2024 Watchlist: Athletes
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Early analysis of the ATH’s on the Prep Redzone 2024 Watchlist. Brayden Platt Brayden Platt 6'1" | 240 lbs | LB Yelm | 2024 State WA , LB/RB, Yelm, 6’1” 225 lbs. Platt has a big strong frame at 6’1”…
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Brayden Platt Brayden Platt 6'1" | 240 lbs | LB Yelm | 2024 State WA , LB/RB, Yelm, 6’1” 225 lbs.
Platt has a big strong frame at 6’1” 225 lbs. He possesses great instincts and game awareness on both sides of the ball for such a young age. As a RB, he’s a downhill runner that does a great job making the first guy miss and then getting north/south. Showed he can be elusive in the open field using his vision and slashing ability. Excels and projects as a LB at this point where he can use his physicality and aggressiveness to his advantage. He is extremely strong and powerful at the contact point and shows a great ability to close space in pursuit and make open field tackles. It will be interesting to see how he develops and matures over the next several years.
Rahshawn Clark, DB/WR, Life Christian Academy, 6’0” 175 lbs.
Rahshawn is quickly becoming one of the most explosive athletes in the 2024 class given his ability to make game breaking plays on offense, defense, and special teams. He possesses great quick twitch ability in addition to his plus top end speed and lateral agility. Great ball skills, body control, and hand-eye coordination allow him to make elite level plays on the ball rarely seen as a freshman on varsity. Already has an offer from FAU and he’s an all-around gifted talent that will be a double digit D1 offer prospect when all is said and done.
Cory Connor Cory Connor 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH Eastside Catholic | 2024 WA , WR/DB, Eastside Catholic, 6’2” 175 lbs.
The dual-sport athlete has a long and well-built frame at 6’2” 175 lbs. He has a great foundation of tools to build on as he develops including speed, athleticism, and leaping ability. As a receiver, he has shown strong hands with a large catch radius he does a good job extending and not letting the ball get into his body. Also a dangerous jump ball threat, he understands how to box out defenders and time out his jump to attack the ball at the highest point. He comes into the Eastside Catholic program and season with a ton potential and upside.
Malachi Durant Malachi Durant 6'2" | 160 lbs | ATH Graham-Kapowsin | 2024 State WA , WR/DB, Puyallup, 6’2” 160 lbs.
One of the top ATH’s in the state, Durant is capable of playing either side of the ball at the college level. He possesses a great frame to build on with length at 6’2” 160 lbs. He’s an explosive athlete with speed, quickness, and burst. Very smooth route runner with a natural pass-catching ability. Shows a great ability to adjust to the ball and make highlight reel catches using his athleticism and body control. He was the 2024 Offensive MVP at the National Preps Showcase in January and picked up an offer from FAU shortly after, the first of many.