Post-Season Spotlight: '21 Prospects Without FBS Offers

One thing we at Prep Redzone love to do is get names out there that deserve spotlight and attention, but for whatever reason haven’t received it. Plenty of great prospects get swept under the rug for a multitude of reasons. Coaching changes and scheme, injuries, playing time, small program/school, lack of film, these are all possible reasons as to why a prospect may go unnoticed. Here at Prep Redzone, we will do our best to get attention to those kids who may not see it elsewhere.

Name: Roberto Smith

Measurables: 6'1", 180lbs

Positions: RB/DB

Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11496668/Roberto-Smith

Beating you with elusiveness and agility is all part of Roberto Smith’s game. At running back, Smith has some of the best bounce/jump cut ability in PA! A nasty juke, combined with good open field awareness and good lateral agility makes him a problem on the field. Any and every time Smith’s in the open field, it’s a chance he scores. Smith has taken snaps at defensive back, running back where he primarily plays, and just this Fall, Smith took snaps behind center. Now he isn’t spectacular at quarterback but he showed how versatile and athletic he can be for Jeannette. Roberto also contributes at defensive back, kicker and contributes as a special teamer.

Name: Brandon Camire Brandon Camire 5'10" | 165 lbs | RB Emmaus | 2021 PA

Measurables: 5'9", 170lbs

Positions: RB/SS

Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/8621227/Brandon-Camire

One look at and he may present himself as an unassuming threat. Just 5’9” and barely touching 170 on the scale. Any judgments made before the game on this kid can be thrown out the window. Camire is big in the open field. He displays great explosiveness, overall foot speed, and really good open-field vision. What stands out the most with Camire is his great acceleration. His senior tape alone ( just five games ) wowed me. He’s an easy, fluid strider who hits holes and off-tackles run with a burst that matches some of PA's most elite running backs. Emmaus HS likes to utilize him in the screen game where he can show off his soft hands. It’s understandable to say the kid isn’t an every-down back at the next level, given his size, but there isn’t a doubt in my mind a program can’t utilize his speed and acceleration combination. What’s a little worrisome is whether or not Camire is one-dimensional. He isn’t exactly elusive, he doesn’t create yards by himself on a consistent basis but I don’t think that’s enough of a criticism to disregard the skills he brings to the table. He has put out film that shows goal line touches and even strong safety reps. The kids got heart but that always isn’t enough to bring in attention that may be deserved. Overall, is a player that should and can be valued by a program if they are looking for a prospect with great explosion and acceleration.

Name: Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB North Catholic | 2021 PA

Measurables: 5'10", 180lbs

Position: DB/WR

Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10709043/Isaiah-Jackson

, a corner and wideout for North Catholic HS, projects to play safety at the next level if he intends on continuing his football career. I think a position change from outside corner to safety could greatly up his chances at getting a shot to play college ball. The kid isn’t a bad corner by any means. Jackson is consistent with his pad level during backpedal and can demonstrate really good break-on-ball ability when his hips and feet are squared up with his target. Problem is that isn’t always the case. Watching the tape, Jackson shows many traits that indicate he is best suited with the ball in front of him. He has great ball awareness/locating ability. Combine that with the off-coverage he is usually in and you have a player who is constantly in the mix to cause turnovers, which Jackson was. He’s got natural hands and his reps at wideout on offense certainly help his cause as a ball hawk. There are instances on film where it’s clear he likes to get physical, another reason why a move to safety may be in his best interest. He breaks down really well, understands when to set an edge, and brings energy when tackling. At times, he resorts to a gator roll tackle but this is to be expected with an outside corner who weighs about 180. What I like is his read and react ability to the run game. If Jackson can continue to grow and continue to work on his athleticism, he may have a real shot at playing some serious college ball.

