2029 Prospects Standing Out at Top Programs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While it is uncommon for freshman to be significant contributors for top high school football programs, but these four have found ways to earn roles and stand out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite just being in ninth grade, these four players have been highly productive for teams competing for championships, already adding impressive displays of talent on tape at the high school level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As these players continue to develop and step into larger roles, they will be prospects that gain more and more interest on the recruiting trail due to their strong skillsets in the early stages of their development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["424644"],"_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-68d21b828ecba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have now seen [player_tooltip player_id='424644' first='Kam' last='Morton'] in a scrimmage and game setting for Oakland High School and the first thing you notice is that the arm talent is legit with a natural and concise throwing motion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He flashed the arm talent throwing to all three levels with good zip on the ball and at times great anticipation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He will have to continue to get taller as he gets older, but he has shown all the right tools that will allow for him to have success throughout his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537396"],"_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-68d220dee5d23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I first saw [player_tooltip player_id='1537396' first='Maddox' last='Porter'] at the Prep Redzone Tennessee Winter Showcase and it was blatantly evident that he was going to be a blue-chip prospect at that point, despite having zero high school football snaps to his name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has transferred to Battle Ground Academy and hit the ground running, producing at an exciting rate: 16 catches for 362 yards (22.6 yards per catch) and nine touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He will certainly have to learn how to handle physicality better as he gets older but his long frame will allow for him to develop that strength over time, rounding out an already ultra-impressive skillset that has college coaches excited about his potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1538130"],"_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-68d220dee5d84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1538130' first='Luke' last='Tritch'] has been a pleasant surprise, blowing my expectations out of the water this season for Riverdale and has produced at an impressive rate to begin his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offense allows him to work in space, where he is effective at using tempo to maintain his spatial advantage and stay an open target out of the slot for his quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As his body continues to grow, he should be an intriguing prospect to monitor over the next handful of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1617464"],"_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-68d223c26cd22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1617464' first='TJ' last='McReynolds'] possesses a strong and sturdy frame despite just being a freshman running back and has the athleticism to be a very intriguing tailback for the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd Buchanan has a plethora of running backs with college interest, but the freshman has found ways to earn playing time, especially in short yardage and goal-line situations. He has been effective in the latter, rushing for four touchdowns already on the season to this point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has found ways to help his team win this season and should step into a large role next season, but he is already a young prospect to watch inside the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->