College football recruiting: Crystal Ball outlook for Class of 2024’s best, including 5-star QB Dylan Raiola

1) Dylan Raiola | QB | Phoenix Pinnacle

247Sports category: Five-star | 98 rating | No. 1 overall | No. 1 QB

247Sports crystal ball: Georgia 57.1% | Nebraska 28.6% | Ohio State 14.3%

measured: 6’3″, 220 lbs

intelligence report: “Looks fit already from a physical point of view. A dual-sport athlete who also plays baseball and has a good athletic profile. Proportionate build and build. Strong lower body that generates power and speed on throws. Demonstrates reassuring athleticism, which should continue to improve as he develops throughout his career Good growth in the pocket with a smooth easy throw Raiola has above average agility and can buy time by finding his receivers and smoothly progressing through different arm angles with speed or touch as needed Zips up passes even when they come out of the pocket Ready to stand in the pocket and pass when under pressure Keeps eyes on the field when the pocket closes to be caught looking at the onslaught Has a good touch when deep passes, allowing the receiver to run under him to catch the ball. run if necessary to get a piece in yards. A young player who has very few holes in the game even though he still has two years of high school left. The curve ahead is mechanical and has arm strength that puts him in elite company. The more he plays and has representatives, his decision making and feelings will only get faster and become second nature. Should be a Power Five starter for several years and a potential all-conference pick with upside potential in the early round of the NFL Draft.” – Chris Singleteri

NFL draft prediction: First round

2) C. J. Bolden | C | Buford (Georgia)

247Sports category: Five-star | 98 rating | No. 2 overall | No. 1 C

Top Schools: Alabama | Clemson | Colorado | state of Florida | Georgia | LSU | Michigan | state of Michigan | Ohio State | Oklahoma | Ole Miss | Oregon | South Carolina | Tennessee | USC

247Sports crystal ball: No Predictions

measured: 6 ft 1, 185 lbs

intelligence report: “Creating a difference on both sides of the ball, known for his elite foot speed. As a rookie, he qualified for the state in the 100 meters. More impressively, he helped Buford’s 4×100 team set a state record in this event. as a sophomore. Used early in his career as a wide receiver and as a safety. More than capable of delivering big gains, whether it be through deep shots or fast screens/jet sweeps, but it seems like the ceiling could end up being somewhere the highest. in the background, considering how he reads and reacts to what is happening in front of him. It fires quickly and always chooses the right angle when it gets to its destination. and will fight with weapons in hand to play at the capture point. Understands how to lift the ball and does not try to track the ball when it is in the air. Also not the type to shy away from contact and drop the shoulder pillow when needed. as soon as he adds some mass to a fairly favorable physique (approximately 6 feet, 185 pounds in the pre-junior spring). He should be seen as one of the top two-way candidates in the class of 2023 given the early workload in one of Peach State’s top talent production programs. Sure, it could be used as an offensive weapon on Saturdays given how it helps move the chains on Fridays, but these days, range and instincts are coveted in the back of defense, especially with so many college football playoff contenders. who are trying to get as fast as possible. . He will likely become safe, versatile enough to play in midfield on some downs, but can also do the job in 1v1 covering situations on others, as well as provide some utility as a blitzer from time to time. His character traits suggest that one day he will be on the radar of the NFL scouts.” – Andrew Ivins

Projection: Power Five starter

3) Williams Nwaneri | DL | Summit Lee (Missouri) North

247Sports category: Five-star | 98 rating | No. 3 overall | No. 1 DL

247Sports crystal ball: No Predictions

measured: 6’5″, 245 lbs

intelligence report: “Has a confirmed size, length and testing data that is impressive for a player of his build and age. Rare change of direction and agility for his size. field as a junior. His ball possession and chasing foot speed have been improved and these qualities are at a high national level. He used his hands better and combined with his physical ability makes him very difficult to block. Attackers throw clean punches at him and can turn and get skinny to help with that. Can shade inside or play on EDGE and will be able to project any protection scheme. Depending on his size, a strong end or 3-4 guard is where we project him, although he is rare enough that he could be an extreme pass rusher for his size. If the development we have seen between sophomore and junior course, will continue, he will become an elite national prospect who will be a hitting call ege player and an early draft pick.” — Allen Triu

NFL draft prediction: First round

Player ComparisonStory by: AJ Penny, Buffalo Bills D.L.

4) David Stone | DL | Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy

247Sports category: Five-star | 98 rating | 4th place overall | No. 2 DL

Top Schools (VIP): Alabama | Florida | LSU | Miami | state of Michigan | Oklahoma | Oregon | Tennessee | Texas A&M | USC

247Sports crystal ball: Oklahoma 81.8% | State of Michigan 18.2%

measured: 6’4″, 270 lbs
intelligence report: “A disruptive power in the center that wins with explosive starts and heavy hands. Before his junior season, transferred to the national powerhouse that is IMG Academy and immediately got a role up front for the team that finished the rankings. #5 in the MaxPreps Top 25. A type of inside lineman that offers great value as a pass rusher as he quickly throws into the backfield and gets to work. as a one-trick pony as he also understands how to drop blocks and absorb gaps. Changes directions better than most of his peers, which is not surprising given his streamlined build (measuring just under 6 feet). -3, 270 lbs Spring 2022) Will need to keep progressing and taking on training, but should be seen as a potential power five difference maker, especially with his height (has a nearly 7ft wingspan on file). ) and the versatility of the scheme (has p laid many different techniques at the preparatory level). It will likely take him a while before he’s ready for a significant number of snaps on Saturdays, but he could make his way into the rotation sooner rather than later in obvious passing situations with his explosion. Upside potential for the NFL,” Ivins.

5) Sammy Brown | pound | Jefferson (Georgia)

247Sports category: Five-star | 98 rating | No. 6 overall | No. 1 lb

Top Schools: Clemson | Georgia | Ohio State | Oklahoma

247Sports crystal ball: No Predictions

measured: 6ft 2.5, 225lbs

intelligence report: “College sized prototype in linebacker position. Required height plus length. Playing style/athleticism probably keeps him in the midfield position, but he has physical tools that can provide instant hits. An explosive athlete with proven data on the track and in Combine testing conditions. Elite speed on a treadmill relative to size. A tri-sport athlete who also competes in wrestling. Three-Phase Hitting Player at Georgia Level 5A. Lots of home run work, back running athleticism. A fierce runner who quickly descends the slope and overcomes handholds. Open field breakaway speed that supports athletic markers. Violence turns into a linebacker. Quickly fires and attacks the ball. …