2023 Rankings Newcomers: ATH
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More breakdowns of the new additions to PRZ’s latest 2023 rankings at the ATH position. Christian Guarascio CA #494 ATH #61 HEIGHT 6'1" POS ATH CLASS 2023 View Profile Christian Guarascio Instagram Twitter State: California School: Dana Hills Guarascio was…
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Guarascio was a high-volume rusher for Dana Hills that totaled 263 carries for over 1,800 yards and 13 TDs. He added 20 catches for 4 TDs as a receiver. His biggest strength as a runner is his ability to break tackles and rack up YAC. He runs aggressively through contact with churning leg drive and powerfull downhill momentum. He hits the hole with fast, active feet and can move through narrow spaces between the tackles. He flashed an athletic receiving skillset at the PRZ CA showcase with ability to catch and make plays out of the backfield or the slot. He’s a physical tackler on defense that can set the edge in the run game as an OLB. Guarascio picked up offers from Benedictine and Culver-Stockton last summer.
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Story’s an extremely physical player on both sides of the ball as a SS/OLB and the leading rusher for Newbury Park with 8 TDs. He’s a heavy hitter on defense that doesn’t hesitate to close space from the second/third levels and attacks ball carriers downhill. He can fill the box and provide physical run support on the edge. As a RB, he attacks holes between the tackles and flashes creative elusiveness in space. Story presents upside in his physical style of play and aggressiveness as a tackler.
Albanez was one of the leading tacklers for the Saint Bonaventure defense from his MLB spot. He’s an active defender at the first level that reacts to the ball with speed and intent. He shows instincts and IQ knocking the ball loose from ball-carriers and causing disruption as a late-rusher. He’s rangy in coverage and plays with high effort/motor. Albanez is one of the top LBs available in SoCal.
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Martin led Oak Ridge in INTs with 5 and chipped in 5 TDs as a RB this past season. He’s an athletic two-way player that accelerates with burst and flashes twitchy change-of-direction. He runs with good pad level and balance out of the backfield and flashes ball skills on both sides. He’s a reliable tackler on the perimeter and a track runner in the offseason.