Five-star recruits in the final update of the 2023 On3 Consensus
National Signing Day is less than seven days away. As a result, multiple recruiting services have released the final changes to their 2023 rankings over the last week and a half. These updates — including the 2023 On300 — caused movement in the 2023 On3 Consensus, which caps the cycle with 32 five-star recruits.
The On3 Consensus is a state-of-the-art resource in the recruiting industry. Unlike other consensus ratings, the On3 Consensus weight each of the four major recruiting services evenly and gradually increases the number of five-stars and four-star recruits as evaluators learn more about each recruit and obtain more data.
Here is the list of the five-stars in the final update of the On3 Consensus:
1. QB Arch Manning – Texas enrollee
School: New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman
Consensus Rating: 99.53
Previous Ranking: No. 1
On3 NIL Valuation: $3.7M
Scouting Summary: “Arch Manning possesses a pure throwing motion with one of the quickest releases we’ve seen from a high school quarterback prospect. Those mechanics pair with a strong arm to make Manning one of the more natural and accurate passers in the 2023 cycle. Has the ability to carve up opposing defenses from inside the pocket or outside of structure when things break down. Shows innate field vision for his age with the ability to find open receivers while making second-reaction plays. An above average athlete for the position with polished footwork and the capability of picking up yards in scramble situations. Has filled out a big frame over his high school career, entering his junior year as the most physically developed top quarterback in the 2023 cycle. Also carries a substantial mental load for a junior quarterback with the responsibility of setting protections.”
2. EDGE Keon Keeley – Alabama signee
School: Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep
Consensus Rating: 99.35
Previous Ranking: No. 3 (+1)
On3 NIL Valuation: $326K
Scouting Summary: “Keon Keeley is a long pass rusher with high-end flexibility and finishing ability behind the line of scrimmage. Has a big frame at 6-foot-6, 230 pounds with outstanding length (7-foot wing-span). Plays with advanced bend and flexibility, sinking his hips and using his supreme length to create disruption off the edge. Already shows signs of some technical acuity with quick hands and pass rush moves. Displays strong closing speed and finishes plays behind the line of scrimmage at a high rate. Among the more productive pass rushers in the nation as a junior. Also a bouncy athlete with a basketball background.”
3. QB Dante Moore – UCLA signee
School: Detroit Martin Luther King
Consensus Rating: 99.22
Previous Ranking: No. 4 (+1)
On3 NIL Valuation: $770K
“Dante Moore is a pocket passer who is one of the more accurate and efficient quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle. Skilled as a touch passer with the ability to layer throws and deliver with accuracy and nuance. Has a quick, natural release that aids in the short passing and RPO game. Shows a good arm both on video and in camp settings. Capable of hitting on deep shots off of play action. Put together a highly efficient and productive junior season in leading Martin Luther King to a state title while completing 73 percent of his passes for over 3,000 yards and 40 touchdowns against three interceptions. Does not appear to be quite the athlete or run threat as some of the other top quarterbacks in the cycle at this time. Will need to continue improving his movement skills and foot quickness.”
4. WR Zachariah Branch – USC enrollee
School: Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman
Consensus Rating: 99.16
Previous Ranking: No. 2
On3 NIL Valuation: $569K
Scouting Summary: “Zachariah Branch is one of the more dynamic receiver prospects in the nation, regardless of class. Built like a traditional slot wide receiver at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds. An elite track athlete with a 10.33 second 100-meter mark and a 24 foot long jump as a sophomore. Is able to harness that speed on the football field with his high-end change of direction. Creates big plays as a deep threat and after the catch. Very difficult for defenders to tackle in space. A fluid mover with route-running and true wide receiver skills in addition to the considerable athleticism. Shows good ball skills with the ability to track and make extended catches in traffic. Plays at powerhouse Bishop Gorman and was a standout performer in four games against national competition in addition to the state title game. Looks like one of the best sub 5-foot-11 wide receiver prospects in several cycles.”
5. S Caleb Downs – Alabama enrollee
School: Hoschton (Ga.) Mill Creek
Consensus Rating: 99.06
Previous Ranking: No. 5
On3 NIL Valuation: $494K
Scouting Summary: “Caleb Downs is an extremely well-rounded safety who has been one of the top prospects in Georgia regardless of class for much of his high school career. Shows a complete skill set as a cover safety. Has the range to cover hash to boundary with ease. Also is fluid and natural in man coverage. Outstanding ball production with 14 interceptions over the first three seasons of his high school career. Instinctual both in coverage and as a cover down defender. Identifies run plays and underneath passes very quickly. Also an active tackler. Shows of his athleticism on offense where he sees snaps at multiple skill positions, including quarterback. Has starred while playing against top competition in the Peach State. Comes from strong bloodlines with a father who was an NFL Draft pick and brother who is one of the better receivers in college football.”
6. QB Nico Iamaleava – Tennessee enrollee
School: Long Beach (Calif.) Warren
Consensus Rating: 99.01
Previous Ranking: No. 7 (+1)
On3 NIL Valuation: $1.2M
Scouting Summary: “Nico Iamaleava is a high-upside signal caller who may have the best physical tools among quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle. Has one of the stronger arms in the cycle, generating considerable velocity on his throws in camp settings. Tall with a slender build with room to fill out. Boasts a quick, clean throwing motion despite his longer arms. A bouncy, fluid mover who doubles as a top volleyball player. Still developing in terms of some technical aspects of the game. Plays in a high school offense that is heavily skewed towards quick passes and screens. Can continue to improve his accuracy on downfield passes. Has done a very good job taking care of the football with just two interceptions in his first two varsity seasons.”
7. DL David Hicks – Texas A&M signee
School: Katy (Texas) Paetow
Consensus Rating: 98.98
Previous Ranking: No. 9 (+2)
On3 NIL Valuation: $360K
Scouting Summary: “David Hicks is a physically-developed defensive lineman with advanced power along with length and quickness. Possesses a big frame with a muscled build and an 80-inch wingspan at 6-foot-4. Has brute strength which he pairs with initial quickness to create steady disruption along the line of scrimmage. Consistently shows quick and powerful hands at the point of attack with some advanced pass rush technique for a young defensive lineman. Very much a power player at this point in his development, but plays with some nuance and technical skill. Working at both defensive end and defensive tackle as a junior at a powerhouse program in Texas’ highest classification. A strong, but not elite athlete. Turned in dominant showings at college camps prior to his junior season.”
8. QB Jackson Arnold – Oklahoma signee
School: Denton (Texas) Guyer
Consensus Rating: 98.94
Previous Ranking: No. 11 (+3)
On3 NIL Valuation: $686K
Scouting Summary: “Jackson Arnold is a tough, live-armed quarterback who quickly rose to be the top 2023 signal caller in Texas in his first year as a starter. Plays for one of the top high school programs in the Dallas Metroplex and led his team to the state title game as a junior. Plays in a spread-iso offensive scheme that heavily utilizes play action downfield passes and power running between the tackles. Shows a strong arm with the ability to generate velocity on intermediate and downfield throws. A light-footed athlete who consistently escapes pressure and makes plays out of the pocket. One of the tougher top quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle, carrying a considerable rushing load. A physical runner who embraces contact. Hit the ground running in his first year as a varsity starter against top competition. Has a smaller frame than some other top quarterbacks in the cycle.”
9. OT Kadyn Proctor – Alabama enrollee
School: Des Moines (Iowa) Southeast Polk
Consensus Rating: 98.83
Previous Ranking: No. 9
On3 NIL Valuation: $386K
Scouting Summary: “Kadyn Proctor is a wide, physically-developed offensive tackle who excels as a mauling run blocker. Dominant at the point of attack, using strong and quick hands to neutralize opposing defensive linemen. Plays with a nasty mentality as a block finisher, planting defensive linemen in the ground with regularity. Moves well and shows his athleticism as a defensive lineman. Does not appear to have high-end length for an offensive tackle and tends to lunge at times in his pass set.”
10. EDGE Adepoju Adebawore – Oklahoma signee
School: Kansas City (Mo.) North Kansas City
Consensus Rating: 98.81
Previous Ranking: No. 12 (+2)
On3 NIL Valuation: $272K
Scouting Summary: “Adepoju Adebawore is a twitchy, athletic pass rusher with a very high ceiling. One of the more athletic and physically-gifted EDGE prospects in the 2023 cycle. Checked in at 6-foot-4, 227 pounds prior to his senior season. Has elite length for the position with a 7-foot wing-span. Tests as a top athlete in the combine setting, sporting some of the best athletic testing numbers among top EDGE prospects. His workout at Under Armour’s Kansas City camp was arguably the best camp showing we saw from any 2023 prospect during the spring. Transfers that athleticism over to the field, where he makes high-level plays behind the line of scrimmage with regularity. Uses his burst to beat opposing offensive tackles off the ball, while also showing the ability to dip and bend around the edge. Consistently runs down quarterbacks and rushers behind the line of scrimmage. A high-level finisher due in part to his elite length and twitch. Operates with a high effort level both in games and the camp setting. Very productive as a junior with 17.5 sacks. Will need to continue developing his hand usage in getting off of blocks along with pass rush moves. Younger for the class and still relatively new to football. Has the look of an ascending prospect and one of the higher ceilings in the 2023 cycle.”
11. QB Malachi Nelson – USC enrollee
School: Los Alamitos (Calif.)
Consensus Rating: 98.80
Previous Ranking: No. 8
On3 NIL Valuation: $903K
Scouting Summary: “Malachi Nelson is a quick-armed, accurate passer with strong functional movement skills. Considered one of the more talented quarterback prospects in high school football dating back to his early high school career. A natural, nuanced passer with a quick release. Shows some aggressive tendencies in throwing downfield. Has touch with the ability to layer his throws. Accurate with good ball placement dating back to his sophomore spring season which was shortened due to COVID-19. Good arm strength, which could improve with overall strength progression. Adept at running the quick game out of spread looks, flipping the ball out quick to the boundary. Loose and fluid in his movements. Plays with bouncy footwork and lower body twitch. Looks to pass first, but has good burst as a runner with the ability to run zone read or pick up yards when the play breaks down. Plays at a relaxed pace and typically seems unbothered in the pocket. Has a lean, streamline frame and will need to continue adding mass.”
12. OT Francis Mauigoa – Miami signee
School: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Consensus Rating: 98.77
Previous Ranking: No. 10
On3 NIL Valuation: $277K
Scouting Summary: “Francis Mauigoa is a wide-bodied, nimble mover who is excelling in his first season as a full-time offensive lineman. Works at right tackle for IMG, but likely projects on the interior due to his arm length and build. Played very well against a national schedule and some top pass rushers as a junior. Uses his natural strength to create a big push in the run game. Plays with a wide base and has considerable pop in his hands. Has mauling qualities as a drive blocker and is athletic enough to get to the second level with ease. Though he doesn’t project as an offensive tackle long-term, showed some very encouraging skills in pass protection.”
13. CB Cormani McClain – Colorado commit
School: Lakeland (Fla.)
Consensus Rating: 98.16
Previous Ranking: No. 13
On3 NIL Valuation: $361K
Scouting Summary: “Cormani McClain has the best combination of stature, athleticism and ball skills among cornerback prospects in the 2023 cycle. Measured over 6-foot-1 prior to his junior season and has posted some of the best testing numbers in a combine setting we’ve seen from prospects in his cycle. A twitchy, bouncy athlete with explosive movement patterns. Pairs that athleticism with high end skill on the field. Has proven to be a ballhawk defender with nine interceptions as a sophomore and five picks midway through his junior season. Uses his quickness to stay in-phase with receivers off the line and long speed to turn and run downfield. Highly instinctual and plays fast. Breaks on the ball quickly. Comfortable playing off and press coverage. Doubles as a receiver, which aids in his ball skills and coordination. Would be a four-star type talent at receiver if he chose. Has a thinner frame at 165 pounds and will need to continue adding bulk. Older for the class.”
14. Suntarine Perkins – Ole Miss signee
School: Raleigh (Miss.)
Consensus Rating: 98.14
Previous Ranking: No. 15 (+1)
On3 NIL Valuation: $199K
Scouting Summary: Suntarine Perkins is a dynamic two-way playmaker at the high school level with difference-making potential as a linebacker long-term. Checks in at over 6-foot-1, 205 pounds as a senior. Has a high-cut build with elite length. One of the longer linebackers in the 2023 cycle with 33.75-inch arm length. Works as a running back and linebacker for his high school, which plays in a smaller classification in Mississippi. Turned in a historic senior season in leading his team to a state title. Rushed for 2,078 yards (12.2 yards per carry) and 32 touchdowns, while tallying 92 tackles, five sacks and four interceptions on defense. Was utterly dominant in the state title, rushing for 334 yards and four touchdowns, four 2-point conversions, along with an interception on defense. An athletic mover on defense with sideline to sideline range. Erases outside plays with his play speed and length. Shows considerable pop as a striker. Drives through ball carriers. Looks to be a natural operating in space, which is aided by his prior experience at safety. Flashes playmaking ability on offense, where he serves as a dominant running back. Out-athletes the competition with the ball in his hands. Uses his easy, natural stride to pull away from defenders in the open field. Turned in a truly dominant performance at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game along with a good showing at the Under Armour All-America Game. Older for the class, turning 18 years-old during his junior season. Has the look of a high-responder once in a college strength and conditioning program, given his frame and growth potential.
15. S Peyton Bowen – Oklahoma signee
School: Denton (Texas) Guyer
Consensus Rating: 98.04
Previous Ranking: No. 14
On3 NIL Valuation: $292K
Scouting Summary: “Peyton Bowen is an athletic safety who stars for one of the best high school defenses in the state of Texas. Pairs solid size with some of the better combine athleticism we’ve seen among 2023 safeties. Carries over the twitchy athleticism onto the field. Is a dynamic return man, taking several kicks to the house as a junior. Plays with outstanding range, showing the ability to cover from the hash to the boundary with ease. Has awareness in coverage to recognize route combinations. Shows ball skills in deep coverage in addition to playing sparingly on offense in key spots. Stood out in the state championship game as a junior, making a number of explosive plays with the ball in his hands. Projects as one of the best defensive backs in the state of Texas in the 2023 cycle.”
16. LB Anthony Hill – Texas enrollee
School: Denton (Texas) Ryan
Consensus Rating: 97.87
Previous Ranking: No. 16
On3 NIL Valuation: $464K
Scouting Summary: “Anthony Hill is a downhill linebacker with good size and straight-line speed. Has starred for one of the top defenses in Texas high school football since his sophomore season. Combines his speed with a high effort level, resulting in a highly productive player at the high school level. At his best when he can use his closing speed as a blitzer or in pursuit sideline-to-sideline. Shows some physicality as a striker. Has one of the longer wing-spans of top linebackers in the 2023 cycle. Provides added value as a pass rusher and may eventually grow into an EDGE prospect down the line. Has a penchant for forcing turnovers and looks to strip the football often. Will need to continue improving his skills playing in space and in coverage.”
17. OT Samson Okunlola – Miami signee
School: Brockton (Mass.) Thayer Academy
Consensus Rating: 97.74
Previous Ranking: No. 17
On3 NIL Valuation: $265K
Scouting Summary: “Samson Okunlola is an aggressive offensive lineman with nimble movement skills and a positive athletic profile. Has plus length for the position at 6-foot-5, 295 pounds with a 6-foot-10.5 wing-span. Has shown good short area quickness in the camp setting. Also spends time as a wrestler and thrower in the shot put. Plays both ways at his high school as an offensive tackle and defensive lineman. Has some dominant flashes, particularly as a run blocker. Moves well to the second level, locating and blowing up linebackers on contact. Finishes blocks at a high rate and works to plant defenders into the turf. Shows similar emphatic finishing ability on defense, where he suplexes ball carriers at times. Plays low and understands leverage. Will need to continue developing his pass set technique. Could also stand to improve his ankle flexion a bit. Faces subpar competition and may need some time to adjust to the uptick in talent level once in college.”
18. CB Desmond Ricks – Alabama enrollee
School: Chesapeake (Va.) IMG Academy
Consensus Rating: 97.69
Previous Ranking: No. 21 (+3)
On3 NIL Valuation: $369K
Scouting Summary: “Desmond Ricks is a big, athletic corner who stars on one of the most talented defenses in high school football. Has good stature for the position at over 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds heading into his junior season. Registers as a strong athlete in the combine setting. Was a key player on IMG Academy’s talented defense as a sophomore in addition to seeing significant time as a freshman. A smooth mover with advanced technical ability. Battle-tested against top wide receivers both in practice at IMG and in playing a national schedule throughout the fall. Older for the class, turning 18 years old in the middle of his junior season.”
