Chris Hunt
It's impossible to not continuously come across unknown, slept-on players while travelling through this great state. In this article, we will take a look at four offensive linemen and one quarterback that are not getting a lot of attention right now.
Included is a massive 6'4" guard from the Rio Grande Valley, a high upside quarterback in the tiny town of Crockett, and a high-motor guard at Carrollton Hebron.
<em><strong>G Tony Garcia — 6'4" 280 / McAllen Rowe HS — @Tony33104</strong></em>
Garcia is a workhorse inside for the Warriors. He's a physical road grader who uses above average upper body strength to dominate defensive linemen at the point of attack. I would like to see him play a little lower and get better leverage, but there is certainly a lot to work with - and a lot to like - about him. He currently has just 13 followers on social media, which means almost no college coaches have him on their radar. If you're looking for a big guard who has the potential to become a special player and an anchor in the trenches, look no further.
<strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14473695/61c0ecc4041e4b0588afbe95">Tony Garcia Junior Season - Hudl</a></strong>
<em><strong>QB Jadyn Collins — 6'3" 180 / Crockett HS — @JadynCollins17</strong></em>
If you're a smaller program looking for a developmental, high upside quarterback, take a look at Collins. He displays very nice touch on deep balls, a strong arm, and he excels as a runner. If he can improve some of his accuracy issues and put a little more heat on it over the middle, he will blossom into a guy that a small school will love to have.
<strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14906277/615b2d3bbee164071871c029">Jadyn Collins Junior Season - Hudl</a></strong>
<em><strong>G Kendrick Frank Jr — 6'2" 275</strong></em><em><strong> / Carrollton Hebron HS — @Kendrice5</strong></em>
Frank plays both guard positions for Hebron, and is the type of interior presence you want. He's a bit smaller than ideal, but once you click on the tape, you will see a lineman that plays with a high motor, one that doesn't take plays off, and who is effective when out in space looking for someone to hit. Kendrick is a high-end Division 3 prospect who will make a positive impact from day one.
<strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13461778/6194130adfe298092c813495">Kendric Frank Junior Season - Hudl</a></strong>
<em><strong>OT Gabriel Dougherty — 6'4" 265</strong></em><em><strong> / McAllen Rowe HS — @GabrielDougher7</strong></em>
Gabriel has experience at both left and right tackle for the Warriors. He gets a good push in the run game and excels in pass protection. He displays solid technique and has the ability to mirror, using his feet and size to seal the edge. Dougherty is a high-level Division 2 prospect.
<strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14473693/61a2ed1e066ba108084ebaf4">Gabriel Dougherty Junior Season - Hudl</a></strong>
<em><strong>G Trey Horne — 6'5" 275 / Bridgeport HS — @TreyHorne_</strong></em>
Horne is an imposing presence up front. He's able to easily move his opponents thanks to adequate hand placement and impressive lower body strength. He is an effective puller, and gets to the second level with ease when he needs to. A bit more of a killer instinct would help him tremendously, especially in the run game, but all the tools are there for him to become a powerful interior force once he gets onto a college campus.
<strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11877336/61a8200f57980d065cdcda0b">Trey Horne Junior Season - Hudl</a></strong>
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