Now that the All-Star Game has been decided, it's time to start thinking about the final rankings for the 2024 class of Rivals. Let's take a look at some of the key questions about the Mid-South region that are on my mind heading into the conference.
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Where will Lagway land in the final rankings?
florida Signer DJ Ragway He had a phenomenal senior season and was elevated to five-star status. That was no surprise, as he threw for 4,604 yards with 58 touchdowns and eight interceptions, and rushed for 957 yards and 16 more points.
These numbers are off the charts as Ragwei was great week in and week out, but rankings are more than just statistics and All-Star Game performance must also play a significant role in the final rankings. there is.
Ragway has all the size and physical tools in the world, but he just didn't show it in the Under Armor game. Very few quarterbacks do that. There is no timing or chemistry with the receiver. This is a new playbook, and typically a watered down one. Quarterbacks typically throw while sitting in the pocket to avoid taking big hits.
To Lagway's credit, he was the only five-star quarterback in the 2024 class to appear in an All-Star event. dylan raiola (nebraska), Julian Sane (Alabama) and Air Norland (Ohio) I skipped them. He has five-star talent and production when it comes to ragway, but whether he has done enough to move up within the position will be a debate in the rankings over the next few weeks.
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Are there any other 5 stars in Texas?
There are already 5 stars Texas State Ranking With WR mika hudson (Texas Tech University), D.E. Colin Simmons (texas), lb Justin Williams (georgia), QB DJ Ragway (florida) and ATH Terry Bassey (Texas A&M commit). However, more names could be added to the list as in-state players performed well at both the Under Armor Game and the All-American Bowl.
Among the most considered are safety signees from Texas, among others. Xavier Philzymea cornerback signee who covered like a cornerback in Orlando, Texas. kobe blackHe has amazing length and coverage skills, Joseph Jonah Adjoniera Georgia defensive end signee who was one of the best-looking prospects in both events. Oregon safety signer aaron flowershe's great in space and has a great argument for promotion.
Others will be in the conversation, but it seems like there could be another five-star player coming out of Texas.
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Who are Louisiana's top players?
LSU tight end signee trey's green Currently top players in louisiana And rightly so. The 6-foot-7, 230-pound four-star prospect is an elite athlete in both football and basketball, and a player with his size and playmaking ability could be a star in Baton Rouge. .
However, Green decided not to participate in the All-Star event, as did the four-star defensive tackle from Lafayette (La.) Acadiana. Dominic McKinley And he ruled.
A 6-foot-6, 270-pound LSU player, McKinley is soft-spoken off the field, but when he gets between the lines, he turns up the dial, pushing past elite offensive linemen and playing like perhaps the best defenseman. Looked. Try your hand at tackle domestically in the Under Armor game.
Either way, LSU will likely win here, as Green is already signed and McKinley was transferred to the Tigers from Texas A&M on January 1st. The debate over who is Louisiana's best prospect will continue to the end.
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Should Terry Bassey be moved to the WR rankings?
Listed as a five-star athlete, Bassey played exclusively at wide receiver during Under Armor week and excelled there. In other words, most other schools Alabama Timpson, a Texas standout, would like to play defensive back in college, but that could be reconsidered in the coming months after showing his talent as a receiver.
Bussey continues to work on: Texas A&M But Alabama, georgia, LSU Some are trying to flip him in the final weeks before signing day in February. After primarily playing quarterback and defensive back in high school, Bassey emerged as a receiver in the Under Armor game using his speed and playmaking ability all over the field.
Timpson's standout is technically a five-star receiver, but as an athlete it would be difficult to single him out as the No. 1 player in the position rankings.
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Are Mississippi State rankings accurate?
It is difficult to determine whether Mississippi State Ranking That some of the top players there decided not to participate in the All-Star event is exactly what we want.
Only 5 stars, Ole Miss Signer Camarion Franklin, missed Under Armor week because he was busy watching the Rebels bowl game.four-star linebacker Hamonta Waller I didn't even participate in the event.
What needs to be discussed is JJ Harrell or braylon burnside He is the top receiver in the state.both signed mississippi Although Harrell did not play in the All-Star Game, Burnside was very impressive in Orlando. Looks like a first year coach Jeff Levy There will be some superstars who can throw the ball in the next few years.
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