2024 Class Rankings: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We take a look at the players who made the biggest jumps in the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["172516"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f39bd8ef41c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Micah had a season where he not only won a state title, but also one New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year. Passing for over 1200 yards and 17 touchdowns, rushing for 2,360 yards and 33 touchdowns. Ford showed that not only is he one of the best athletes in the state but one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks also. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ford's rise in the rankings is no surprise. As he is an all-around player who plays a physical brand of football. However, I'm concerned after a season where he gained over 2,000 yards rushing while playing linebacker and safety. Micah limped into the championship game showing clear signs of attrition from amassing so many hits. While his stats are impressive, the question becomes what are his coaches doing to protect his long-term health?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MicahFord17/status/1527423321188339712","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MicahFord17/status/1527423321188339712 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["375322"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":661428,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f39bd8ef49e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hornsby separated himself as a top prospect in the entire state. Showing a level of dominance as a wide receiver that's rare. Hornsby is a big physical wide receiver who can move at an elite level and can make plays with the ball in his hand. His special blend of athleticism, versatility, and physicality is coveted by almost every Power 5 coach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hornsby has room for improvement, as I would like to see him be more detailed in his route running. To reach that unstoppable level of play at wide receiver. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15461991/63504b532aa7ce105856e6b3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f39bd8ef4e2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271049"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f39bd8ef531"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Khalil had a season where he put scouts and coaches on notice. Besides the fact, he's a legit 6'5 210 pound playmaker on both sides of the football and looks the part. He has the game to back up the size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He dominated this season as a wide receiver showing off his ability to be physical at the catch point, winning consistently in contested catch situations. However, where he truly separates himself is as an edge rusher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition, Khalil has every possible above-average physical trait you could want out of an edge rusher. With a preponderant amount of room to grow physically and skillset-wise. As his offer total has risen from two to seven in a short amount of time. Since coaches are taking notice of his uncanny skillset and measurables.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18111989/6325d0ac176c7509c48050ff' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f39bd8ef550"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["375323"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f39bd8ef599"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='375323' first='Juan' last='Minaya'] has shown consistent improvement throughout his junior season. As result, has catapulted to the top of the offensive line rankings as a lineman who is a solid pass blocker and run blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Furthermore, Minaya has strong reps as a pass blocker showing solid technique, and for a 6'6 offensive lineman plays with solid leverage. In addition, it's very impressive to see how he blocks on double teams. Showing that he can be a complete offensive lineman who can execute a multitude of run concepts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Therefore, Minaya is one of the biggest risers in the class, indicative of him receiving two SEC offers in the month of January, from Florida and Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Juan_Minaya77/status/1588966874066604032","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Juan_Minaya77/status/1588966874066604032 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270962"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f39bd8ef5e8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stull is a player who's starting to get serious buzz. Specifically, from the University of Duke as they have shown consistent interest in him and his skill set. One thing that cannot be denied about Stull is his athletic profile. As a defensive back, he shows great athleticism with the ability to affect the catch point and make plays down the field, in coverage. Also has good turn-and-run ability to mirror most receivers. One of the more underrated aspects of his game is his ability to be a solid one-on-one tackler in open space and play with a level of physicality that you don't see from most corners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>However, while he is a big riser in the rankings and has offers. Stull is still raw as a prospect, while he does have athleticism the technique is sorely lacking and there are too many times he's playing on the recover for my liking. We know that the feel for the position will come with time, but with the questions surrounding his level of competition and his slowly improving technique. Getting to some highly competitive camps will be in his best interest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16757004/636084c2a680d812e0453168' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f39bd8ef606"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->