19. DL Peter Woods – Clemson enrollee
School: Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson
Consensus Rating: 97.65
Previous Ranking: No. 18
On3 NIL Valuation: $269K
Scouting Summary: “Peter Woods is a compact defensive lineman who creates disruption with first-step quickness and speed in pursuit. Smaller than most of his fellow top defensive line prospects at around 6-foot-2, 280 pounds. Highly productive and disruptive while starring for one of the more talented high school teams in the Southeast. Lines up inside and at end for Thompson High. Has some of the best play speed we’ve seen from a defensive lineman nationally. Runs like a linebacker in pursuit. Makes plays behind the line of scrimmage at a high clip. Elevated his play as a junior. Likely projects as a three-technique long-term. Lacks prototypical length for top prospects at the position.”
20. EDGE Damon Wilson – Georgia enrollee
School: Venice (Fla.)
Consensus Rating: 97.59
Previous Ranking: No. 19
On3 NIL Valuation: $264K
Scouting Summary: “Damon Wilson is a disruptive pass rusher with one of the best first steps in the 2023 cycle. Bursts off the snap and is often in the backfield before opposing offensive linemen are out of their stance. Owns a solid build, checking in at nearly 6-foot-4, 230 pounds prior to his junior season with plus length for the position. Tests as a good athlete in the combine setting but plays quicker than his times indicate. Shows the ability to bend and dip around the edge, in addition to the outstanding first step. Plays for a top high school program in Florida. Turned in strong production with 15 sacks as a junior. Has added strength and checks in as one of the strongest EDGE defenders in the class in terms of weight room numbers. Highly technical and polished with his hands. Has few holes in his game and looks like one of the highest floor defenders in the cycle to go with substantial upside.”
21. ATH Nyckoles Harbor
School: Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll
Consensus Rating: 97.53
Previous Ranking: No. 20
On3 NIL Valuation: $301K
Scouting Summary: “Nyckoles Harbor has the best combination of size and speed we’ve seen from a young prospect as a national-level sprinter at 6-foot-5 and over 230 pounds. Runs under 10.4 seconds in the 100 meters with the size and length of a premier pass rushing prospect. Plays both tight end and defensive end for his high school, but has developed into more of an EDGE prospect as a junior. Shows his considerable athleticism as a pass rusher with high end closing speed. Is also able to locate and track the ball as a tight end. Still unrefined technically as a pass rusher. Productive against sub-par competition.”
22. OT Zalance Heard – LSU signee
School: Monroe (La.) Neville
Consensus Rating: 97.49
Previous Ranking: No. 22
On3 NIL Valuation: $228K
Scouting Summary: “Zalance Heard is a physically-gifted offensive tackle prospect with outstanding length and block-finishing skills. Has prototypical size at the position, measuring 6-foot-5.5, 295 pounds as a junior. Possesses elite length, with his arms checking in at 36 inches on college visits. Began his career as a defensive lineman prior to transferring to northeast Louisiana power Neville High. Played exclusively at right tackle as a junior and looks to have the highest upside at offensive tackle. His defensive lineman athleticism shows up by way of advanced movement skills, particularly in the run game where he’s a mauling presence. Already a dominant drive blocker in his first full season playing offensive line. Has natural upper body strength to go with his length and athleticism. Is a bit high-hipped and will need to continue playing lower. Needs to continue developing his pass set technique as he gains experience at the position.”
23. TE Duce Robinson
School: Phoenix (Ariz.) Pinnacle
Consensus Rating: 97.48
Previous Ranking: No. 23
On3 NIL Valuation: $209K
Scouting Summary: “Duce Robinson is a jumbo athlete with a large catch radius who looks like one of the better tight end prospects over the last few recruiting cycles. Has outstanding statue and length at over 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds with a 6-foot-10 wingspan. Plays and moves like a receiver at that size. A smooth, fluid mover who showed continued improvement in top-end play speed as a junior, running away from defensive backs. Has one of the largest catch radiuses in the 2023 cycle and consistently wins in contested situations. Was the top pass-catcher at the Opening Finals prior to his junior season and created a considerable mismatch over the middle of the field. Turned in a very productive junior season with close to 1,000 receiving yards. Has an outstanding multi-sport profile as one of the nation’s top baseball prospects and also plays basketball. Will need to continue getting stronger to aid in blocking, but has the look of an elite tight end prospect with five-star upside.”
