Gamechangers: Class of 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gamechangers make an immediate impact when they step on the gridiron. These players have the ability to make big plays in an instant, it could be a 95 yard run for a score, a big touchdown throw, a huge catch in the red zone, a fourth down sack to win the game or a back breaking interception for a pick six. Their effect on the game is felt when they make impactful plays to change the game. With our most recent rankings update for the Class of 2024, here are several highly ranked game changers who fit that mold. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277687"],"_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":"Hudson is a dynamic athlete who has superb short area quickness, he runs sharp, crisp routes and his ability to create space early at the line of scrimmage makes him a difficult matchup. Micah is an explosive runner who not only has the top end speed to take the top off of the defense by getting deep in a hurry, he also has the skill set to work the entire route tree with precision and his ability to find holes in the defense makes him the ultimate offensive weapon. Hudson has great hands that attack the football aggressively, he is an explosive leaper who wins consistently at the contested 50/50 balls and he is one of the best run after the catch wide receivers in the country. Micah will be an instant contributor when he gets to the next level once he selects his college home.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["408032"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Durham is one the most explosive athletes in the country in the Class of 2024 and when he gets his hands on the football, he changes the game immediately. Caden has the next level speed to strike from any distance on the field and he his a home run threat that keeps defensive coordinators up at night when they have to prepare for the Duncanville Panthers offense. Durham has a stout, compact build, he has broad shoulders, he runs with excellent leverage with a low center of gravity and his powerful lower half allows him to run with power between the tackles. Several traits in Durham's game that standout are his superb vision in the hole, he shows great patience that enables him to set up his blocks well and he explodes with an elite burst once he sees daylight. Caden is phone booth quick, his short area quickness is elite, he has the skill set to make defenders miss in the open field and when he gets to the second level he can change the game in a instant by making a house call for six. Durham is a weapon in the passing game, he shows soft, strong hands as a pass receiver, he tracks the ball well in flight and he can explode no matter the down or distance and make a game changing play in an instance. Caden was a key cog in the Duncanville run to the 6A Division I Championship in 2022 and he set the tone in the state title by rushing for 105  yards with 3 touchdowns to lead the Panthers to a 28-21 victory over North Shore. Durham is one of the most highly sought after recruits in the country and he will make an immediate impact at the next level when he chooses his college home.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["149669"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Smith II is an game changer on the defensive line for Melissa and offenses lose sleep when they have to prepare to face him. Nigel is long, lean, he has a stout, athletic frame and his extended arm length enables him to use his violent hands early on at engagement to keep blockers from getting to his body at the point of attack. Smith II has an explosive first step, he plays with excellent leverage, he is stout versus the running game, he is extremely agile with nimble feet which allows him to read and react quickly and he has a seek and destroy type of game when he closes on the ball carrier. Nigel has the versatility to line up at all four defensive line spots, he can attack an offense from all angles which enables him to wreak havoc in the backfield. Smith II is a dominant force in the trenches who can change the game at any moment due to his ability to rush the passer and play the run under control and his speed to the ball carrier allows to make plays from sideline to sideline. Nigel's game is tailor made for the next level and he is one the most highly recruited players in the country regardless of position.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64aff08c88568"} /-->