Five 2023 Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season's opening kickoff is less than ten days away, and programs are getting live competition by scrimmaging other teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By the start of game week, most teams will have two scrimmages under their belts to better prepare for their season openers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will briefly examine five senior players who stood out during their first round of scrimmages, solidifying them as players to keep an eye on during the final high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_62ffc63e4a462","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["246920"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ePatterson secured his place under the spotlight during the scrimmage against Fairview. He had a few monstrous runs that helped to breathe life into the Rangeview team and fans. He is a well-rounded three-down running back with show-stopping abilities. His outstanding athleticism and great overall strength make him a problematic runner to bring down. Patterson is a versatile athlete with significant upside as a prospect, making him more than worthy of a closer look.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["150076"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eLewis is a senior leader who will serve as an invaluable anchor for the Knights on both sides of the ball. His abilities as a linebacker are nothing less than phenomenal, but it was his showing as a running back that made him stand out during the scrimmage against Rangeview. He is more of a one-cut back who showed his powerful running skills. Lewis will be expected to lead the defense as an interior linebacker while providing the offense with extra power in the run game.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":"","_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eNot only is Leggett a senior leader for Skyline's defense, but he is also perhaps one of the more underrated inside linebackers in the state. He has great speed, excellent vision, and phenomenal strength. His ability to read and react quickly is a testament to his vast understanding of the game and outstanding techniques. He is a player who studies his opponents to identify and exploit their tendencies through game planning and adapting to the situation on the fly. 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