2022 Breakout Freshmen That Will Make Noise in 2023
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High schoolers usually do not get the opportunity to suit up on Friday nights as freshmen. The ones that do, show they have the physical and mental maturity to handle playing varsity football. Let’s look at four players that proved…
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Continue ReadingHigh schoolers usually do not get the opportunity to suit up on Friday nights as freshmen. The ones that do, show they have the physical and mental maturity to handle playing varsity football. Let’s look at four players that proved themselves in year one of high school football.
Christian Kramer (QB) 6’0″ 155lbs
North Putnam
Kramer put up solid numbers in his debut season for the North Putnam Cougars. He completed 64.5% of his passes for 2,278 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. He has a strong arm and can make defenses pay on deep passes. That arm strength is also used to fit the ball into tight spaces. Christian moves around well in the pocket and showed some speed when he got into the open field. There is still room to grow as he also threw 11 interceptions. He tends to put too much air on the ball and needs more touch to complete more passes at all levels of the field. Footwork could improve as well, as his feet are not always in sync with the rest of his body. Luckily for him and North Putnam, he has another three seasons to improve upon his stellar start to his prep career.
MarQuis Allen MarQuis Allen 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Muncie Central | 2026 State IN (RB, LB) 6’0” 205lbs
Muncie Central
Muncie Central has a special player in MarQuis Allen MarQuis Allen 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Muncie Central | 2026 State IN . Allen does not look like a freshman and didn’t play like one either. He is a physical player that plays hard play after play. His inaugural season ended with 103 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles. He also saw time as a running back this season in a limited role. Marquis has the speed to play sideline to sideline and can consistently make open-field tackles. MarQuis Allen MarQuis Allen 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Muncie Central | 2026 State IN will be a name to know in the coming years.
Jaxon Ramey (WR, CB) 5’10” 165lbs
Indian Creek
Jaxon Ramey has big play potential anytime he is on the field. He finished with 42 receptions, 861 yards, and six touchdowns. The first thing that shows up on film is his burst off the line and speed downfield. Jaxon has soft hands and can make difficult catches with bodies on him. His route running outside of go routes could use some work, but he has the tools to improve. Look for Ramey to become a big name in 3A football as his career continues.
Bo Polston Bo Polston 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Decatur Central | 2026 State IN (QB) 6’2” 185lbs
Decatur Central
Bo Polston Bo Polston 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Decatur Central | 2026 State IN should become one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in Indiana. He is a fluid runner in the open field and moves around the pocket well to make throws downfield. He completed 53% of his passes for 1,683 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 347 yards and another three scores. At times, Bo can be indecisive and too quick to get out of the pocket. Despite this, Bo has a solid arm and can place the ball in spots where only his receivers can catch it. Bo has very similar attributes to Decatur Central alum Tommy Stevens. Polston has the potential to be just as good as, if not better, than Stevens by the end of his high school career.