Top Ranked Seniors In The Capital Area Blue Conference

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Lansing Area conference has become one of the elite conferences in the state. The Lansing area has a ton of really good talent from D3 level to high D1. In this piece we'll be highlighting those elite prospects in the CAAC Blue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='587870' first='Jace' last='Clarizio'] | RB | East Lansing | 6'0 190 | Pos: 1 State: 11 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jace is the best RB in the class, and has an argument for top 10 overall. The Michigan State commit has elite vision, speed and balance and is going to get to show that off in the Big 10. Jace is one of the best 2025s in the country for good reason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='1217500' first='Darylle' last='Geter III'] | DB | East Lansing | 5'11 160 | Pos: 8 State: 95 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Geter is flying up our board at Prep Redzone. He has started to receive some college attention, but I think there is way more to come. He has a great skill set in coverage and seems to have a nose for the ball. He'll be a very good one to follow this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='587931' first='Abram' last='Larner'] | WR | DeWitt | 5'11 175 | Pos: 14 State: 100 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abram was one of my most pleasant surprises this off-season. It looks like he has really worked on his skillet and it's starting to pay off. Larner comes in as our top ranked WR in this conference and his stock continues to rise. His athleticism is much improved, he has great hands and I really like his release. He's not the last Larner on this list either! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='603746' first='Mason' last='Chadwell'] | WR | Lansing Everett | 6'0 175 | Pos: 17 State: 111 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've covered Mason pretty extensively lately. He's an ambitious kid who gets to tons of camps, and it's paying off big time. His route running is extremely good, and his catch in traffic is extremely impressive. The college offers continue to roll in for the wideout from Everett. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='587907' first='BJ' last='Windham'] | DB | East Lansing | 6'1 165 | Pos: 15 State: 125 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BJ is a very reactive and instinctual DB who has the closing speed and athleticism to make an impact in the run or pass. Windham has gotten some D2 and D3 attention, and I fully expect to continue that through his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='587912' first='Elliott' last='Larner'] | QB | DeWitt | 5'11 170 | Pos: 11 State: 131 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As promised before, we have another Larner on the list. Elliott has a great feel for the pocket, and manipulate it as needed, and can escape when necessary. He is accurate and has the arm strength to fly it down field or zip it into tight windows. He's going to continue to be a very sought after QB by these D2 schools. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='1217509' first='Dwataye' last='Sams Jr'] | RB | East Lansing | 6'0 175 | Pos: 14 State: 171 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another elite weapon for East Lansing, Dwataye is definitely one to watch. He is utilized a ton in the screen game, and he has a knack for bouncing inside runs to the outside and utilizing his great vision and speed to break away. I see a lot more offers coming his way very soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='587892' first='Owen' last='Fortman'] | WR | East Lansing | 6'3 180 | Pos: 38 State: 238 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen is a huge piece of the EL offense. He's a good sized receiver who is physical and runs great routes. He gets involved in a variety of ways, from screens to fades to vertical routes. Owen is definitely a huge stock riser on our site and will continue to be. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>|<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='587855' first='Preston' last='Bohnet'] | ATH | Grand Ledge | 6'2 195 | Pos: 30 State: 246 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Preston is a true 2 way kid. Defensively from the DB position, he's extremely instinctual and reactive, and it seemed like more often than not he knew exactly what play was coming pre snap. Offensively, I really like what he can do on the ground. He finds the open space and exploits it with nice speed and vision. He's a D2 lock and I think it will suit him well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='603752' first='Kharon' last='Turnley'] | DL | Lansing Everett | 6'0 190 | Pos: 36 State: 249 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kharon was one of my first discoveries when I first started scouting here. He's always had good get off and power, but he has really added some finesse and a variety of moves to his tool belt. So far I see that he has 3 offers, and he is rising up our rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='1290504' first='Benjamin' last='Fletcher'] | QB | East Lansing | 6'2 175 | Pos: 33 State: 336 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fletcher is a very good pocket passer who can escape when he needs to as well. He doesn't have elite arm strength, but he seems pretty accurate and he throws with very good anticipation. If he continues to improve and has another good season in 2024, there will definitely be a D3 team that would love to take a guy like him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='1316920' first='Eugene' last='Allen'] | ATH | Lansing Everett | 5'7 150 | Pos: 43 State: 342 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eugene has a very fun Hudl to watch. I love how he plays the LB position with great anticipation and is extremely reactive. He comes downhill and absolutely lays some big hits despite his size. Obviously there will be teams that stay away due to his size, but I hope they really do their research on him before they move on. Allen will likely continue to raise his stock. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='899516' first='Thomas' last='Stout'] | OL | East Lansing | 6'2 240 | Pos: 55 State: 349 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas has some fundamentals to continue to develop, but I really like his aggression and effort. Stout does really well when pulling and showing off his mobility. He can tend to lean sometimes but typically he does a nice job of recovering and being able to re-engage. He's also a team captain which always counts for something to me. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='1217507' first='Gus' last='Greenwalt'] | OL | East Lansing | 6'3 235 | Pos: 63 State: 395 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gus is another aggressive lineman from East Lansing. Gus shows off some above average mobility and packs a punch when he hits someone. I think he really shines in the run game, but he also sports good technique when pass blocking. I'm probably higher than most on Gus, but the 1st team All Conference left tackle should definitely turn some heads this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='1217511' first='Jay' last='Carnegie'] | DL | East Lansing | 5'8 210 | Pos: 61 State: 424 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jay has no issues holding down his gap, as he fires off fast and low and doesn't leave his assignment. I like his strong legs and ability to anchor himself even when he is outdone in size. Earning his way up the rankings was very deserved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->