Diamonds in the Rough: Class of 2023 Part 2

<!-- 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_635a22cee0e4c","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249241"],"_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":"Harper now has 2 FCS offers from Duquesne,u0026amp; Eastern Illinois plus a couple of D2 offers. I strongly believe he's capable of playing on the FBS level as a specialist. He's a smooth route runner u0026amp; press releaser with deep ball speed. His best position is the Free Safety, where he has fluid hips u0026amp; great instincts. Harper has several Ints this season playing man free on the backend. Dallas has 28 catches for 501 yds u0026amp; 5 Tds for a 17.9 yds per catch average.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dharper_2/status/1574904376820473870?s=20u0026t=um1Sch7DPOsOJAgDalt0cw","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/dharper_2/status/1574904376820473870?s=20&amp;t=um1Sch7DPOsOJAgDalt0cw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635a2640e0e4d","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249237"],"_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 Mckeesport senior Lineman has one D2 scholly to Clarion, u0026amp; he also has a host of FCS schools interested. Brooks has a good pad level u0026amp; displays quickness off of the ball. He's stout in the box u0026amp; not easily moved, even when doubled. Dimitri is decently athletic u0026amp; redirects well when pursuing the Running Back. His swift get off allows the senior to make plays in the backfield. Brooks is also capable of being a scholarship level OG/C due to his brute strength u0026amp; flexibility.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e The senior linemen will be key for the Tigers coming down the stretch. 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/Dimitribrooks79/status/1507829522732916741?s=20u0026t=um1Sch7DPOsOJAgDalt0cw","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/Dimitribrooks79/status/1507829522732916741?s=20&amp;t=um1Sch7DPOsOJAgDalt0cw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635a2708e0e4e","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["357960"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eGrayson has an offer to FCS St.Francis, but he should have more opportunities. He's truly capable of being a DE or Hback on the FCS level. He fires off the ball well and plays with a low pad level. Dee's low center of gravity gives him power when colliding with lead blockers u0026amp; pulling O-linemen. He's athletic and strong enough to man block DL or block LB's at H-back. Grayson has good agility running routes and catching the football. His strength u0026amp; quickness allows him to be effective playing all of the DL positions.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/GraysonDee1/status/1523046814068400128?s=20u0026t=um1Sch7DPOsOJAgDalt0cw","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/GraysonDee1/status/1523046814068400128?s=20&amp;t=um1Sch7DPOsOJAgDalt0cw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635a2850e0e4f","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160486"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eTravers is getting recruited by FCS schools u0026amp; has secured a couple D2 offers. Travers plays with a great pad level and tackles with physicality. His nose for the ball is great, u0026amp; he causes disruption when he blitzes. Travers is a smart player that diagnoses offensive plays quickly. Ivory displays athletic ability dropping into coverage, u0026amp; coming up in run pursuit. At 6'1 210 he possesses good FCS size to play MLB or OLB. The 23' LB could easily bulk to 220-230 lbs in a good scholarship program.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/ivory_travers/status/1571248125343309824?s=20u0026t=um1Sch7DPOsOJAgDalt0cw","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/ivory_travers/status/1571248125343309824?s=20&amp;t=um1Sch7DPOsOJAgDalt0cw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635a28ece0e51","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["251821"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eDawson has an offer from D2 Hbcu Bluefield State u0026amp; a lot of interest fromu003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003elower level programs. The senior DE is a former Conference DPOY u0026amp; 1st team All-state Defensive End for Cornell High School. EJ displays power firing out of his stance u0026amp; athletic ability redirecting while pursuing RBs. On offense, he's versatile playing RB u0026amp; QB with agility. The senior DL has the strength u0026amp; frame to grow to 240-250 lbs u0026amp; still maintain his explosion.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/EJDawsonJr1/status/1554853653814591488?s=20u0026t=um1Sch7DPOsOJAgDalt0cw","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/EJDawsonJr1/status/1554853653814591488?s=20&amp;t=um1Sch7DPOsOJAgDalt0cw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->