Name: Nyasanu Greene Nyasanu Greene 6'3" | 220 lbs | ATH New Brighton | 2021 PA II

Measurables: 6’3", 230lbs

Positions: RB/WR/LB

Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9730069/Nyasanu-Greene-II

II has been featured in previous reports and it’s still a wonder to me how this kid is still unoffered. A sign of a truly versatile player is, when watching the tape, you can’t figure out what position suits him best because he does so much so well at each position. That’s what I can say about Greene II. It’s hard to know where to begin with him, but it doesn’t matter. One thing that will get through to coaches reading this is that this kid can ball. Greene II flaunts a menacing, compact build, standing at 6’3” and weighing at almost 235 pounds. A frame that can be molded and one that any coach would drool over. The highly productive four-year starter for New Brighton HS has produced at outside linebacker, safety, running back, and wide receiver. He shows fantastic awareness at every and all positions. He has a good get-off and good bend when rushing the passer from his outside linebacker spot. He can almost seamlessly read and react to the run all the while fluidly sitting back in his zone if a pass play was called. The natural playmaker has a great motor and is more than willing to make you feel him from his safety spot. He isn’t afraid to deliver massive hits, bringing all 230 pounds behind him. The kid is a star on defense alone. On offense, particularly running back, Greene II works through the trenches with ease and sifts through trash well. He isn’t elusive per say but likes to use his strength, eye discipline, and lateral agility to make guys miss. He’s got good acceleration once past the front seven but has an awkward, upright stride when breaking free. It’s clear he isn’t the most natural runner but it doesn’t matter much when you’re scoring at the rate he was. At wideout, he primarily wants to beat you with his athleticism, which doesn’t bode well from a scouting standpoint. He knows he can out jump, outrun, and outmuscle his opponents, so there isn’t much attention to detail. His routes aren’t too crisp but again, he's capable of producing despite this. A seasoned coach knows he can be coached up to his pleasing. That being said, Greene II has put together some incredible tape, not to mention he returns punts for NBHS as well. All in all, Greene II has had so many reps at so many positions, it’s hard to tell where he belongs. To me, I’d love to see him coached up on the defensive side of the ball. A star safety or outside linebacker could be waiting for a program somewhere.

Name: Ian Fasano Ian Fasano 5'10" | 250 lbs | DL Mt Pleasant | 2021 PA

Measurables: 5’10", 250lbs

Positions: OG/DT

Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9976499/Ian-Fasano

is an incredibly athletic and versatile prospect who can play multiple positions along both sides of the line. Right off the bat his sheer size and ridiculous upper body strength are on full display. Strength is off the charts, and hand placement/speed is good on both sides of the ball. He jabs and swims really well when playing in the interior on defense. Flashes great speed downhill after shedding blocks, is a menace behind the line of scrimmage, and will bring you down if he gets his hands on you. He is surprisingly flexible and twitchy on defense. What’s really impressive is his ability to produce and create pressure at almost any spot along the defensive line. He doesn’t project to be this versatile at the next level due to his weight, but the reps are there and Fasano is polished enough to not rely on strength play in and play out. He shows a good understanding of leverage, has quick feet that consistently stay under his pads and square, and a motor that runs. At guard, he can flat out maul defenders. At defensive tackle, he can show off his athleticism whereas at guard he can display his almost elite strength. Good hips and quick feet make him an effective puller. No one wants to see this kid with a full head of steam in the open field. Fasano’s film was a pleasure to watch, I would really like for him to tone up his body just a bit. Slight weight loss could boost his stock and even greater his chances of showing off his athleticism.

Name: Rashim Lee Jr. Rashim Lee Jr. 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR William Penn | 2021 State PA

Measurables: 6’4", 183lb

Positions: WR

Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11459753/Rashim-Lee-Jr

Rashim Lee has the prototypical wide receiver build that a coach would love to mold. Standing at 6’4”, Lee is an instant red-zone threat. It could serve him well to put on 5-10 more pounds to up his physicality and really fill out his pads, but 183 is serviceable. William Penn likes to keep Lee on the boundary but uses him in motion from time to time. I like his repertoire at the line of scrimmage against press coverage. Shows fast hands to brush off weak jams, really fast feet that stay balanced to create initial separation. The best part is his ability to separate after breaking off the line. Lee’s route tree is limited to most straight-line routes that can show off that speed to blow past his opponent. He is stiff in the hips and feet, so Fly routes and crossers are his nitch. He isn’t the most elusive player and doesn’t produce after the catch unless there’s open field in front of him. He is physical with the ball in his hands, however, often putting his head down and finishing runs with some authority. The kid is a serious red zone threat due to his size alone. He’s polished in locating the ball and high pointing when fielding fade routes inside the ten-yard line. Again, everyone is big, fast, and tall at the next level, so would really like to see him become more refined in his route running and not rely solely on height to win jump balls. If Rashim Lee wants to continue his football career at the next level, he in my opinion has the tools necessary to compete for that chance.