Final 2023 Update Stock-Risers
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The final 2023 Rankings Update is here! This update tweaks a lot of the rankings, and it’s added a couple dozen athletes as well. This article will showcase five athletes who have risen their stock since the last update, and…
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Continue ReadingThe final 2023 Rankings Update is here! This update tweaks a lot of the rankings, and it’s added a couple dozen athletes as well. This article will showcase five athletes who have risen their stock since the last update, and their ranking truly highlights their accomplishments!
RB |
Timmy Kloska
Timmy
Kloska
6'0" | 220 lbs | RB
Grand Rapids West Catholic | 2023
State
MI
| Army Commit
It’s no secret that I’ve been a huge Kloska fan for a while, and I’m delighted that he’s finally getting the attention he deserves. He’s the hardest-working, most humble prospect I know, and I’m confident he’ll contribute at a high level at West Point. This past season served as a victory lap, as Kloska broke more records, won AP player of the year, and won a ring to cap it all off. Kloska deserves this high of a ranking, and he has a bright future!
RB |
Darius Taylor
Darius
Taylor
5'8" | 150 lbs | RB
Walled Lake Western | 2023
State
MI
| Minnesota Commit
Minnesota is getting a great player with Darius Taylor Darius Taylor 5'8" | 150 lbs | RB Walled Lake Western | 2023 State MI . I know that I’m higher on Taylor than some other outlets, but I think he brings such a dynamic set of skills to the table that it’s hard to ignore. He still hasn’t reached his potential, and I’m confident he’ll see that potential with the Gophers.
DL |
John Jokisch
John
Jokisch
6'4" | 235 lbs | DL
Seaholm | 2023
State
MI
| Michigan Commit
It seems to be a Jokisch family tradition to play football at Michigan! Even though Jokisch is walking on, he earned all-state honors this season and was Seaholm’s best defensive player, and a top 5 defensive player in the entire OAA. Compared to the 2021 season, I saw Jokisch take significant strides in 2023. His strength, IQ, and overall fundamentals all improved. Plus, if I were an all-state / all-region type player without many offers, I’d walk onto UofM because of their proven development of talent. Great move!
WR | Triston Nichols Triston Nichols 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR De La Salle | 2023 State MI | SVSU Commit
Nichols isn’t so much a stock-riser as his athletic reputation has fallen due to injury, which resulted in schools withdrawing offers. I still see Nichols as a Division 1 prospect, and he’s the highest-ranked GLIAC commit in the rankings. The proven production along with his size, change of direction, basketball skills, etc make him near-elite. I would frankly be shocked if Nichols doesn’t develop into an amazing DII receiver!
DB |
Kaden McDonald
Kaden
McDonald
6'2" | 180 lbs | DB
Gladwin | 2023
State
MI
| Michigan Tech Commit
Kaden wasn’t even on my radar prior to this season, but his playoff performances sealed a ranking and DII offers. I’m extremely impressed by Kaden’s playmaking ability, range, and ability to stop the run. He’s a DB that can truly do it all, and he turned out to be a hidden gem in Division 5. In many ways, Kaden reminds me of Ty Hudkins Ty Hudkins 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI from Forest Hills Central. That being said, I think Michigan Tech is a phenomenal fit, and I hope to catch some Tech games in the coming years!