2024 Rankings: Top 50-100 New Additions Pt. 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tons of 2024 Juniors performed well throughout the season, and many caught our eye. We have a ton of new additions to our rankings which almost tripled in size when you include our Watchlist but doubled in size in terms of ranked players. With so many new additions ranked between 50-100, we will showcase these talented players in three parts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you want to check out the 2024 rankings, click <a href="https://prepredzone.com/new-york/rankings/2024-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To see the new additions to the top 50, click <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/02/2024-rankings-top-50-new-additions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["620295"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='620295' first='Lathan' last='Hudson'] is one of the most physically gifted offensive lineman in this class. Hudson has elite length 6'7, 310lbs and has such a long reach that defenders struggle to win at the point of engagement vs. Hudson. Hudson moves really well and has a strong base that can move laterally in pass protection. Hudson does a good job of winning reps both against bull rushes or against speed rushers on the outside using his lateral movement. 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Tully had over 1,000 all-purpose yards and 7 touchdowns this season to create a 1-2 offensive duo between him and wideout [player_tooltip player_id='528694' first='Gavin' last='Creo']. With Creo graduating Tully will have the opportunity to be the main offensive playmaker for Chaminade and build of his extremely strong season.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["630074"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='630074' first='Aqil' last='Meredith-Smith'] is a really strong guard for a talented Moore Catholic offensive line group. Meredith-Smith is really explosive and does a good of being physical and violent with his hands. 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Morgan does a good job of finding defenders in space and has had great success being utilized as a pulling lead blocker. Morgan has the power and strength to block bigger defensive tackles but has the athleticism to really contain speed rushers around the edge. Overall Morgan has become one of the best well rounded blockers in this class.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["521449"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='521449' first='Giovanni' last='Downer'] is one of the most athletic defensive backs in this class. 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Leonard also shows these skills as a returner using his speed, quickness, and vision to make plays. What Leonard does best is his diagnosis of the play and route concepts in front of him. Leonard is really quick to react and will consistently make the right reads as a cornerback.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["521440"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='521440' first='Montrice' last='Webster'] is one of the most physically dominant defensive lineman in New York. Webster has a great motor and never quits on plays. Webster can take on multiple blockers at once and still find ways to make plays in the backfield. 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