Rivals Rankings Week: Who could jump into 2021 Rivals100?
The first class of 2021 rankings came out this week and there are a number of prospects that very nearly made the Rivals100. Of the handful of prospects that were discussed, here are a few that could end up making the Rivals100 in the next rankings update.
Rivals Rankings Week:
Tuesday: 2021 Rivals100 revealed | Vandagriff No. 1 | Mind of Mike | Top QBs | Who could finish as a five-star?
Wednesday: 2021 Offensive position rankings
Thursday: 2021 Defensive position rankings revealed
Friday: 2021 State rankings revealed
*****
Conner is a massive offensive tackle prospect who was certainly in the discussion for the inaugural Rivals100, and is a candidate to crack the exclusive group the next time around. At 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds, Conner has a 77-inch wingspan and massive 31.5-inch arms, which he uses to toss defenders into the turf on a routine basis. Conner is a powerful tackle, and if he engages, he wins. He has brute power, which he uses to his advantage, and is pretty agile feet in pass protection. As he continues to sharpen up his technique, we expect Conner to eventually make his way inside the top 100. - Sam Spiegelman, Texas/Louisiana Recruiting Analyst
*****
Thomas is another talented wide receiver in the state of Georgia. He has good size, great hands, he runs crisp routes and he is one who could be a star on the next level. His ball skills really stand out when evaluating Thomas. He may not be a burner, but he is quick out of his cuts and he fights for the football. Georgia and Ohio State are two schools that have his attention early. - Chad Simmons, Southeast Recruiting Analyst
*****
There is still a lot we want to learn about Armitage, but what we’ve seen so far has been fantastic. He has a great frame and has no problem pushing around any offensive lineman he comes across. Armitage is a prototypical strongside defensive end and plays with the leverage to put any offensive lineman on skates, but he can also quickly disengage to keep the play from getting outside of him. Seeing Armitage’s quickness against elite talent would go a long way toward boosting his ranking.
As far as his recruitment goes, Armitage is wide open. Penn State, Michigan, Ohio State and others have a great chance at contending for his commitment. - Adam Friedman, Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst