Mapping Pennsylvania: District Four Hidden Gems Pt.1

Beginning of a new series, Mapping Pennsylvania. Starting with District Four. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="242277" first="Riley" last="Parker"] | 5’11, 185 | ATH | Canton | 2023</strong> Great production out of the Canton future senior. 1300+ yards, 22 total touchdowns. The epitome of all-around player. Special running back reps on tape that show off his ability to cut while maintaining balance and still gain yardage. Sees running lanes between the tackles really well. Impressed by the fact that he doesn’t lose a step of speed when cutting. Displays an understanding of pace and set-up approach on off-tackle runs and sweeps. As the tape progresses, you can find quality reps showing off his pass-catching ability, power and lateral agility when toting the rock, as well as quality punt return reps. An absolute dog on defense as well. One of the more versatile players I’ve uncovered in this District. https://twitter.com/Riley_Parker10/status/1506959570094239748?s=20&amp;t=erG6QqRqIceAvIl6XWSosA <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="256157" first="Tucker" last="Teats"] | 5’10, 185 | RB/LB | Selinsgrove | 2024</strong> Tight and compact running style, [player_tooltip player_id="256157" first="Tucker" last="Teats"] might surprise many when he opens up his stride and shows off his serious break-away speed. Can be labeled a homerun-hitting back. A back that excels in off-tackle runs where he can utilize his acceleration and second-gear when running in outside lanes. Tough to bring down with one man and is trustworthy in goal-line situations despite being just 185 pounds. Love his combination of balance and body control. Kick return capabilities. Certainly a player who’s production is going to skyrocket this upcoming Fall. I see all-state in his future. https://twitter.com/TuckerTeats/status/1461891735169208320?s=20&amp;t=erG6QqRqIceAvIl6XWSosA <strong>Kory King | 5’10, 165 | RB/LB | Danville | 2025</strong> Noted in the tweet I sent out on this young man, Kory King is incredibly raw freshman who needs the learn the ins-and-outs of the running back position. Ball positioning/security, stiff stride, high pad level, all aspects on his game that may need some work based on the tape. Despite all of that, there is still a ton to like out of King. He works primarily in an off-set shotgun set that keeps hole-picking simple for the kid. He flashes quick feet and solid change of direction ability. Love his early linebacker reps, could have a future here. Also like the early involvement in the passing game and special teams. This young man is just scratching the surface. <strong>Aaron Johnson | 5’10, 170 | RB/DB | Danville | 2024</strong> One of my favorite prospects in this list. Aaron Johnson has to be a pleasure to coach. High effort/motor player who is more than willing to block in-line or downfield for his peers. His awareness is through the roof considering how many different positions he contributes at. Legitimate kicker who nailed some PAT’s and mid-distance field goals. He and [player_tooltip player_id="242277" first="Riley" last="Parker"] are legitimate multi-tool prospects who can make an impact at all three facets of the game. A menacing hitter. The power this young man brings behind his pads is enough to change a game with any tackle. Love his attitude on defense. Real reps at S/CB, as well as at WR where he shows off some seasoned route running. <strong>Kooper Peacock | 5’10, 185 | WR/DB | Jersey Shore | 2023</strong> Another multi-faceted player who can provide contributions at defensive back, punter, punt returner and wideout. Not afraid to call this young man a special team’s specialist, plenty of great punt returns on film. Might have the best field awareness out of any prospect in this bunch. Might be unassuming at wideout but there’s quality and production here. Capable of producing inside and out the numbers in the short-to-intermediate areas of the field. Peacock has some build-up speed to his name as well. Further into his film you can see plenty of chip tackles that show he isn’t afraid to hit on defense either. https://twitter.com/kooper_peacock/status/1494844630692777984?s=20&amp;t=erG6QqRqIceAvIl6XWSosA <strong>Elijah Jordan | 5’8, 170 | ATH | Jersey Shore | 2025</strong> Little bit more of a pure running back when watching Elijah Jordan. Love his lane vision, balance and center of gravity. Love his low-to-the-ground running style. Jordan displays good start-stop speed to keep defenders on their toes and thinking. Slight frame yet more than willing to lower his shoulder and delivering a blow to potential tacklers. Accelerates in the open field, enough to beat tackle angles in space. Awesome production out of a freshman, 173 attempts for 731 yards. I am seriously impressed with the way this young man is developing. Weight room will be crucial. https://twitter.com/elijahjordann1/status/1479470287527763971?s=20&amp;t=erG6QqRqIceAvIl6XWSosA <strong>Madden Locke | 6’1, 205 | LB/WR | Bloomsburg | 2023</strong> If ranking, this young man would be the highest of the group, and that’s saying something. Inside and outside linebacker capabilities. Locke brings all his might on seemingly every tackle he makes. Heat-seeker who is ready to set the tone from start to finish. Ball carriers are going to feel this young man, fearsome tackler. Incredible instincts when shooting gaps, he’s an absolute flash through holes. Hardly any false steps when pressing a hole. If he hits you, good luck gaining yards after contact. The young man carries a LB build, so I can see a collegiate future at tight end on offense. His blocking prowess leads me to believe coaches would love to have this kid combo as an in-line blocker and seam-weapon. This kid isn’t slow, he’s a legitimate weapon on offense. often accelerating in the open-field and running through would-be tacklers. Fun tape! Despite his production on offense, I see Locke as potentially one of the better LB prospects in the state. <strong>Weston Pick | 6’0, 215 | LB/ATH | Montgomery Area | 2023</strong> Awesome production this past Fall from this All-State LBer. 175 tackles, 20 TFls, 2 sacks on the year. Pick is a bit of an old-school thumper linebacker who will win reps with power over athleticism. Moves blockers more often than blockers moving him. Incredibly tough to displace this young man, too much upper and lower body strength to get a good steer on him. Moves through traffic really well. Doesn’t hesitate to see a hole and fill a hole. Pick is productive, reliable and consistent all around, three things that coaches love out of juniors. Pick has some catches on film too! https://twitter.com/westonpick11/status/1497259801990111234?s=20&amp;t=erG6QqRqIceAvIl6XWSosA