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đź’ŽDiamonds in the Rough c/o of 2023: Pt 3

đź’ŽDiamonds in the Rough c/o of 2023: Pt 3
Avery Hawkins
Avery Hawkins
October 27, 2022 @ 02:40 PM
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Nodin Tracy
Nodin Tracy 5'11" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2023
PA
Campbell Melzer
Campbell Melzer 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2023
PA
Leonard Sherrod III
Leonard Sherrod III 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB | 2023
PA
Noah Yeh
Noah Yeh 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL | 2023
PA
Ryan Farrell
Ryan Farrell 6'3" | 280 lbs | DL | 2023
PA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Western Pennsylvania is a region that's rich with football talent yearly. The transfer portal has altered recruiting for high school prospects in terms of visibility. Due to the abundance of eligible recruits, some high school athletes have become recruiting collateral damage. I'm going to be highlighting some of the underrated or unheralded prospects around western pa in the 2023 &amp; 2024 classes. These recruits spotlighted are either uncommitted or haven't been offered altogether in a lot of cases. These gems will be introduced in a series of articles to adequately spotlight their abilities.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ad5025331d","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=u0022p1u0022u003eTracy currently has 2 offers from FCS Fordham u0026amp; Bucknell. The senior athlete is lethal on offense and defense for West Allegheny. Tracy has good speed u0026amp; body control in general as an athlete. He's very elusive and balanced which allows him to break would-be tackles. Nodin has make-up speed at DB coupled with breakaway speed on offense. West A's leader displays great agility cutting off one foot at full speed. Tracy is also a good route runner with reliable pass-catching hands. Defensively, Nodin's a ballhawk in coverage who contests anything near him.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eThe 2023 prospect is strong u0026amp; doesn't allow any extra yardage on his tackles. Tracy plays with physicality u0026amp; punishes ball carriers.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ross__Eye/status/1581095880135802886?s=20u0026t=mLe1VcDs40xK2UR-ekdhEA","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/Ross__Eye/status/1581095880135802886?s=20&amp;t=mLe1VcDs40xK2UR-ekdhEA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ad65d5331f","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160501"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eMeltzer is receiving FBS u0026amp; FCS interests for Defensive Back. Campbell's older brother Corey plays DB at FCS Lehigh University. The senior athlete maintains a good pad level in his pedal, u0026amp; he transitions smoothly running with the receiver. He's a smart player that triggers quickly to the flat on short run u0026amp; pass plays. His open-field tackling and play-recognition skills are sharp. I think Campbell is suited to play FS in college on the D1 level.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/Cammelzer2023/status/1583907768440061952?s=20u0026t=mLe1VcDs40xK2UR-ekdhEA","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/Cammelzer2023/status/1583907768440061952?s=20&amp;t=mLe1VcDs40xK2UR-ekdhEA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ad6ea53320","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["178642"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eSherrod being courted by FCS u0026amp; D2 institutions mostly. Leonard is a college-size DB right now in high school. The 6'3 SS has sharp play recognition u0026amp; reacts well contesting the ball. He has good footwork u0026amp; hips which allows him to be rangy on the backend. He's a good open-field tackler that isn't afraid to run the alley. Sherrod has valuable game experience playing in big games at Gateway High School. Leonard has the size and speed to be a well equipped special teams member.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/_leonardsr4/status/1583828293559934977?s=20u0026t=mLe1VcDs40xK2UR-ekdhEA","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/_leonardsr4/status/1583828293559934977?s=20&amp;t=mLe1VcDs40xK2UR-ekdhEA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ad8d453321","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["178679"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eNoah has currently being recruited by FCS u0026amp; D2 schools. Earlier this season, the big framed DL went to Youngstown State on a Gameday visit. Yeh recently picked up his first D2 offer from Lock Haven in the PSAC. The senior DL has a good get-off u0026amp; plays with a good pad level. He displays a good motor rushing the QB u0026amp; finishing stretch plays. Noah is good at using his hands on blitzes u0026amp; disengaging defenders. Shady Side's DE has good mobility, u0026amp; he redirects well when chasing ball carriers to the sideline. Yeh's capable of playing FCS football, u0026amp; he's flat-out a no-brainer offer for D2 schools.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/noahyehhh/status/1568719558961135617?s=20u0026t=IO-Uf6zZcLUZmefZbyoaPw","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/noahyehhh/status/1568719558961135617?s=20&amp;t=IO-Uf6zZcLUZmefZbyoaPw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635ada1c53322","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["248200"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eRyan is getting a lot of attention from FCS programs u0026amp; presently has offers from D2 Wheeling and West Liberty. The senior OL has great upper body strength and he finishes his blocks until the whistle sounds. Sometimes Ryan can get a little high in pass protection, but his punch is strong when he anchors down on his sets. Farrell displays physicality, he regularly pancakes defenders to the turf on tape. Once he cleans up the little imperfections in his footwork on pulling plays, his nastiness will allow him to be a really tough matchup for anyone. Ryan is best suited to be an interior Offensive Linemen in college.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/ryanfarrell23/status/1576592831531352064?s=20u0026t=-NLh-MLqCSKnWkYowLkVmQ","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/ryanfarrell23/status/1576592831531352064?s=20&amp;t=-NLh-MLqCSKnWkYowLkVmQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

