Elite Athletes from Around the DMV: 2024
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The DMV Elite Athletes Series continued to the Class of 2024! 2024 5’11 175 ATH – Tavin Willis Tavin Willis 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Fort Hill | 2023 State MD – Lawrenceville Tavin Willis Tavin Willis 5'11" |…
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2024 5’11 175 ATH – Tavin Willis Tavin Willis 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Fort Hill | 2023 State MD – Lawrenceville
Tavin Willis Tavin Willis 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Fort Hill | 2023 State MD turned a lot of heads in Maryland this offseason when he transferred from his championship squad, Fort Hill, to New Jersey powerhouse- The Lawrenceville School. Lawrenceville finished the 2022 season 7-2 overall, therefore, with the addition of Willis, they have a legitimate chance at achieving an undefeated season in 2023. Tavin Willis Tavin Willis 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Fort Hill | 2023 State MD impacts both sides of the ball, and his ability to thrive in Lawrenceville’s passing game while also defending the opposition is a very rare trait. His lightning speed allows him to play running back at this level, but I believe that Willis should pursue the defensive back position during his collegiate career, because he has shown such intelligence and fortitude at the position that I definitely think he can make a solid impact on any program’s defense.
Highlights: https://t.co/v6itF2P9IG
2024 5’11 175 QB – Tyler Payne – Woodgrove
Tyler Payne is a dual-threat quarterback who thrives outside the pocket. He possesses incredible speed, elusiveness, and arm-talent, making him an elite scrambler who throws accurately on the run. With 954 yards passing, 15 TDs, and 218 yards rushing, it’s clear that 2022 was Payne’s breakout year, but I still believe he will easily surpass those numbers this Fall. I also believe that he will lead his Woodgrove team to an above .500% record again in 2023. All eyes must be on Tyler Payne and the Woodgrove Wolverines once the upcoming season begins.
Highlights: https://t.co/eaiRRrwJyh
2024 5’11 180 DB – Myles Turpin – Stone Bridge – Wake Forest
Myles Turpin is an all-around next level commit with a ton of potential, and, as evident by the first play of his highlights, he’s not limited whatsoever by the defensive back position. Turpin absolutely does it all on the football field, and he does so in emphatic fashion. The VA 5A State Champion and 1st Team All-State Bulldog recently accepted his offer to play at Wake Forest, and there’s zero doubt in my mind that he will prove his ACC status this Fall with a dominant season for Stone Bridge. I wouldn’t put it past Myles Turpin and the Stone Bridge Bulldogs to bring home the title again in 2023. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will instantly improve and become more well-rounded once Myles Turpin walks through the door.
Highlights: https://t.co/vdPNBDoPZx
2024 6’7 303 OL – Kadin Zlacki Kadin Zlacki 6'7" | 305 lbs | OL Stone Bridge | 2024 VA – Stone Bridge
If you’re looking for an outstanding offensive lineman with off the charts potential then look no further than Kadin Zlacki Kadin Zlacki 6'7" | 305 lbs | OL Stone Bridge | 2024 VA of Stone Bridge. Zlacki absolutely manhandles the majority of the opposition he faces-off with at this level, but it’s his quickness and fast feet that really stand out to me when I watch him play. He can cover multiple blocks on one play, and he’s able to block downfield in both the running and passing games already. This means, in my opinion, that his skillset will translate very well to the college game. Zlacki already has a D1 offer to play at Deleware State, and I encourage scouts to keep the Stone Bridge Bulldogs’ program on their radars in Virginia. Their roster is loaded with tremendous talent such as star o-lineman Kadin Zlacki Kadin Zlacki 6'7" | 305 lbs | OL Stone Bridge | 2024 VA .
2024 6’3 175 WR – LJ Booker LJ Booker 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Collegiate School | 2024 State VA – Collegiate
LJ “Slim Reaper” Booker is most certainly one of the top overall athletes on the Collegiate roster, and his 3 star recruit status is very strong evidence of that fact. Booker already has offers from an array of D1 power five conference schools, and the list includes the likes of: Penn State, Duke, VT, Rutgers, Alabama A&M, Virginia, and more. It’s more than evident that LJ Booker LJ Booker 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Collegiate School | 2024 State VA has the potential to thrive on Saturdays, but I also believe that he will deliver a stat sheet shattering season this Fall. There’s very little, if anything, to doubt about LJ Booker LJ Booker 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Collegiate School | 2024 State VA as a prospect, and I believe that a huge performance in 2023 will cement his recruitment status for scouts everywhere. Collegiate is set to have a bounce-back season, and I believe that LJ Booker LJ Booker 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Collegiate School | 2024 State VA ‘s performance will have a lot to do with their upcoming success this year.