With Week No. 4 of the prep football season in the books, here is a look at some of the least-heralded class of 2015 junior players who appear to be bonafide Division I college football talents. These players are guys I might have overlooked at the beginning of the year, but now are on my radar and should be on the radar of every D-I college football coach in Michigan and throughout the country.
(Rankings in no particular order, all are D-I -- high, mid, low level -- college prospects)
Quarterback-
1. Andrew Duckett-6-1, 180-Niles Brandywine-Also top DB, 4.5 speed, led team to 4-0 start
2. Tyree Jackson-6-3, 180-Muskegon Mona Shores-Two-year starter, physical specimen
3. Mason Opple-6-2, 195-Hudsonville-Tim Tebow-like runner/passer for Grand Rapids power
4. Askaree Crawford-5-11, 180-Ann Arbor Skyline-1,500 yds., 12 TDs, 285 yds., 6 TDs as soph
5. Collin Goslin-6-2, 200-Dearborn Divine Child-Will be four-year starter for Falcons, steady
6. Dakota Cupp-6-2, 190-Waterford Mott
7. Glacier Wallington-5-10, 180-Oxford-Already three-year starter, also excellent DB prospect
8. Ty Sparks-6-1, 170-Clawson-Coach's son, dynamic pass/catch duo w/ stud Marquian Johnson
9. Jake Zorn-6-3, 190-Holly
10. Keegan James-6-2, 200-Stanton Central Montcalm-Great size, strength, also excellent LB
11. Greg Williams-6-2, 190-Canton-Another top signal-caller in strong 2015 QB class
12. Jay Doll-6-0, 175-Paw Paw-Putting up video game-like numbers already this season (over 1,500 yds. passing, 18 TDs, 4 ints after five games)
Running Back-
1. Juan Johnson-5-8, 185-Madison Hts. Madison-Big-time combo RB/DB, 4.5 speed
2. Josh Holloman-5-11, 185-Auburn Hills Avondale-4.2 40, defending 100 meter state champ
3. Oscar Brown-5-9, 180-Romulus-4.3 40, best Romulus back since Fred Russell (Iowa)
4. Shawn Knox-5-8, 165-Fruitport-Slippery guy who plays multiple positions, RB-WR-CB
5. E.J. Jackson-5-8, 185-Lansing Eastern-Speed-burner from the Capital City
Wide Receiver-
1. Sam Heyboer-6-5, 210-Grand Rapids South Christian-Big target, also top LB prospect
2. Sam Beal-6-2, 170-Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills-School record-holder in 200, game-breaker
3. Jaylin Gholston-6-3, 180-Madison Hts. Madison-Another tall, lanky WR with speed
4. Malik Whitehead-6-0, 170-Detroit Denby-All around talent, also excels at RB, DB
Tight End-
1. Parker Underwood-6-4, 225-East Lansing
2. Daniel Crawford-6-2, 235-Macomb Dakota-Superb blocker for state power
3. Matt Seybert-6-4, 220-Traverse City St. Francis
4. Tyler Mabry-6-4, 220-Ypsilanti Lincoln-Awesome size/speed/athleticism combo, great hoopster
5. Ryan Roberts-6-7, 230-Northville-Already has Big Ten body, D-I schools drooling, top B-Baller
Offensive Linemen-
1. Adam Matich-6-1, 270-Clarkston-Already offered by Miami (Ohio)
2. Bryce Wilker-6-6, 275-Belding-Best Redskin OL since Erik Faasen (Toledo, All-MAC)
3. Ryan Lowe-6-9, 285-Battle Creek Pennfield-Big Ten size, talent, a must-see for area coaches
4. Seth Tice-6-2, 265-Traverse City Central-Excellent guard/center prospect from "Up North"
5. John Keenoy-6-3, 285-East Kentwood-Pure center, anchors middle of line, big-time mauler
6. Robert Hacker-6-3, 240-Dearborn-Benches 290, skilled, technical blocker at center
