Under the Radar Sleepers for 2023
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Due to their age and class or geographic location, West Virginia has several prospects that do not get the exposure that their talent merits. A few are discussed in this article. Chase Lowe HEIGHT 5'10" POS RB CLASS 2024 Chase…
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Continue ReadingDue to their age and class or geographic location, West Virginia has several prospects that do not get the exposure that their talent merits. A few are discussed in this article.
Chase Lowe
Chase Lowe
Chase Lowe is a rising Senior at Single A Wirt County High School. At 5’10”, 180 pounds, Lowe has ample room to add to his frame in the weight room. But, he demonstrates very good strength and physicality for his size. He is a 3.0 student in the classroom and has an exceptional football IQ.
Lowe posted a solid Sophomore season with 505 yards and 2 touchdowns, which he followed up in his 2022 Junior season with 1,097 yards and another 22 touchdowns.
Chase is an instinctive runner that has an excellent ability to find creases in the defense. He is shifty in the holes and demonstrates good acceleration when he turns north and south. Lowe shows good field vision and is particularly strong at finding cutback lanes. Lowe has deceptive top end speed and can separate from defenders. He will initiate contact, finish runs and run through arm tackles.
Chase Lowe will turn some heads this fall as a Senior and will benefit from more exposure through camps and showcase events this summer. He is definitely a player that can merit a lot of interest at the Division II and Division III levels.
Guner Flores
Guner Flores
Guner Flores is a rising Junior at George Washington High School (WV) that was a full-time starter as a Sophomore. At 6’1″, 190 pounds, Flores has excellent size and will continue to add to his athletic frame. He tallied 66 total tackles for an average of 5.5 tackles per game as a Sophomore.
Flores is an all-around athlete that GW lines up all over the field. Guner is a strong defender lined up as a slot corner but his aggressiveness and ball-hawking nature allow him to line up at Defensive End for most defensive snaps. Flores shows exceptional quickness off of the ball and is extremely difficult to block. He has excellent speed and is a player that is always around the ball. Perhaps his greatest asset is his toughness. In short, Guner Flores is an all-around football player.
Offensively, Flores is an excellent receiver that runs crisp routes and has terrific hands. He is also a tremendous open field runner that has the speed to separate from defenders.
Perhaps his greatest asset is his toughness. In short, Guner Flores is an all-around football player. His skill set will translate well to the next level, most likely as an outside linebacker or a strong safety.
Jonah Wilfong Jonah Wilfong 6’1″ | 220 lbs | LB Hurricane | 2025 State WV is a rising Junior at Buffalo High School (WV). He lines up at DE, LB, FB and TE but is most effective as a DE. At 6’1″, 220 pounds, Wilfong has good size and will definitely bulk up over the next two years. He is an excellent student with a 3.8 gpa.
Wilfong has a tremendous first step and is extremely difficult to block off the edge. He demonstrates a unique ability to take on and shed blocks and uses release moves extremely well to get off of blocks. Wilfong has a great nose for the ball and is almost always around the play. He is an excellent tackler and demonstrates great technique in his play. Wilfong plays with a high motor and is very aggressive and physical.
Look for Jonah Wilfong Jonah Wilfong 6’1″ | 220 lbs | LB Hurricane | 2025 State WV to make some noise on the recruiting circuit over the next two years.
Gavin Young Gavin Young 5’11” | 145 lbs | WR Hedgesville | 2025 State WV is a rising Junior at Berkley Springs High School (WV) and is coming off of a breakout Sophomore campaign although he was hampered by injury. Gavin put up some impressive statistics (56 receptions, 871 yards, 8 touchdowns) on a rebuilding Berkely Springs team.
Young has excellent speed (4.7 40), terrific lateral movement and good field vision. He does a tremendous job catching the ball away from his body and has great ball skills to make plays on the ball. Gavin is a polished route-runner, is quick and crisp out of his breaks and keeps his hips low coming out of breaks. He comes out of routes quickly and offers a good target for his quarterback. These skills will translate well to the next level.
At 5’11, Young has good height and can benefit from adding some bulk in the weight room. Look for Gavin Young Gavin Young 5’11” | 145 lbs | WR Hedgesville | 2025 State WV to put up another impressive statistical year in 2023 and to become a talked-about name on the recruiting circuit.
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B.J. Williams
B.J. Williams
B.J. Williams is a rising Senior at Clay County High School (WV). His Junior campaign earned him First Team All-State honors as a Utility player. Williams turned in 84 receptions for 1055 yards and 8 touchdowns and 550 yards rushing with 11 more touchdowns. He produced an impressive 155.7 all-purpose yards per game. Importantly, Williams is an excellent student with a 4.4 gpa and his intelligence translates well onto the field.
Williams demonstrates excellent field vision and is adept at finding cutback lanes. He shows legitimate 4.7-4.8 speed in the 40 and is quick and elusive as a runner. B.J. shows a unique ability to get open and his quickness more than makes up for his size.
B.J. Williams is an exciting athlete to watch and his skill set will make some noise on the recruiting circuit at the Division II and III levels.
With another stellar season in 2023, B.J. Williams will leave a mark on WV prep football this upcoming season.