2022 Top 5 Football Recruits
As Signing Day has officially passed for the Class of 2021, we officially turn the page to the talent-rich Class of 2022. A must-see QB talent, numerous top corners, and phenomenal pass rushers, this class has it all. Let’s take a look at the Class of 2022 top 5 football recruits.
1. Quinn Ewers – Southlake Carroll (TX) – QB – Committed to Ohio State
The top prospect in the Class of 2022, Quinn Ewers is regarded as the best QB prospect and the best overall prospect since Trevor Lawrence in 2018. The Ohio State commit has thrown for over 6,400 yards and 73 TDs during the past two seasons, while also rushing for over 700+ yards and 12 TDs while winning numerous awards in the talent rich state of Texas. Ewers is even on track to put up better career stats than Kyler Murray and Matthew Stafford, and could potentially be one of the greatest high school QBs in Texas high school football history. Ewers is next in the long line of Southlake Carroll QB’s that will go one to shine at the next level.
2. Walter Nolen – St. Benedict at Auburndale (TN) – DT
The top defensive tackle in the Class of 2022 at 6’4 300 lbs., Walter Nolen is as good as advertised. Nolen is described as an elite defensive lineman who displays good athleticism and speed making him nearly unblockable at times. Nolen recently released a list of his Top 10 schools, which includes Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, and USC. Keep your eye on Nolen, he is plenty talented to potentially become the #1 overall player in the class of 2022.
3. Domani Jackson – Mater Dei (CA) – CB – Committed to USC
Even though they did not play during the 2020 fall season, Domani Jackson from Mater Dei is still considered to top cornerback in the class of 2022. Jackson collected 43 tackles, 9 pass breakups, and 1 INT during the 2019 season, and was selected to the MaxPreps 2020 Preseason Junior First-Team All-American Team. Jackson is committed to USC.
4. Travis Hunter – Collins Hill (GA) – CB – Committed to Florida State
A two way star in high school, Travis Hunter is one of the top players in the state of Georgia. Hunter was named the MaxPreps Junior of the Year in 2020, and caught 137 passes for 1,731 yards and 24 TDs for Collins Hill. Hunter also added 51 tackles and 8 INTs in leading Collins Hill to the 7A state title game. The Florida State commit is regarded as one of the top corners in the class of 2022, and will succeed regardless of what position he plays.
5. Shemar Stewart – Monsignor Pace (FL) – DE
The top outside pass rusher in the Class of 2022, Shemar Stewart is regarded as a consensus top 10 overall player in this class. At 6’5 240 lbs., Stewart is very good at the line of scrimmage, and has the ability to get to the QB due to his athleticism and physical frame. Stewart collected 15 sacks during the 2019 season, and should be one of the more sought after prospects in this class.
Written by: Matt Melton
