Rankings Review: Must-Know 2024 Prospects
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With the fall high school football season ever approaching, all eyes are on the top-ranked players and teams during the summer camp period. However, before the season kicks off, Prep Redzone Scout Drew Johnson is taking a closer look at…
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Continue ReadingWith the fall high school football season ever approaching, all eyes are on the top-ranked players and teams during the summer camp period. However, before the season kicks off, Prep Redzone Scout Drew Johnson is taking a closer look at some of the notable risers in the rankings. These players have shown significant improvement over the spring/summer periods and are poised to make a big impact on the court this season.
While the top-ranked players may grab the headlines, it’s often the rising stars who make the biggest difference in the outcome of games. So, keep an eye out for these notable risers as the fall high school football season gets underway. They may just be the key to their team’s success and could be the ones to watch as they continue to develop and grow on the gridiron.
Tomauri Johnson Tomauri Johnson 6'3" | 170 lbs | DB Miami Palmetto | 2024 State FL | S | Class of 2024 | Norland | @TomauriJ
6’4, 178
2022 stats: Totaled 47 tackles, 2 INTs and 8 PBUs
Breakdown: Johnson is a gifted athlete that has great length and long arms for a versatile defensive back. Has ball-hawk skills and can be a reliable tackler. Plays for a well-known high school and can develop into a productive DB recruit at the next level.
Offers: FSU, Arkansas, UCF, and more
Nikhil Jefferson Nikhil Jefferson 6'2" | 290 lbs | DL Tampa Berkeley Prep | 2024 FL | DL | Class of 2024 | Berkeley Prep | @n1k2l
6’2, 295
2022 stats: 44 career tackles | 10.0 TF
Breakdown: Jefferson displays a quick first step combined with technical hand work while being sneaky athletic for his size. Recently made the “Final Five” while camping at UCF. Sleeper defensive line prospect that’ll see an uptick in offers.
Offers: Western Michigan, Bryant, Tulane, and more
Chalil Cummings Chalil Cummings 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Starke Bradford County | 2024 State FL | DB/WR | Class of 2024 | Bradford | @ChalilCummingss
5’11, 175
2022 stats: 71 total tackles | 3 INT – 21 receptions | 296 yards | 4 TD
Breakdown: Cummings is a versatile athlete that plays both sides of the ball. Usually lines up at the safety position where on film it’s clear Cummings is good at diagnosing the offensive game plan while using a nose for the ball to make PBUs or INTs. Also has good coverage skills while being a developing route runner with reliable hands on the offensive side.
Offers:
Terence Marshall | WR/DB | Class of 2024 | Navarre | @Terenc306
6’2, 180
2022 stats: 37 receptions | 662 yards | 9 TD – 24 total tackles
Breakdown: Marshall is a dynamic athlete that can play on both sides but excels at the wide receiver position. He’s a home run threat with the ball in his hands because of his lightning speed; which he uses in the kick return game as well. Lines up on the outside with a good frame and technique to take the top off the defense or create space with decent route running.
Offers: Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, FSU, and more
Johnquae Richardson | LB | Class of 2024 | Lake Wales | @StayHumble_Quay
6’0, 210
2022 stats: 186 total tackles | 11.0 sacks | 2 INT
Breakdown: Richardson is one of the most slept-on linebackers in the entire state of Florida hands down. The only thing he did last year was help lead Lake Wales to a state championship while racking up 186 total tackles (3rd in FL). When you think about overlooked prospects he has to be a prime example. Not much this off-season but the film and stats speak for itself. College coaches have to get eyes on Richardson before missing out on a hidden gem.
Offers: Alcorn, Marshall
Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15163045/Johnquae-Richardson