Class of ‘24 Rankings Update: New Top Prospect

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Change is inevitable when it comes to the recruiting world. Prospects are constantly competing against one another to claim the top spot in their respective classes. Which makes for some intriguing storylines during each rankings update. That's the case for this upcoming senior class in Kansas. Much has changed since the December update, and we're here to get you all caught up on the latest Top 5 prospects from the Class of 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For those that have followed along with this class, four out of the five players will be familiar. But, one of the biggest changes made in this February update is the new top-ranked player. This seismic change comes after a current member of the Top 5 continues to draw national attention. In addition to there being a new No. 1, there is also now a new face at No. 2 overall. Check out this elite group of talent, and be sure to see the rest of the now 185 ranked prospects.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["259756"],"_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: 400u0022u003eThe stock of [player_tooltip player_id='259756' first='Michael' last='Boganowski'] has continued to soar since the end of the '22 campaign. Boganowski joined the Top 5 in December after a phenomenal junior year, and now he's reached the top of the mountain as the new No. 1 ranked player in our Class of '24 rankings. The 3-Star recruit is now up to 10 u003cemu003ePower 5u003c/emu003e offers after the u003cemu003eTennessee Volunteers recentlyu003c/emu003e reached out to him. He's also been recognized as the top upcoming senior in Kansas by sites such as u003cemu003eRivals u003c/emu003eand u003cemu003eOn3Sportsu003c/emu003e. Boganowski is set to have a busy off-season ahead of his senior year, as he's received several camp and campus visit invitations from a number of u003ciu003ePower 5 u003c/iu003eprograms.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["670887"],"_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: 400u0022u003eNow checking in at No. 2 overall is the top newcomer from this February update. Three-Star running back, [player_tooltip player_id='670887' first='John' last='Price'] of Blue Valley, joins the Top 5 after bursting onto the scene in Kansas last fall. Price earned the lead role for the Tigers after transferring in from Lincoln College Prep (MO.), and immediately became an impact player for Blue Valley. He was recognized as a u003cemu003e6A All-State Honorable Mentionu003c/emu003e pick after eclipsing 1,000 yards on 142 carries and punched in 12 scores. He's been on the D-I radar for some time now, and currently holds offers from programs such as u003cemu003eIowau003c/emu003e,u003cemu003e Kansasu003c/emu003e,u003cemu003e Kansas Stateu003c/emu003e, u003cemu003eOklahomau003c/emu003e, and u003cemu003eOklahoma Stateu003c/emu003e. Look for Price to have a big season in year two starting for Blue Valley.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["146114"],"_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: 400u0022u003eEven though [player_tooltip player_id='146114' first='DaeOnte' last='Mitchell'] slid two spots in this update, he's still without a doubt one of the most talented prospects in this class. But despite consistently being amongst the top players in the Class of '24, not enough recruiters are reaching out to Mitchell. It'd be wise for them not to wait too long. After earning multiple u003cemu003eAll-Leagueu003c/emu003e and u003cemu003eAll-Stateu003c/emu003e honors the past two years, Mitchell asserted himself as a u003cemu003e1u003csupu003estu003c/supu003e Teamu003c/emu003e caliber player during his junior season. He's been one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the state, and is arguably one of the most efficient quarterbacks as well. He'll likely generate some buzz this summer during camp season.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["335768"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThere's been quite a bit of shuffling around within the Top 5 throughout the past three updates. [player_tooltip player_id='335768' first='BJ' last='Canady'] is a prospect that's been moved around within the group, and he sees another new rank, as he moves up one spot to No. 4 overall. Canady's development has been interesting to follow. He's been recruited as a defensive lineman since his sophomore year, but now he's receiving interest as an athlete. Canady has shown he can be a two-way player; going back to his days as a quarterback. Given his size and athleticism, it would be interesting to see how Canady would fare at tight end as well. Topeka High's coaching staff may experiment with Canady this season to create some mismatches.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["259786"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eRounding off the Top 5 is Mr. 2K himself. [player_tooltip player_id='259786' first='Omari' last='Elias'] is putting together quite the career at Kapaun Mt. Carmel. The 2u003csupu003end u003c/supu003eranked back is now a two-time u003cemu003e1u003csupu003estu003c/supu003e Team All-Stateu003c/emu003e selection, and he's likely to hit a career milestone this season, as he'll approach 5,000 career rushing yards. His physicality has been highlighted several times, and it was on full display this past wrestling season. Elias ended his junior wrestling campaign with a 5u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e place finish at the 5A state tournament. 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