It’s football time in the state of Alabama as the high school regular season officially kicks off with games starting Thursday night and going into the weekend. If you follow recruiting you already know this is a huge year in the state for prospects in the 2023 class, but the classes of 2024 and 2025 are going to be loaded as well with prospects already beginning to stand out in those classes.
Here’s a look at just a few of the guys to watch from what should be a banner year for prospects of all ages in Alabama.
Malik Blocton—A 2024 defensive lineman from Pike Road and the younger brother of current Auburn defensive lineman Marcus Harris, Blocton has the size and physical tools to become a dominant defensive lineman for the Patriots as he heads into his junior year. If he can become more aggressive and use those physical tools, Blockton has a chance to become a dominant player at the line of scrimmage.
Vysen Lang—A massive offensive line prospect from Pike Road, Lang has a top six of Auburn, Arkansas, Georgia, LSU, Tennessee, and Texas as he prepares for his senior season. Likely a guard on the next level, Lang is a people mover that has the ability to impact the running game. If he can show improved quickness following an impressive offseason conditioning program, Lang has a chance to improve his stock dramatically in 2022.
Anthony Rogers—Speaking of 2025 prospects, Rogers is a speedster who made a big impact at Pike Road last season on the way to the 5A state title. Another one of the fastest players in the state, Rogers impacts games with his running, pass-catching and returns. Already with multiple offers, he should only continue to move up boards for teams as they see more and more from him in a bigger role beginning this fall.
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