Metro Detroit Juniors Set Up for a Dominant Season

The Skill Position talent in Metro Detroit is incredibly loaded. From Detroit to Waterford, we have dozens of Division 1 prospects who're going to dominate this Fall season. In this article, I'll reviewing six of the best Class of 2026 skill position players.    Corey has already dominated during his Freshman and Sophomore seasons. This season, Corey will be much more flexible with his role, which should scare any opposing defensive coordinator. Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1111167' first='Donald' last='Tabron II'] set up to be QB1, which will allow Corey to play several different positions. At receiver, I'd expect Corey to be an all-around threat. Want him to line up outside and serve as a Devonta Smith-like deep threat? Corey can do that. Want him to line up in the slot in a more Amon-Ra type role? Corey can also do that. Running back? sure. DB? great. My point here is that Corey can and will dominate in just about any role. He's had B1G 10 offers since before his freshman season, and that's because he's a SPECIAL athlete. Corey is a legitimate Mr. Football candidate this season and I can't wait to hopefully catch a Cass Tech game this Fall.     Geno is a legitimate All-State candidate and someone who I fully expect to take a massive step up this season. Last season, Geno performed great as a receiver and Safety. At receiver, Geno served as an onside receiver who excelled at making contested catches. He also had a few great moments of contact balance, route-running, and of course, had excellent hands. At safety, Geno was able to jump a few routes, force several turnovers, and he defended the run quite well. All in all, Geno was a star player on both sides of the ball, but not quite elite. This season, that could all change. Now at Quarterback, Geno gets to showcase a different set of skills. From what I saw earlier in the offseason, Geno is a very talented passer. Several Division 1 schools seems to believe in Geno, and I'm highly anticipating his first full season at QB. Geno is set up very well to fill the QB1 position while leading Mott to a Lakes Valley title.     I'd be surprised if Braylon doesn't perform at an all-state level this season. Braylon is another one of those receivers who's been working extremely hard since before his freshman season. Over a year ago, I watched as Braylon took over the Prep Redzone 7on7 in Nashville. A few months ago, I watched as Braylon performed lights-out at the MHSAA Camp in Farmington. More specifically, Braylon is a phenomenal route-runner from the slot. In addition, Braylon looks phenomenal after the catch. He hasn't shown it too much in-season, but this offseason, I watched as Braylon quickly secured catches before avoiding defenders and turning up field. So, I fully expect Braylon to earn a lot of opportunities in the short-intermediate areas of the field. He's a great athlete, route-runner, and demonstrates great hands and body control. Can't wait to see what Braylon will be able to accomplish at IKE this season!     This offseason, Jack has earned offers from Michigan, Wisconsin, Miami (FL), and a few others. Last year at St. Mary's, Jack was a great two-way player. Although a bit raw, Jack showcased his upside in several ways. Offensively, Jack secured a few great catches and immediately tried to turn upfield. He also showed good athleticism and decent route running. Defensively, Jack was able to make a ton of plays. Jack's size allows him to create space in between him and the lineman, and oftentimes, he was unblockable. Although still a bit raw, I like Jack's effort and athletic traits. Now on a new team and with several Power 4 offers, I expect Jack to take a big step up this season. Considering those offers, I'd assume that Jack has improved significantly in several areas. I've seen big jumps from a ton of players during their Junior season, and I expect Jack to quickly become a dominant player in one of Michigan's hardest leagues.     Chippewa Valley is experiencing some changes heading into this season. A new head coach, a new quarterback, and several other positions need to be filled. This season will allow many Chippewa Valley players to breakout, and [player_tooltip player_id='402068' first='William' last='Jones-Terrell'] is one of those guys. Last season, William showed a lot of promise as an outside receiver. There are quite a few plays on his highlight tape where he's able to sprint downfield before making a great contested grab. At a few other points, William secures a short pass before flashing his athleticism and working up field. Additionally, Willaim runs a 11.18 100M dash and a 22.88 200M according to Athletic.net. This is a player who has all the tools to have a dominant Junior season, and I hope he lives up to my Power 4 expectations.     [player_tooltip player_id='563422' first='Damion' last='King'] served as a cornerstone piece of the De La Salle offense last season. In the state championship game against Muskegon, Damion was the leading receiver, having gone for 104 yards and a touchdown. At other points during the season, Damion put up similar or better numbers. Although he's 5'7", Damion is able to line up just about anywhere and perform incredibly well. What I like most about Damion's game is his twitchiness. When running routes, Damion uses his twitchiness to make quick, precise cuts to get open. This also allows him to earn a ton of yards after catch, as he's able to turn upfield and make people miss in open space. Damion also has the speed to burn past most defensive backs, so it's usually recommended that you don't go man-to-man against him. Damion is a P4 prospect in my book, and I have no doubt he'll be one of the best players in the Catholic League once again this season.

The Skill Position talent in Metro Detroit is incredibly loaded. From Detroit to Waterford, we have dozens of Division 1 prospects who're going to dominate this Fall season. In this article, I'll reviewing six of the best Class of 2026 skill position players.