The region offensive player of the year and one of the top uncommitted 2024 prospect is receiver Cord Yates Cord Yates 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Madison | 2024 State VA . The older brother of the family it is no secret I have been of fan of his game since last off-season. He is a dynamic receiver who always needs to be accounted for and he makes plays on special teams too. Of all the matchups in this contest I am most looking forward to Yates vs the two start defensive backs for the Eagles in Elijah Reid Elijah Reid 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Freedom | 2024 VA , Juju Preston and Jachaisax Hughes Jachaisax Hughes 5'8" | 145 lbs | DB Freedom | 2025 VA . Defensive Coordinator Coach Overton always seems to have a master plan, I will be curious to see who he lines up to cover Yates all game.

Imagine being a James Madison fan right now, every week you are bound to get highlight reel plays while also raising up your blood pressure at the same time. Again Madison found themselves down late to a underrated Westfield squad and again the Warhawks had a thrilling last minute victory. Quarterback Cael Yates Cael Yates 5'9" | 160 lbs | QB Madison | 2025 State VA hit older brother Cord with a 40 yard touchdown pass with under a minute to play keeping Madison undefeated. If you get a chance watch the play, Cord Yates Cord Yates 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Madison | 2024 State VA takes a simple out pattern and makes several Bulldogs defenders miss for the score, it is a can’t miss play. The senior wideout is another staple to a squad that hopes to no just be in the state title picture this year, but to bring him the gold.

Wide receiver/free safety Cord Yates Cord Yates 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Madison | 2024 State VA lead the charge as the Madison Warhawks took down the Stonebridge Bulldogs  in what has to been the game of the week. The senior Yates was all over the field making plays on offense, defense and special teams. Hauling in 6 receptions for 72 yards and 1 touchdown, Yates showed why he is going to be one of the most sought out remaining uncommitted recruits for the class of 2024.

My favorite play from him was the big time block he threw on Dominic Knicely Dominic Knicely 5'9" | 185 lbs | ATH Madison | 2025 State VA 99 yard kickoff return. The kickoff return by Knicely was well designed by the Warhawks, and Knicely took an end around on the kickoff for an awesome touchdown. If you have a chance watch the final block Yates throws decleating the Bulldogs kicker, please do so it is worth your time.