2024 Rankings Risers: Athletes
JT Wistrcill
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<p>As we close in on the release of our latest 2024 class rankings, we wanted to shine some light on a few of the state's top athletes.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406970' first='Luke' last='Bryant'] || ATH || 6'1 || 190 || Olympus High School || 2024 </strong><br>Bryant earned the right to be our top-ranked athlete after a remarkable 2022 campaigning. He can play nearly every position on the field and shines on both sides of the ball. Bryant is one of the state's fastest players making him a tough cover when lining up at receiver. He can adjust to balls in the air to make difficult grabs and is one of the shiftiest players in the class of 2024. Bryant is a rangy safety who can quickly close on a ball carrier or breakup deep passes.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532681' first='Carson' last='Sudbury'] || ATH || 5'10 || 175 || Bingham High School || 2024 </strong><br>Sudbury was one of the most versatile offensive players last fall. He was an elite running back and receiver for the Miners. Sudbury quick feet and vision help him keep the chains moving play after play. He can make defenders miss with quick cuts and spin moves. Sudbury gets in and out of his breaks quickly, which makes him a tough cover for all 48 minutes on the outside. He can line up all over the field or make plays by going in motion pre-snap.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406975' first='Quezon' last='Villa'] || ATH || 6'0 || 190 || Skyridge High School || 2024 </strong><br>Villa comes over to join the regaining 6A state champions after a sensational season at Timpview. His ability to stop on a dime to make defenders miss before quickly returning to his top speed is impressive. Villa's ability to separate from defenses is special, and it also makes him an outstanding kick returner. Villa does a great job following his blockers, and when he finds a crease, he explodes through it for six. He is going to be a game-changing presence for the Falcons in 2023.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='488339' first='Easton' last='Hicks'] || ATH || 5'11 || 180 || Riverton High School || 2024 </strong><br>Hicks is the type of player that defenses must account for at all times if they want to prevent big play. He is extremely hard to tackle in the open field. Hick can go through or around defenders as he breaks free for big plays. He can line up all over the field and make things happen. Hicks is also an explosive returner with his vision and speed, allowing him to flip field position. His long strides help him crate separation, and defenders can do nothing but watch as he crosses the goal line</p>
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As we close in on the release of our latest 2024 class rankings, we wanted to shine some light on a few of the state's top athletes.
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