Predicting Michigan’s Breakout 2023 Prospects

As seniors all around Michigan prepare for their last high school season on the gridiron, we wanted to shift our focus toward them. These young men have battled through some tough circumstances over the last few years but have kept their heads high and made their state proud. Today, we examined which of those rising seniors could become breakout prospects this fall. They showed plenty of promise last fall, and I believe each will take a major step in 2022. Here’s who you need to know! <hr /> <em><strong>ATH: [player_tooltip player_id="300706" first="Trey" last="Mcginnis"], 5’10" 155, St. Joseph</strong></em> A patient speedster with fantastic burst once he spots a hole. Trey will let his blocks set up in front of him and has proven he can outrun angles. At defensive back, he displayed top-notch anticipation, impressive ball skills, and the ability to create a chunk play after the interception. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12932041/615dc31e2aa68506dc3255e8" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>LB: Karlito Campbell, 6’ 200, Battle Creek Central</strong></em> A twitchy outside linebacker with noticeable quickness on film. Campbell has a knack for forcing fumbles and is a tough man to get your hands on at the second level. He’s a patient creeper who times up his blitzes well and will often times come Scott-free up the middle. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13310925/617465e747979009c460d947" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>ATH: Niko Johnson, 6’ 200, Sterling Heights</strong></em> A game-breaker with a hard-nosed running style. He shows soft hands, the ability to track the deep ball downfield, and prime build-up speed. I believe Johnson will play running back at the next level because it’s hard to find guys his size who can run between the tackles but also provide a major receiving threat out of the backfield. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13139419/6180779b3deb0e0b984dcf07" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>ATH: Zachary Lacey, 6’3" 210, Norrix</strong></em> An athletic big man with sure hands and great body control. Lacey is a load to bring down and just barrels through anything in his path. I think he’s a tight end at the next level and needs to add some weight, but man is he athletic with the ball in his hands &amp; shows superb change of direction for a man his size. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15102739/619d4760f5600a0ac4b540f8" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>OLB: Cade Riddle, 6’3" 220, Brighton</strong></em> A good-looking prospect that could project as a 3-4 OLB or a true four down five-technique. Riddle has active hands, can get skinny through tight gaps, and is firm against the run. If he can show a bit more suddenness as a rusher this fall, I think more and more schools are gonna be very intrigued by him. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13203949/6174aa0c47979009c46114e5" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>DB: [player_tooltip player_id="300353" first="Javen" last="Sewell"], 5’10" 165, Cass Tech</strong></em> An explosive kid with a competitive nature and nifty footwork. Javen is a natural tackling in space and just eats up quick game concepts in press coverage. As a receiver, he has outstanding wiggle after the catch and will calmly throw tacklers by him &amp; continue on his way. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12947511/615260cf688e3407b03580a4" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> &nbsp; <em><strong>ATH: Ronnie Spencer, 5’8" 165, Waverly</strong></em> A ballhawk on defense with exceptional leaping ability. Spencer has experience at corner and safety, showing the toughness &amp; twitch to be successful at both. Don’t let his size fool you; he’s a thumper and will bait quarterbacks into poor throws downfield. <iframe src="https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12581201/6178bee7176c58047c1cd348" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>