Pallone's 2024 All-Scouted Offense

This season, I scouted a total of 47 high school football programs across Michigan- 48 if you include Ohio. In my hundreds of hours watching teams, I came across some very special players. These are the BEST I watched at every position.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">All-Scouted Offense</h2>   QB - [player_tooltip player_id='1111167' first='Donald' last='Tabron II'] - Cass Tech   QB - [player_tooltip player_id='568192' first='Tommy' last='Carr'] - Saline   QB - [player_tooltip player_id='119260' first='Jaxson' last='Dosh'] - Davison   RB - KaDale Williams - Lumen Christi   RB - [player_tooltip player_id='1226338' first='Michael' last='Dukes'] - Detroit MLK   RB - [player_tooltip player_id='567890' first='Javari' last='Funches'] - Lansing Everett   WR - [player_tooltip player_id='899621' first='Chris' last='Little'] - Birmingham Groves   WR - [player_tooltip player_id='1298763' first='Xavier' last='Luea'] - Lansing Catholic   WR - [player_tooltip player_id='212358' first='Corey' last='Sadler'] - Cass Tech   WR - [player_tooltip player_id='247687' first='Conner' last='Temple'] - Utica Eisenhower   TE - [player_tooltip player_id='1113047' first='Holden' last='Niemi'] - Dexter   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1225665' first='Pavel' last='McCutcheon'] - Marquette   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='557747' first='Khalief' last='Canty'] - Cass Tech   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='899493' first='Avery' last='Gach'] - Birmingham Groves   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1312080' first='Derrick' last='Simmons'] - Frankenmuth   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1113055' first='Rowan' last='Kawa'] - Rochester Adams   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1550079' first='Hunter' last='Hankamp'] - Coopersville   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reasoning</h2>   QB - [player_tooltip player_id='1111167' first='Donald' last='Tabron II'] - Cass Tech   Donald had the #1 most impressive performance of the season. Everything from his poise, accuracy, mechanics, and more are so, so impressive. The last time I watched a Freshman THIS good was someone with the last name Underwood. And yes- I do think Donald has that kind of potential.   QB - [player_tooltip player_id='568192' first='Tommy' last='Carr'] - Saline   Tommy outperformed all of my preseason expectations. When I watched him against Dexter, I was blown away by his IQ. Not many high school QBs make checks at the line and change plays at the line- but that's precisely what Tommy can do. Of course, Tommy is very accurate, too.   QB - [player_tooltip player_id='119260' first='Jaxson' last='Dosh'] - Davison   I was really looking forward to watching Jaxson prior to this season, and I was impressed with his first Varsity start. Jaxson has a big arm, great throw on the run, and excellent athleticism. He was able to lead an extremely high-powered offense this season, and I expect an even better 2025 season.   RB - KaDale Williams - Lumen Christi   I strongly believe that KaDale will develop into an amazing Division 1 football player. His state championship performance was one for the history books, literally. Every time I've watched KaDale (6-8 times now), he's been dominant.   RB - [player_tooltip player_id='1226338' first='Michael' last='Dukes'] - Detroit MLK   Don't sleep on [player_tooltip player_id='1226338' first='Michael' last='Dukes']. He's one of if not the best "elusive" back in Michigan right now. Very explosive, shifty, and incredible speed once he hits the open field. Two very good performances week 1 against Cleveland Heights, then another in the State Championship.   RB - [player_tooltip player_id='567890' first='Javari' last='Funches'] - Lansing Everett   I can't wait to see the offers Javari earns this offseason. I watched Javari against UofD Jesuit, which was nothing short of a dominant performance. UofD straight-up gave up tackling him. I strongly believe that Javari should be a GLIAC prospect this offseason.   WR - [player_tooltip player_id='899621' first='Chris' last='Little'] - Birmingham Groves   I've watched Chris quite a bit on tape, but I was even more impressed with his abilities when I watched him in person. He's straight-up an excellent athlete with an awesome competitive spirit. Chris is on track to be a GREAT player in college.   WR - [player_tooltip player_id='1298763' first='Xavier' last='Luea'] - Lansing Catholic   Somebody is going to get a STEAL with [player_tooltip player_id='1298763' first='Xavier' last='Luea']. I watched him in the state championship game, where he dominated for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns. At the Western Michigan camp, I was very impressed with Xavier's route running & catch in traffic. As long as Xavier has the work ethic, he will be an amazing player in college.   WR - [player_tooltip player_id='212358' first='Corey' last='Sadler'] - Cass Tech   Corey played like he was fired out of a cannon during the State Championship. Extremely impressive athlete, highly motivated, will be a great Power 4 college football player.   WR - [player_tooltip player_id='247687' first='Conner' last='Temple'] - Utica Eisenhower   Incredibly good physical receiver. Goes up and grabs the 50/50 ball as good as anyone. Won IKE that regular-season game against Dakota.   TE - [player_tooltip player_id='1113047' first='Holden' last='Niemi'] - Dexter   The most well-rounded TE in Michigan. Great size, great frame, great blocking, strong hands, etc. Holden played great against a fast Saline defense, and will likely be a solid TE at the Power 4 level.   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1225665' first='Pavel' last='McCutcheon'] - Marquette   I fully expect Pavel to be a prime GLIAC prospect this offseason. He has the size, he has the skill, and all he needs is more eyes on him. Pavel played great against a very good Lowell team.   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='557747' first='Khalief' last='Canty'] - Cass Tech   Has been and always will be one of the best offensive linemen in Michigan until he graduates. Another super strong performance, this time in the State Championship.   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='899493' first='Avery' last='Gach'] - Birmingham Groves   The best offensive lineman I watched all season. Incredibly physical, aggressive, and a true HSFB star. I fully expect Avery to develop into an awesome offensive lineman for Michigan.   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1312080' first='Derrick' last='Simmons'] - Frankenmuth   The best defensive lineman I watched all season, but also a pretty dang good offensive lineman. Just mauls people. Will be an excellent player at Michigan State.   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1113055' first='Rowan' last='Kawa'] - Rochester Adams   Rowan had a really, really good season. He plays his best ball on Friday Nights, and is one of the best run blocking linemen in Michigan.   OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1550079' first='Hunter' last='Hankamp'] - Coopersville   Remember the name! Just a sophomore, Hunter is on track to be the next great Coopersville offensive lineman. Hunter played incredibly well in his playoff game against Kenowa Hills. I expect Hunter to be a great GLIAC prospect or maybe even a late-bloomer MAC prospect.

This season, I scouted a total of 47 high school football programs across Michigan- 48 if you include Ohio. In my hundreds of hours watching teams, I came across some very special players. These are the BEST I watched at every position.