PRZMI ’24 All-Unoffered First-Team Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are an absurd amount of 2024 prospects without any offers who all deserve an opportunity. These guys are all proven athletes who I'm confident will earn offers at some point but just haven't yet for whatever reason. There might be some colleges with these guys super high on their list, hoping other schools don't catch on. Now, take a look at my top offensive players without an offer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">QB | [player_tooltip player_id='216986' first='Tyler' last='Herzog'] | Avondale | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15110823/Tyler-Herzog/highlights">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyler deserves DIII offers. Honestly, he's been a bit hit or miss this offseason, with a few impressive camp showings and a few where he didn't quite get in the zone. Still, there are Quarterbacks I am confident aren't as skilled as Tyler, who have DIII offers. I could see Tyler continuing to grow, and I can see him doing well at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">QB | [player_tooltip player_id='251234' first='Cooper' last='Nye'] | Airport | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/6496669/Cooper-Nye/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I just had to include Cooper in this article. He's always been one of my favorite QBs to watch highlights of. He's got a play style and release similar to that of Aaron Rogers or Zach Wilson. It's a flick of the wrist motion that gets the ball out quickly, and he has a few super impressive throws on tape. His throwing style, in particular, is known for inconsistent accuracy, and sometimes he's off the mark. Though I still see a ton of potential with Cooper, and I hope he gets an opportunity to play at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">QB | [player_tooltip player_id='253216' first='Aiden' last='O'Brien'] | Lawton | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14440012/Aiden-OBrien">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing for a smaller program, Aiden's film does not do him justice. I have a few (non-Lawton) sources that are super high on Aiden, and so am I. His overall fundamentals and throw consistency are great, and I'm confident he'd have multiple DIII offers if he played for a larger school. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>EDIT: Aiden has two offers from Defiance and Hope! Still, check him out!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">RB | [player_tooltip player_id='554672' first='Parker' last='Holman'] | Zeeland West | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16946339/Parker-Holman/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's not a matter of whether Parker will receive an offer but of when. Parker is a solid DII guy, as he earned all-state honors last season with a few impressive off-season performances. During those off-season performances, he's shown coaches he can do much more than run fast out of the Wing-T. Parker has impressive change of direction, and he's able to run great short routes and get some RAC yardage. I feel like whoever offers Parker will have a great plan for him, and as long as he ends up at the right school, he has a very promising college outlook. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">RB | [player_tooltip player_id='254032' first='AJ' last='Martel'] | Mason | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11651111/AJ-Martel/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>AJ is another guy who will, without a doubt, earn some offers. He's a workhorse 3-down RB that dominates for Mason. He runs exceptionally hard, has a few good open-field moves, and can run you over when he wants. This is a pure athlete who just won the 300M Hurdles in the MHSAA State Championships and just attended the Nike National meet. I would be shocked if a Division 2 school doesn't take a chance on AJ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">RB | [player_tooltip player_id='253243' first='Dharius' last='Walker'] | Caledonia | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16563816/Dharius-Walker/about">Hudl</a> </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing backup for one of the best running backs in the state can't be the most fulfilling thing in the world. Dharius is a bit overshadowed (and maybe under-ranked) because of this fact, but I promise you, this is a college prospect. Walker runs just like Townsend, as he hits his holes hard, has good speed, and always fights for extra yards. This is as big of a sleeper as you can get, and I'm highly confident he'll earn an opportunity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">WR | [player_tooltip player_id='253204' first='Drew' last='MacKool'] | Walled Lake Northern | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11773819/Drew-MacKool/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all honesty, Walled Lake Northern had some of the worst offensive/QB play I've ever seen last year. This was a bad team without any sort of momentum or identity all season. Despite all that, Drew was able to rack up 31 receptions for just under 500 yards. You want to talk sleeper- Drew is a SLEEPER. I really like his burst, change of direction, and overall route-running on film. He's able to find ways to get himself open and burst into the open field. I've seen some Tweets of him at camps like Michigan, CMU, and Toledo. I don't think he's quite at that level yet, but I think if he attended some DII/DIII camps, he'd turn heads. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">WR | [player_tooltip player_id='827829' first='Mekhi' last='Wingfield'] | Concord | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15098869/Mekhi-Wingfield/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mekhi is the embodiment of "athlete". A tall, long WR with true 4.4 speed, Mekhi has Division 1 potential based on his physicals. Now, with his overall route-running, catch radius, release, etc., I think these areas can use some work. The competition in 8-man ball isn't great when compared with the rest of the state, but he did break the MHSAA record for single-game receptions. I could very easily see a DII school take a chance on Mekhi and have him develop. I wouldn't be shocked to see a team like Central Michigan take a flyer for Mekhi since CMU seems super keen on developmental prospects. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">WR/ATH | [player_tooltip player_id='665544' first='Raymond' last='Payne'] | Lake Orion | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13728444/Raymond-Payne/about">Hudl</a> </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two article mentions in one day for Raymond? Well, that's just how the cookie crumbles sometimes. I see Raymond as a Division III prospect with much to like about his game. I like his acceleration, overall speed, and I'm confident he'll play a larger role in the Lake Orion offense this coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OL | [player_tooltip player_id='407105' first='Brendan' last='Napieralski'] | GR Catholic Central | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14688248/Brendan-Napieralski">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brendan has been a staple of the GR Catholic Central line really since his freshman season. He's an agile offensive tackle who can bulk up and play guard at the next level. He has good footwork and holds his pass blocks well. There are times when I think he could be a tad more aggressive or hold his blocks a tad longer, but overall, Brendan is a super-skilled lineman. Completely deserving of a Division III opportunity, I feel Brendan will for sure get some offers in the next few months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OL | [player_tooltip player_id='851680' first='Kyle' last='Klocek'] | Bedford | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14320860/Kyle-Klocek/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyle's film and off-season performances prove to me that he's a college prospect. He's a jack of all trades and a master of none type player, as I think he's a good all-around player without many traits that make him stand out. If he keeps improving and has a great Fall, he'll earn some offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OL | [player_tooltip player_id='827824' first='Nick' last='Saade'] | Mason | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11651388/Nick-Saade/about">Hudl</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was impressed with what I saw from [player_tooltip player_id='827824' first='Nick' last='Saade'] at the MSHAA showcase in Jackson a few weeks ago. He's a physical lineman with good footwork and balance. Still a tad unproven, and I'd love for him to get out to more showcases! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->