Lemming’s 2024 Stock Risers

After a long weekend, we’re back, this time looking at which rising juniors throughout Michigan could see their stock rise this fall. These guys hail from all over the state, from big schools and small ones, &amp; all feature plenty of potential on the gridiron. As a whole, this group is quite under-recruited right now. However, I think if these guys take another step forward this fall, that should change quickly. <hr /> <em><strong>OL: [player_tooltip player_id="253313" first="Kaharri" last="Caldwell"], 6’4" 250, Union</strong></em> A long-armed tackle prospect with swift feet. Caldwell uses his god-given strength and knee drive to easily wash down inside shaded defenders. He shows outstanding body control on blocks at the second level and a bit of a nasty streak once locked onto a defender. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15930373/6179a38402b218047cc09044" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>QB: [player_tooltip player_id="249012" first="Reqez" last="Nance"], 5’10" 180, West Bloomfield</strong></em> A strong-armed gunslinger with exceptional ball placement on vertical concepts. Nance shows ankle-breaking ability in the open field as a runner and turns into a physical ball carrier once he nears pay dirt. He has quiet feet in the pocket and is terrific when throwing off-platform. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14725816/61a43be2d21bad0a68fb003d" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>RB: Devon Pettus, 6’1" 220, Canton</strong></em> A durable back with good size and a tough running style. Pettus can easily change direction and shows some underrated build-up speed. On tape, his lower-body strength is off the charts, and he easily muscles through arm tackle attempts. Despite being a bigger back, Pettus is quite elusive and has some wiggle in his toolbox. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14863078/61af7dc96655be038408037f" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>ATH: Easton Hood, 5’10" 175, Comstock Park</strong></em> Hood has contributed on both sides of the ball, but I personally like him most at the running back position. He shows excellent patience to go with top-notch vision and noticeable acceleration. He has phenomenal balance and the top-end speed of a big-time back. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14533602/6199c4bb3453c60bf4d6d5d9" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>DB: [player_tooltip player_id="251945" first="Ty" last="Hudkins"], 6’ 185, Forest Hills Central</strong></em> A confident safety with great closing speed and a physical style of play. Ty is smooth in space, has compact breaks, and plays with consistent eyes. He’s a hustler on film who always seems to be around the football looking for more work. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15709486/617de5cd1762860a20c8779c" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>QB: [player_tooltip player_id="241629" first="Casey" last="Joppie"], 6’1" 185, East Kenwood</strong></em> A poised pocket passer with plenty of arm talent &amp; moxie. Joppie has a quick setup and shows tiptop accuracy on all three levels as a thrower. He’s comfortable working under center or out of the gun and displayed polished feet out of both. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15160243/618969f20dc14508146ca468" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>ATH: Joshua Peek, 5’11" 170, Edison Academy</strong></em> A talented prospect that plays aggressive yet under control. Peek is a natural running the alley and looks to make ball carriers feel his presence with his hard-hitting style of play. He reads his keys well, will stay over the top of vertical concepts, and even at times, will make up for other people’s mistakes. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15120534/61c92f0df31c83054041e3d3" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>