Game Notes, Observations, Souderton @ Upper Dublin
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Colin O’Sullivan PA #56 QB #2 HEIGHT 6'0" WEIGHT 180 POS QB CLASS 2023 View Profile Colin O’Sullivan Twitter State: Pennsylvania School: Upper Dublin This marks the third chance I’ve had to put Colin O’Sullivan Colin O’Sullivan 6’0″ |…
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This marks the third chance I’ve had to put Colin O’Sullivan Colin O’Sullivan 6’0″ | 180 lbs | QB Upper Dublin | 2023 State PA under my microscope. For a third time, O’Sullivan has impressed me. It’s tough for me to come away impressed with someone I already thought highly of, this was the case this past Friday night. I’m familiar with his accuracy, his flash and flare when improvising. I’m familiar with his release and all of the production he’s seen dating back to last Fall through to this past off-season. I haven’t witnessed the level of confidence he showed against Souderton. I haven’t seen this level of command and leadership in past years. My spot on the sideline allowed me to hear and see how he communicated with his offensive line pre-snap, by far the most vocal quarterback I’ve heard Fall. It’s been a pleasure to watch O’Sullivan’s entire game come together practically in front of my eyes, I can imagine his coaches and parents can express the same sentiment. The big plays don’t surprise me, I know this kid can light up a football field. It’s the leadership and vocal qualities, the command of the huddle and offense, it’s the confidence behind each throw. His stock has never been higher.
Highlights
Chris Kohlbrenner Chris Kohlbrenner 5’10” | 170 lbs | ATH Upper Dublin | 2024 State PA ‘s presence was felt in all three phases of the game, something that doesn’t surprise me considering rank and tape from last Fall. Kohlbrenner was active in assisting in tackles from his DB spot, active in special teams by recovering a loose ball fumbled away by SHS. Kohlbrenner came up huge on offense, catching a seam lob thrown by O’Sullivan that Kohlbrenner had no business catching. He did, broke a tackle, and went in for a score. One of the more versatile Cardinals showed up last weekend.
Nyles Bunn-McNeill
Nyles Bunn-McNeill
Staring Reaves Staring Reaves 5’10” | 175 lbs | DB Chichester | 2023 State PA , as well as a new name to the site, Nyles Bunn-McNeill, both showed up and delivered game-changing plays on both sides of the ball.
Very happy to have had the chance to see Staring Reaves Staring Reaves 5’10” | 175 lbs | DB Chichester | 2023 State PA play live, especially with this group around him. I’ve said it once and said it before if there’s ever a prospect that deserves for his measurables to be thrown out of the equation, it’s Staring Reaves Staring Reaves 5’10” | 175 lbs | DB Chichester | 2023 State PA . We all know of his ball skills on the field, dating back to the high number of interceptions he recorded last Fall at Chichester. Reaves was out at corner being physical with wideouts much bigger than him. He shed blocks, he stuck his head in tackles, he was a pest at DB. Reaves flashed the ball skills we’ve written about on offense, proving he can be a threat to make plays with the ball in his hands. Reaves also recorded a scoop-and-score on defense. His previous tapes earned an FCS grade out of me, he looks to be staying on that path.
Nyles Bunn-McNeill is a name I’ll be throwing to college coaches who love size and athleticism. Most do. Here’s a 6’6 DL/TE prospect that, like many of his teammates, had his hand in everything. TFLs were registered, the kid is raw from a technical standpoint, relying on his size and speed to win against much smaller, slower opponents, especially when working inside. The kid has awareness on offense and the hands to be a factor at tight end or wideout. He caught an easy touchdown pass in this one. I guarantee this kid could shock coaches in a camp setting.
Nyfise McIntyre Nyfise McIntyre 5’10” | 180 lbs | RB Upper Dublin | 2023 State PA looked smooth in between the trenches. He looked to trust his instincts and vision, looking more comfortable than ever toting the rock for Upper Dublin. McIntyre displayed the ability to be ready for every level of the defense. He could get skinny, run with a low pad level between the tackles, he displayed the balance necessary to keep his strength after first contact. McIntrye also showed some lateral agility to pick up extra yards when reaching the secondary. If McIntyre can develop home-run hitting speed, you might have yourself one of the more complete backs in his class.
