Spring Ball 2024: Jeremiah Smith, Bryant Wesco and More Freshman Standouts

2. S (KR/PR) Boo Carter, Tennessee

The Chattanooga native was a hot commodity during the recruiting process with Michigan, Colorado, and others trying to pry him away, but the home team proceeded to close it out in the end. For the Vols it was a major coop, as it was down to the last minute, but now that he has been on campus he has not disappointed whatsoever.

While he played both sides of the ball in high school, his primary position starting out will be safety and STAR (nickel back), given the lack of depth in the secondary along with being a return man. Either way it goes he has made plays, and will see the field early in some instance. 

3. WR Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

As the top rated player in the class you would expect them to flash immediately right? Well that is what Jeremiah Smith has done plus more. He has flat out been dominant in Columbus so far, and it really hasn't even been close. The star out of Miami spurned the Hurricanes to to take his talents north, which was a wise decision. Now that Marvin Harrison Jr is gone to the NFL draft, Smith has a prime opportunity to take over as wide receiver one for the Buckeyes, and I certainly think he will eventually. He could even be better than MHJ. 

4. WR Cam Coleman, Auburn

If you couldn’t tell how stacked the 2024 class was at wide receiver then you will most definitely learn in the near future. We have another five-star whom is a freak of nature, but this time down south in Cam Coleman. To put it simply he is a matchup nightmare for defensive backs. He has great size standing at 6’3, but can also run right by you and take the top off of the defense.

Before signing with Auburn the homegrown product was originally committed to Alabama, but the opportunity to play was greater as he is expected to start from day one. Just take a look at Auburn’s spring game this past weekend. Hugh Freeze and company couldn’t be happier.

5. TE Ryner Swanson, BYU

Before becoming a top ranked recruit on the football field, Ryner Swanson was a California kid who just loved to surf, play basketball, and play baseball. While he was a great athlete, that all changed his Sophomore year when every other sport tied into his football game. He has been a beast ever since. Signing as a four-star recruit, he showed out at the Polynesian All Star Game, in which he has now parlayed right to BYU.

He has been standing out all spring as the real deal. Not only does he have a big body to block with, but he also can run and has some wiggle to his game after the catch. With that being said, he only has a year to play before he goes off on a mission trip, but this one season should be a great start to his career.