24. DL James Smith – Alabama enrollee
School: Montgomery (Ala.) Carver
Consensus Rating: 97.38
Previous Ranking: No. 24
On3 NIL Valuation: $260K
Scouting Summary: “James Smith possesses the best combination of first-step quickness and power among interior defensive line prospects in the 2023 cycle. Extremely quick off the ball, often beating opposing offensive linemen out of their stance. Follows up his first step with considerable upper body and hand strength. Stuns offensive linemen with his punch and gets off of blocks at a high rate. Has a wide-hipped frame without much bad weight. Plays with high energy and violent physicality. A dominant player as a freshman and sophomore prior to transferring to IMG Academy. Finishes plays behind the line of scrimmage with authority. Is able to yank down ball carriers with one hand. Also shows advanced pass rush ability for an interior defensive lineman.”
25. DL Jordan Hall – Georgia enrollee
School: Jacksonville (Fla.) Westside
Consensus Rating: 97.33
Previous Ranking: No. 38 (+13)
On3 NIL Valuation: $160K
Scouting Summary: “Jordan Hall is an explosive defensive lineman who has the best combination of length and first-step quickness in the 2023 cycle. Measured at around 6-foot-3, 310 pounds with an arm over 34 inches prior to his senior season. Explodes into the backfield in a split second, blowing up plays in the backfield. Shows outstanding short area burst, closing on quarterbacks and running backs. Uses active hands at the line of scrimmage and employs an effective swim move. Looks to have long arms, which aid in his ability as a violent finisher behind the line. Has the play speed to track down plays from the backside. Put together some of the best junior season video among defensive tackles in the 2023 cycle. Played well when facing top competition. Will benefit from time in a college strength program. Turned in a very strong showing at the All-American Bowl, looking like the top defensive lineman in attendance.”
26. EDGE Yhonzae Pierre – Alabama signee
School: Eufaula (Ala.)
Consensus Rating: 97.33
Previous Ranking: No. 37 (+11)
On3 NIL Valuation: $170K
Scouting Summary: “Yhonzae Pierre is a twitchy, explosive pass rusher with a high-end first step and violent finishing ability behind the line of scrimmage. Checked in at around 6-foot-3, 225 pounds with 33.5-inch arms as a senior. Shows the ability to burst off the snap. Gets into the backfield quickly due to his initial burst. Capable of redirecting at the line of scrimmage. Shows early signs of a budding arsenal of pass rush maneuvers, including a spin and up and under move. A coordinated, smooth athlete who can cross up offensive tackles with a quick jab step. Looks to have outstanding closing speed. Finishes with physicality and levies out some big hits behind the line of scrimmage. Should continue adding power to his game as he gets stronger at the next level in order to hold up as a run defender. Not overly big for the position but is less physically developed relative to many of his peers – pointing to considerable room for growth in a college strength program. Continued to add pass rush skills as a senior, flashing his immense potential off the edge at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game and the All-American Bowl. Projects as a high-energy, disruptive outside pass rusher at the next level.”
27. LB Qua Russaw – Alabama enrollee
School: Montgomery (Ala.) Carver
Consensus Rating: 97.32
Previous Ranking: No. 25
On3 NIL Valuation: $278K
Scouting Summary: “Qua Russaw is a rugged, athletic defender who plays with high-level play strength and speed in pursuit. Has adequate size at around 6-foot-3, 230 pounds. Highly active as a high school player on a snap to snap basis. Plays with one of the best effort levels that we’ve seen from a defender in the 2023 cycle. Excels as a pursuit defender, using his speed and motor to track down plays sideline to sideline. Very strong with the ability to stack and shed offensive linemen. Also sees some snaps as an off-ball linebacker. Highly productive as a junior with 27.5 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks. Wins primarily due to his athleticism, play strength and effort level. Will need to continue honing his pass rush moves.”
28. WR Jurrion Dickey – Oregon signee
School: Palo Alto (Calif.) Menlo-Atherton
Consensus Rating: 97.30
Previous Ranking: No. 26
On3 NIL Valuation: $239K
Scouting Summary: “Jurrion Dickey is a physical, productive receiver with a well-rounded skill set. Owns a thick, filled out build, checking in at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds prior to his junior season. Also has long arms with a 6-foot-6 wing-span, which manifests in a large catch radius. Strong in every facet. Bullies wide receivers off the line and at the top of his routes. Attacks the ball at the catch point and shows strong, reliable hands. Tough to bring down after the catch. Has good play speed and clocked a sub-4.6 second 40-yard dash prior to his junior season. Highly productive as a junior against some of the best competition in Northern California with 1,304 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. Also plays defense. Shines in competitive situations. Was the top receiver at The Opening Finals prior to his junior season. Younger for the class and won’t turn 18 years old until he’s enrolled in college.”
