5 Elite Offensive Prospects from the WCAC
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Now that the offseason is upon us, it makes a lot of sense to look back on the season and highlight the top performing players from around the state. This particular post focuses on the elite offensive players from the…
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Continue ReadingNow that the offseason is upon us, it makes a lot of sense to look back on the season and highlight the top performing players from around the state. This particular post focuses on the elite offensive players from the WCAC this season.
2025 6’0 175 QB Denzel Gardner Denzel Gardner 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Dematha | 2025 State MD – DeMatha
There are very few quarterbacks in the 2025 class that have a higher ceiling than Denzel Gardner Denzel Gardner 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Dematha | 2025 State MD . The tandem of his mobility and throwing skill makes him one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the country, regardless of age. His throwing ability on the run is second to none in the WCAC, and he’s equally dangerous throwing from outside the pocket as he is throwing inside of it. Gardner also has an absolute rocket launcher for an arm. His throwing velocity is far above average for his age, and he will only get more accurate with his throws over time. The DeMatha Stags are far and away my way too early pick to win the WCAC in 2022, and Denzel Gardner Denzel Gardner 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Dematha | 2025 State MD is a huge reason for that.
2022 6’4 195 WR DJ Linkins DJ Linkins 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR St. John's | 2022 State MD – St. John’s
DJ Linkins DJ Linkins 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR St. John's | 2022 State MD was the biggest deep ball threat in the WCAC this season and it was not close at all. He scored more long ball touchdowns, and overall touchdowns, than anyone else in the WCAC. He gets off the line of scrimmage and down the field in a flash, which makes it nearly impossible to cover him unless you double him. The First Team All-WCAC receiver recently received an offer from University of Richmond to play next year, as his offers continue to flow. There’s no question that we will see DJ Linkins DJ Linkins 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR St. John's | 2022 State MD playing Division I football in 2022, the only question is: where will he choose to take his talents? Linkins is certainly one of the most elite receivers in all of the DMV, and his commitment is being eagerly anticipated.
2024 6’0 180 RB Dilin Jones Dilin Jones 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD – Good Counsel
You’d be hard pressed to find a Sophomore running back that is better than Dilin Jones Dilin Jones 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD . Jones was named First Team All-WCAC this year, which is absolutely unheard of considering he is in the class of 2024. The two things that stand out when you watch Jones run are his size and his agility. He’s nearly impossible to bring down on first contact, and that’s why his yards after contact absolutely skyrocketed this season. Dilin Jones Dilin Jones 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD is a straight up power back who recently received an offer from Boston College. The ACC would be a perfect fit for Jones, but there’s no doubt that he has more power five conference offers coming his way. Dilin Jones Dilin Jones 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD is one hundred percent the most exciting running back in the WCAC coming into the 2022 season.
2022 6’3 225 TE Nate Kurisky Nate Kurisky 6'3" | 225 lbs | TE Gonzaga | 2022 State MD – Gonzaga
Defenses can run any scheme they want in order to stop Nate Kurisky Nate Kurisky 6'3" | 225 lbs | TE Gonzaga | 2022 State MD , but it simply is not going to work, short of triple teaming him. Nate Kurisky Nate Kurisky 6'3" | 225 lbs | TE Gonzaga | 2022 State MD is an unstoppable force at the tight end position, and he proved that in every single way with the Gonzaga Purple Eagles. Kurisky recently accepted his offer from Louisville, making him a Cardinal for the next four years. Louisville nation should be beyond excited because Nate Kurisky Nate Kurisky 6'3" | 225 lbs | TE Gonzaga | 2022 State MD is a leader on and off the field who truly talks the talk and walks the walk. He embodies the tight end position, and, from blocking to receiving, he excels in every situation the position puts him in. Nate Kurisky Nate Kurisky 6'3" | 225 lbs | TE Gonzaga | 2022 State MD will make an immediate impact at Louisville, and there’s no question that he’s more than ready for power five conference competition.
2023 6’1 180 WR Sean Williams Sean Williams 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR St. John's | 2023 State MD – St. John’s
Sean Williams Sean Williams 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR St. John's | 2023 State MD is one of the best route runners in the entire DMV area period. He finds the open space so seamlessly and so well that it’s often perplexing for viewers. Not to mention those unlucky DBs tasked with covering him. The First Team All-WCAC receiver averaged more than 20 yards per/rec during his Junior season, and he was absolutely integral in St. Johns’ undefeated season this year. He already has offers from elite programs such as Pitt and Cincinnati, and there’s no question that even more offers will be flooding in next year amidst his Senior season. D1 scouts everywhere must keep an eye on Sean Williams Sean Williams 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR St. John's | 2023 State MD in 2022.