Seven Newcomers Expected to be Ranked, Underclassmen
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Maxwell Roy HEIGHT 6'5" POS DL CLASS 2025 Maxwell Roy School: St. Joseph's Prep You’re looking at a future run-stuffer that is going to place high on our ranks for years to come. His initial rank will come this Winter,…
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Maxwell Roy
You’re looking at a future run-stuffer that is going to place high on our ranks for years to come. His initial rank will come this Winter, it’s one I don’t expect to fluctuate as the updates come. 6’5, elite hand and feet quickness. Awesome initial punch off the ball. Advanced upper body strength lets him tear through guards and tackles. Impressed by his alignment early on. He’s proving he can line up in either gap from tackle to tackle. I have full trust in the SJP coaching staff to develop this kid into a star in PA.
17 receptions, 420 yards, and 8 touchdowns in the regular season for breakout star jalilsax hall jalilsax hall 6’4″ | 180 lbs | WR Monsignor Bonner And Archbishop Prendergast Catholic Highschool | 2025 PA . 6 receptions for 120, and 2 TDs in the playoffs. Impressive stats for a relatively new name in a relatively run-first offense. Add 2 sacks after his game against Bartram. jalilsax hall jalilsax hall 6’4″ | 180 lbs | WR Monsignor Bonner And Archbishop Prendergast Catholic Highschool | 2025 PA ‘s early route tree is somewhat limited to streaks, hitches, and slants. That’s far from his fault, but the B&P passing game found its own later in the season and Hall showed his value despite the bottle kept on his game. Can’t wait to see this kid’s full potential unlocked. He reminds me a ton of Jaiden Ellis-Lahey Jaiden Ellis-Lahey 6’4″ | 200 lbs | WR Bethlehem Catholic | 2023 State PA out of BecaHi. Hall’s going to test out of his mind in combine settings, his stride looks legit when attacking a defense vertically. Elite high pointing ability, I hardly use the word elite unless I mean it.
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Arison Walker
Arison Walker
Aliquippa continues to breed young talent. Here’s the latest DB in the Quip stable that has my attention. Walker is a slot wideout and corner who plays the underneath areas of the field well. I can tell from his tape that he has an understanding of zone concepts and where he’s supposed to be. He passes off well and recognizes passing concepts that key him quickly and efficiently. He isn’t the biggest prospect but looks solid when open-field tackling. No doubt in my mind the staff at Aliquippa, as well as his currentteammatess, will get him straight and develop him accordingly. Hope to see the ball skills he flashes on offense translate to the defensive side of the football.
Dyson Harper
Dyson Harper
Dyson Harper has been active in daytime ball for Gateway. He’s been flashing as a jump-ball threat, elevating over kids who have no shot to disrupt the sophomore wideout. I thought Harper was at least 6’1, yet he’s self-listed at 5’11, which is even more impressive when you turn on the tape. I think he has a future outside of being a deep threat outside the numbers. He might make noise after the catch too, same goes for a potential role in the kick and punt return game. Liking what I’m seeing.
Daron Harris
Daron Harris
Often the best athlete on the field, regardless of class or position. How often can we say that for a freshman? This kid moves at a different speed, all while maintaining incredible awareness on the field. Awesome range from two-high or single-high safety sets. Ball skills translate to the defensive side of the football, he’s got four interceptions to his name. If he was made the focus of the offense, Daron Harris would obliterate any/all receiving records set by Clippers of old. Prepare for that future because this kid’s coming.
Here’s a 6’2, 195 RB/LB prospect that’s chiseled as a freshman. His body has a ways to go, which is impressive when you consider he’s got three more years of the weight room left to go. Barnes is going to be molded to college coaches liking at Bishop McDevitt, whether it be at running back or linebacker. I saw him blitz off the edge and record a sack against Imhotep in Week One this Fall. Incredible pursuit of the quarterback when he penetrates the line. He closes the gap so quickly, even against legitimate athletes. I can’t help but be enamored with this kid at running back. Incredible balance through the trenches. I can see his understanding of pace and patience, something that takes years for most backs to develop. The best is yet to come. Barnes holds offers out of Colorado and Boston College.
Freshman ball quarterback for Woodland Hills. First play on film and he’s flashing special improvisational skills. This kid reaches 6’3 and he’ll be a legitimate D1 candidate down the line. He can launch the ball 40-45 yards, I’ll take that from a freshman. The kid is seasoned in the pocket, he doesn’t look giddy or antsy from what I can tell. I’m excited to see him develop the easy things. Right now, Walter is flashing all of the special playmaking skills he has to offer, wait until he gets an understanding of timing and anticipation. It should be noted that he’s very capable of tucking the ball and creating with his legs. Walter is more than willing to give his guys a chance downfield, I’m excited to see him couple this gunslinger mentality with some decisiveness down the road. The best is yet to come for this freshman.