On3 Rankings Report: OT on 5-star watch, WRs off to fast starts
High school football kicking off over the past two weeks has provided On3 with the opportunity to watch many prospects kick off their respective seasons. With new film to watch and seasons to assess, we’re going to regularly highlight five prospects who are raising their rankings stock.
This first group features an offensive tackle who is on five-star watch, a top linebacker with two outstanding games under his belt, two receivers who built off strong summers with big debuts and a West Coast athlete with an intriguing skill set. We did not include any quarterbacks, as we’ll have a quarterback-centric report in a few weeks. Please note that this is not an extensive list of risers as dozens and dozens of prospects have had strong showings early on.
OT Jordan Seaton
On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power: Jordan Seaton is off to an outstanding start to his senior season after transferring from Washington (D.C.) St. John’s to IMG Academy. After two games, the uncommitted tackle, who currently ranks as the No. 23 overall prospect in the On300, finds himself on five-star watch.
We’ve long considered Seaton the most technical offensive tackle in the cycle. The 6-foot-5, 295-pounder’s game has gone to another level after transforming his body over the past year-plus. We had the opportunity to see Seaton in person in IMG’s season opener against Nashville (Tenn.) Lipscomb Academy and he was sensational. The film backed up the in-person evaluation, as Seaton had dominant moments both as a run blocker and in pass protection.
Seaton’s level of skill is advanced. He plays with outstanding awareness and coordination. The understanding of leverage pairs with heavy hands that quickly neutralize pass rushers. Everything is controlled and balanced. We also liked the physicality and finishing ability. He’s a high-floor prospect with the ability to get on the field early in his college career.
National Scout Cody Bellaire: Seaton has gone through an impressive body transformation from his junior to senior season. After losing weight and trimming his physique, Seaton has proved that he can still be a people mover in the run game and looks much more twitched up in his movement skills. For someone who already had a high floor, this transformation has allowed Seaton to move around effortlessly in open space and has raised ceiling as an offensive tackle prospect.
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LB Sammy Brown, Clemson
Cody Bellaire: Sammy Brown is a linebacker prospect that we’ve known to have the size and athletic ability that translates to the next level. However, we were hoping to see if he could improve upon his ability to trigger and diagnose quicker during his senior season. Through two games, he has shown that not only has he improved upon his trigger but he seems to be have a wider field vision, as well. Brown is reading and reacting to offensive play development faster than he ever has over the last two season. He’s shown tremendous growth when it comes to making plays at and behind the line of scrimmage.
Charles Power: Sammy Brown has one of the strongest athletic profiles in the 2024 cycle. He’s an elite athlete with a sterling multi-sport background. Brown has been a two-way star at Jefferson (Ga.) High for a few seasons, making plays as a running back and linebacker. Through two games as a senior, Brown has been all over the field for Jefferson, rushing for 217 yards and six scores while averaging 12.5 tackles per contest. The 6-foot-2.5 225-pounder has shown encouraging growth as a linebacker. He’s triggering quickly and looks comfortable in space. The speed and physicality pop off the screen. Brown plays with a dogged effort level as well. He rarely leaves the field, but continually makes big plays on both sides of the ball. From start to finish, his games have been some of the more impressive individual performances I’ve seen through the first two weeks. Brown ranks as the No. 42 overall prospect and No. 3 linebacker in the 2024 On300. He’s playing above that level so far this season.
WR Jeremiah McClellan, Ohio State
Charles Power: Jeremiah McClellan flashed his well-rounded skill set in his season opener against Carmel (Ind.) High. While 5-foot-11, 190-pounder impressed us with strong, reliable hands in 7-on-7 play during the summer, his game is most fully appreciated in padded settings. McClellan showed why he’s considered one of the better receivers after the catch against Carmel. The Ohio State pledge is a high-end tackle breaker and runs with balance and pace. He also came down with an impressive touchdown grab on a jump ball. McClellan, who ranks No. 127 overall in the On300, has the versatility to make plays in a number of ways once he arrives in Columbus.
Cody Bellaire: McClellan is coming off of an excellent offseason where we were able to see him light the grass on fire during the OT7 Finals this summer and lay down some impressive track times during the spring. Add in a spectacular showing in his first senior matchup where he looked unstoppable and you’re taking about a prospect who has seen his stock arrow continue to point up for an entire calendar year.
WR Dakorien Moore, LSU (2025)
Charles Power: Dakorien Moore had a monster season debut in a primetime matchup against two-time defending state champs, Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff. The recent LSU pledge went off to the tune of 281 yards and three touchdowns on seven catches. Moore’s big play ability is palpable. He has the burst to stack cornerbacks off the line of scrimmage and the top end speed to easily pull away in the open field. He pairs that functional athleticism with the ability to win at the catch point. Moore entered the fall as an obvious stock up prospect for us in 2025. He was dominant at multiple national events over the summer and looks like one of the top receivers in the cycle. His showing against South Oak Cliff only cements that notion.
Cody Bellaire: Moore stood out in a special way during Under Armour’s Future 50 camp this past summer in what was an absolutely loaded group of wide receivers. He also displayed his absurd catch radius and acrobatic ability during the OT7 Finals, constantly making highlight reel worthy catches throughout the event. Add in a video game stat sheet during Week 1 of his junior season and you’re looking at a potential five-star talent in the 2025 cycle.
WR Dillon Gresham, Oregon
Cody Bellaire: After seeing Gresham workout at the Under Armour Los Angeles Camp this past summer I left the event wondering, “is he a one-trick pony, or can he kid win at all three levels of the field?” We know he has the speed and ball tracking to take the top off of defenses consistently. We entered Gresham’s senior season wanting to see if he can win at the intermediate and underneath levels of the field. His early senior tape has proven that not only can he win over the top, but he can also turn quick game touches into scores. Gresham may not be the most refined route runner yet, but his ability to turn screens and slants into touchdowns may be more effective than being able to create separation at the top of his routes to this point. One of my mentors taught me to not overlook special traits in players. Not every box has to be checked in order for them to succeed at the next level. With Gresham, he has the special ability to turn every touch he has into six points, and that is makes up for having a few unchecked boxes.
Charles Power: Dillon Gresham is one of the more athletic pass catchers in the cycle, both in the combine setting and on Friday nights. The San Jacinto (Calif.) High star finds ways to make plays all over the field. Gresham’s burst and twitch are readily evident. He has the ability to separate as a route-runner and is dangerous with the ball in his hands. He was extremely productive as a junior, catching 90 passes for 2,051 yards and 31 touchdowns. Gresham has continued to progress as a pass-catcher and is also showing his playmaking ability as a ball carrier out of the backfield and on defense. It’s hard to argue with his athleticism, production and versatility.