Prep Redzone 1st-Team All Kickoff Classic – OFFENSE

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year's Xenith Kickoff classic featured seven of Michigan's best high school football programs and one very good Ohio program. Seriously, most of these teams are expected to compete for a State Championship this season, and of course, these teams feature a ton of talent. Today, I'll be listing my 1st-team offense from last weekend! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offense</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB - [player_tooltip player_id='247690' first='Bryce' last='Underwood'] - Belleville - <a href="https://x.com/BryceUnderwoo16">@BryceUnderwoo16</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impossible to keep off this list. I think Bryce had a bit of an off day, but his running was the difference between a W and an L. He'll be an incredible dual-threat at LSU as long as he puts in the work. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB - [player_tooltip player_id='1233561' first='Darryl' last='Flemister'] - DET King - <a href="https://x.com/FlemDarryl10">@FlemDarryl10</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MAN! Darryl really improved from last season. I'll be publishing a more detailed review of Darryl's performance in a day or two, but just know that he's the real deal. He's an amazing dual-threat who is very accurate off-platform, can scramble, but has a few major things to wrok on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1417594,"width":"289px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/IMG_6267-crop-1537x1009-1725281338-crop-640x421-1725281368.jpg?w=639" alt="" class="wp-image-1417594" style="width:289px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB - E'Mere Atkins - Cleveland Heights - <a href="https://x.com/EmereAtkins3">@EmereAtkins3</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huge night for E'Mere. I'm not familiar with many Ohio players, but from my POV, Emere isn't even RB1 on Cleveland Heights. I love seeing some good D2 offers on his twitter, but my gut says he's being underrecruited. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB - [player_tooltip player_id='1226338' first='Michael' last='Dukes'] - DET King - <a href="https://x.com/mikedukes_3">@mikedukes_3</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michael impressed me. Prior to this game, I honestly didn't buy all of the hype. Now, I completely understand why BGSU and Eastern offered him. I'm extremely excited to see his end-of-season tape and I'd love to get some testing numbers from him next offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR - Adrian Walker Jr - Belleville - <a href="https://x.com/adrianwalkerjr_">@adrianwalkerjr_</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adrian made a few great plays. Flashed that explosiveness. Reminded all of us why he's so highly-touted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1417610,"width":"446px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/IMG_6114-crop-1537x1009-1725282209.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1417610" style="width:446px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR - [player_tooltip player_id='1467708' first='Phoenix' last='Glassnor'] - De La Salle - <a href="https://x.com/PGlassnor?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@PGlassnor</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's been a sleeper for quite a while. I'm especially impressed with how quickly Phoenix is able to change direction and explode forward after the catch. No reason why he shouldn't be a GLIAC football target at the very least. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR - [player_tooltip player_id='899634' first='Thomas' last='Laskowski'] - Southgate Anderson - <a href="https://x.com/Thomaslasko99">@Thomaslasko99</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Easily the most reliable target for Anderson. Very good game and should have an excellent season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TE - [player_tooltip player_id='1225779' first='Zackary' last='Wagner'] - De La Salle - <a href="https://x.com/zackwagner_16">@zackwagner_16</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No tight ends truly stood out, but Zackary was easily the best blocker of the weekend. Props to him for doing the dirty work. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1615706' first='Jameer' last='Henry'] - Detroit King - <a href="https://x.com/Valiid00">@Valiid00</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just a sophomore, but he's the real deal. Absolutely walloped a few strong-looking Cleveland Heights defensive linemen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='551285' first='Jacob' last='Hoffman'] - De La Salle - <a href="https://x.com/JacobHoffman_25">@JacobHoffman_25</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A consistent lineman on a great offensive line. Anchors that group pretty darn well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='567928' first='Calvin' last='Washington'] - Detroit King - <a href="https://x.com/TheReal_Big_Cal">@TheReal_Big_Cal</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another mauler from King. A brick wall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='212356' first='Ben' last='Nichols'] - Davison - <a href="https://x.com/BNichols2026">@BNichols2026</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I honestly didn't think Ben had the best game, but there were moments where he showed why he's a national prospect. Definitely deserving of some praise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1417605,"width":"469px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/IMG_5991-crop-1299x853-1725281902.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1417605" style="width:469px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL - Lamar Fairfax Jr - Belleville - <a href="https://x.com/lamar_fairfax">@lamar_fairfax</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A great lineman on the most talented roster in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ATH - [player_tooltip player_id='1316908' first='Griffin' last='Boman'] - Clarkston - <a href="https://x.com/GriffinBoman">@GriffinBoman</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I had to include Griffin somewhere. It was difficult for him to make any true eye-popping plays, but he proved why he has an offer from Eastern Michigan. While him and half his team were hurt and/or throwing up, Griffin remained determined and played an incredible game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1417601,"width":"498px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/IMG_6107-crop-1432x940-1725281613.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1417601" style="width:498px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><br></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading -->