Top 10 underrated players in high school football

By Zack Poff Jul 17, 2019, 12:00am

Son of future NFL Hall of Famer Frank Gore leads the list of under-the-radar players.

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Get to know these names heading into the 2019 campaign.

As part of our 2019 high school football preview series, we have recently looked at the top games, toughest schedules, best quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and defensive players.

Up next, we zone in on the most underrated players from the Class of 2020. This list features guys ranked outside of the Top 1,000 on 247sports and also excludes anyone committed to a school in the Power 5 (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC).
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10. Brody SartinBixby (Okla.)
The 5-9, 195-pound linebacker had a monster junior season racking up 141 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and four sacks while leading the Spartans to the Class 6A-II state title.

The 2020 Memphis commit showed out in 2018 posting 126 tackles and seven sacks while leading the Panthers to an 11-1 record. Expect them to contend for a AAAAAAA state championship this year.



One of the most slept-on cornerbacks in high school football, expect Power 5 schools offers to start rolling in for this 3-star defensive back.

The 2-star all-purpose back is one of the shiftiest players in the country, and will be a steal at the next level.

An all-district selection last year after hauling in 44 receptions for over 1,100 yards and 13 touchdowns while averaging 25 yards per catch.

Led a very talented defense in tackles during his junior season as the Monarchs claimed their second consecutive state title.

The 2020 Pennsylvania commit threw for over 3,000 yards and 42 touchdowns in 2018.

Son of the future NFL Hall of Famer, the 2020 Florida Atlantic commit is a top running back from the Sunshine State.

Had over 2,000 yards receiving in 2018 and is one of two Memphis commits featured.

A big-time playmaker on both sides of the ball for a Top 10 team during his junior season who will have an even bigger impact in 2019.



Here's how the rest of the schedule plays out for our preseason football content
July 19 — Top 10 players overall
July 22 — Preseason Top 25 rankings
July 24 — Preseason Top 100 rankings
July 26 — Top team from each state
July 29 — Preseason All-American team
July 30 — Preseason Junior All-American team
July 31 — Preseason Sophomore All-American team