Top 2023 Arizona Football Prospects to Watch

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Jake Faigus

February 24, 2022 @ 03:19 PM

The list of players to watch in Arizona is continuously growing, and in the class of 2023 that’s no different. The players listed below are a just a few of the best that will come out of the class. Arizona is becoming more and more of a football rich state, and this year is indicative of that. Expect all of these players to make an impact at their next stop in college as well.

Duce Robinson Duce Robinson 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Pinnacle | 2023 State AZ , Tight End, Pinnacle: Standing at 6’6" and weighing 225 lbs. Duce Robinson Duce Robinson 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Pinnacle | 2023 State AZ is a monster to defend for opposing defenses. He comes into his senior year as the highest ranked recruit in the state, and for good reason. His career stats so far stand at 91 catches overall, and 1,392 receiving yards with 10 receiving touchdowns. He’s averaging 15.3 yards per catch, and 73.3 receiving yards per game. His play has earned him 25 Division I offers, and had him soar as high as the number 23rd ranked player in the nation. Expect him to keep climbing up the rankings, especially as the season gets started.
Cole Martin Cole Martin 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Basha | 2023 State AZ , Cornerback, Basha: Martin stands at 5’10", and weighs 175 lbs. He’s regarded as the best defensive player the state of Arizona will have during this upcoming class. His senior year is set up for him to climb the national rankings even more. His career stats are at 86 solo tackles and 144 total tackles, while also intercepting three passes, and causing two fumbles. He’s also averaged 4.4 tackles per game as well. He has already committed to the University of Oregon, but he also had 32 Division I offers, before deciding on Oregon. His play during his senior year should have him continue moving up the rankings. The highest ranking he’s at right now is 88.
A’Mauri Washington A’Mauri Washington 6'5" | 295 lbs | DL Chandler | 2023 State AZ , Defensive Line, Chandler: Washington weighs in at 295 lbs., and stands at 6’4."He’s a rare high-profile defensive line prospect that a state like Arizona can produce. He’s got great quickness off the snap, and can explode into the blocker with relative ease. He’s had 12 solo tackles, and 42 tackles overall, while also getting six sacks and causing two fumbles. Washington’s senior year should be huge because he’s now got the spotlight on him, and teams will need to focus on him. His ranking sits around 130th overall in the country, and there’s high potential for him to move up. He also has 15 Division I offers, and that number will go up this season as well.
Kyle Kasper, Wide Receiver, Williams Field: Kasper comes in as a huge receiver, weighing 195 lbs., and standing at 6’5." His huge frame will have different schools salivating over what they can get from that. His high school stats up to this point stand at 73 catches, 1,355 receiving yards, and 11 total touchdowns. He also averages 18.6 yards per catch, and also 71.3 receiving yards per game. He’s poised to have an amazing senior season as well. He currently has 24 Division I offers, and is ranked around 125th overall in the country. Kasper has a ton of potential and that could be seen in his upcoming senior season.
Deric English Deric English 6'4" | 210 lbs | WR Saguaro | 2023 State AZ , Athlete, Saguaro: English is a huge athlete standing at 6’4" and weighing at 210 lbs. He has been and will continue to be used as an all-purpose player. He has a huge frame to utilize as a wide receiver, and his speed is why he’s used as more all-purpose as well. He had a an appearance in only one game last year, but he dominated. He had four catches for 70 yards, while also averaging 17.5 yards per catch. He currently has seven Division I offers, and that number will probably skyrocket throughout the season. He also sits around 232nd in the country, and he also will probably move up from that. His senior year will definitely be a showcase year for him.