Ranked WA Athletes With Top 50 Potential

Jordan Johnson July 30, 2023 @ 01:08 PM

Check out the updated WA 2024 Rankings <a href="https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2024-rankings/ ">https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2024-rankings/ </a>and a few athletes with the potential of making a significant jump prior to the next update. The individuals referenced below are currently listed outside the top 100, but have specific intangibles (size, stats, testing etc..) which could substantially help up their stock.           #101 [player_tooltip player_id='236617' first='Luke' last='Myklebust'] 5-11 195 WLB Mercer Island    Mercer went 0-10 on the season but Myklebust was outstanding. He's an undersized LB but one of the best defenders in the state, making a school record 130 tackles with 20 tackles for loss. If the Islanders can win a few ball games, it will likely be because of his efforts.    #109 [player_tooltip player_id='158373' first='Cole' last='Muilenburg'] 6-5 225 TE/DE Peninsula    The 6-5, 1st team all-conference TE, has one of the highest ceilings of any 2024 prospect in WA coming into the season. He's done well on the basketball floor, helping to showcase his overall agility and abilities as an athlete. Peninsula went 8-3 last year and this could be another good season.    #112 [player_tooltip player_id='338811' first='Marius' last='Aalona'] 6-1 195 ATH Yelm    Just a super talented overall athlete with good genes. Aalona averaged 12 yards per catch, with close to 30 receptions, and multiple TDs on the year. Most importantly he is a winner who will bring that team success wherever he ends up collegiately.    #114 [player_tooltip player_id='206274' first='Grady' last='Milholen'] 6-5 225 QB Camas    The big man has had an impressive off season. If he can continue to build on that performance over the last few months, he will have a chance to lead a Camas team which could be a 4A state title contender.    #115 [player_tooltip player_id='915313' first='Kai' last='Richardson'] 6-5 215 TE Puyallup    Statistically I could see Richardson being a state leader among TE's, especially with the departure of WR [player_tooltip player_id='115330' first='Malachi' last='Durant'] to GK. The 2* TE tested well over the off season and has good film. He has the size to play a high level of collegiate ball if he can perform.    #116 [player_tooltip player_id='846364' first='Trenton' last='Swanson'] 6-2 195 WR Camas    If I was to select one kid from this list who I could see being a top 50 athlete, it would probably be Swanson. The 1st team all-league WR put up some impressive numbers last season, catching 61 balls, with 920 receiving yards, and 11 TDs. He is a legit D1 prospect in my opinion.    #122 [player_tooltip player_id='338848' first='Zach' last='Proctor'] 6-4 240 DL O'Dea   The returning all-conference D lineman will have eyes on him this coming season, with O'Dea featuring double digit D1 kids and a host of attention being paid to the team in general. If he plays well, he could thrive on the recruiting front.    #128 [player_tooltip player_id='643408' first='Bode' last='Gardner'] 6-2 185 WR Mt Spokane    We've talked about Gardner on multiple occasions before. The returning 1st team all-conference WR is also one of the NW's top track & field athletes. He will be a POY candidate this coming season after tallying 767 receiving yards, and 10 total TDs on 35 catches in 2022.    #132 [player_tooltip player_id='915317' first='Paul' last='Baltazar'] 6-5 280 DL Aberdeen    Maybe the biggest sleeper out of this group. Aberdeen has not been a traditional football power, but Baltazar does possess the necessary size and mobility to climb this list quick. We will see how much improvement he has made in the coming months.    #152 [player_tooltip player_id='873799' first='Benjamin' last='Block'] 6-7 250 OL Bethel    You can obviously do a lot with a 6-7 frame. Block may benefit with all of the attention paid to 4* teammate [player_tooltip player_id='348147' first='Zaydrius' last='Rainey-Sale'] this coming season. Regardless of his projection universities will be happy to evaluate the big man.    #156 [player_tooltip player_id='643391' first='Drew' last='Carlson'] 6-1 175 WR Olympia    Statistically one of the most impressive kids in the state of Washington last season. The 3-sport standout and 1st team all SPSL WR caught 88 passes for 1,010 yards and 7 TDS in 2022. Carlson is underrated in my opinion and could be a steal collegiately.    #158 [player_tooltip player_id='643394' first='Jaydus' last='Green'] 6-4 185 WR Steilacoom    Another kid who I would consider underrated and someone who could climb this list quick. A year ago, he caught 40 passes for 888 yards and 13 TDs. Green brings legit size and overall athleticism (basketball) to the table among numerous other intangible