4A Division One Sleepers: Part I

Jake Lemming

June 10, 2024 @ 12:13 PM

The weekend is over and we're back, today looking at some of the top sleepers in 4A. These guys were standouts for their respective programs and have shown plenty of ability on tape. Remember that some of the prospects listed have high-level potential, while others could be steals for someone on the lower levels of college football. Regardless of their level of play, each one has potential and could make an impact at the next level.   As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   RB: [player_tooltip player_id='1140045' first='Abram' last='Graham'] 5'9" 175, Decatur, 2025   As a junior, Abram totaled 1,125 yards and 12 touchdowns, while averaging seven yards per carry and sixteen yards per catch. He's got the vision and burst to spot a seam & be off to the races, he runs with good forward body lean and is a capable blocker in pass protection. He's a great receiver out of the backfield, he has the speed to be able to stick his foot in the dirt & bounce run to the outside and shows excellent patience allowing pullers to set up in front of him.   LB: Daquorian Henderson, 6' 200, Eastern Hills, 2026   Henderson is one twitchy prospect with speed, instincts, and a quick trigger. He makes blockers look silly at the point of attack and runs around on tape like a banshee. He's a violent tackler that can fill between both the A & B gaps and stuff a runner in his tracks. He's extremely effective rushing off the edge and can corral ball carriers behind the line out of awkward body positions.   TE: Hunter Byerley, 6'4" 225, Alvarado, 2025   Hunter has pretty good size for the position, a massive catch radius, and a knack for sneaking behind coverage off play-action. He can haul in tough contested catches in traffic, he's an effective receiving threat on both the second and third levels of the field & has some grit as a ball carrier after the catch. He needs to show he can line up in line and block, but I do think he has a ton of promise for the next level.   ATH: Demarcus Belton, 5'11" 180, Alvarado, 2026   Belton can make a major impact at both running back and wide receiver, he had 749 yards rushing to go along with 753 yards receiving in 2023. He's got good build-up speed, natural contact balance and is extremely slippery. He's an explosive runner with dynamite change of direction and in-depth route-running ability.   EDGE: DJ Darjean, 6'2" 220, Kennedale, 2025   DJ's quickness typically gives blockers trouble on the inside, he can split an opposing double team and cause chaos in the run game. He fights to keep his outside arm free, he's got a compact swim move for overly aggressive blockers, and plays with relentless effort on tape.

The weekend is over and we're back, today looking at some of the top sleepers in 4A. These guys were standouts for their respective programs and have shown plenty of ability on tape. Remember that some of the prospects listed have high-level potential, while others could be steals for someone on the lower levels of college football. Regardless of their level of play, each one has potential and could make an impact at the next level.