Class of 2024 Under the Radar: Offense

With 91 players in the Prep Redzone Rankings for the class of 2024, it is easy to see that there is a plethora of talented players in this class. Here are five offensive players from the class of 2024 that are currently under the radar who are looking to have a great Junior Season this fall. RB, [player_tooltip player_id="301845" first="Malik" last="Kamara"], 5’9, 200, Central Crossing [player_tooltip player_id="301845" first="Malik" last="Kamara"] is the 9th ranked RB and the 61st ranked player overall in the class of 2024. In 2021, his outstanding play was a bright spot in the 4-7 season of the Central Crossing Comets. He shows good vision as he quickly finds the open hole or cutback lane. He displays very good burst as he hits the hole quickly and displays very good power and contact balance as he keeps his feet after contact and drags several defenders as he picks up a first down. A reliable receiver coming out of the backfield, he shows good hands and displays good play speed and athletic ability to pick up significant yardage after the catch. QB, [player_tooltip player_id="284828" first="Tommy" last="Janowicz"], 6’1, 195, Upper Arlington [player_tooltip player_id="284828" first="Tommy" last="Janowicz"] is the 10th ranked QB and the 64th ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. In 2021, he led the Golden Bears of Upper Arlington to a 14-1 record, average 36.7 points per game and advance to the Division I Semifinals. He shows good football intelligence as he reads the defense and delivers the ball to all 3 areas of the field with great accuracy and touch. He does a good job of feeling the pressure from his blindside while displaying good mobility and shows very good play speed as he picks up yardage combined with excellent toughness and play strength as he runs over a DB at the goal line for a touchdown. QB, [player_tooltip player_id="284821" first="Hobie" last="Raikes"], 5’9, 180, Worthington Christian [player_tooltip player_id="284821" first="Hobie" last="Raikes"] is the 11th ranked QB and the 65th ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. In 2021, he led the Worthington Christian Warriors to an 8 win season, average 30.4 points per game and advance to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He displays very good athletic ability as he escapes the rush and delivers an accurate ball while on the move. He shows good arm strength as he is able to pass the ball over 40 yards in the air with ease with great accuracy. Shows great mobility as he is able to pick up significant yardage on his own if there is nobody open. QB, [player_tooltip player_id="284609" first="Harrison" last="Brewster"], 6’1, 190, Olentangy Berlin [player_tooltip player_id="284609" first="Harrison" last="Brewster"] is the 12th ranked QB in the class of 2024 and is currently on the Prep Redzone Watchlist. In 2021, he led the Olentangy Berlin Bears to an 8 win season and average 23.2 points per game with 31 points or more 3 times. He is able to see the entire field, quickly finds the open man and delivers an accurate ball on short, intermediate and deep passes. He displays very good contact balance as he breaks tackles from LB with ease. He is a very mobile QB as he displays very good play speed and athletic ability in the open field to score on a long touchdown run. ATH, [player_tooltip player_id="123817" first="Cooper" last="Rummel"], 5’7, 135, Westlake [player_tooltip player_id="123817" first="Cooper" last="Rummel"] is the 5th ranked ATH in the class of 2024 and is currently on the Prep Redzone Watchlist. His excellent play in 2021 was a bright spot in the 4-5 season of the Westlake Demons where they ended their season on a high note winning their last two games. He plays as an outside WR as a Z as well as in the slot. He is a good route runner and shows very good hands as he can make the catch with his hands away from his body. After the catch, he displays excellent play speed and athletic ability as he outruns all defenders for a long touchdown reception. He does a great job of adjusting his body to the ball on passes that are thrown low.