2024 Offensive Playmakers On the Rise
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With the 2021 season quickly approaching, we are getting closer to seeing more members of the Class of 2024 taking the field under the Friday nights lights. It is in that line of thinking that we have been spending the…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2021 season quickly approaching, we are getting closer to seeing more members of the Class of 2024 taking the field under the Friday nights lights. It is in that line of thinking that we have been spending the past few days evaluating the top Class of 2024 prospects who are in our prospect index. In the prospect index for the sophomore-to-be class, we have two outstanding quarterbacks and an elite tight end prospect. These three figure to see bigger roles within their respective programs as the new season dawns. All three have what it takes to grab anybody’s attention.
Danny O’Neil Danny O’Neil 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Cathedral | 2024 State IN , 6’1, 170 pounds, Cathedral
We begin this list with the two quarterbacks that are currently in the prospect index. Danny O’Neil Danny O’Neil 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Cathedral | 2024 State IN is an extremely versatile quarterback at a storied Cathedral program. O’Neil can be a traditional pocket-passer, but he has great mobility and he can also run the read-option very well. Danny O’Neil Danny O’Neil 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Cathedral | 2024 State IN has great throwing mechanics. He throws from a good platform, has good footwork and he can make an accurate and on-time throw. O’Neil shows the ability to go throw his reads and make the right decision. As a runner, O’Neil has great speed. He can elude defenders and create big pays. Danny O’Neil Danny O’Neil 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Cathedral | 2024 State IN is somebody that really checks all the boxes at quarterback.
Lucas Plummer Lucas Plummer 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB LaVille | 2024 State IN , 6’0, 160 pounds, Laville
Lucas Plummer Lucas Plummer 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB LaVille | 2024 State IN is a dependable quarterback who can make plays but – just as importantly – can avoid costly mistakes. In his Freshman season, Plummer threw 11 touchdown passes and just four interceptions. He shows the decision-making ability and the care for the football that is coveted at the next level. Plummer also has good mobility. He added two rushing touchdowns to his resume a season ago. Lucas Plummer Lucas Plummer 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB LaVille | 2024 State IN is somebody that I see taking a big step forward in the fall.
Aidan Steinfeldt Aidan Steinfeldt 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE Bloomington North | 2024 State IN , 6’5, 225 pounds, Bloomington North
The outstanding tight end on today’s list is Bloomington North’s Aidan Steinfeldt Aidan Steinfeldt 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE Bloomington North | 2024 State IN . Steinfeldt is the complete package at tight end. He is a terrific blocker and he can open things up in the running game and for other receivers. He is a good route-runner that knows how to get open. Steinfeldt has good hands and can be trusted by a quarterback to make a big catch. He also shows good athletic ability and speed. Aidan Steinfeldt Aidan Steinfeldt 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE Bloomington North | 2024 State IN is the type of tight end that would excel at the college level.
These three prospects are still very early in their high school careers, but they have so much potential ahead of them. All three are playmakers that are only going to get better. Each of these three can help take an offense to the next level. I predict big things coming for these great prospects. They are on the cusp of big things this fall.