Catholic Memorial’s Top Sleeper Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're out in Massachusetts looking at the state's top program, Catholic Memorial. We decided to hone in on their top sleepers, a list that features both 2023 &amp; 2024 prospects. A few of the youngsters featured in this article have picked up a small number of offers. However, I think the group as a whole is a bit undervalued and should garner more recruiting attention in the very near future. With that being said, here's who to watch for!</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><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='367885' first='Mervens' last='Amazan'], 6'3" 200, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Quite explosive at the top of his route.</li><li>Glides downfield like a gazelle with his long strides. </li><li>Hands and feet work in sync to defeat press coverage.</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>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='384397' first='Zachary' last='Brown'], 6' 200, JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Once he gets a ball carrier in his sights, he's a tough man to evade. </li><li>He's strong at the point of attack when taking on blocks, and shows great body control tackling in space.</li><li>His quick trigger creates a ton of tackles for loss.</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='368176' first='JC' last='Petrongolo'], 6'2" 215, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Threw for 30 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions in 2021.</li><li>Poised despite what is going on around him.</li><li>Footwork and timing are phenomenal.</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>LB: Mickey Doyle, 6' 215, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Barrels through first-level blocks.</li><li>Sees the quarterback well sitting in his zone drop.</li><li>Gives up little to no ground when taking on interior offensive linemen at the second level.</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><em><strong>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='367891' first='Brady' last='McGowan'], 6' 205, SR</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Oustanding production last fall, finishing with 110 total tackles.</li><li>Plays angry on tape.</li><li>More than willing to come downhill and plug open gaps inside the box.</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>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='384269' first='Will' last='Claude'], 6' 190, JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Has a high motor that keeps churning.</li><li>Can split slide protections coming towards him.</li><li>Will make effort plays from the backside if left unblocked. </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: [player_tooltip player_id='380967' first='Brandon' last='Sullivan'], 6'2" 275, JR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Plays with a mean streak.</li><li>Hits on a rise and keeps his feet moving on contact.</li><li>Hands are well-placed and violent.</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='393160' first='Matthew' last='Rios'], 6'3" 190, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Takes pride in perimeter blocking. </li><li>Becomes a major weapon in the red area based on his leaping ability.</li><li>Hands are like claws plucking everything within the framework of his body.</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: Timmy Bruen, 6'6" 300, SR</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Moves awfully well for a man his size.</li><li>Fights to create lockout as a run blocker.</li><li>Has good ankle and knee flexion.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->