2024 Athletes Breakdowns

I am continuing the review of some of the top players in the Class of 2024.  The next group up for review are the athletes.  The four players listed lead the athlete group. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="147685" first="Zack" last="Myers"], 6’2" 190, (No. 1 Athlete, No. 6 Overall), Christ School</strong>.  Zack runs good pass routes and separates from defenders as a wide receiver.  He accelerates past defenders after making the catch to gain big yardage, scoring often.  He displayed good hands while making catches in traffic.  Zack displays good speed and technique to defend in man-coverage, deflecting and intercepting passes.  He makes solid solo tackles in the open field.  [player_tooltip player_id="147685" first="Zack" last="Myers"] is expected to train in the off-season to improve his skill set and participate in Summer Prospect Camps to generate recruiting interests. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126536" first="Javon" last="Cowan"], 5’10" 185, (No. 2 Athlete, No. 11 Overall), Triton HS</strong>.  Javon is a shifty runner who finds an opening and accelerates past defenders to gain big yardage.  He displays good hands on the catches in traffic.  He reacts to the ball and covers a lot of ground quickly to deflect passes and make interceptions in man-coverage.  Javon displays good technique and makes solid solo tackles in the open field.  He finished the season with 1,270 All-Purpose yards, 7 TDs, 48 tackles, and 4 interceptions.  [player_tooltip player_id="126536" first="Javon" last="Cowan"] is expected to train in the off-season to improve his skill set and participate in Summer Prospect Camps to generate recruiting interest. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="156074" first="Cayden" last="Jones"], 6’4" 211, (No. 3 Athlete, Watchlist), Christ School</strong>.  Cayden displays good technique and good reaction to the ball.  He delivers physical tackles and runs well in the open field.  He uses his quickness to move past defenders to make stops in the backfield.  Cayden runs good pass routes and separates from defenders to make catches.  He uses his body to shield defenders to make catches in traffic.  [player_tooltip player_id="156074" first="Cayden" last="Jones"] is expected to train in the off-season to improve his skill set and participate in Summer Prospect Camps to generate recruiting interest. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="149087" first="Brody" last="Barnhardt"], 6’0" 175, (No. 4 Athlete, Watchlist), Providence Day HS</strong>.  Brody displays explosive bursts of speed coming out of the backfield, gaining big yardage, scoring often.  His speed makes it difficult to catch him in the open field.  Brody displays patience and reaction to the ball.  He covers ground quickly to make the stop.  Brody is a physical tackler with good technique.  [player_tooltip player_id="149087" first="Brody" last="Barnhardt"] is expected to train in the off-season to improve his skill set and participate in Summer Prospect Camps to generate recruiting interest.