The 6 Highest-Risers From This Week’s 2024 Update
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We’re taking a chance to stop and highlight 6 of the guys who moved up the highest in this week’s update. One reason or another, these recruits skyrocketed in this update so I want to stop and highlight them again.…
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Continue ReadingWe’re taking a chance to stop and highlight 6 of the guys who moved up the highest in this week’s update. One reason or another, these recruits skyrocketed in this update so I want to stop and highlight them again.
Tyler Cherry Tyler Cherry 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB Center Grove | 2024 State IN – Center Grove – QB – 6’5″ 210lbs
Cherry is one of the best QBs not just in the state, but in the entire midwest. The experience at the highest-level in the biggest games have given him such a hard exterior where he can take the heat and be just fine. Checks so many boxes that it’s ridiculous. He’ll have Center Grove looking for the 4-peat this upcoming fall, starting with that BIG match-up week 1 against Illinois back to back State Champs. I very recently covered Cherry so I’ll drop the tape evaluation link below as well.
Previous Rank: 209
New Rank: 7
Difference: +202
Khobie Martin Khobie Martin 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Fishers | 2024 State IN – Fishers – RB – 6’0″ 200lbs
Martin is a fantastic back who has an ability to hit the home-run on a regular basis. This past season, he lit it up on the ground to the point where it felt like if the defense had an extra guy in the box it wouldn’t matter. Great vision with the same quick feet to match is always a great combination and it allowed him to average over 7 yards per carry this past season. He’s a strong ball carrier who isn’t easy to bring down and can fight for extra yards as well as make a guy miss. A decent frame and he’s able to absorb some big hits as well as have them bounce off. His 1200+ yards with 16 TDs on the year was an electric season no doubt, but it feels as though he’s just scratching the surface of his potential which, yet has already planted himself as one of the State’s best backs.
Previous Rank: 122
New Rank: 15
Difference: +107
Nick Witte Nick Witte 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Lapel | 2024 State IN – Lapel – WR/DB – 6’4″ 190lbs
Witte is a small school gem hiding in plain site, you just have to know where to look. Luckily, I found him before it was too late. If you’re looking for a guy with a ton of ability, great size, and untapped potential, then I have to point you to Lapel High School for this one. Witte is a fantastic athlete, often the best on the field. His legs are so long he gallops down the field taking massive strides eating a ton of yardage at once. He’s incredibly fast, especially for his size, and is able to play physical and assertive. He’s a guy who feels like he could be a phenomenal TE with his ability to be aggressive, but he’s so good on the outside it may be best to keep him out there. He’s got a 2nd gear he’s able to find when he gets the ball and then is also just as hard to bring down. 74 receptions this past season with his 908 receiving yards, and 5 TDs capped off his year. The volume they got it to him shows just how important he is for them, and could be for the right program down the road.
Previous Rank – 299
New Rank: 60
Difference: +239
Ryan Brotherton Ryan Brotherton 6'4" | 195 lbs | ATH East Central | 2024 State IN – East Central – ATH – 6’4″ 200lbs
Brotherton is a fantastic athlete who I recently discovered and was able to cover just a few weeks ago. I’m glad I was able to find him before updating the ranks again because he’s certainly deserving of being up here. His 6’4″ frame and speed gives him as many options as you could have. He’s versatile, smart, and will have a ton of experience under the brightest lights when he comes out. I’ll drop that piece covering his tape and season from last year below as well. Brotherton will be one of the biggest wildcards in this class because of his size, speed, and ability to move around may give him more options than anticipated at first.
Previous Rank: 230
New Rank: 45
Difference: +185
Sam Feeney Sam Feeney 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Bishop Chatard | 2024 State IN – Bishop Chatard – LB/DB – 6’2″ 195lbs
Feeney is an explosive and athletic player who does quite a bit for Bishop Chatard with how much he moves around. Near the line of scrimmage or roaming the backend, he’s able to do it all. Elite speed and great length combined with a high-motor is the perfect combination for any recruit. He’s truly able to cover sideline to sideline and has the size to come up and be physical where he needs to be. Smart, patient, and never in a panic is the best way to describe his game. His film was recently covered and the link to the full breakdown with video is right below to give you a better full perspective.
Previous Rank: 218
New Rank: 57
Difference: +161
Ashton Pesetski Ashton Pesetski 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL Carroll (FW) | 2024 State IN – Carroll – DL – 6’2″ 225lbs
Pesetski is probably still showing up in the dreams of some of the QBs he went after this season. If you’re looking for twitchy and relentless then Carroll has the stud for you. He’s off the ball incredibly quick, has the ability to throw guys off with his hands, use his hips, and seemingly always find a way to make the play. He’s always in the backfield, whether it be for a sack or TFL is the question. High effort, creative, and willing to get down and dirty is the best way to describe what he does when on the field. On the year coming off strictly the edge, he put up 95 tackles, 21 TFLs, 11 sacks, and forced 3 fumbles. A crazy stat-line no doubt, but it’s the way he looked while doing it. Seemingly getting better each week and learning new techniques and things to add to his game. When it’s all said and done, Pesetski could easily be the best defensive lineman in the class.
Previous Rank: 309
New Rank: 48
Difference: +261