2024 Prospects to Watch this Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are only a few days away from the 2023 football season kicking off in the state of Texas. The class of 2024 is loaded with talented prospects this season. In this article, we are going to shine the spotlight on some guys who are expected to have a big 2023 football season. All are players with the potential to have a big season this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='270019' first='Colin' last='Simmons']-Defensive Line-Ducanville-6'3” 225-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='270019' first='Colin' last='Simmons'] is one of the most dominant defensive players in the country. He has a tremendous speed and power mix that allows him to get into the opposing offensive backfield. Simmons has an impact on both the offensive run and passing attacks. He is a defensive lineman that is always around the ball carrier. It will be a difficult task to surpass what he did last season, but if someone can do it, Simmons can do it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='584434' first='Bryan' last='Jackson']-Running Back-McKinney-6'0” 225-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The McKinney running back can line up all over the field. He is a prospect that has impressive versatility in the offensive backfield. Jackson will not be brought down on initial contact. Jackson does a great job of catching the ball out of the backfield. He can be split out wide and run some receiving routes. Jackson is expected to have a big season this season. Coming off of a year where he racked up over 1,000 all-purpose yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='628973' first='Michael' last='Hawkins']-Quarterback-Frisco Emerson-6'2” 195-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='628973' first='Michael' last='Hawkins'] is an extremely athletic quarterback that does a great job of making difficult throws look easy. He scrambles and buys time well but still keeps his eyes down the field to make the throw. Hawkins has the arm strength to keep opposing defensive secondaries honest. Hawkins has the potential to have a big season for Emerson this season. I expect him to close out his high school career with a strong season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='413193' first='Tice' last='Williams']-Defensive Back-Conroe-6'3” 190-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Conroe defensive back is a versatile prospect on the defensive side of the ball. He has the speed to play the cornerback or the safety position. Williams plays the ball well in the air and has no trouble separating the ball from the ball carrier. He moves up to the play the run well and he gets into the opposing offensive backfield quickly. Williams is a player that has the ability to close out his high school career in style this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='628751' first='Payton' last='Pierce']-Linebacker-Lovejoy-6'2” 230-Pounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most talented linebackers in the country. He does a great job of defeating blocks and exploding into the opposing offensive backfield. Pierce is impressive at dropping back into pass coverage. He has the ability to pick off a pass and take it the opposite direction. The future Ohio State Buckeye is expected to have a big senior season for Lovejoy. He has the potential to big things at the next level as well. Keep an eye on Pierce this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->