2029 Positionless Prospects: 9 Early ATHs to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p id="block-32896c7d-e14b-42fd-9249-e04a7ae8bf4f"><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 Watch List has debuted with 125 freshmen prospects to know early on in West Virginia. Plenty more athletes will emerge and make their names known in the future, but here are the top ATH names on our radar after their freshmen seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1642373"],"_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-6977cd8375a96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1642373' first='Davon' last='Brockman'] was a varsity starter as a freshman for the Riverside Warriors and is an early top name in the class. He's a talented young two-way athlete who can impact the game on both sides of the ball, which earned him an ATH tag on the 2029 Watch List. Brockman can be a game-changer as a returner on special teams as well, with natural playmaking ability that will serve him well as he develops over the next three years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18260616/690ed7f074301bea69f9bba8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6977e53f31931"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1716452"],"_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-6977cd8375bb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2029 Independence ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1716452' first='Paxton' last='Myers'] is part of a strong freshman class for the Patriots and was one of several varsity contributors this season. He had a quarterback background coming into high school, but was occasionally needed at running back this season and performed admirably as a young player. Myers' burst and quickness stood out on film as an athletic and versatile prospect who will be able to make an impact at multiple positions throughout his career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26861862/690a19d14a2a7c939d715e04' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6977e53f31a17"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1716396"],"_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-6977cd8375c24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Musselman has an exciting young prospect in 2029 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1716396' first='Jahkobi' last='Warren'], who should emerge on the varsity team sooner rather than later. Running back or slot receiver will likely be his future best position, but don't overlook him as a threat to pass in their Wing-T scheme, either, with a youth football quarterback background. Warren is a natural playmaker with the ball in his hand, with twitchy traits and elusive running ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/24086318/68fa5a94413c5301c0872711' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6977e53f31a7c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1716382"],"_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-6977cd8375d7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2029 Parkersburg South ATH/QB [player_tooltip player_id='1716382' first='Asher' last='Prunty'] could've been included in our quarterback article yesterday, but he has a higher upside as a versatile athlete in our eyes. He did a nice job leading the JV team as a freshman for the Patriots and made some nice plays with his arm, along with his legs. If Prunty further develops as a passer, he'll have the opportunity to move to QB in the future rankings, but keep an eye on him moving forward as a quality overall athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/APrunty95535/status/2014394368375857235","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/APrunty95535/status/2014394368375857235 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1716368"],"_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-6977cd8375deb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another young athlete with a quarterback background who we like as an ATH right now is Chapmanville's [player_tooltip player_id='1716368' first='Archer' last='Altizer']. He saw some varsity action as a freshman, but made an even larger impact on their JV squad as a quarterback. With highly ranked 2028 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1315124' first='Dakota' last='Dalton'] ahead of him at QB, look for Altizer to get on the field more on varsity as a receiver or linebacker, with more opportunities coming as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23469346/68ffc87bf66dbb2db42b1d02' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6977e53f31ba7"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1716376"],"_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-6977cd8375e5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2029 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1716376' first='Cayden' last='Webb'] was a JV standout for the state champion Princeton Tigers in his freshman season and appears to have a bright future ahead of him. He's a versatile young athlete who can line up at several different spots on both sides of the ball and made plays at each of them last season. Webb is a playmaker with the ball in his hands as a running back and receiver, but his play on defense also stood out as a potential future DB in the rankings as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Cayden_Webb8/status/1972850618156089488","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Cayden_Webb8/status/1972850618156089488 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2111876"],"_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-6977cd8375ecb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2111876' first='Tayten' last='Nelson'] is a promising young 2029 ATH for Cabell Midland who showed athletic upside on film in his freshman year as a JV and varsity player. He did a nice job at wing in their Wing-T system and is an effective pass catcher as well. Nelson is also a rangy defensive back at safety with good speed and quickness for his age that will translate well moving forward as he develops physically. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/28052449/693d9cd16435a5b055e8ad22' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6977e53f31c39"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER ATHs TO KNOW WITHOUT FILM</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27231424/esau-johnson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='1716389' first='Esau' last='Johnson']</a> (Huntington)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/trai-hayton/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='2111879' first='Trai' last='Hayton']</a> (Wayne)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->