The 5 Highest Risers In The 2024 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're looking at the 5 recruits who rose the highest in the most rankings update and why they did!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='690064' first='LeRoy' last='Lewis IV'] - Brebeuf Jesuit - WR - 6'0" 185lbs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talent was always there for Lewis; this season, it all came together on the field. On the year he put up 51 receptions, 884 yards, and 6 TDs and showed he's capable of being a higher volume target who is reliable and can get open. He played on defense as well, but if he's playing on Saturdays, I'd be betting on offense because he looks special with the ball in his hands. Lewis lit up the Prep Redzone Showcase this past spring as well, which is where he first popped onto my radar. All he's done since then is improve, show he can produce, and make big plays for a high-powered offense. Worst case scenario, you've got an elite kick returner who can house it any chance he gets. Lewis's speed alone should have schools lining up, but everything else he adds is just a bonus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous: 190</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New: 66</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='272677' first='Elijah' last='Chandler'] - Center Grove - DL - 6'2" 245lbs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chandler quietly put together a very impressive Senior campaign for one of the State's best programs. Not only did he play against the State's best offenses, but he dominated some of them. Being able to produce at a high level is one thing. Doing it against elite talent is another, and that's where Chandler sits as of now. This year alone he put up 67 tackles, 9 TFLs, and 5.5 sacks. Over the next few months, if Chandler's recruitment blows up as schools are looking to fill the trenches, I wouldn't be shocked at all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous: 173</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New: 70</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='189085' first='Landon' last='Drennan'] - Plainfield - LB - 6'3" 215lbs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more prolific LBs over the past 2 seasons, Drennan solidified to me that not only is he a potential starter at the next level, but that he may just be reaching the tip of the iceberg of what he can do. Over 160 tackles, 19 TFLs, 10 sacks, and 8 fumbles is what he put up during that span. Hard-hitting, playing the run, and ripping the ball out are easily his biggest strengths. Where he lands is yet to be seen, but he's a guy who could easily be the steal of the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous: 149</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New: 79</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1077816' first='Carson' last='Kitchel'] - West Lafayette - QB - 6'3" 185lbs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kitchel quickly became one of my favorite QBs once I saw him. I then picked a Sectional Championship game for the ages, in which Kitchel led a historic comeback. His frame, ability to move, and big arm all were impressive live. He had no issue cutting through the November wind. He's accurate and makes quick decisions as well. On the year, he put up 2800 passing yards, completed 66% of his throws, and threw for 30 TDs while only having 7 interceptions. Efficient and smart QB play go a long way and that's Kitchel's game to a T.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous: UR</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New: 88</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='956089' first='Kyler' last='Kropp'] - New Palestine - ATH - 6'1" 200lbs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kropp has quietly developed nicely for New Palestine and proved to be quite the piece for the offense. He's versatile, has a great frame, and makes simple high IQ plays all over the field. 562 yards and 10 TDs on the ground and then 40 catches, 784 yards, and 9 TDs through the air rounded out his senior year. I didn't know who he was coming into the year, but he quickly became one of my favorite players to watch as the season went on, because the talent is littered all over his tape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previous: UR</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New: 92</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->