Best Available 2023s: Part 2
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The rankings update continues, and with that comes more seniors still on the recruiting market. We have eight more student athletes that have the tools and traits to thrive at the next level. Every one of these athletes have the…
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Continue ReadingThe rankings update continues, and with that comes more seniors still on the recruiting market. We have eight more student athletes that have the tools and traits to thrive at the next level. Every one of these athletes have the talent to play at a D2 level, minimum. They all need to be high on recruiting boards, especially after the early signing day. All of these kids are among the very best available there in WI. Dive into my analysis of them, and check out their film. We start with an OT with a lot to offer…
When the update is complete, you can expect to see Terrence higher than his current position of 81 overall. He has made strides in his final season of HS ball. Starting off, Terrance has elite size at 6’6″ 280 lbs with a wide wingspan to match. The big man is still raw, but he has gotten lighter on his feet since his junior season, and has solid short area agility. That allows him to be able to reach defenders as well as get himself in position to have himself between the ball and defender. Terrance also does a good job of using his superior length to his advantage. He makes first contact, almost exclusively. He has the flexibility and body control to be able to change his pad level to land his blocks square on defenders. That massive frame also has superior strength. Strength that allowed him to throw around DL at the HS level. There is a lot of clay to mold with this prospect.
Jackson is a familiar name on the PRZ WI site. I have attended multiple games of his, thanks to his back to back state championships. He came into the season as one of the best QBs, and only pushed himself further up the position rankings. There is so much to like about his game. The size you look for at 6’5″ 220 lbs. He is a dual threat that can run in the 4.7s. His best trait of all, though, is touch and accuracy. Flottmeyer has a special ability to put the ball exactly where he wants it. Not just place it, but place it with the correct velocity to hit the windows or beat the leverage of the DB. He can thread it through tight windows with velocity or drop it in a bucket over the shoulder of a receiver. Jackson has a prototypical throwing motion. One that can get the ball out quickly despite his big frame and long arms. He is one of, if not the #1, best QB available in WI.
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This article is filled with talented OL, and the next one up is the 6’6″ 270 lbs OT out of McFarland. I started the season watching Dyslin, and came away impressed. The big man does a good job with his technique. He keeps a wide base that allows him to generate a lot of power. Power that makes it easy to walk DL off the ball and into the second level, or ground. I am also impressed by his range. His highlights are filled with him essentially running kids off the ball thanks to that power, and he is able to stay on them with that range and light feet. Keats is one of the OL in WI that I believe can stay out at OT at the next level.
The best OC in WI is still available. That player is the 6’3″ 295 lbs De Pere senior. Ross has a quick, accurate, consistent snap. He is automatic in shotgun. Whether under center or shotgun snapping, Rowland does a good job of getting out of his stance with the snap. He is such a smooth mover that De Pere actually pulled him quite a bit. The big man got to show off his range in those situations as he pulled across the formation and up to the second level. Ross also possesses a powerful initial punch as well as the power to move DL off the ball and into the second level. In pass protection, Ross shows off his anchor strength. He does a good job of setting his anchor and not giving up any ground. The pocket is not at risk of collapsing from the interior with Ross inside. Definitely one of the best available OL, and the best center.
The potential that the Stoughton OL possesses should have OL coaches at the next level excited. Griffin is 6’3″ 270 lbs, and his frame is not close to being fully filled out. Even more exciting than the size and strength that he could still add is the traits he plays with. Empey has excellent range for the OL. He can play laterally in a zone scheme, or get to the second level in a power scheme quickly off the snap or via double teams. The young man plays with good technique as well. A wide base, doesn’t reach, keeps his shoulder pads over his toes. The body control further verifies how impressive of an athlete Griffin is. You can see that Griffin is confident in his athleticism and body control as well. Every move seems intentional and he doesn’t panic leading to overextending. Do not miss out on the two way athlete.
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Another big framed QB still on the market here in WI is the 6’5″ 195 lbs senior from Marquette. The big dude can run also. He has 4.65 speed, and it translates well to the field. However, Luke is most dangerous when he uses that athleticism to buy time in the backfield. The lefty is an effective, accurate passer while on the run. Whether he is inside or outside the pocket, on the run, or with all his cleats in the ground Luke can get the ball down the field As a passer, Luke has a quick release, and your prototypical throwing motion. The ball jumps out of his hand and carries it’s velocity to the catch point. He is also an accurate passer on the move and from the pocket. I’m surprised how under the radar he still is. A school will get a steal with this one.
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Teams looking for a big, powerful, tone setting RB that can carry a heavy workload need to familiarize themselves with the 6’1″ 225 lbs senior from Wilmot. The big dude plays behind his shoulder pads, runs his feet through contact, and has a strong stiff arm to keep defenders at bay. His powerful lower body and balance make it very difficult to get him off balance. This makes gang tackling the only consistent way to eventually drag him down. There are also plays scattered through the film showing off his blocking in the run game. He can definitely create a good push. FB could be another option for him at the next level. Anthony sets the tone with his running style. He holds one D2 offer from what I have seen. Don’t overlook him.
We conclude this article with one last offensive lineman. Parker looks like the biggest of the bunch at 6’7″ 315 lbs. The big man is actually a two way impact player, but we are going to focus on his work on the offensive side of the ball. Parker’s tenacious style of play jumps off the screen. He overpowers defenders with his far superior strength. He delivers a strong initial punch and mauls them as he drives them off the line and throws them to the ground. His heavy hands did a lot of damage during his senior season. Despite that huge frame, Parker has some range to his game. He can play down the line of scrimmage, reach a defender, or attack level two. It seems like every snap he is finishing with violence. Definitely a kid you need to know for schools looking for help in the trenches.