4 Underappreciated 2024 Recruits Having Their Best Year Yet

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've got 4 Seniors in today's piece who are way underappreciated in the recruiting market and despite that, continue to improve and light it up on Fridays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='541866' first='Ethan' last='Pierce'] - Milan - TE - 6'1" 225lbs - 2024</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pierce is a 3-year starter for Milan and has a wide variety of experience and a list of things he'd done for this offense. He's been a true TE for the most part and will line up at the end of the line. He's sound in run-blocking and coming downhill with a good angle. He's also shown that he's able to scan for blocks and leak out for a safety valve. He understands on out routes how to flip his hips for a bigger guy and get open. Over the years if the QB gets the ball in his range, Pierce can make the play. He's been the tough over-the-middle chain mover for years and when he leaves, Milan is going to have a massive hole to fill. The All-State TE has put up 667 yards and 9 TDs in that TE spot for Milan. He's a solid player with a ton of experience which always helps a player's development. Pierce is having another stellar season and is as consistent and reliable as they come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter:<strong> @EthanPi40751762</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='690064' first='LeRoy' last='Lewis IV'] - Brebeuf Jesuit - ATH - 5'11" 185lbs - 2024</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis has always been dripping in talent and simply needed to put it all together on the field. He's not only doing that this fall, he's quickly turning into one of the most impressive and improved players in the state. He's quick, a game changer, and has turned into a target machine. It feels like the passing offense goes through Lewis, at least when they need a play. He's got the ball to get open downfield but then he's got that special twitch and quick footwork to flip his body and get open. He's just as hard and difficult to tackle once he gets the ball in his hands and does a good job fighting through contact at the catch point. For a guy who had 10 catches coming into the season, it would have been nice to see the flash and maybe 30 catches. He's already got 42 catches, 471 yards, 2 TDs, and is the definition of a chain mover. Lewis's breakout is here and it's glorious because he's as exciting as you'd hope he'd be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <strong>@LeRoyLewisIV</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1037240' first='Cole' last='Richardson'] - Noblesville - DB - 5'11" 162lbs - 2024</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richardson is a 3-year starter for Noblesville who has always been a steady piece since he stepped on the field. His first year was development on tape, but it was never too much for him. He made plays where he could and got a grip of everything. Those 2 years prior to this year and having all those reps has really shown itself this year. Not only is Richardson confident in what he's seeing in front of him, but he's making the big play. Whether it be the INT or the PD, he's helping eliminate WRs completely. He's been able to come up and cut screenplays short by diagnosing it and sniffing it or simply coming up and playing the run. This has been Richardson's most consistent and best season yet without a doubt. He's then got 37 tackles, 2 INTs, 3 PDs, and 1 TFL in the box score. He's no doubt a DB who can come in and make plays on the backend once he gets a feel for the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <strong>@Cole0Richardson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1037241' first='Ti'Eric' last='Campbell'] - Southport - ATH - 5'11" 175lbs - 2024</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Campbell is a speedy and dynamic playmaker who could make an impact in a multitude of areas. He's got a nice build for a Slot WR and has great twitchiness. He's shown the ability to get off the line with ease and then create separation downfield. He's got good ball skills and can go up and over a player for the ball. Campbell got Southport in the W column late in a game this year by doing just that and finishing down the field in the end zone. He hasn't had big production throughout his career, but that feels more like a result of things not going the program's way, because when he's had the opportunity he's come through. He is also great with the ball in his hands and is shifty, yet can accelerate through a cut so he doesn't lose much speed. Campbell is no doubt a bit more raw than some other prospects, but his upside is also much higher than some of those same prospects. I like him and what he brings to the table, so I'd bet on his upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <strong>@TiEricCam</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->