2023 Final Rankings Stock Risers & New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>With 2023 final rankings up we take a look at the highest stock risers from that class.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='99469' first='Marvin' last='Burks Jr']. | 6'2" 190 | S | Cardinal Ritter |</strong><br>The Missouri signee Burks was quite possibly the best overall football player that I saw during the 2022 season. Marvin did it all for his Lions, rarely leaving the field, and being a force on offense, defense and special teams. While he will play safety at Missouri, Marvin could witch sides and play running back for the Tigers given his athleticism, determination and playmaking skills. He wasn't suppose to be Ritter's starting RB in '22 but took over the job out of necessity and help lead the offense to a state championship. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='173066' first='Jamal' last='Roberts'] | 6' 1" 200 | RB | St. Mary's |</strong><br>Another state champion performer is the speedy Roberts, who is also headed to Missouri. Jamal was underrated not only here but by most D1 colleges given his size, speed and skillset he possesses. He's a homerun threat every time he touches the ball, and that includes as a receiver, which he is also capable at. Roberts is is physical, has some wiggle, but is known for his straight-line speed which his hard to catch in the open field and especially once he makes it into the secondary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='177888' first='Kendrick' last='Bell'] | 6'3" 185 | ATH | Park Hill |</strong><br>The younger brother of Michigan standout Ronnie Bell will also play for the Wolverines after breakout senior season for the Trojans and after not being ranked at PrepRedZone.com to start the season. While Kendrick put up massive numbers at quarterback for Park Hill he was recruited as an athlete and will most likely play receiver as his brother Ronnie did at Ann Arbor. Kenrdick is a similar type athlete with good length and running ability, including with the ball in his hands to make plays happen with his feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='37700' first='Alex' last='Bray'] | 6'4" 260 | DE | Marquette |</strong><br>Another future Big 10 player who saw his stock rise on here is the very athletic Bray, who combines good size, strength, speed and explosion into a dominating defensive line prospect on the high school level, that Illinois was lucky to land. Bray brings all the tools you look for in a defensive lineman to the Illini after having a great senior season with his Warriors and earning many post-season honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='193114' first='Arhmad' last='Branch'] | 6'1"175 | WR | Festus |</strong><br>Branch is headed to Purdue to play for new head coach Ryan Walters. One of the top overall athletes in the 2023 class, Branch was a new addition to the rankings despite showing his incredible athleticism and potential earlier in the year at the Elite Combine and as a junior receiving target. He followed that up with a great senior season that saw D1 schools come calling and ultimately choosing the Boilermakers. Branch will take his 40" vertical to the Big 10 next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->