The Top Ten Players from the 2023 Rankings
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The first-ever rankings list for the class of 2023 has officially been released, highlighting the top 150 players in the state. Now that the rankings have been updated, there is no better way to debut the list than to introduce…
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Continue ReadingThe first-ever rankings list for the class of 2023 has officially been released, highlighting the top 150 players in the state.
Now that the rankings have been updated, there is no better way to debut the list than to introduce the top players. Without further adieu, it is time to take a look at the top ten players in the class of 2023.
Blake Purchase Blake Purchase 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Cherry Creek | 2023 State CO | Cherry Creek | 6’4”, 210lbs | DE
Purchase has earned himself the number-one spot on the PRZ CO rankings list for his class. He is an elite edge rusher with offers from Colorado, Iowa State, Oregon State, Washington State, and the University of Southern California. Purchase’s national recognition has been rapidly increasing, making him one of the top players to watch in the country.
Brayden Dorman Brayden Dorman 6'5" | 200 lbs | QB Vista Ridge | 2023 State CO | Vista Ridge | 6’5”, 197lbs | QB
Not only is Dorman the number-one ranked 2023 quarterback in the state, but he is also considered by many to be one of the top pro-style quarterbacks in the country. He earned his first D-I scholarship from Iowa State during his freshman season and has since received offers from Colorado, Oregon State, Kansas, Colorado State, and Middle Tennessee State.
Joshua Bates Joshua Bates 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Durango | 2023 State CO | Durango | 6’3”, 280lbs | C
Bates’ stock has rapidly started to rise with there being no decline in sight. So far, the top-ranked offensive lineman has received offers from Colorado, Colorado State, and Oregon. This is just the beginning of Bates’ rise to greatness.
Cole LaCrue Cole LaCrue 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Broomfield | 2023 State CO | Broomfield | 6’2”, 190lbs | QB
LaCrue is a phenomenal quarterback, which is why he is the second-ranked overall QB in his class. Everyone who has had the opportunity to watch LaCrue has recognized his top-tier talent, making it no surprise that he is ranked as a top ten player in the state.
Ethan Thomason Ethan Thomason 6'8" | 325 lbs | OL Rocky Mountain | 2023 State CO | Rocky Mountain | 6’8”, 305lbs | OT
Thomason is a giant offensive tackle who has been turning a lot of heads during the past year. The second-ranked offensive lineman in the state will be attending ten major college camps this offseason, which include Texas A&M, Baylor, Oklahoma, and Colorado.
Tai Faavae Tai Faavae 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB Fountain-Fort Carson | 2023 CO | Fountain-Fort Carson | 6’0”, 205lbs | MLB/RB
Faavae is one of the state’s best linebackers, helping to solidify him as the number-one backer in his class. In addition to being a top-tier middle linebacker, Faavae is also a dangerous running back with serious offensive potential.
Ty Pell Ty Pell 6'4" | 215 lbs | TE Cherry Creek | 2023 CO | Cherry Creek | 6’4”, 215lbs | TE
Pell is a tight end who possesses the versatility to split out wide and line up as a receiver. Interest in Pell has been increasing immensely during the past year. He recently picked up an offer from Arizona State, which is the first of many.
Wow! After a great call with @AdamBreneman81 I am blessed to receive my first offer from Arizona State University 🔱!!! @CCNextLevelFB @HermEdwards @JJKilgore_ASU @EliteSpeedSp @dhagan80 @ChrisKarpman @Alec_Pell @parkerpell26 @RisingSunDevils pic.twitter.com/kIJaofxBDD
— Ty Pell (@pell_tyler) September 26, 2020
Jimmy Thomas Jimmy Thomas 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Palmer Ridge | 2023 State CO | Palmer Ridge | 6’2”, 180lbs | QB
Palmer Ridge may have big shoes to fill at the quarterback position, but Thomas is poised to build his own elite legacy within the program. Like his predecessor, Thomas has elite potential with no ceiling in sight.
Brandon Hills Brandon Hills 5'9" | 150 lbs | WR Vista Ridge | 2023 State CO | Vista Ridge | 5’9”, 150lbs | WR
Hills has been a top target on the radar for quite some time now, which has earned him the top wide receiver spot in his class. He picked up his first offer from New Mexico Highlands University before his sophomore season, with other college programs showing serious interest.
KJ Smedley KJ Smedley 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Palmer Ridge | 2023 State CO | Palmer Ridge | 6’2”, 180lbs | ATH
Smedley is the number-one athlete and tenth overall player in the class of 2023. He is dangerous on both sides of the ball as a defensive back and as a wide receiver. He has been garnering a lot of attention from various college programs, and he holds an offer from New Mexico Highlands University.