Diving into the 2024 Rankings Athlete

Over the years, players that can play several positions have been labeled an athlete. We do not just see this position in the high school ranks, we can also see at the collegiate level. In this article, we are going to highlight a number of prospects that have the potential to impress scouts at multiple positions. A few names may already be known, and a few may become well known this football season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="149602" first="Shawn" last="Rycraw"]-Bryant-5’11” 170-Pounds</strong> Rycraw is a prospect with the talent to see playing time at both the wide receiver and running back positions. He possesses excellent speed and the burst needed to break into the open field. Rycraw has good vision and knows which lanes to take to break into the open field. Whether he is running or receiving the ball, Rycraw can take it the distance from anywhere on the field. The Bryant athlete is a prospect to keep an eye on, he has the potential to play on Saturdays in the future. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="149583" first="Jalan" last="Jointer"]-Little Rock Parkview-5’10” 175-Pounds</strong> The Little Rock Parkview product has impressed at both the running back and the linebacker positions. At the running back position. Jointer shows a talent for allowing the rushing lane to develop and exploding through the hole. Meanwhile, at the linebacker spot, Jointer is always around the football. He has the speed to easily defeat blocks and disrupt the opposing offenses rushing attack. Jointer has the potential for a strong 2022 season. Keep an eye on Parkview this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="149586" first="Jonathan" last="Goins Jr"].-Sylvan Hills-6’2” 205-Pounds</strong> Goins Jr. has displayed his tremendous versatility over the past few months on the 7-on-7 circuit. He has displayed the ability to get open at the wide receiver position using his quickness and athletic ability. Goins Jr. has the hands needed at the wide receiver position or at the linebacker spots to create explosive plays. On the defensive side of the ball, he has the mix of power and speed that you look for in a talented linebacker. Sylvan Hills has an extremely talented prospect that they can move around on the field. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="149572" first="Greyson" last="Riggins"]-DeWitt-6’3” 180-Pounds</strong> Versatility is the name of the game for [player_tooltip player_id="149572" first="Greyson" last="Riggins"]. He plays on both sides of the ball with equal effectiveness. From the tight end position, you see a prospect that is a willing an unselfish blocker for his teammates. Riggins is also a prospect that has no trouble catching the ball and making big plays in the passing game. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball you see an edge rusher with explosive quickness and the ability to disrupt both the opposing offenses rushing attack but the passing attack as well. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="298187" first="Lawson" last="Worthey"]-Greenbrier-6’3” 185-Pounds</strong> The Greenbrier prospect is another versatile player that sees action on both sides of the ball. From the tight end position, you see a prospect that knows how to make big plays in the passing game. Worthey is a prospect that has no problems clearing a path for his teammates. Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, Worthey is a linebacker that can swarm to the football. He uses his 6’3” frame well to disrupt the opposing passing game. The opposing quarterback must know where Worthey is on the field. He is a prospect that I expect a strong 2022 season from.