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It’s time to put some kids on the map! These guys come off productive 2021 seasons and enter their senior year with promising roles and a big opportunity to draw in that much deserved attention. Here’s a look at five…
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Continue ReadingIt’s time to put some kids on the map! These guys come off productive 2021 seasons and enter their senior year with promising roles and a big opportunity to draw in that much deserved attention. Here’s a look at five players in the 2023 class to get loose this fall:
Caleb Botticello Caleb Botticello 6'2" | 200 lbs | DL Higley | 2023 State AZ , DB, Pinnacle ’23
I really liked Birthwright’s Jr. year tape and definitely think he’s deserving of much more attention. He does a great job putting hands on WR’s off the snap to either knock them off their route or delay them to disrupt timing. Loose hips with good speed as he can open the gate and turn and run downfield with WR’s. Good ball skills while playing the ball in air, and even holds some potential to make a difference on the offensive side of the ball for Pinnacle in 2022. Overall an impressive athlete that looks to have a big role over at Pinnacle.
After a great conversation with @LFC_FOOTBALL I am very excited to announce that I have received an offer to play football at Lake Forest College! pic.twitter.com/1MdhFXO1CS
— Jadiem Birthwright (@Jadiem7) May 22, 2022
David Hicks David Hicks 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Queen Creek | 2023 State AZ , WR/DB, Queen Creek ’23
I think Hicks is prone for a huge year this season at Queen Creek. He recently impressed at the Lake Forest Camp, as he possesses a ton of raw athleticism and excellent speed and burst. He’ll be a big threat with the ball in space given his top end speed. He flashes loose hips with good patience when manned up at CB, and possesses traits to translate to both sides of the ball at the next level. Excited to see what Hicks can brig to the table this fall.
Jake Hilton Jake Hilton 6'5" | 190 lbs | WR Prescott | 2023 State AZ , WR, Prescott ’23
Hilton comes off a solid Jr. season where he was Prescott’s leading receiver, and is prone for a big year in 2022. Prototypical size and length within his 6’4″ 180lb frame and has yet to reach his peak. He’s a clean route runner with solid technique that does a good job emphasizing a stick at the top of his routes. Large catch radius with good body control and has frequently shown the ability to go up a high point the ball to win those contested catches when stretching the field vertically. An ideal X/Z at the next level with loads of potential to blow up this fall.
Zarius Wells Zarius Wells 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL Chandler | 2023 State AZ , OL, Chandler ’23
Wells recently picked up his first two offers from Adams State and South Dakota School of Mines, but I think Wells can be one of those kids that sneaks up and earns a D1 offer barring he plays to his full potential. Excellent frame and build at 6’6″ 290lbs with versatility along the OL. He holds ground well in a pass set and has shown strength at the POA. He’ll have a huge role in protecting Ohio State commit Dylan Raiola and a big opportunity to catch some eyes throughout his Sr. season.
Drew Logan Drew Logan 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Williams | 2023 AZ , ATH, Williams ’23
Logan comes off a dominant season with 1,533 rushing yards and 22 TD’s, 15 receptions for 244 yards and 5 TD’s, 88 tackles (62 solo) and 3 picks. Hard nosed kid that brings physicality to the POC, and has shown good balance to stay up after contact and bounce loose for big gains. Physical player on both sides of the ball that plays with competitive toughness. He should once again be a huge threat on both sides of the ball in 8-man this season.