Oops, They Did It Again! Top 2023 Returning Playmakers Part One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just like when Britney Spears sang the lyrics "Oops!... I Did It Again" for the first time more than two decades ago, the United States will be once again be sent into a frenzy but this time coming in the form of high school football. More specifically, the amount of big time high school football players in the state of Colorado this upcoming fall is enough to make local fanatics dizzy in the head. Although plenty of statistical leaders have graduated and are off to much greener pastures, don't forget about the surplus of talent that engulfs the Denver Metro Area and its surrounding areas heading to a gridiron near you. Without further ado, who's ready to find out who is among the top returning playmakers heading into 2023? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["251270"],"_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":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnOne sheer glimpse at Ramirez' numbers from 2022 and you are almost guaranteed to start drooling! After finding the end zone a whopping 30 times which led all Colorado running backs, Ramiriez has some big shoes to fill from last years' campaign. Not only does the Roosevelt product possess impressive lateral speed and quickness when hitting the hole, but he is also prone to shed a few tackles with his tremendous center of gravity. 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In fact, it is his first step off of the line of scrimmage that usually gives him an edge on cover corners, as not many wideouts across the state know how to get open with such ease like Lumpkin. One element of Lumpkin's game that will make plenty of college scout's raise their eyebrows is his ability to make magic with yards after the catch. 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Simply put, the Bobcats standout's potential is through the roof in large part due to steady throwing mechanics and his overall football IQ at the quarterback position. Towering at 6'6u0022, Reetz dotted up opposing defenses for 31 touchdowns and amassing over 2,700 yards. 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Without a doubt, one look at this young man's stat line and it is hard to not be impressed. Clearly, Guthrie is a do-it-all type of defensive back that has enough speed to play at the next level. Whether it's staying one step ahead of the enemy thanks to exceling in play recognition or coming from his safety spot to stop the run, there is no doubt that Guthrie is going to be an exciting name to watch in 2023.rnrn[embed]https://twitter.com/rex_guthrie/status/1627382345715322880[/embed]","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["504785"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Last and certainly not least is the ferocious D.J. Crowe out of Denver East High School. 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