2023 Rankings: Top 10 Analysis

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Updated Rankings have dropped, and with that is a slightly tweaked Top 10! This list includes only the most ELITE athletes in Michigan, and looking back on every class, we almost always have a few from the Top 10 going pro. From one of the best QBs in the nation, freak of nature linemen, to lightning-quick still players, here's the New Top 10! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62f430297e640","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["30316"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='30316' first='Dante' last='Moore'] is the easy #1. He's elite in nearly every QB category as a prolific passer, fundamental phenom, and pure athlete. Oregon got a good one, and I'm immensely excited to watch Dante play this year as well as down the road.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["162650"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='162650' first='Jalen' last='Thompson'] is a High School Football Freak and if he works hard enough, he could get himself on Feldman's College Football Freaks List in a few years.rnThompson's athleticism is amazing, strength is incredible, and IQ is great. Whatever College Program Thompson lands at is going to be extremely lucky.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["30317"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Helping defend [player_tooltip player_id='30316' first='Dante' last='Moore'], [player_tooltip player_id='30317' first='Johnathan' last='Slack'] is next in line in a long history of Elite Detroit MLK Talent. At 6'4 280lbs, Slack is in my opinion the most polished offensive lineman in the state, and is the most college-ready. I expect him to be a cornerstone player at Michigan State in a few years.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["30318"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Our highest of many West Bloomfield players, [player_tooltip player_id='30318' first='Amir' last='Herring'] is an experienced 4-year starter who plays on a powerhouse program in the OAA Red, which means constant top-tier competition. A very polished run and pass blocker, quick hands, good balance, [player_tooltip player_id='30318' first='Amir' last='Herring'] is a great fit for the Maize and Blue next season!","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["162651"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"I love Semaj's game. He's the best receiver in the state, and plays the dynamic deep threat to a new level. Blazing speed, great RAC ability, and elite agility, Semaj Morgan is a perfect fit to college football.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["234420"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"An Elite two-way player, [player_tooltip player_id='234420' first='Khamari' last='Anderson'] is the definition of all-around TE.rnrnConsistently facing amazing competition, [player_tooltip player_id='234420' first='Khamari' last='Anderson'] runs clean routes and is able to get more RAC yardage than almost any TE in the state. He's a powerful runner after the catch, and with more time in the weight room, can become a real bruiser.rnHe also does his fair share of blocking, and sports great technique doing so. [player_tooltip player_id='234420' first='Khamari' last='Anderson'] is undoubtedly the best TE in Michigan's Class of 2023","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["162652"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"The best DB in the class, [player_tooltip player_id='162652' first='Amare' last='Snowden'] is a taller DB with similar measurements to Sauce Gardner, and better yet, Snowden is committed to Cincinnati.rnSnowden has elite reaction time, and his athleticism allows him to react extremely quickly to intercept a ball, breakup a pass, or punish a ball carrier. Knowing how Cinci develops their players, I have a great feeling about Snowden's college potential.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["30321"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Another OAA Red Lineman, [player_tooltip player_id='30321' first='Cole' last='Dellinger'] is a punisher. He makes it looks easy violently shoving opposing linemen to the ground, maintaining great pad level and balance throughout. With a few more years of work, he should be ready to start against some of the best front 7's in College Football playing in the Green and White.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["162655"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='162655' first='Cole' last='Cabana'] is a u003cemu003eSPEED DEMON u003c/emu003ethat has a ton of amazing RB fundamentals. In addition to his 10.55 100M, Cabana is extremely agile and has great cuts and balance after contact. 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He's a powerful interior offensive lineman that has a great future playing in the B1G 10.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's going to be an incredible season, and I can't wait to see where life takes these 10 athletes!<br><br>For the Love of Football,<br><br> - Alex Pallone<br><br><em>Follow me on Twitter! <a href="https://twitter.com/alex_pallone" data-type="URL" data-id="https://twitter.com/alex_pallone">@Alex_Pallone</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->