2029 Rankings Debut: Top 5 Overall

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">With the release of the debut 2029 rankings, here's a deep dive into the top 5 overall prospects.</h2>    The #1 ranked overall athlete in California for the 2029 class, he stands out as a rare multi-positional talent with the versatility to change a game from anywhere on the field. Elite athleticism with fluid movement paired with top-tier long speed and exceptional body control that makes transitions between positions look effortless. At running back, he shows natural instincts, patience, and the ability to explode through creases for chunk plays. As a receiver, he demonstrates clean releases, smooth route running, and the ability to adjust to the ball mid-air. His ability with the ball in his hands sets him apart being extremely smooth with his quick cuts and lateral movement to consistently make defenders miss in space. With 26 offers already secured, he is a premier national prospect whose combination of skill, versatility, and athletic ceiling makes him one of the most coveted players in the class.      At 6'3" and 175 pounds, Kizzee brings prototypical size and length to the cornerback position, giving him a natural advantage in coverage. His long frame helps him disrupt routes early, and his excellent footwork and high level technique allow him to stay attached through breaks with impressive consistency. He's comfortable in both press-man and zone concepts, showing patience at the line and the awareness to anticipate routes. His plus ball skills make him a threat at the catch point, and his strong recovery speed enables him to close gaps downfield and eliminate separation. A true lockdown corner that can shutdown top tier competition and will be one of top recruits in the 2029 class. Already holds six D1 offers but expect his recruitment to explode before long.      6'3” 170 lbs. he brings rare size and natural ability to the safety position, especially for a freshman. His versatility stands out immediately, he can play the deep center-field role with outstanding range, covering ground effortlessly with his speed and efficient movement, or step down into the slot and hold his own in man coverage. He shows strong instincts on the back end, anticipating ball location early and triggering downhill or across the field with confidence. His acceleration out of his breaks allows him to close windows quickly and influence throws that most young defensive backs can't reach. Plays well with his eyes to diagnose the play and take good angles to the ball. Shows he can come downhill in run support and be a strong one on one open field tackler. Recruitment is off to a great start with offers coming in from USC, Texas A&M, and SDSU this month.      Moaalii brings the frame of a tight end (6'3” 215 lbs.) paired with the fluid movement skills of a wide receiver, an uncommon blend that makes him a matchup problem anywhere on the field. A natural athlete, he shows impressive body control and coordination, allowing him to run precise routes and remain balanced through contact. His cuts at the break point are clean and efficient, and he accelerates out to create separation. His ball skills are a major strength; he owns a wide catch radius and consistently extends to play the ball outside his framework. With his length and leaping ability, he can high-point the ball and use his body to shield defenders, effectively boxing them out to create favorable throwing windows. His size-athleticism combination gives him the versatility and upside to impact an offense in multiple roles. Four offers to date from UCLA, Oregon, Sacramento State, and Arizona State.     Thompson is a standout CB at 6'3” 150 lbs. currently holding three offers from Auburn, USC, Syracuse, Arkansas, and Sacramento State. Despite a lean frame, he plays with toughness, using his hands effectively to disrupt timing and challenge receivers off the line. He mirrors lateral movement with ease, showing the fluid hips and quick feet needed to stay attached through breaks. His speed allows him to run vertically without losing phase, while his change-of-direction ability keeps him tight at the short and intermediate levels. With his combination of length, physical play style, and smooth athleticism, he projects as a high-upside perimeter corner capable of matching up with a variety of receiver types.