Introducing the Top Newcomers From the Class of ‘24

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When we highlighted the Top 5 players in this junior class, it was mentioned how quickly the class as a whole had developed throughout the '22 campaign. There were several prospects that raised their stock, but the amount of juniors that burst onto the scene this year was unbelievable. It's the reason why 34 prospects made their debut in this December update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Out of the 34 talented players that earned a spot in the Top 175, 19 of these prospects found themselves inside the Top 100. While that group of 19 is an impressive bunch of prospects, these are the five players that headline the newcomers in this update. Here's a look at where these five landed inside the Top 50. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["459984"],"_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: 400u0022u003eSay hello to the new top-ranked receiver from our Class of '24 Player Rankings. Maize South displayed an impressive passing game this past season, and junior wideout, [player_tooltip player_id='459984' first='Sammy' last='Dresie'], was the top target for the Mavericks. Dresie leads this group of five with the highest debut, as he enters the rankings at No. 29 overall. After not seeing many targets as a sophomore, the junior led the team in receiving with 69 receptions for 1,063 yards. His breakout year earned him u003cemu003e1u003csupu003estu003c/supu003e Team All-Leagueu003c/emu003e honors and a u003cemu003e5A All-State Honorable Mentionu003c/emu003e nod. Dresie and [player_tooltip player_id='282258' first='Tate' last='McNew'] should be one of the top quarterback-receiver duos in the state next season.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["544696"],"_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: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='544696' first='Daimont' last='Mucker'] was not only a newcomer in this recent update, but he was also a newcomer to the state of Kansas this past season. His transfer to Valley Center was a match made in heaven. The impact Mucker made this season was incredible. The Hornets offense drastically improved with Mucker as the feature back, as he helped lead them to a 7-3 record and they averaged more points per game. He ended the season rushing for 1,864 yards on 265 carries with 22 total touchdowns. Mucker makes his debut at No. 34 overall and is now the 6u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked running back in the class after hisu003cemu003e 1u003csupu003est u003c/supu003eTeam 5A All-Stateu003c/emu003e season.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["544699"],"_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: 400u0022u003eNext up in this group is an intriguing prospect from Blue Valley Northwest. The Huskies have produced a few D-I level prospects over the past two years, and [player_tooltip player_id='544699' first='Gavin' last='Hoffman'] is the latest player that could reach that potential. Hoffman took over as the starting tight end for the Huskies this past season and immediately became their top pass catcher. He went on to accumulate over 700 yards receiving on 39 receptions with 11 touchdowns. His explosive play earned him u003cemu003e2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e Team All-Leagueu003c/emu003e honors and he was a u003cemu003e6A All-State u003c/emu003eu003cemu003eHonorable Mentionu003c/emu003e pick. 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The Blue Ace's receiving core is loaded with exceptional players, but White emerged as [player_tooltip player_id='146114' first='DaeOnte' last='Mitchell']'s favorite target this season. White nearly eclipsed 900 yards on 43 catches and scored eight times. 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But, next season folks will surely remember North along with teammates. North stepped up in a big way during his junior year, and was a key component to Miege's state championship offensive line. His u003cemu003e1u003csupu003estu003c/supu003e Team u003c/emu003eu003cemu003e4A All-Stateu003c/emu003e season brings him in as the 5u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e ranked offensive lineman in the class and the 42u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e ranked prospect overall. He and his fellow Top 100 linemen should be one of the best offensive lines in the state in 2023.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a1e2e4694e5"} /-->