Hudl Discoveries #31: OK-Green Pt.2

We're back with coverage of the OK-Green. Today, I'll be going over several high-upside players who could have a breakout 2024 season. This article series has significantly helped Prep Redzone understand the talent that lies in this great league. Today, I'll be evaluating more players from Mona Shores, Byron Center, Forest Hills Northern, and Muskegon.   '25 LB | [player_tooltip player_id='1290880' first='Solomon' last='Robertson'] | Mona Shores | <a href="https://twitter.com/Solomonr_10">@Solomonr_10</a>   Soloman is a physical and decently reactive linebacker who has experience lining up on and off the ball. Physicality is Soloman's best trait. He's not afraid to line up on-ball and get his nose dirty in the trenches. He's even utilized as a blocking TE in some scenarios on offense, further exemplifying his physicality. Playing off-ball, Soloman plays a little indecisive and could react quicker to the inside run. Get better at that, and Soloman will develop into a college prospect.    '26 LB/TE | [player_tooltip player_id='1290882' first='Levi' last='Silvernale'] | Forest Hills Northern | <a href="https://twitter.com/levi_silvernale">@levi_silvernale</a>   Levi is going to be a star if he keeps up the hard work. This is someone who's been a Varsity starter since his freshman season, and it's easy to see why. His effort, physicality, play speed, and IQ are off the charts for a sophomore. Offensively, he was utilized as a blocking TE in several situations. When blocking, Levi delivers a big initial hit and works to engage and drive through the block. On defense, he's very reactive as a linebacker. Playing both on and off-ball, he does a great job at quickly diagnosing the play and sprinting to the ballcarrier, without a care in the world at what's in front of him or who's trying to block him. Continued time in the weight room and athletic training will allow Levi to reach his potential. He's a breakout candidate next season!    '25 S | [player_tooltip player_id='1290887' first='Lyn' last='Wilson'] | Muskegon | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16814714/Lyn-Wilson">Hudl</a>   Lyn had several awesome plays during last season's playoffs, splitting time between DB and safety. The first play in his highlight tape showcases textbook man coverage as he jumps right in front of the slant and picks it off (against an elite HS passing offense). Later in the film, you'll see Lyn's great instincts. He's patient, doesn't bite on play action, and has great closing speed. The play at 0:54 shows Lyn not bite on the trick play, and he flawlessly picks up the H-Back and forces an incomplete pass. Several other plays show off these instincts and consistently good man coverage. Other plays show off his great run-pursuit and tackling abilities. Lyn is someone who should definitely find himself on a college roster one day.    '25 DL | [player_tooltip player_id='1290891' first='Owen' last='Archer'] | Forest Hills Northern | <a href="https://twitter.com/Owen_Archer56">@Owen_Archer56</a>   Owen is a very intriguing defensive line prospect who had great stats last fall. His biggest strength is the ability to anchor himself and not be moved. There are times against elite teams where he was moved, but more often than not, he did well against the lesser O-Lines. As a run-stopper, he does a great job at staying patient and jumping on gang tackles. As a pass rusher, I would love to see better explosiveness and a few go-to pass-rush moves. Still, he found a lot of success in staying home and punishing the QB if he decides to scramble. Owen also takes very good pursuit angles, which earned him more than a few tackles last season.    '25 G | Ben Kitchen | Byron Center | <a href="https://twitter.com/bkitchen625">@bkitchen625</a>   Ben is a raw guard prospect who seemed to improve as the season went on. First off, he has solid agility, can pull, and he gets a good pop on the opposing defender. You can't say he doesn't want to hit. Fundamentally, there's a bit to be desired. Footwork is very inconsistent, and much of the time he looks stiff or off-balance when blocking. He also needs to get much better with engaging with his blocks and driving people back. Ben can sometimes earn a pancake with a good initial hit, and if he could practice engaging and driving, he'd get triple the amount of pancakes next season. I see very good potential, and Ben could be a very improved guard next season.    '25 DT | Chris Brown | Byron Center | <a href="https://twitter.com/Chrisjbrownjr">@Chrisjbrownjr</a>   Chris Brown is a solid high school defensive tackle. I especially like his agility, and he has a few block shed/pass rush moves that were effective against a few teams. He's almost a college prospect, but he needs to get a little more explosive before I consider him for the rankings. Still, I'm expecting a good 2024 season from Chris.

We're back with coverage of the OK-Green. Today, I'll be going over several high-upside players who could have a breakout 2024 season. This article series has significantly helped Prep Redzone understand the talent that lies in this great league. Today, I'll be evaluating more players from Mona Shores, Byron Center, Forest Hills Northern, and Muskegon.