Class of ‘23 Rankings Update: Top 5 Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that ranking season is officially in full swing, we're following up on the recent Class of '23 Player Rankings update with some bonus coverage. With each update, the goal is always to add the best talent in the state, and some overlooked players that may not get the exposure they truly deserve. This latest group of newcomers checks both boxes, as over 25 prospects made their debuts; increasing this recruiting class to 300 ranked players.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Of the 25 plus prospects that made their debuts in this update, five of them managed to crack the Top 125. This group of prospects is filled with&nbsp;<em>All-League</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>All-State</em>&nbsp;caliber talent, and they should draw serious interest with&nbsp;<em>National Signing Day</em>&nbsp;coming up. See where they landed in the recent Class of '23 rankings update.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["510987"],"_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":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThis graduating class of offensive linemen is quite possibly the strongest position group in the rankings. With this recent update, there are now 14 offensive linemen ranked inside the Top 100, and Lawrence Free State accounts for three of those spots. [player_tooltip player_id='510987' first='Spencer' last='Doan'] joins fellow Free State teammates, [player_tooltip player_id='127699' first='Calvin' last='Clements'] and [player_tooltip player_id='246109' first='Kaden' last='Lonard'], as Doan enters the rankings at No. 78 overall. The massive right tackle took home u003cemu003e2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e Team All-Sunflower Leagueu003c/emu003e honors for his strong play this past season. Since October he's received opportunities to continue his career at the u003cemu003eUniversity of Kansasu003c/emu003e and u003cemu003eNorthwestern Universityu003c/emu003e, and the big man recently picked up an offer from u003cemu003eHarvard u003c/emu003eas well. His combination of size and quickness should draw more D-I interest.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["511655"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eFollowing Doan in the rankings is fellow offensive lineman, [player_tooltip player_id='511655' first='Logan' last='Cox']. He checks in just a few spots behind Doan as the 84u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked prospect overall, and the 13u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked offensive lineman in the class. Cox is just another example of the talent this position group possesses. The senior put together another solid season at left tackle for the Seaman Vikings, as he earned a second straight u003cemu003eAll-Leagueu003c/emu003e selection. His standout play and next level frame has caught the attention of multiple recruiters. Cox currently holds offers from u003cemu003eChardon State Collegeu003c/emu003e, u003cemu003eFort Hays Stateu003c/emu003e, u003cemu003eGarden City Community Collegeu003c/emu003e, u003cemu003eHutchinson Community Collegeu003c/emu003e, u003cemu003eMissouri Westernu003c/emu003e, and he's earned a u003cemu003ePWOu003c/emu003e from u003cemu003eKansasu003c/emu003e.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["510905"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eEach season there's always a few prospects that come from out of nowhere and really turn some heads. [player_tooltip player_id='510905' first='A'Quan' last='Dunbar'] was one of those players this year. Despite being a part of a struggling Shawnee Mission South offense, Dunbar was arguably the best receiver in the u003cemu003eSunflower League u003c/emu003ethis season. The 6-foot-6 wideout hauled in 54 receptions for 829 yards with 10 touchdowns, which earned him u003cemu003e1u003csupu003estu003c/supu003e Team All-Leagueu003c/emu003e honors. He was also recognized as a finalist for the u003cemu003eOtis Tayloru003c/emu003e award, and he was named to the u003cemu003eAll-Simone Teamu003c/emu003e. Dunbar's incredible season brings him into the rankings at No. 97, and he is the 9u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked receiver in the class.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["510901"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eNext to the offensive line group, the second deepest position group in this recruiting class is possibly the defensive backs. There are a number of impressive safeties that headline the group, and [player_tooltip player_id='510901' first='Jase' last='Hovey'] is one of the most versatile of the bunch. Hovey comes into the rankings with the fourth highest debut, as he checks in at No. 118 overall and is the 13u003csupu003eth u003c/supu003eranked defensive back in the class. If folks didn't know who he was at the beginning of the season, then they do now. Hovey made his presence felt in every game, which is why he's earned u003cemu003eAll-Stateu003c/emu003e honors from multiple sites. The 6-foot-2, 210 pound safety has become a hot commodity for defensive coordinators at the collegiate level. Hovey's received interest from u003ciu003eKansasu003c/iu003e and u003ciu003eKansas Stateu003c/iu003e, and holds three offers from some of the top community colleges in the state of Kansas.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["510906"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='510906' first='Jackson' last='Turnbull'] of Pittsburg High School rounds off this talented group of newcomers. Turnbull missed a bit of time early in the season due to injury, but it didn't take him long to make up for that lost time. 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