Underclassmen To Watch: Sophomores Creating A Buzz
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Washington’s high school football scene has been showcasing massive potential in the Sophomore Class of 2023. With years of growth to come, these players have nothing but bright futures ahead of them. Here’s a few of the players turning heads:…
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Continue ReadingWashington’s high school football scene has been showcasing massive potential in the Sophomore Class of 2023. With years of growth to come, these players have nothing but bright futures ahead of them. Here’s a few of the players turning heads:
Kyle Cox, OT, 6’6″ 271lbs, Eatonville High School
Cox is a dominating force on the offensive line for the Cruisers. Starting as a LT since freshmen year, Cox has been showcasing his ability to overpower defenders since day one. Along with his power, he also demonstrates maturity in his playing through his diversity of having quick enough feet to run block and cut down the line to create lanes with ease. He shows composure and patience in his pass block, while simultaneously bringing intensity every play. Cox will be a big recruit for college programs.
Isaiah Carlson Isaiah Carlson 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH Ferndale | 2023 State WA , ATH, 6’2″ 215lbs, Ferndale High School
Carlson is a powerful player on the field, playing both RB and MLB. Carlson bring athleticism with toughness to his gameplay displaying huge runs with field-quaking hits. Coming off a wrist injury, Carlson managed to run almost 130 yards while never stepping off the field. He brings his knowledge to the other side of the ball where he is the leader of the Golden Eagles defense. Already a 4 star recruit, Carlson is absolutely lighting up the backfield and is going to be an All-State player soon enough.
Jasiah Wagoner Jasiah Wagoner 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Spanaway Lake | 2023 State WA , ATH, 6’0″ 170lbs, Spanaway Lake High School
Wagoner may be of the top Sophomores in Washington. With good size and build, he is a beast of a player, receiving already 5 Division 1 offers. He lights it up at RB, WR, and CB. Rushing for a career-high 235 yards and 4 TDs against Lakes High School, Wagoner showed his superstar ability and tenacity. To add onto his talent, Wagoner plays CB with a chip on his shoulder and a keen eye for the ball. Wagoner will be an absolute unit at the next level.
Caleb Presley Caleb Presley 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Eastside Catholic | 2023 State WA , CB, 6’0″ 170lbs, Eastside Catholic High School
When defensive stars are brought up, Presley should be the first to be discussed. Presley is one of the most dominating defensive players in the state, racking in 5 Division 1 offers. He fills that role of a leader on the defensive side of the ball, while still continuing to grow.Presley is gaining heavy attention from his home state school, the Washington State Cougars.