7. Cody Patterson-6-4, 275-Walled Lake Central-Bookend OT w/senior Kevin Kwapis (6-9, 300)
8. Ryan Rockensuess-6-4, 260-Troy Athens
9. Justin Banks-6-5, 260-Farmington
10. Andy Adado-6-5, 265-Holt-Next great Holt OL, multiple former Rams now playing D-I
Kicker-
1. Jake Herbers-5-11, 175-Battle Creek Lakeview
Defensive Linemen-
1. Tony Balabani-6-2, 230-Macomb Dakota-High-motor, also plays RB for top program
2. DeMaris Price-6-1, 265-Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills-Run-plugger inside
3. Wyatt Conkle-6-3, 240-Hesperia-Little known, three-year starter who makes play after play
4. Diontaye Gordon-6-4, 235-Muskegon Mona Shores-Nice frame, length
5. Tommy Brown-6-2, 265-Grand Rapids Northview-Force in trenches, demands double
6. Rhys Adle-6-3, 215-Traverse City Central
7. Jacob Miller-6-6, 220-Detroit Northwestern-Big time prospect from PSL, 4.8 40
8. Kenton Rivard-6-3, 300-Marine City-Explosive power in trenches, also outstanding OL
Linebacker-
1. Jack Bates-6-3, 215-Grand Rapids Christian-Talented player, could bulk up to DE at next level
2. Kamahl March-6-3, 215-Detroit East English Village-17 sacks, 6 punt blocks as soph
3. Jeff Marvin-6-1, 205-Adrian-Tackling machine for Maples
4. Joe Platz-6-2, 215-Rochester Hills Stoney Creek-Good size, mobility
5. Marvin Wright-6-0, 200-Lansing Everett-Dad was star at MSU, son might be even better
Defensive Back-
1. Danil Young-5-10, 170-Grandville-Already a two-year starter, skilled cover guy
2. Craig Gaillard-5-11, 175-Dearborn Edsel Ford-Three-year starter, also standout QB
Top 15 Overall Least-Heralded 2015 Recruits (so far, this season)
1. Josh Holloman-5-11, 185-RB-Auburn Hills Avondale-No. 3-ranked RB in class of 2015
2. Ryan Lowe-6-9, 285-OT-Battle Creek Pennfield-Size alone forces a high D-I look
3. Kamahl March-6-3, 215-LB-Detroit East English Village-Speed edge-rusher, sky is the limit
4. Jacob Miller-6-6, 220-DE-Detroit Northwestern-Elite athlete, huge wingspan, quickness
5. Ryan Roberts-6-7, 230-TE-Northville-Could flesh out to 6-8, 270 behemoth at next level
6. Tyler Mabry-6-4, 220-TE-Ypsilanti Lincoln-Raw talent with Big Ten size/speed combo
7. John Keenoy-6-3, 285-C-East Kentwood-Huge upside for highly-skilled blocker
8. Askaree Crawford-5-11, 180-QB-Ann Arbor Skyline-Can do it all, can play multiple positions
9. Sam Heyboer-6-5, 210-WR-Grand Rapids South Christian-Match-up problem, could be TE/LB
10. Tommy Brown-6-2, 265-DT-Grand Rapids Northview-By next season he'll be unblockable
11. Bryce Wilker-6-6, 275-OT-Belding-Love his size, length combo upfront, terrific prospect
12. Glacier Wallington-5-10, 180-QB-DB-Oxford-Just a football player, great natural skills
13. Tony Balabani-6-2, 230-DE-Macomb Dakota-Never stops playing, great mobility for big guy
14. Juan Johnson-5-8, 185-RB-Madison Hts. Madison-Eye-popping burst, ball-hawk at DB
15. Sam Beal-6-2, 170-WR-Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills-A diamond in the rough type player;
(three-way tie) Craig Gaillard-5-11, 175-DB-Dearborn Edsel Ford-Smart, heady player, leader; Oscar Brown-5-9, 180-RB-Romulus-4.3 speed deserves Big Ten/MAC look for sure
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