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2026s Best Multi-Positional Athletes

2026s Best Multi-Positional Athletes
Alex Pallone
Alex Pallone February 27, 2025 @ 03:00 PM
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Michael Gray
Michael Gray 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH | 2026
MI
Javien Johnson
Javien Johnson 5'8" | 140 lbs | ATH | 2026
MI
Ethan Melville
Ethan Melville 6'3" | 195 lbs | ATH | 2026
MI
Nolan Klein
Nolan Klein 6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH | 2026
MI
Traverse Moore
Traverse Moore 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2026
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Multi-positional athletes are oftentimes the most attractive to colleges. So, all of these prospects should hypothetically have a leg up when it comes to recruiting this Spring. Here are my evaluations on five multi-positional athletes. My opinions range from D3 - D1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["563430"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c0a5c31d82a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strengths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Super well-rounded player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great contact balance</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good size- ideal for MAC</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great player in space</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very capable receiver or receiving RB</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weaknesses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Could have a touch better COD</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Seemed pretty cocky when I saw him last</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Don't know how good a blocker he is</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Traverse seems to be getting better and better year after year. A year ago, I viewed him mostly as a receiver, but his running back highlights make me think he can be a RB at the MAC level. Bounces off tackles better than most. Good strength. I know he's well-built. Screams MAC running back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225684"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c0a5c31d8d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strengths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great physicality</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great effort</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weaknesses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stiff athlete</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Not in a position to succeed</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Played QB while he should be at linebacker mainly. Best player for a poor-performing team. Very physical when scrambling. Very physical in general. Good size as well. Need to see in person, but gut tells me that he's physical enough, big enough, and competitive enough to be a great D3 guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["568191"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c0a5c31d957"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strengths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Decent athlete</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid route runner</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A few instances of great hands</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can be physical</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good size for safety</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weaknesses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Always told he was a GREAT athlete. I don't see great</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can be more physical</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bad pursuit angles</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Inconsistent player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watched Nolan against Dexter week 2 of 2024. Dexter is a good team, and Nolan made a lot of mistakes. Most notably, he was very hesitant on a lot of run plays. Struggled to work downhill and help tackle. His tape is good though, showing solid ball skills and able to read and react quickly. Just needs more reps. Also, if he really is as athletic as I've been told he is, he'll be successful in college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298707"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c0a5c31d9d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strengths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A good player on an awful team</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good in the open field</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Far above average physicality for size</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Decent instincts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weaknesses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks lost while playing DB</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On a BAD team</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bad vision</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good player on one of the worst teams in Michigan. Not a prospect at DB- decent run stopper and I love his effort, but he looks absolutely lost. Offensively, he's quite twitchy and knows how to slip through tackles. Bad vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1522336"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c0a5c31da57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strengths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good return man</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great vision when returning kicks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good run stopper- good pursuit</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weaknesses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Zero pass coverage reps on tape</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Zero receiving of blocking highlights</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Not sure he's a great running back- just a good returnman</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Camp season will be huge for [player_tooltip player_id='1522336' first='Michael' last='Gray']. He has good return highlights and could just be a return specialist for a D3 or D2 squad. Good run stopper and physicality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Multi-positional athletes are oftentimes the most attractive to colleges. So, all of these prospects should hypothetically have a leg up when it comes to recruiting this Spring. Here are my evaluations on five multi-positional athletes. My opinions range from D3 - D1.

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Traverse Moore

Traverse Moore

MI
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Traverse
Moore ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
DeWitt
|
MI
2026s Best Multi-Positional Athletes
Strengths Super well-rounded player Great contact balance Good size- ideal for MAC Great player in space Very capable...
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Traverse Moore

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State: Michigan
School: DeWitt
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Ethan Melville

Ethan Melville

MI
ATH
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 195
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Ethan
Melville ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
195
HS
Holt
|
MI
2026s Best Multi-Positional Athletes
Strengths Great physicality Great effort Weaknesses Stiff athlete Not in a position to succeed Played QB while he...
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Ethan Melville

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State: Michigan
School: Holt
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Nolan Klein

Nolan Klein

MI
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Nolan
Klein ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Saline
|
MI
2026s Best Multi-Positional Athletes
Strengths Decent athlete Solid route runner A few instances of great hands Can be physical Good size for...
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Nolan Klein

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State: Michigan
School: Saline
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Javien Johnson

Javien Johnson

MI
ATH
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 140
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Javien
Johnson ATH
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
Weight
140
HS
Royal Oak
|
MI
2026s Best Multi-Positional Athletes
Strengths A good player on an awful team Good in the open field Far above average physicality for...
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Javien Johnson

State: Michigan
School: Royal Oak
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Michael Gray

Michael Gray

MI
ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Michael
Gray ATH
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
John Glenn-Westland
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MI
2026s Best Multi-Positional Athletes
Strengths Good return man Great vision when returning kicks Good run stopper- good pursuit Weaknesses Zero pass coverage...
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Michael Gray

State: Michigan
School: John Glenn-Westland
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