2023 Stock Risers
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Here’s a look at 2023 prospects climbing up recruiting boards. Elijah Paige Elijah Paige 6'7" | 305 lbs | OL Pinnacle | 2023 State AZ , OL, Pinnacle Paige has been trending up since he picked up his first offer…
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Elijah Paige Elijah Paige 6'7" | 305 lbs | OL Pinnacle | 2023 State AZ , OL, Pinnacle
Paige has been trending up since he picked up his first offer from in-state Arizona back in February. In April he added three more from Arizona State, BYU, and Miami. He possesses a great frame to build on at 6’6” 290 lbs. with ideal length/wingspan. He shows good flexibility and bend in the hips and ankles that contributes to his excellent athleticism and mobility at his size. He’s physical and aggressive with good strength but can also wall off/shield using his quick feet and lateral agility to match movement. Good efficient use of his hands, he’s quick to snap them into position and packs a strong initial punch. He’s still developing and has a lot of raw potential to build on as he continues to stack up more offers from elite level programs.
Jackson Bowers Jackson Bowers 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE Mountain View | 2023 State AZ , TE, Mountain View
The state is loaded with talent at the TE position and Bowers is one of the most highly recruited. Currently holding 10 offers Michigan State, Arizona, Yale, and Georgia Tech all came in April to add to offers from Washington, Utah, Cal, and several others. Great size, frame, and length for a Power 5 TE at 6’5” 230 lbs. Not a burner in terms of top end speed but he moves well and shows good game speed as a route runner and after the catch. He’s a natural pass catcher that brings in everything thrown his way flashing great body control and hands. He tracks the ball extremely well and shows a great ability to use his body to out leverage defenders and high point the ball. Tough to tackle and bring down in space due to his strength and balance. He’s one of the top TE’s nationally in the 2023 class.
Matthew Klopfenstein, TE, Horizon
The 6’5” 230 lb. TE has steadily been on the rise now with three power 5 offers after picking up Iowa State at the end of April. He also has Arizona and Michigan State. Effective lining up outside or as an inline TE. He shows soft hands and good hand-eye coordination. Love his body control and instincts as a receiver, especially along the boundary. Still developing as a precise and sharp route runner but shows a good ability to find the soft spot in coverage and be a big target for the QB. Strong blocker in space that can line a defender up, latch on, and sustain. He’s one of the top 2023 TE prospects in the state and the country given his raw ability and size. A lot of untapped potential and upside.
Duce Robinson Duce Robinson 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Pinnacle | 2023 State AZ , TE, Pinnacle
Robinson is two-sport standout athlete with Power 5 offers in both baseball and football. He’s an elite level talent with a great combination of size and athleticism at 6’6” 230 lbs. Michigan, LSU, Pitt, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, and Ohio State round out his most recent offers. He’s a gifted athlete with his body control and coordination for his size. Smooth with his movement he flashes good burst and initial quickness out his stance and after the catch. Possesses soft hands with an extremely large catch radius and a great ability to extend to catch the ball outside his framework. Lethal jump ball or 50/50 threat at the goal line or between the 20’s. He’s still relatively new to the game but possesses great raw ability and will be a top ranked 2023 TE nationally.