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2024 Highly Rated Athletes to Track this Spring

2024 Highly Rated Athletes to Track this Spring
Shiloh Lanphear
Shiloh Lanphear
December 28, 2022 @ 10:33 AM
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Kahnen Daniels
Kahnen Daniels 6'1" | 185 lbs | RB | 2024
MS
Shamaar Darden
Shamaar Darden 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH | 2024
MS
Jay Ulmer
Jay Ulmer 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH | 2024
MS
Braylon Burnside
Braylon Burnside 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH/TE | 2024
MS
Terry Patton Jr.
Terry Patton Jr. 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2024
MS
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[player_tooltip player_id='139597' first='Braylon' last='Burnside'] is considered one of the Top 3 Recruites in his class due to his playmaking ability and versatility. Braylon has yet to commit to a program but he has received offers from FSU, Jackson State and Mississippi State. 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He is certainly an incredible athlete whose presence on the field is always notable.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a7c743259cf"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["139636"],"_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":"Ulmer played for an exceptional team in Mendenhall. His team made it all the way to the final round of the state Championships this year and played very well. [player_tooltip player_id='139636' first='Jay' last='Ulmer'] has shown that he can play the SS position as well tote the ball from the backfield. With the ball in his hands Ulmer has been explosive running for huge gains. When on defense Ulmer does an exceptional job of shutting down receivers giving his team the upper hand. 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This season [player_tooltip player_id='344052' first='Kahnen' last='Daniels'] led his team to an 11- 3 season and all the way into the State Championships. Daniels so far has recieved offers from Mississippi State, Southern Miss and Vanderbilt. Daniels is certain to recieve more offers as he will have yet another outstanding season with great highlights.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a7c74325a53"} /-->

Players can opt for the position ATH when they play multiple positions such as WR, KR, DB, etc. Here are some of the top-ranked ATH in the state. Leave a comment tagging someone you think should be on this list.

Mississippi State
Braylon Burnside

Braylon Burnside

MS
ATH/TE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH/TE
CLASS 2024
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Braylon
Burnside ATH/TE
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Starkville
|
MS
2024 Highly Rated Athletes to Track this Spring
Burnside is the type of athlete who can do it all and do so with ease. He is...
Written by Shiloh Lanphear
Mississippi State
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Braylon Burnside

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State: Mississippi
School: Starkville
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Terry Patton Jr.

Terry Patton Jr.

MS
ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Terry
Patton Jr. ATH
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
185
HS
Pass Christian
|
MS
2024 Highly Rated Athletes to Track this Spring
Patton has been pretty consistent for the Pass Christian Pirates over his 3 years as a starter. Patton...
Written by Shiloh Lanphear
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Terry Patton Jr.

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State: Mississippi
School: Pass Christian
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Mississippi
Shamaar Darden

Shamaar Darden

MS
ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Shamaar
Darden ATH
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Tupelo
|
MS
2024 Highly Rated Athletes to Track this Spring
Shamaar is an excellent top tier athlete with tremendous talent and ability. From his free safety position Shamaar...
Written by Shiloh Lanphear
Mississippi
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Shamaar Darden

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State: Mississippi
School: Tupelo
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Jay Ulmer

Jay Ulmer

MS
ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Jay
Ulmer ATH
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Mendenhall
|
MS
2024 Highly Rated Athletes to Track this Spring
Ulmer played for an exceptional team in Mendenhall. His team made it all the way to the final...
Written by Shiloh Lanphear
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Jay Ulmer

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State: Mississippi
School: Mendenhall
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Florida
Kahnen Daniels

Kahnen Daniels

MS
RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Kahnen
Daniels RB
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
185
HS
West Point
|
MS
2024 Highly Rated Athletes to Track this Spring
Daniels is a phenome of an athlete. This kid has size, speed and instinct. Kahnen has the ability...
Written by Shiloh Lanphear
Florida
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Kahnen Daniels

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State: Mississippi
School: West Point
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