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5 Underrated WPIAL Players to Watch

5 Underrated WPIAL Players to Watch
Avery Hawkins
Avery Hawkins
September 6, 2022 @ 08:28 AM
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Nodin Tracy
Nodin Tracy 5'11" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2023
PA
Cameron Thomas
Cameron Thomas 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB | 2024
PA
Jamaal Brown
Jamaal Brown 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB | 2023
PA
Benny Haselrig
Benny Haselrig 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR | 2023
PA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've compiled 5 players around the WPIAL that either don't have any offers, or should have a bunch more than they currently have. Since it's still early in the season I thought it would be fun to throw some names out there for you to watch. All of the prospects are either in the class of 2023 or 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63127babb211c","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["64024"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022 style=u0022text-align: left;u0022u003eTracy's name should be ringing out way more than it is presently. He had a dominant game to open the 2022 season, scoring 4 TDs, u0026amp; also had 1 INT u0026amp; 1 sack. He is an athlete that more colleges should be paying attention to. He currently has two FCS offers, but his ability looks FBS to me.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/nodin_tracy/status/1437417552356036612?s=20u0026t=Ctwvmm_l88yn06jQWrMQ3A","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/nodin_tracy/status/1437417552356036612?s=20u0026t=Ctwvmm_l88yn06jQWrMQ3A </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63127d23b211d","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["142804"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eCam does have one FBS offer from Akron, but if he plays like he is capable that number will rise dramatically. The Junior will be on another loaded Penn Hills roster looking to win the WPIAL. Cam is a coach's son that loves to compete u0026amp; I suspect that he will do just that in 22' .u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63127dbeb211e","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mike Evans","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Canon McMillan ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eLast week the Jr QB went 13/22 309 yds u0026amp; 4TDs, 0 INTs in a hard fought loss to Penn-Traford. Mike is the son of a football coach u0026amp; you can tell from his poise. He can make all the throws and plus he is ultra competitive. He has a strong arm coupled with good footwork in the pocket. Evans keeps his eyes downfield u0026amp; successfully goes through his progressions. He knows when to put touch on the ball u0026amp; also when to rifle it. Mike is primed to breakout u0026amp; establish his dominance as one of the best QBs in western Pennsylvania.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6312829eb211f","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["91796"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cblockquoteu003ernu003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eOn offense Jamaal is a hard running, elusive, patient RB that runs the ball with vision u0026amp; balance. He is a punishing runner that has the speed u0026amp; 200 lbs frame to match. Defensively, He is a tackling machine at LB wreaking havoc everywhere. He is great at blitzing u0026amp; punishing anyone with the ball in their hands. He has 2 FBS offers (Army, Navy)but that number should grow before the end of the season.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003ernu003c/blockquoteu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jamaal_Brown7/status/1557398273941446660?s=20u0026t=Ctwvmm_l88yn06jQWrMQ3A","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jamaal_Brown7/status/1557398273941446660?s=20&amp;t=Ctwvmm_l88yn06jQWrMQ3A </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63128369b2120","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["64017"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eThe Hampton All State receiver opened up his 2022 campaign impressively. He's currently receiving interest from FBS, FCS u0026amp; D2 schools alike but has no D1 offers to date. In week 1 Benny went 4/115 yds u0026amp; 2 scoresu003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e u0026amp; u003c/spanu003eled Hampton to a victory. Benny runs sharpe skilled routes, has great hands u0026amp; is an extremely hard worker in and out of season. Keep an eye on one of the most consistently productive WRs in the state.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BennyHaselrig/status/1472996634954981377?s=20u0026t=Ctwvmm_l88yn06jQWrMQ3A","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BennyHaselrig/status/1472996634954981377?s=20&amp;t=Ctwvmm_l88yn06jQWrMQ3A </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

I've compiled 5 players around the WPIAL that either don't have any offers, or should have a bunch more than they currently have. Since it's still early in the season I thought it would be fun to throw some names out there for you to watch. All of the prospects are either in the class of 2023 or 2024.

Fordham
Nodin Tracy

Nodin Tracy

PA
ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2023
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Nodin
Tracy ATH
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
West Allegheny
|
PA
5 Underrated WPIAL Players to Watch
Tracy’s name should be ringing out way more than it is presently. He had a dominant game to...
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Nodin Tracy

State: Pennsylvania
School: West Allegheny
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Clarion (PA)
Cameron Thomas

Cameron Thomas

PA
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Cameron
Thomas DB
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Penn Hills
|
PA
5 Underrated WPIAL Players to Watch
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Cameron Thomas

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State: Pennsylvania
School: Penn Hills
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Mike Evans

Mike Evans

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS QB
CLASS 2024

Mike Evans

School: Canon McMillan
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Richmond
Jamaal Brown

Jamaal Brown

PA
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 210
POS RB
CLASS 2023
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Jamaal
Brown RB
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
Weight
210
HS
Upper St. Clair
|
PA
5 Underrated WPIAL Players to Watch
On offense Jamaal is a hard running, elusive, patient RB that runs the ball with vision & balance....
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Jamaal Brown

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State: Pennsylvania
School: Upper St. Clair
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Benny Haselrig

Benny Haselrig

PA
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2023
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Benny
Haselrig WR
Class
2023
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
HS
Hampton
|
PA
5 Underrated WPIAL Players to Watch
The Hampton All State receiver opened up his 2022 campaign impressively. He’s currently receiving interest from FBS, FCS...
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Benny Haselrig

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State: Pennsylvania
School: Hampton
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