2023 Rankings Newcomers: ATH
Breaking down film of the new additions to PRZ’s WA 2023 Player Rankings. The newcomers are headlined by underrated and unoffered athletes including Ben Dutton Ben Dutton 6'4" | 230 lbs | ATH King's | 2023 State WA who’s attracted…
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Continue ReadingBreaking down film of the new additions to PRZ’s WA 2023 Player Rankings. The newcomers are headlined by underrated and unoffered athletes including Ben Dutton Ben Dutton 6'4" | 230 lbs | ATH King's | 2023 State WA who’s attracted D-I interest on both sides of the ball and could be on the verge of his first offer.
Ben Dutton Ben Dutton 6'4" | 230 lbs | ATH King's | 2023 State WA – ATH, King’s School
Dutton is a physical athlete at 6’4”/230 playing TE and DE. He’s an explosive speed rusher off the edge that’s disruptive getting into the backfield and shows good bend around the edge. He’s disciplined in his run assignments and setting the edge. He shows ability to shed blocks with his length/leverage and violent hands. He’s a natural hands catcher at TE showing athleticism after the catch. Dutton’s generated D-I interest at both positions and should see his first offer come in soon.
Had a great junior day visit at Washington State today, thank you @CoachK2x4 for inviting me out. @CoachRegalado @jimshapiro @BrandonHuffman @RylandSpencer @CaliDQ @KingsHSFootball pic.twitter.com/rfx03DaScv
— Benjamin Dutton ⭐️⭐️ (@BenjaminDutto16) April 23, 2022
Ikuna Muasika Ikuna Muasika 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Jefferson | 2023 State WA – ATH, Jefferson
Muasika is an explosive playmaker with the ball in his hands as a RB and return specialist. He’s a fast, physical runner with the balance and lower body strength to drive through tackles. He shows patience and vision finding lanes in the backfield with fast feet and acceleration to burst through the hole. He creates turnovers from his S/LB spot with plus ball-skills and anticipation. Muasika presents strong upside in his athleticism, physicality, and overall playmaking ability.
— Ikuna Muasika Ikuna Muasika 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Jefferson | 2023 State WA (@IMuasika) November 10, 2021
Ryder Alfrey Ryder Alfrey 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Mountain View | 2023 State WA – ATH, Mountain View
Alfrey is a playmaker on both sides of the ball at WR/CB. He’s a smooth WR that shows hand-eye tracking the ball downfield, good body control, and competes for the ball at its highest point. He shows timing jumping routes from his CB spot, works aggressively downhill to close space, and is a strong tackler in space. Alfrey will look to build off a strong junior season and generate recruiting momentum heading into the fall.
Check out my junior season highlights
1st team All-League DB
2nd team All-League WR
21 rec 373 yds 3tds
62 tot tckls 4 tfl 2FF 1int
@AMVFootball @KaydeBodine1 @BrandonHuffman @HEIRCoachTy @AMHSsports https://t.co/hQLgpkiTd0— Ryder Alfrey Ryder Alfrey 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Mountain View | 2023 State WA (@AlfreyRyder) November 26, 2021
Elvis Kariuki Elvis Kariuki 6'3" | 205 lbs | ATH Emerald Ridge | 2023 State WA – ATH, Emerald Ridge
Kariuki offers versatility on the front seven having lined up at multiple LB and EDGE spots last season. He plays with speed and power off the edge and possesses the range to tackle sideline-to-sideline from any spot. He shows athleticism in space playing off-ball and dropping into zone. He’s a high motor player that consistently finds himself around the football. Kariuki’s size (6’3”/205) and skillset could translate to multiple positions at the next level.
Junior Season Highlights:
Emerald Ridge HS
OLB/DE
6’3 205lbs@JagNationFB @AdamSchakel21 @tfordfsp1 @RealMG96 @RylandSpencer @coachjohnsCWU @CoachCapitani @CoachDaviesPSU @cfry_05 @BrandonHuffman @Coach_Ena @treyshima @JasonSlowey @CoachDiedrick https://t.co/8SlWHq4mKo— Elvis Kariuki Elvis Kariuki 6'3" | 205 lbs | ATH Emerald Ridge | 2023 State WA (@ElvisKariuki8) December 9, 2021
Jack Croci Jack Croci 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Cashmere | 2023 State WA – ATH, Cashmere
Croci was productive in all three phases totaling 8 TDs as a WR, 62 tackles and 8 INTs as a DB, and 3 return TDs. He excels at making plays on deep routes with his ability to track the ball downfield and strength at the catch point to make contested catches. He shows spatial awareness and body control adjusting to a ball in the air. He covers ground as a deep middle safety with the range to make plays sideline-to-sideline. He works aggressively downhill to close space in the run game and provides a physical presence in the secondary. Croci has underrated athleticism and potential to be a steal on the recruiting trail.
JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS
35rec 589yds 8TDs
62tkls, 8INTS, 3 RET TDs
1st Team ALL-CTL DB & WR@RylandSpencer @Micah_Chen https://t.co/wud4xsdrj1— Jack Croci Jack Croci 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Cashmere | 2023 State WA (@jack_croci) December 9, 2021