New York 2023 Sleepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we’re out on the east coast looking at some of New York’s top sleepers in the 2023 class. We scoured through film across the state and decided on these eight young men. Now, these names aren’t considered top-tier recruits by most media outlets, and some have yet to receive a single scholarship offer from any level. However, these guys have made their presence felt on the gridiron, and I believe deserve much more recognition. With that being said, here are some of the top senior sleepers in the empire state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>WR: Amari Pitts, 6’3" 195, Christian Brothers</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Long strider with deceptive speed.</li><li>Lethal target in the red area.</li><li>Catches everything within the framework of his body.</li><li>Strong runner after the catch.</li><li>Long arms give corners problems on the jump ball.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id="241877" first="Dante" last="Torres"], 6’3" 195, St. Anthony’s</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Consistently high arm slot.</li><li>Can generate serious zip throwing on the move</li><li>Impressive jets as a runner. </li><li>Throws the fieldside out with authority. </li><li>Intermediate throws hit targets right in stride.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: [player_tooltip player_id="232929" first="Jeremiah" last="Colclough"], 5’9" 175, Erasmus Hall</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Anticipation is off-the-charts. </li><li>Comfortable &amp; under control when rolled up in the slot.</li><li>Extremely shifty with the ball in his hands.</li><li>Skilled at reading the quarterback’s intentions and then going &amp; getting the football.</li><li>Provides air-tight coverage in man.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: Irvin Briggs, 6’4" 260, Holy Trinity</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Has the frame to easily put on another forty to fifty pounds.</li><li>Routinely drives down linemen off the football.</li><li>Looks to be an effortless mover.</li><li>Has an intriguing combination of lateral movement skills and body control.</li><li>Overwhelms opponents with raw upper-body strength. </li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DB: John Caufield, 6’, 205, Monsignor Falls</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Quality range and ball skills.</li><li>Turns into a physical presence when running the alley.</li><li>Comes to balance with no issue when tackling in space.</li><li>Closes ground like a deer.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DE: [player_tooltip player_id="337897" first="Abdoul" last="Idriss"], 6’3" 230, Capital Prep Charter</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Awfully slippery in the run and pass game.</li><li>A well-trained hand fighter.</li><li>Shows great effort on runs away from him.</li><li>Burst and bend work hand in hand. </li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DE: [player_tooltip player_id="233586" first="Christopher" last="Bacon"], 6’3" 230, Holy Trinity</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Plenty of athletic intangibles on tape. </li><li>Bullrush puts tackles on skates.</li><li>Shows a lightning-quick first step.</li><li>Uses god-given aggression to easily fight through double teams.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id="339892" first="Torance" last="Washington Jr"]., 5’10" 170, Webster Schroeder</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Nasty change of direction with the football.</li><li>Creates plenty of separation on vertical throws.</li><li>A patient route runner that lulls corners to sleep.</li><li>Stop &amp; start makes defenders look silly.</li><li>Rarely brought down by the first tackle attempt.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->