#high-school-prospect

#high-school-prospect

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.

Quincy Wilson from Bullis High in Maryland is ready to unleash his speed in two relay races and the 400 at Saturday's Arcadia Invitational.

Justin Pippen averaged 14.2 points per game this year, along with 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds, showcasing his all-around skills on the court.

"A year ago you guys took a chance on a kid from New Hampshire with zero high major offers, welcoming me with open arms and allowing me to be the best version of myself on and off the court."

Jordan Ayala, 16, said he's moving his graduation date up to preserve his arm and take a look at becoming a professional after high school.

Estrella was one of the most coveted big-men in the portal, as he had interest from nearly every school in the country. He averaged 10.0 points and 5.4 rebounds in just over 18 minutes a game.

Cisse finished this year with 27 total tackles, an interception, and five passes defended, and he notably allowed catches on only 34.6% of his targets.

Tanner Brown, the junior pitcher for Huntington Beach High, is often overshadowed by teammate Jared Grindlinger, a likely first-round draft pick, yet he has proven his worth with a 1.94 ERA and a save in a recent game.

St. John's caught fire and won 22 of their next 24 games, including a pair of big victories over eventual tournament finalists UConn.

Like any class, college football's group of 2023 recruits has high-profile hits along with some notable whiffs. Our projections are based off college impact and NFL upside. There are 13 prospects from our original top 25 who are on Mel Kiper's Big Board rankings. Other high-profile prospects such as quarterbacks Arch Manning and Dante Moore decided to return to college even with high NFL grades. Both are listed in Matt Miller's top early 2027 NFL prospects.

Increasingly, the nation's top recruits are also stepping onto campus as some of the highest-paid members of their respective rosters, some with six- and seven-figure financial deals before they've played a single college snap. Whether it's providing instant impact or showing early signals of future promise, the pressure is rising on college football's highest-rated (and best-compensated) freshmen to deliver immediate return on investment.