Class of 2024: Certified Ballers #6-10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our rankings for the Class of 2024 were released earlier this week. Rounding out our Top 10 is a slew of offensive standouts that will, undoubtedly, be showing out in 2022.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we'll take a dive into each of these future college stars, including their current offers and what schools might be starting to break away from the rest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='390755' first='Jelani' last='Watkins'] – 5'9″ 170 / Klein Oak HS — @laaared1</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The nation's fastest high schooler clocks a blazing 10.02 in the 100-meter dash. He's also one of the most electrifying receivers in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blink and you'll miss him. Watkins can take just about any pass to the house, and he does it with a combination of world-class speed, field vision, and an unmatched ability to weave in and out of traffic. On vertical routes, he tracks the ball exceptionally well and uses great hands to secure catches. More offers should roll in this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Currently has 16 P5 offers, including Miami, Michigan, LSU, Texas A&amp;M, and Baylor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15304054/613be52415f5d50b74985ffb"><strong>Watkins Sophomore Season - Hudl</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='277687' first='Micah' last='Hudson'] – 6'0″ 185 / Lake Belton HS — @iAmMike1x</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Red zone threat. Check. Elite speed. Check. Makes cornerbacks look silly. Check.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arguably the most polished receiver in Texas, Hudson runs great routes, high points the football on deep throws, and shows the ability to beat jams at the line of scrimmage. His speed allows him to consistently create separation downfield, and his physical style of play should make him a reliable 3rd down threat at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Currently has 20 P5 offers, including Ohio State, Alabama, Michigan, Texas A&amp;M, and Notre Dame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>OT [player_tooltip player_id='419126' first='Ashton' last='Funk'] – 6'6″ 295 / Tompkins HS — @AshtonFunk2024</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lone offensive lineman in the Top 10, Funk plays football angry. With prototypical size for the position and the feet of a basketball player, he's unquestionably the top offensive tackle in the class. He is a natural knee-bender who punishes defensive linemen in the run game, and protects his quarterback's blind side in the throw game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Currently has 22 P5 offers, including Florida, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, and USC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11754787/6217a69a7bd29617e8cd42c9"><strong>Funk Sophomore Season - Hudl</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB [player_tooltip player_id='146594' first='Mabrey' last='Mettauer'] – 6'5″ 225 / The Woodlands HS — @MabreyMettauer</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore Stats: 66.3% completion. Passing - 1,921 yards, 22 touchdowns, 3 interceptions // Rushing - 390 yards and 13 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How a quarterback drops back and what the start of his release looks like tell you a lot, and Mettauer looks like a Power 5-ready signal-caller right now. The second quarterback in our Top 10, he has a smooth release, cannon arm, and impressive accuracy. He's a threat anywhere on the field, but particularly in the red zone, where his physical running ability allows him to power through any defender who stands in his way. More offers will pour in this season for the talented QB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Visited the Tar Heels of UNC in June.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Currently has 17 P5 offers, including North Carolina, Miami, Louisville, and Florida.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14834655/6131905690f0a708a45ec2d9"><strong>Mettauer Sophomore Season - Hudl</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>S [player_tooltip player_id='149651' first='Ka'Davion' last='Dotson'] – 6'0″ 180 / Duncanville HS — @Kadavion_Dotson</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lone defensive back on the list, Dotson comes in as the #10 prospect in the class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's extremely versatile, has unlimited range, shows elite closing speed, and delivers the kind of hits that would make Ed Reed smile. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has recently visited Oregon and LSU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Currently has 15 P5 offers, including the Ducks, Tigers, USC, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15253102/61cb6c00578f0308d411b902"><strong>Dotson Sophomore Season - Hudl</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->