Ranked WA Athletes With Top 50 Potential
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Check out the updated WA 2024 Rankings https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2024-rankings/ 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…
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Continue ReadingCheck out the updated WA 2024 Rankings https://prepredzone.com/washington/rankings/2024-rankings/ 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 Luke Myklebust Luke Myklebust 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB Mercer Island | 2024 State WA 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 Cole Muilenburg Cole Muilenburg 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE Peninsula | 2024 State WA 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 Marius Aalona Marius Aalona 6'2" | 200 lbs | ATH Yelm | 2024 State WA 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 Grady Milholen Grady Milholen 6'5" | 225 lbs | QB Camas | 2024 State WA 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 Kai Richardson Kai Richardson 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Puyallup | 2024 State WA 6-5 215 TE Puyallup
Statistically I could see Richardson being a state leader among TE’s, especially with the departure of WR Malachi Durant Malachi Durant 6'2" | 160 lbs | ATH Graham-Kapowsin | 2024 State WA 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 Trenton 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 Zach Proctor Zach Proctor 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL ODea | 2024 State WA 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 Bode Gardner Bode Gardner 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Mt. Spokane | 2024 State WA 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 Paul Baltazar Paul Baltazar 6'5" | 285 lbs | DL Aberdeen | 2024 State WA 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 Benjamin Block Benjamin Block 6'7" | 250 lbs | OL Bethel | 2024 State WA 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 Zaydrius Rainey-Sale Zaydrius Rainey-Sale 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Bethel | 2025 State WA this coming season. Regardless of his projection universities will be happy to evaluate the big man.
#156 Drew Carlson Drew Carlson 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Olympia | 2024 State WA 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 Jaydus Green Jaydus Green 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Steilacoom | 2025 State WA 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