29. Raylen Wilson – Georgia enrollee
School: Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln
Consensus Rating: 97.26
Previous Ranking: No. 32 (+3)
On3 NIL Valuation: $231K
Scouting Summary: “Raylen Wilson is one of the most athletic linebackers in the 2023 cycle who looks to be an ascending prospect after continued physical development. Measured around 6-foot-1, 225 pounds prior to his senior season. Grew over an inch and added over 10 pounds during his junior season. Also saw improvement on the track, cutting several hundredths off his 100-meter time running a personal best 10.91 mark during the spring. Flashes that top end speed on the field, where he is an eraser in space with sideline-to-sideline ability. Excels in pursuit where he shows the ability to close very quickly. Can track down plays from the other side of the field. A natural in space and shows the ability to cover. Often plays in the box and has experience reading and reacting as a run defender. A high volume tackler with over 250 tackles, 36 tackles for loss and 16 sacks in his final two years of high school football. Physical in taking on blocks. Improved his play strength as he continued to ass mass. Turned in a standout showing at the Under Armour All-American Game, making some eye-popping plays while flashing elite closing speed. Father was a wide receiver in the NFL for five seasons and has several siblings who were high level college athletes. Younger for the class, not turning 18 years-old until the July before his freshman season in college.”
30. RB Cedric Baxter Jr. – Texas enrollee
School: Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater
Consensus Rating: 97.26
Previous Ranking: No. 27
On3 NIL Valuation: $437K
Scouting Summary: “Cedric Baxter Jr. is a big-framed runner with home run ability. Went from a versatile athlete to a bell cow back in his junior season. Has the largest frame of top running backs in the 2023 cycle, checking in at over 6-foot-1 and around 205 pounds prior to his senior season. Gets downhill quickly. Shows the ability to make cuts at full speed in tight quarters. Efficient in his cuts with little wasted movement. Has the stride and on-field play speed to pull away once in the open field. Received a heavy workload as a junior. Capable of running with power and has shown signs of a dangerous stiff arm. Productive in Florida’s top classification as a junior, rushing for 1,651 yards and 22 touchdowns. Draws on his background as a wide receiver as a pass catcher out of the backfield. A natural pass catcher with quickness in his routes. Among the better pass-catching running backs in the 2023 cycle.”
31. WR Johntay Cook – Texas enrollee
School: DeSoto (Texas)
Consensus Rating: 97.23
Previous Ranking: No. 31
On3 NIL Valuation: $351K
Scouting Summary: “Johntay Cook is a smooth-moving receiver who is one of the better route-runners in the 2023 cycle. Shows the ability to tempo and toggle speeds within his routes. Can win at all levels of the field. Has long arms with a 6-foot-4 wing-span at 5-foot-11.5. The length helps create a large catch radius. Productive and efficient as a junior while facing top competition at one of the top talent-producing high school programs in Texas. Scored 18 touchdowns on just 38 receptions as a junior. Will need to continue improving on his reliability as a pass-catcher and eliminate concentration drops.”
32. OT Monroe Freeling – Georgia enrollee
School: Mount Pleasant (S.C.) Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Consensus Rating: 97.14
Previous Ranking: No. 35 (+3)
On3 NIL Valuation: $155K
Scouting Summary: “Monroe Freeling is a physically-gifted offensive tackle prospect who pairs an elite frame with high-end athleticism. Has the best combination of frame, flexibility and functional movement skills among the strong offensive line group in the 2023 cycle. Grew to around 6-foot-7, 295 pounds prior to his senior season. Has plus length to go with the stature, checking in with a 7-foot wing-span and arms that measure over 34 inches. A fluid, flexible mover on the field. Moves as well as any top offensive lineman in the cycle. Tests very well in the combine setting and is a dunker on the hardwood. Flashes his high-end reactive quickness as a run and pass blocker. Has some dominant moments when working to the second level. Added strength as a senior showing increased finishing ability. Also doubled as a disruptive defensive tackle, with the ability to take over games on that side of the ball. Will need to refine his pass set at the college level. Looked like the top offensive line prospect in the cycle after a strong week at the All-American Bowl.”