Rankings Breakdown: 2024 Small-town Prospects Making Noise, II

Connor Jackson March 17, 2023 @ 03:44 PM

The Prep Redzone Georgia rankings have just been updated. The big-name schools are well represented, but some small-town schools are also making some noise. Here, we take a look at some 2024 prospects from smaller schools that have cracked our recent rankings updates.   [player_tooltip player_id='325510' first='Sacovie' last='White'] - WR - Cass   White has been committed to Georgia for a few months now and has wowed people with his pure explosiveness and athleticism. Projected at WR, White is incredibly dangerous with the ball in his hands as he can blow by defenders and make them miss in space. He is able to play well in all three levels, showing the ability to scale over larger defenders and bring the ball down. He has a sturdy muscular frame and also plays on the defensive side of the ball. If he ended up playing a nickel-type position at the next level, it would not be shocking at all as White is physical enough to hold his own on defense and takes plenty of reps on that side of the ball. Look for White and Cass to make some noise during his senior season.   [player_tooltip player_id='334622' first='Jameson' last='Riggs'] - OL - Hiram   The anchor for a very stout and talented Hiram offensive front. Riggs is one of the best offensive linemen in Georgia and is being pursued by several major P5 programs. For a big guy, Riggs has excellent body control, twitchiness, and can get down the field in a hurry. He always has his eyes downfield looking for someone to get his hands on. He is an impact-style blocker, using his strong arms to launch and level defenders as he pieces his way through the defense. Once he develops more lower body strength and continues to fill out, he has the chance to be a very good blocker at the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id='321449' first='Barry' last='Walker'] - OL - Crisp County   Walker is one of those big and nasty linemen that schools flock to south Georgia to find. He already holds numerous P5 offers and has been a steady force on the recruiting trail over the last year or so. Walker stands at 6'6 315 and carries his weight well. He shows some short-area explosiveness and plays with a mean streak once he locks in on a target. He has quick hands and times his punch well, not allowing defenders to gain leverage on him. Once Walker hits the next level and starts to hone in on some technique, he could be a true force on the offensive line.   [player_tooltip player_id='332440' first='Judd' last='Anderson'] - QB - Jones County   Big QB prospect that is considered a high-upside recruit. Has a huge 6'6 frame with a big arm. Those two traits alone have gotten plenty of schools excited about what he has to offer. Has a short and tight release, gets the ball out quickly, and throws it with such velocity that the ball can pierce through the air. When he is on, there is not a throw on the field that he isn't capable of making. He is not afraid to make tightly contested throws and can throw off-platform without sacrificing much velocity. Someone will take a chance on him thanks to his physical traits alone. If he can tie it all together, watch out.   [player_tooltip player_id='635707' first='Devin' last='Henderson'] - ATH - Cass   Henderson is a true swiss army knife type of player that has been making plays all over the field for Cass over the last few seasons. Recently, schools across the country have started to notice as he has picked up several FBS offers. He likely projects at DB as he shows an uncanny ability to get a good read on the QB and makes plays on the ball. He has good enough athleticism to turn and run with anyone, he also shows promise with the ball in his hands. He is a very good athlete, but he is a highly disciplined player with a lot of intangibles. His experience at the QB position over the last few seasons has done wonders for his development. Henderson is the type of guy every team needs, which is why he will continue to generate some buzz on the trail over the next few months.

The Prep Redzone Georgia rankings have just been updated. The big-name schools are well represented, but some small-town schools are also making some noise. Here, we take a look at some 2024 prospects from smaller schools that have cracked our recent rankings updates.