Five 2024 Pennsylvania prospects flying under the radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that our 2024, 2025, and 2026 rankings are all updated. It's time to dive deeper into each including looking at our favorite prospects, those flying under the radar, and more. Today, we begin by looking at five <a href="https://prepredzone.com/pennsylvania/rankings/2024-rankings/">2024 Pennsylvania prospects </a>that are flying under the radar. These five players below are five guys that I have a bit higher on my personal rankings compared to our overall rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":629422,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/149-Jayzen-Flint.jpeg?w=735" alt="" class="wp-image-629422" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["142027"],"_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":"Flint is someone who will see one of our biggest rises in the next rankings update.rnrnThe 6-foot-3, 220+ pound defensive end out of West Catholic in Philadelphia was recently at our PrepRedzone Stock Up Showcase in Manheim and was super impressive. Overall, the size, athleticism, and talent is there. There's no doubt about that.rnrnAs a defensive end, he's still putting it all together but the potential payoff for him down the road could be huge.rnrnHe has good first step and burst, allowing him to either be quick to the punch or completely beat opposing offensvie lineman off the snap. Shows great closing speed on ball carriers as well, wrapping them up often in the backfield.Not only is he a good pass rusher but shows the ability to routinely get his hands up and use his 6-foot-3 frame to bat down passes at the line of scrimmage. Only going to continue to get better at defensive end has a high impact potential at the next level.rnrnHe's up to three D1 offers in UMass, Temple, and Monmouth with plenty of more to come.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["91528"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Big believer that if McCracken was even an inch or two taller, he'd be getting his fair share of notable looks right now. But on the field, there's very few running backs in Pennsylvania that match his abilities.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWith a reported 4.38 yard dash, McCracken makes up for any size concerns with his speed and athleticism. He's fantastic in both close quarters and the open field. Incredibly elusive, you have to be sure you're going to wrap him up because if you don't, he's liable to take a carry not just for a first down and more but possibly a touchdown as well.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eJust an outstanding running back overall.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["266204"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"The Haverford tight end immediately sticks out due to his size with what appears to be a legitimate 6-foot-4, 220+ pound frame.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eShows the ability to play not just tight end but also linebacker and defensive end at a strong level, overall just a really good athlete.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eAthleticism is solid, shows the ability to make plays in the open field. Shows quality speed as well. Not afraid of getting hit especially in the middle of the field as he presents himself as a nice target often on crossing routes. Solid run blocker who should improve even more as he gets bigger and stronger but the foundation is there in that aspect.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["251458"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Another prospect who was present at our camp last month.u003cbru003eu003cbru003ePond is a player we've been keeping our close eye on and he continues to impress and build his stock. Solid foundational linebacker who tested well which included a 4.46 forty-yard dash. Perhaps a bit u0022undersizedu0022 at 5-foot-10 but we don't believe that should take away from the player that Pond is.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eHe's fundamentally sound but his athleticism allows him to be a valuable part of any defense. He was sticking with each and every running back he was matched up against during our camp and was one of our top standouts.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eHe'll likely see a nice bump in our next rankings update thanks to the performance. He's also very productive on the field, recoridng 84 tackles including five sacks and 43 tackles for a loss this past season for Conwell-Egan.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["255054"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Levi is a player that I can see rising up our rankings if he can put together a a strong offseason and senior season. He has good size at 6-foot-3 and 280-pound and moves decently well for his size with a reported 40-yard dash of 5.2. Shows both good upper and lower body strength as well.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eShows the athleticism to get to the second level on run blocking assignments. Overall, a good run blocker. Pass blocking is solid but the foundation, overall is there.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ea8a0959e4c"} /-->