Newcomers To Make An Impact

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are some new names across AZ that project to make a serious impact this season. Here's a look at five players to watch at their new school in 2022: <img class="wp-image-352247" style="width: 210px;" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/PRZ-Generic-Grayprznm-crop-658x432-1654137428.jpg" alt=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='364178' first='Dylan' last='Raiola'], <em>QB, Chandler '2</em>4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You've probably already heard of Raiola at this point, as he is one of the top overall players in the 2024 class in the entire country. The Ohio State commit transfers into Chandler from Burleson High in Texas and is already the preseason front runner to land that OPOY award. Extremely talented and polished skillset that checks all the boxes you need as an eventual P5 starter. Outstanding player overall and has the potential to be one of the best high school fotball players the state of Arizona has ever seen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='358490' first='Kaleb' last='Jackson-Carter'], <em>OL, Desert Edge '23</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson-Carter comes to Desert Edge from Clovis West High in California and sizes up with a tremendous frame and build at 6'5" 275lbs. He'll be a crucial piece to that DEHS OL with the departure of Gavin Broscious (Michigan State), as Jackson-Carter will have some big shoes to fill. He displays a good intial ball get off with good mobility and play strength. He shows some violence at the POC and possesses that mean streak in various plays on film. He's flashed a good IQ to pick up stunts and blitzes, and holds loads of potential and a high ceiling moving forward. Definitely going to be an exciting kid to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='337924' first='Levi' last='VanDyke'], <em>ATH, Prescott '23</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>VanDyke has been a basketball kid throughout high school thus far, but possesses a raw athletic skillset that looks to transfer over smoothly. He sizes up at 5'10" 150lbs with room to add mass which will come as he matures, and possesses really good length within his frame. He's been extremely impressive this offseason thus far. He has the IQ and athleticism to play mutiple spots (WR, CB, FS, SS, KR/PR) and emerge as a difference maker in 2022. As a WR, he shows loose hips which helps him set up his routes and manipulate manned up DB's with a nice burst at the top of his routes to generate separation. He did a good job stacking DB's to get over the top at the LFC camp and possesses good body control and ball skills all around. He also holds potential as a DB at the next level given his skillset, and will be a fun player to watch. High motor, tough, and scrappy kid with a great work ethic that is well deserving of college interest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/vandyke_levi/status/1548507867744915457?s=20u0026t=QseLBteqTz_oIzSkaZA-Aw","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/vandyke_levi/status/1548507867744915457?s=20&amp;t=QseLBteqTz_oIzSkaZA-Aw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='358628' first='Dane' last='Fidler'], <em>DB, Apache Junction '23</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fidler transfers into Apache Junction from Bishop Kelly High in Idaho. He's already picked up a PWO in his short time at AJHS and I'm sure it won't be the last. He did an excellent job at CB manned up on an island out there and displayed good eyes with the ability to swiftly change direction or get out of his breaks. Good range and speed overall as well to flip the hips and run downfield with WR's. He flashed a nice IQ to be able to identify and communicate crossing concepts to disrupt timing. I think Fidler is prone for a big year with a key role on that AJ defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='31397' first='Jacory' last='Mcdaniel'], OL, Sierra Linda '23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDaniel transfers to Sierra Linda from Milwaukee Marshall High in Wisconsin. He possesses some good size at 6'3" 285lbs and has shown the ability to play OG and OT at the high school level. Prior to his move to Sierra Linda, he has drawn in interest from FCS and DII programs. He possesses good play stength with a mean streak and does a great job in the run game. He's frequently shown the ability to finish blocks and is a big nasty type of player and a huge gem for Sierra Linda's offense as they head into the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->