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Film Room Review Brings Additional Names to Know…

Film Room Review Brings Additional Names to Know…
Roger Silva
Roger Silva February 2, 2023 @ 12:01 PM
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Michael Gurley
Michael Gurley 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB | 2025
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Jacob Waah
Jacob Waah 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH | 2025
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Cordel Epale
Cordel Epale 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB | 2024
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George Kelly
George Kelly 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB | 2026
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Andrew Lovell
Andrew Lovell 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB | 2024
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On a weekly basis during this time of year, I look into our film room to take a quick view of update highlight films we received recently. During my last visit, these recruits posted their highlight link in my Twitter thread. Upon review, I break down a “bit” of what I saw from newly named recruits who were not known to me prior to watching the film and are worthy of knowing.&nbsp; This preview includes recruits in all classes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["624887"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='624887' first='Cordel' last='Epale']  He has a lot of range being 6'3u0022 and playing defensive back. Plays physically in press-man coverage  Has good field awareness to run support needs and knows when to come up to help. Reacts quickly to those needs. 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Versatile athlete who can play both wide receiver -slot or defensive back.  His film shows consistency in his skill set. No matter what defensive back position he is playing, he understands his responsibility when in the position. He reacts quickly to run or pass as a result of understanding his role. 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On a weekly basis during this time of year, I look into our film room to take a quick view of update highlight films we received recently. During my last visit, these recruits posted their highlight link in my Twitter thread. Upon review, I break down a “bit” of what I saw from newly named recruits who were not known to me prior to watching the film and are worthy of knowing.  This preview includes recruits in all classes

Queens College
Cordel Epale

Cordel Epale

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DB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Cordel
Epale DB
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
Weight
180
HS
Phillips Exeter NH.
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Film Room Review Brings Additional Names to Know…
Cordel Epale   He has a lot of range being 6’3″ and playing defensive back. Plays physically in...
Written by Roger Silva
Queens College
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Cordel Epale

State: New England
School: Phillips Exeter NH.
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George Kelly

George Kelly

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RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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George
Kelly RB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
195
HS
Saint Sebastian's School Ma.
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Film Room Review Brings Additional Names to Know…
George Kelly   Has a nose for the end zone and knows how to find it. His film...
Written by Roger Silva
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State: New England
School: Saint Sebastian's School Ma.
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Highlights

Dickinson (PA)
Jacob Waah

Jacob Waah

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ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Jacob
Waah ATH
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Williston Northampton
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Film Room Review Brings Additional Names to Know…
Jacob Waah   Plays down hill and can easily fill the gap. His quickness and speed are good...
Written by Roger Silva
Dickinson (PA)
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State: New England
School: Williston Northampton
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Highlights

Westfield State
Andrew Lovell

Andrew Lovell

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DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Andrew
Lovell DB
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Barnstable
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Film Room Review Brings Additional Names to Know…
Andrew Lovell   Observed him play live in 2022 season and he didn’t disappoint. Versatile athlete who can...
Written by Roger Silva
Westfield State
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Twitter
State: New England
School: Barnstable
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Highlights

Michael Gurley

Michael Gurley

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DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Michael
Gurley DB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
St. Mark’s School
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Film Room Review Brings Additional Names to Know…
Michael Gurley His awareness to run support needs is excellent. He knows how to get off the receivers...
Written by Roger Silva
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