Regular SZN Recap: Premier Midwest ’24s Breaking Out as Recruits

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playoffs are upon us and in this win-or-go-home stage of the fall season, we are seeing the clutch performers and elite teams beginning to reveal themselves all through America's Heartland. During the regular season, <em>PrepRedzone </em>brought you the latest and most detailed info on Class of 2023, '24, '25, and '26 standout high school football players that are making waves, raising their stock, and entering the big-time folds of college football recruiting from the Flyover States that make up the American Midwest. Now that we're inching closer to state championship time, we're finishing some class analysis features out with a "Regular SZN Recap" series making sure to give our subscribers the 411 on prep football heavyweight recruits and standouts who are tearing up gridirons and recruiting circles this fall. In this 2024 regular season wrap-up, I'm stoked to bring 20 Premier Midwest 2024s Breaking Out as Recruits during this '22 season. There are some ridiculously talented prospects making this list with bright futures in college football. Get to know these breakout recruits still at the genesis of their careers below, and thank you for reading!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6362975c1a5f0","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271825"],"_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":"Coming out of big-school Illinois power u003cemu003eLincoln Way-Westu003c/emu003e, Louisville baseball commit Cu003cstrongu003eole Craftonu003c/strongu003e is gaining a ton of steam on the recruiting trail as a 6'3, 205 lb. quarterback prospect. u003cstrongu003eCraftonu003c/strongu003e committed to the Cardinals baseball squad in late September of 2020 and was even ranked as the #1 baseball product in Illinois for his class by a third-party site, but an array of football programs have kept in contact and he even received an offer from UNI last May. 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Things changed quickly after he posted 774 all-purpose yards and 8 touchdowns through the first four games of the season and did so in impressive fashion, as a game day visit to Iowa City and the Hawkeyes resulted in his first offer. Kansas State and Kansas followed shortly after, and more offers are sure to be added to the table after more programs get eyes on u003cstrongu003ePriceu003c/strongu003e in person as well as his eye-popping film. His first four-game highlight opens with a majestic and jaw-dropping hurdle over a downhill safety that sets the tone for the type of athlete you're about to watch. u003cstrongu003ePrice'su003c/strongu003e burst is also great, and the longer I watched his film the more of a fan I became the outright electric RB. 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His Week 1-3 highlights show off a strong run supporter who is violent at the point of contact and overwhelm ball carriers when he gets ahold of them. u003cstrongu003eBoganowskiu003c/strongu003e excels around the box, coming downhill, destroying block attempts, and laying big hits in run support to impose his will and break down RBs and WRs over the course of four quarters. I also see some loose hips and comfortability when the ball is in the air in coverage, and I definitely like him as a SS going forward as a college prospect. Big, strong, athletic, physically dominant player.","_player_evaluations_15_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_16_player":["322461"],"_player_evaluations_16_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_16_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_16_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_16_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_16_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_16_evaluation":"Already an All-State WR, u003cemu003eAndreanu003c/emu003e junior playmaker u003cstrongu003ePat Clacks IIIu003c/strongu003e came into the season with a P5 offer from Pitt from November 2021 and a host of MAC offers but really solidified himself in the P5 space in October as Nebraska, Central Michigan, and Cal-Berkeley added to his list of suitors and reignited his recruiting flame during this busy fall of 2022. The 6'1, 185 lber. has an impressive lower body that helps him carry and slip through tackle attempts, drop his hips and create separation in his breaks, and stay balanced through quick cuts, hurdles, and spin moves. u003cstrongu003eClacks IIIu003c/strongu003e is elusive and explosive once you get him into open space and carries a balanced skillset that allows him to break tackles, get open, and create splash plays in a variety of different ways. No wonder he already has a Pac12 offer early into his junior campaign.","_player_evaluations_16_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_17_player":["247970"],"_player_evaluations_17_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_17_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_17_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_17_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_17_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_17_evaluation":"The 6'6, 230 lb. TE and DE from u003cemu003eSioux Center High Schoolu003c/emu003e is a smooth and coordinated athlete who is a vicious blocker around the edge or out in space with hand placement, initial pop, length, and strength all evident in his still-growing 230 lb. frame. Also able to impact the passing game with solid route running, u003cstrongu003eBruhnu003c/strongu003e has good balance and shows off some YAC ability with the ball in his hands as well. As a defensive end, his sheer size and athleticism help him beat blocking attempts with his first step, lateral agility that helps him cross face of offensive lineman, and strong punch to knock opponents off balance. Violent, athletic, and dynamic, the intriguing two-way Iowa product has been very popular this fall but is still without an offer. However, Kansas, Indiana, Minnesota, KState, North Dakota State, Iowa, and Iowa State have all been in contact, with KU, KState, MN, and NDSU seeming to reach out the most during the fall of 2022. If you're on a u0022first offeru0022 watch then [player_tooltip player_id='247970' first='Carson' last='Bruhn'] should be at the top of your list for players to keep an eye on.","_player_evaluations_17_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_18_player":["126238"],"_player_evaluations_18_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_18_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_18_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_18_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_18_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_18_evaluation":"Another Show-Me State standout, 6'6, 240 lb. u003cemu003eGlendale High Schoolu003c/emu003e DE u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='126238' first='Kellen' last='Lindstrom']u003c/strongu003e is on the cusp of his first offer and has visited Arkansas, Kansas, and Iowa so far this fall with North Dakota State also sending out recruitment contact. Productive as a Wide-9 DE, u003cstrongu003eLindstromu003c/strongu003e has an explosive get-off and frightening pursuit speed for a kid of his size. He also destroys blocking attempts and QBs whether he's off a few steps or has a full head of steam, and I also love how easily he eats and shed cut block attempts at his lower body. u003cstrongu003eLindstromu003c/strongu003e is quick, closes on the ball very quickly, and flies around like his hair is on fire on the gridiron. He's laid some massive and painful-looking hits this fall and I'm sure he's been on the minds of opposing QBs way more often than they'd ever admit. That overall speed does not show up often on a recruit of that size and that first offer shouldn't be far off if he keeps this up. Great tape, stud!","_player_evaluations_18_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_19_player":["475435"],"_player_evaluations_19_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_19_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_19_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_19_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_19_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_19_evaluation":"Also a stud basketball player, 6'4, 195 lb. WR u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='475435' first='Donovan' last='Hamilton']u003c/strongu003e from u003cemu003eHamilton Southeasternu003c/emu003e in Fishers, Indiana has broken out to enter the fold as a D1 recruit with MAC competitors Ball State and Miami offering scholarships late this fall. Indiana, Purdue, and Notre Dame have also received game day invites from the intriguing wideout, and in his regular season highlights show him using that size to his advantage as he can high point the football and win contested catches with grace and toughness. u003cstrongu003eHamiltonu003c/strongu003e also displays big play speed as a vertical route runner and his ball skills and fearlessness make him a consistent deep threat and big-time playmaker. Throw it up and he'll get it! Huge size, huge catch radius, and big-play speed are a deadly combination. Look for more college programs to get involved as things progress.","_player_evaluations_19_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":20,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->