Chris’s Corner: Five Playmakers Poised for Big Seasons

Included in this article is a 6’5" quarterback new to the Lone Star State looking to make a name for himself, a stellar playmaker at a small 2A school, and two ball-hawking defensive backs sure to climb up recruiting boards this season. <em><strong>QB Jacob Kebede - 6’5" 200 / Hillcrest HS — @KebedeJacob</strong></em> Kebede recently transferred to Hillcrest from the state of Maryland.  Spent his junior season as a backup to a talented senior, so there’s not much film right now.  He is in a perfect situation, with the talented [player_tooltip player_id="125232" first="Carter" last="Sido"] having moved on.  On paper, there’s a lot of intrigue that surrounds a 6’5" quarterback, so keep an eye on the Dallas high schooler as his senior season gets underway. &nbsp; <em><strong>ATH Colin Ingram - 6’2" 175 / Cooper HS — @Colin_Ingram_04</strong></em> The Red River Valley Offensive MVP a season ago, Ingram is a bonafide playmaker who needs more looks from college coaches.  An absolute star for the 2A Cooper Bulldogs, Colin has a chance to cap off his amazing high school career with a deep playoff run.  He is an option quarterback and a defensive back who projects as either a wide receiver or defensive back for a small college in 2023.  Can’t say enough good things about the signal-caller for the Cooper Bulldogs. Currently holds no offers. <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13363305/61b78a65c119bf0640bfd3b5">Colin Ingram Junior Season - Hudl</a></strong> &nbsp; <em><strong>S Reggie Williams - 5’10" 175</strong></em><em><strong> / Hillcrest HS — @2officia1_</strong></em> Williams is a smart, instinctive, ball-hawking defensive back who is always around the football making a play.  He shows impressive range, nice speed, and solid ability when coming downhill to stop a perimeter run or screen pass.  Needs to bulk up a bit, but make no mistake, if you’re looking to add a rangy, physical centerfielder to your secondary in 2023, you have found him in Reggie Williams.  Is the go-to WR for the Panthers as well. Currently holds no offers. <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13105825/613e7799e97ac303f4e53d6f">Reggie Williams Junior Season - Hudl</a></strong> &nbsp; <em><strong>WR Adrian Quintero - 6’1″ 170 / Flour Bluff HS — @AdrianQ44 </strong></em> Quintero is a solid, reliable outside weapon for a very talented Corpus Christi Flour Bluff squad.  He is a hard worker who gives 100% effort, every single snap.  Great prospect for a D3 or NAIA program looking for a high upside, developmental wide receiver. <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13121736/601fa66815f5830d3c012d32">Adrian Quintero 2021 Season - Hudl</a></strong> &nbsp; <em><strong>CB Logan Mackey - 6’0" 190</strong></em><em><strong> / C.E. King HS — @LoganMackey10</strong></em> Mackey is a big-time playmaker who should see more offers start to roll in as this season gets going.  He checks all the boxes you want in a cornerback - fluid hips, great ball skills, perimeter tackling ability, and smooth backpedal.  He’s a man amongst boys in a loaded Houston-area district that also sports a 47.9 400m time on the track. Currently holds one FCS offer to Southeastern Louisiana. <strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13709200/61494ad964e9c8129cd89721">Logan Mackey Junior Season - Hudl</a></strong>