2025 Athletes to Watch in the Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The athletes in the review had big performances throughout last season. The high level of play is expected to continue as they prepare for a big season. The review covers five of the top athletes in the Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='271204' first='Gus' last='Ritchey'] - 6'3" 230 (No. 1 ATH, No. 22 Overall), Northwood HS</strong>. Gus ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches at the tight end position. He used his body to shield defenders to make catches in traffic. He utilized his speed to accelerate past defenders after making the catch for big yardage, scoring often. Gus is quick out of his stance to make contact with blockers while moving past them for stops at the defensive end position. He is exceptionally quick first step which enables him to often go unblocked on his way into the backfield. Gus has already received several Power5 and D1 offers, more are coming for him during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='708430' first='Jordan' last='Young'] - 6'0" 165 (No. 2 ATH, No. 23 Overall), Monroe HS</strong>. Jordan ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches at the wide receiver position. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders after making the catch to gain big yardage, scoring often. Jordan displayed good speed and changes directions quickly to step in front of receivers to intercept passes as a defensive back. He has already received Power5 and D1 offers, more are coming for him during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='775636' first='Jerron' last='Blackwell'] - 6'2" 185 (No. 3 ATH, No. 24 Overall), Page HS</strong>. Jerron displayed good technique and quick change of directions to cover receivers as a defensive back. He displayed the instinct to step in front of receivers to intercept passes. He ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches as a receiver. Jerron displayed good speed to accelerate past defenders after making the catch to gain additional yardage. He has already received Power5 and D1 offers, more are coming for him during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280339' first='Quinn' last='McCaffrey'] - 6'4" 190 (No. 4 ATH, No. 25 Overall), JH Rose HS</strong>. Quinn displayed good speed and changes directions quickly to cover receivers as defensive back. He displayed the instinct to step in front of receivers to intercept passes. He ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches as a receiver. Quinn does not go down after initial contact is made. He should start to generate recruiting interest during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>J[player_tooltip player_id='353087' first='J' last='G']ordon - 5'11" 175 (No. 5 ATH, No. 53 Overall), Ashbrook HS</strong>. JJ followed blockers and exploded into an open lane to gain yards as a running back. He displayed speed to run outside and accelerate past defenders in the open field for big yardage. He displayed good speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops as a defensive back. JJ should start to generate recruiting interest during participation in Summer Prospect Camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->