The updated 2022 rankings are out, and while there were plenty of movers and shakers throughout, there were a few tweaks at the athlete position. Travis Hunter remains the No. 1 player at the position and is now second overall in the Rivals250. Here are a few of the major storylines to follow.
NEW RELEASE: 2022 ATH rankings
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Here is the full Rivals Rankings Week schedule:
MONDAY: Five-Star Countdown
TUESDAY: Full Rivals250 revealed
WEDNESDAY: QB rankings | RB rankings | WR/TE rankings | OL rankings
THURSDAY: DL rankings | LB rankings | DB rankings | ATH rankings
FRIDAY: State rankings
SATURDAY: Analyst roundtable
MORE 2022 RANKINGS RELEASE: Roundtable on offensive position rankings | Biggest movers in updated Rivals250 | Gorney's thoughts | Meet the new five-stars | Schools most repped in the new R250 | Who should be the top-ranked DT? | What to do with Travis Hunter? | Who should be the top-ranked CB? | How things stand with uncommitted five-stars
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PROGRAM WITH TOP CLASS: Florida State
Travis Hunter ascended to the nation's No. 2 overall player after absolutely terrorizing the 7-on-7 circuit at both wide receiver and defensive back. Hunter is locked in with the Seminoles and is putting himself squarely in the conversation as the nation's best player behind quarterback Quinn Ewers.
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PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Malaki Starks
Malaki Starks impressed at several off-season events and leaped up to the No. 60 overall player in the nation, regardless of position. The Jefferson (Ga.) High standout is a Georgia commitment, and at 6-foot-2 and just under 200 pounds, projects as either a defensive back or linebacker or even a receiver in the SEC. The Bulldogs edged out Clemson and Alabama for the four-star do-it-all athlete.
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PROSPECT TO WATCH: Brenen Thompson
Texas speedster Brenen Thompson continued to post electric track times this spring and will begin venturing out to college campuses this summer as he navigates toward a decision. Clemson has had momentum since quarterback Cade Klubnik's commitment. So has Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama and Oklahoma at different junctures in his recruitment, and the Longhorns' confidence is rising at the moment.
