2024 Class: Newcomers on Board – Part 1

The staff just completed the updated rankings to include 108 players in the class.  There were several new players who were added to the rankings.  I am doing a two-part review to cover several of the newcomers.  The listed players performances are now being recognized. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="335652" first="Joshua" last="Anderson"], QB, 6’1" 190, (No. 7 Overall/No. 5 QB), Middle Creek HS</strong>.  He has a strong arm and a solid throwing action with a quick release.  Joshua delivered accurate medium and long-range passes on target.  He displayed the ability to deliver accurate passes on target while moving.  Joshua displayed confidence and impressed me with his performance throughout a camp that I covered.  Joshua is expected to draw a lot of recruiting attention during the upcoming season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="314163" first="Eagan" last="Boyer"], OL, 6’8" 240, (No. 53 Overall/No. 7 OL), Hough HS</strong>.  He displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders.  Eagan used his big size and quickness to make contact with defenders and open lanes for the running backs.  He displayed good mobility for a big lineman in tight spaces.  He is expected to anchor the offensive line during the upcoming season.  Eagan’s participation in Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interest for him. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="335914" first="Izay" last="Bridges"], WR, 5’8" 160, (No. 56 Overall/No. 10 WR), Shelby HS</strong>.  Izay runs good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches.  He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field for big gains, scoring often.  Izay finished the season with 1,216 total receiving yards for a 17.9 receiving yards average per catch.  He had 17 total TDs, 14 were receiving TDs.  Izay is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.  Izay’s participation in Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interest for him. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="327282" first="Braylon" last="Canales"], OL, 6’3" 290, (No. 69 Overall/No. 9 OL), Jay Robinson HS</strong>.  Braylon displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders and drive-block them out of the play.  He uses upper body strength and quickness to open lanes for the running backs.  Braylon displayed good mobility and quickness in tight spaces.  He is expected to anchor the offensive line during the upcoming season.  Braylon’s participation is Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interests for him. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="287838" first="Tavares" last="Carter"], WR, 6’3" 170, (No. 50 Overall/No. 9 WR), Heritage HS</strong>.  Tavares runs good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches.  He displayed good hands on the catches made in traffic.  Tavares is a big possession receiver who averaged 18.5 receiving yards per catch.  He uses his height and long arms to his advantage, making it difficult to defend him in man-coverage.  Tavares’ participation in Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interest for him. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="303091" first="Nate" last="Crosby"], RB, 5’10" 185, (No. 59 Overall/No. 10 RB), Monroe HS</strong>.  Nate displayed good hands on the pass plays to make catches.  He follows blockers and accelerates into openings for big yardage.  Nate finished the season with 1,036 total rushing yards and 12 total TDs, 9 were rushing TDs.  He is a shifty runner who does not go down after initial contact is made.  He is expected to continue his high level of play during the upcoming season.  Nate’s participation in Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interest for him. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="304873" first="Divon" last="Dabney"], DL, 6’5" 280, (No. 61 Overall/No. 4 DL), South Granville HS</strong>. Divon displayed good footwork and use of hands to control blockers on the film that I had viewed.  He displayed good agility and quickness as he moved past blockers into the backfield to make the stop.  He is expected to anchor the defensive line during the upcoming season.  Divon’s participation in Summer Prospect Camps will generate recruiting interest for him.