Unknown Freshmen Athletes to Watch for This Offseason

<p>Today we're looking at some of the more unknown freshmen athletes to watch for this off-season. These young men all received playing time as freshmen at the varsity level in 2022 and play well. They are most certainly still growing and developing, but have flashed a ton of potential for the next level. Their growth as a player over the next three seasons will be crucial for their recruitment. With that being said, here's who to watch for this off-season. If you have any prospects you'd like for me to watch, please @ them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='566989' first='Lukas' last='Boman'], 5'11" 180, Clarkston</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Smooth change of direction in traffic.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is a physical presence that looks to impose his will as a blocker.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plenty of turnover on his knee drive.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Look for his workload as a ball carrier to skyrocket in 2023.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='206418' first='Jayden' last='Terry'], 5'8" 165, Grandville</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A well-oiled machine as a runner between the tackles.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quite slippery in tight quarters.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Reads blocks well and will bounce a run if a defensive end gets nosey.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a durable lower half that allows him to drag tacklers with him.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is a smaller back, but is as tough as they come.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1148693' first='Kory' last='Amachree'], 6' 195, Haslett</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Terrific burst and acceleration after the catch.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A playmaker with the ball in his hands.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>His short area quickness allows for an abundance of cutback opportunities.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A strong runner who bursts through arm tackles relatively easily. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can create separation at the top of his route with head fakes and body lean.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='568140' first='Amir' last='Morelan'], 5'11" 170, Port Huron Northern</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows quick feet and active hands against press coverage.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has impressive vision to spot smaller cutback lanes.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Proved that he can hawk down ball carriers on the defensive side using great build-up speed. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sets up blocks well as a return man before kicking in the ignition.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Breaks through the target in man coverage.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='567870' first='Jacob' last='Schorfhaar'], 6'3" 205, DeWitt</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a projectable frame for the next level.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quite flexible and plays with good bend &amp; forward body lean as a blocker.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hand and body placement allows for him to win on down blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the body control to secure key second-level blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lelend Hollingsworth, 5'9" 165, Renaissance</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A downright nasty perimeter blocker.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stays over the top of route concepts in zone.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows excellent instincts to go with tight footwork. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A special teams ace who can give his opponent awful starting field position. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->