Kyree Butler Kyree Butler 6’1″ | 315 lbs | DL Upper Dublin | 2023 State PA and Riley Hackett Riley Hackett 6’4″ | 230 lbs | DL Upper Dublin | 2023 State PA are staple Cardinal trenchmen, both of which contribute to both sides of the ball. Kyree Butler Kyree Butler 6’1″ | 315 lbs | DL Upper Dublin | 2023 State PA projects as a future collegiate defensive lineman, whereas Hackett projects to the offensive side of the football at either guard or tackle. Yet both prospects delivered great performances on both sides of the ball. Whoever snatches up either of these two, the staff will have a prospect familiar with both sides of the football, a huge trait to raise each senior’s stock.
There is so much talent surrounding this Cardinal roster, it allows Shyne Roberts Shyne Roberts 6’1″ | 210 lbs | LB Upper Dublin | 2024 State PA to play freely. The LB/ATH can fly around the defense and play purely based on instinct thanks to the seasoned vets deployed in the secondary. A Shyne Roberts Shyne Roberts 6’1″ | 210 lbs | LB Upper Dublin | 2024 State PA who isn’t thinking on the field is a sight to see. I assume he leads the defensive huddle, considering he can cover wideouts in the secondary, shoot or blitz gaps for TFLs, and run hash to hash when run-stopping. A bit unfair to have this kid lead a defense this talented. Can’t forget about his efforts on offense, the athlete can run routes or tote the rock if need be.
DJ Cerisier DJ Cerisier 6’1″ | 180 lbs | DB Upper Dublin | 2023 State PA will make his money at DB. Cerisier flashed on offense, catching a beautiful 40-yard pass to ice this game. Where Cerisier impressed me was in pass coverage. I preface this by saying the majority of his best reps didn’t show up on the box score. The PBUs and tackles registered were noted, but the reps I saw live, especially the ones that had Cerisier work close to the LOS, were the reps that should be on his seasonal tape. Hips, hand usage, leverage usage, his ability to turn and run, his ability to communicate with his secondary. Cerisier’s size at the position will draw in interest, his physicality could secure suitors.
Highlights
Kahlil Williams
Kahlil Williams
Jared Zimmerman
Jared Zimmerman
Ty Quintois
Ty Quintois
Rylan Zuk
Rylan Zuk
Wasn’t the best outing for any Souderton prospect. The program is well-coached and talented, yet they couldn’t match up with Upper Dublin’s playmakers. I don’t think of Danny Dyches Danny Dyches 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Souderton | 2024 State PA or Shaun Purvy Shaun Purvy ATH Souderton | 2023 State PA in any different light, especially going up against a team like UD. Their stocks won’t be lowered because of one tough outing.
Despite the negatives, I came away with four new names to add to our database, all of which strap up for Souderton. I’m inclined to begin with both the placekicker and the punter. I am hardly wowed by special teams, let alone kickers, especially in Philadelphia. Yet Ty Quintois drilling a 48-yard field goal with relative ease left me wowed. The offense stalled time and time again, giving Rylan Zuk ample opportunities to show off his boot when punting. The hangtime and dropping angle wowed me as well, his great punts were a factor in two muffed punts by Upper Dublin. I consider both to be weapons. Kahlil Williams is a linemen prospect that flashed quality reps from time to time. Upper Dublin’s defense got through plenty, yet Williams looked to hold his own more times than not.
Souderton’s quarterback was a completely new name for me. He doesn’t possess the ideal measurables at the position to project him at the next level, yet he flashed great athleticism on the run. His improvisational skills are legit, his complete package at quarterback is without a doubt ranking-worthy. The kid is a gamer who did all he could to get the Souderton attack moving in the right direction. I’ll be sure to extend an invite to our camps this off-season.