Vote: Who Should Be The 2024 Michigan Division 4 High School Football Player of the Year?

Here are 10 nominees for your voting consideration
Grand Rapids South Christian's Carson Vis looks for an open receiver during the MHSAA Division 4 state semifinal game against Niles at Three Rivers High School on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Three Rivers, MI.
Grand Rapids South Christian's Carson Vis looks for an open receiver during the MHSAA Division 4 state semifinal game against Niles at Three Rivers High School on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Three Rivers, MI. / South Bend Tribune

The 2024 Michigan high school football season is over, and High School on SI is highlighting some of the top players in the top four divisions in Michigan.

We go to the top performers in Division 4 Michigan high school football. The following players are included in our Division 4 Player of the Year poll at the bottom of the page.

There are plenty of talented players in Michigan high school football, and our nominations in no way discredit any athlete who is not nominated. Voting ends Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.

Carson Vis, QB, South Christian

The receiver-turned-quarterback had over 2,500 yards and 25 touchdowns through the air. On the ground he added over 1,000 yards and 18 more scores. Vis is set to play basketball at Western Michigan.

Nate Rocheleau, QB, Harper Woods

Though he played just nine games due to injury, the junior threw for over 2,000 yards and 24 touchdowns while completing 72 percent of his passes.

Kory Amachree, RB, Haslett

The junior played in just six games, yet he managed to run for over 1,100 yards and 18 touchdowns. Out of the backfield he caught seven passes for 220 yards and another touchdown.

Chase Burnett, RB/LB, Goodrich

The senior helped the Martians win the state title behind nearly 1,600 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns. On defense he posted 79 tackles (14 for loss), four sacks, an interception and a forced fumble. 

Marcello Vitti, RB/DB, Dearborn Divine Child

The junior was everywhere for the Falcons this season. On offense he had over 1,600 yards and 25 total touchdowns. On the defensive side, he had 76 tackles (10 for loss), five forced fumbles, 10 pass breakups and one fumble recovery. In man coverage he allowed zero catches for positive yards. On four kick returns he gained 220 yards and a touchdown.

Tyler Brinks, TE/DL, South Christian

Brinks caught 52 passes for 837 yards and seven touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball he had 41 tackles.

Ricky Johnson, DL/OL, Harper Creek

Johnson recorded 52 tackles and five sacks on defense. As a blocker he helped Harper Creek average nearly 39 points per game.

Cole Archer, DL, Parma Western

The junior finished his season with 80 tackles (25 for loss), seven sacks and three fumble recoveries. 

Van Reed, DL, Charlotte

The Orioles defense allowed just over 20 points per game, and Reed was at the forefront. He posted 86 tackles, 16 stops for loss, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. 

A.J. Weber, LB, Portland

He tallied 89 tackles, three sacks and an interception for the 11-1 Raiders.


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Ronnie Martin
RONNIE MARTIN

Ronnie Martin II is a sports writer in the Detroit area that has freelanced for High School SI since 2021. He is currently the managing editor at Blue By Ninety, and he has contributed to NBC Sports. Email: ronnie.martin02@gmail.com