Western Pennsylvania is a region that's rich with football talent yearly. The transfer portal has altered recruiting for high school prospects in terms of visibility. Due to the abundance of eligible recruits, some high school athletes have become recruiting collateral damage. I'm going to be highlighting some of the underrated or unheralded prospects around western pa in the 2023 & 2024 classes. These recruits spotlighted are either uncommitted or haven't been offered altogether in a lot of cases. These gems will be introduced in a series of articles to adequately spotlight their abilities. 

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
East Allegheny
|
PA
đź’ŽDiamonds in the Rough c/o of 2023: Pt 3
Tracy currently has 2 offers from FCS Fordham & Bucknell. The senior athlete is lethal on offense and...
Written by Avery Hawkins
Fordham
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Nodin Tracy

State: Pennsylvania
School: East Allegheny
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St. Francis (PA)
Campbell Melzer

Campbell Melzer

PA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2023
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Campbell
Melzer ATH
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
North Allegheny
|
PA
đź’ŽDiamonds in the Rough c/o of 2023: Pt 3
Meltzer is receiving FBS & FCS interests for Defensive Back. Campbell’s older brother Corey plays DB at FCS...
Written by Avery Hawkins
St. Francis (PA)
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Campbell Melzer

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School: North Allegheny
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Wheeling Jesuit
Leonard Sherrod III

Leonard Sherrod III

PA
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB
CLASS 2023
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Leonard
Sherrod III DB
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Gateway
|
PA
đź’ŽDiamonds in the Rough c/o of 2023: Pt 3
Sherrod being courted by FCS & D2 institutions mostly. Leonard is a college-size DB right now in high...
Written by Avery Hawkins
Wheeling Jesuit
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Leonard Sherrod III

State: Pennsylvania
School: Gateway
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San Diego
Noah Yeh

Noah Yeh

PA
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 225
POS DL
CLASS 2023
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Noah
Yeh DL
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
Weight
225
HS
Shady Side Academy
|
PA
đź’ŽDiamonds in the Rough c/o of 2023: Pt 3
Noah has currently being recruited by FCS & D2 schools. Earlier this season, the big framed DL went...
Written by Avery Hawkins
San Diego
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Noah Yeh

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State: Pennsylvania
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Gannon (PA)
Ryan Farrell

Ryan Farrell

PA
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 280
POS DL
CLASS 2023
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Ryan
Farrell DL
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
Weight
280
HS
Our Lady of Sacred Heart
|
PA
đź’ŽDiamonds in the Rough c/o of 2023: Pt 3
Ryan is getting a lot of attention from FCS programs & presently has offers from D2 Wheeling and...
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Gannon (PA)
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Ryan Farrell

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State: Pennsylvania
School: Our Lady of Sacred Heart
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