💎Diamonds In The Rough C/O 2023: Pt 9
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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…
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Continue ReadingWestern 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.
Aidan’s been getting recruited by D1 & D2 programs mostly. He’s obtained one scholly from the division II Clarion. Aidan’s strong, athletic and versatile in his football skills. The Bethel Park senior is one of, if not the best Long Snapper in the WPIAL. Currie possesses good size & speed overall for collegiate football in general. The 23′ athlete runs above-average routes for a TE. Aidan displays strong hands receiving the football & run blocks well. Defensively, he shows lateral quickness in run pursuit. He’s a physical re-router and a mobile zone-dropper.
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Jeter has D1 ability, but he’s earned offers to Division II Wayne State & Notre Dame College. His size is prototypical for the position at 6’0 178 pounds. The senior Corner is aggressive occasionally, but he’s typically patient in press coverage. Rylan displays good play recognition and anticipation breaking on the football. He’s physical enough to get TFLs on stretch runs & screen passes. Jeter is patient in press man versus wide-outs who use a lot of release moves. CV’s 23′ CB plays man coverage well overall, and his ball skills are adequate. Rylan is capable of being a regular Special Teams contributor collegiately.
Shawn Solomon Jr.
Shawn Solomon Jr.
Shawn has received D2 offers from Clarion, West Liberty, and Wheeling. The City-League back runs with good speed & body control. Shawn keeps good lean rushing the ball, and he usually falls forward for a positive gain. Brashear’s senior back displays good balance and strength when he breaks tackles. Solomon is dangerous out of the backfield as a receiver. He’s a matchup problem for Linebackers in man coverage. Shawn has the bulk at 5’10 200 pounds for pass protecting on the next level. I believe Shawn is particularly suited for running between the tackles in college. He finished his senior campaign with 188 carries, 1034 yds, 11 TDs, and 2 ints.
Crowder has fielded offers from D2 Fairmont State & Walsh. He’s strong & physical in most situations on the gridiron. Naquan fires out of his stance quickly, causing a big collision on both sides of the ball. Quip’s senior Lineman shows decent mobility pulling and finishing opposing players to the grass. Crowder is strong enough to drive O-Lineman back at D-tackle. Offensively, he’s powerful enough to drive D-lineman out of the box. Naquan’s hand placement blocking helps him latch onto defenders. Once the senior lineman gets his weight behind a block the defender doesn’t stand a chance.
Keilly Rush
Keilly Rush
Keilly has been receiving D1 & D2 interests to play DB. Kel possesses great size for the position collegiately at 6’1 175 pounds. He has the speed to stick with college wideouts in man or zone. Rush displays good footwork & fluid hips bailing in cover 3. He showed his ball skills on a pick 6 from earlier this season. His physicality tackling gives him the possibility of playing Corner or Safety on the next level. Keilly’s active in run support, & he tackles in space well. Rush qualifies athletically for various college Special Teams units.
Spak’s been getting FCS interests for his recruitment. Nate plays with a standard motor from sideline to sideline. The senior OLB is an adequate zone dropper, & he plays off of blocks nicely. Spak tackles in space well, and he blitzes with controlled aggression. He has the size to contest the passes thrown in his zone. His scrappiness mixed with his agility projects well to the special teams’ phase on the next level.