Predicting PA Freshmen on the Brink of National/Regional Status
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Semaj Beals PA #4 QB #1 HEIGHT 6'1" WEIGHT 155 POS QB CLASS 2026 View Profile Semaj Beals Instagram Twitter State: Pennsylvania School: Roman Catholic Isn’t much of a prediction here, Semaj Beals Semaj Beals 6’1″ | 155 lbs |…
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Continue ReadingIsn’t much of a prediction here, Semaj Beals Semaj Beals 6’1″ | 155 lbs | QB Roman Catholic | 2026 State PA is already a well-known prospect in the Northeast region of the United States as it currently stands. The Roman Catholic freshman passer built legitimate hype around his name before he ever took a snap at Roman. Now, after an impressive debut season, I only expect Beals to iron out all the chinks in his armor over the span of this off-season and add to the momentum he has built. Beals has the tools to be nationally recognized by national media outlets and recruiting coordinators alike. Talking to those in the know, expect Beals to hear calls from some of the most prestigious programs in America sooner rather than later. Boston College, UConn, and Florida A&M have already reached out in the form of offers.
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I can see a future where Yalik Carter Yalik Carter 6’0″ | 175 lbs | WR Eagles Landing | 2026 GA ‘s name is known throughout the East coast. He has a ways to go, both in fieldwork development and notoriety. There’s no doubt that this young pass catcher has all the tools necessary to place as the top wideout in his class, his talent ceiling is that high. That being said, what’s his ceiling outside of Pennsylvania? After talking to those in the know, I expect Carter to be a popular name amongst some of the more prestigious HS programs in the state. I can’t help but be excited at Carter’s potential under the umbrella of proven coaching staffs.
Being in the evaluation business for as long as I have, I know many 6’4-6’6 studs seemingly pop up out of nowhere as the years progress. There very well might be elite tight-end prospects in the waiting, there’s no doubting that. I imagine Sping-Ford’s Ryan Kerchner Ryan Kerchner 6’5″ | 240 lbs | TE Spring-Ford | 2026 State PA to stay atop the tight-end rankings for the duration of his career. Projecting Kerchner’s future status is coupled with analyzing just how successful Spring-Ford could be moving forward. I’m a huge fan of the young talent pool being developed at the program. Future success at QB and OL will benefit Ryan Kerchner Ryan Kerchner 6’5″ | 240 lbs | TE Spring-Ford | 2026 State PA moving forward.
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This young man is another contender for early offers before the start of his sophomore season. The young man is going to have to test well this off-season to land those early opportunities. That being said, Brendan Alexander Brendan Alexander 6’4″ | 280 lbs | DL Central Valley | 2026 State PA is too talented for future suitors to ignore. His recruitment will come in time, it shouldn’t be a focus of his right now. I can see a future where Alexander’s name is known throughout the East Coast. OL/DL prospects this advanced on both sides of the ball don’t grow on trees. This coming from a scout that scouts football from Pennsylvania to Maine.
Carmelo McKenzie Carmelo McKenzie 6’3″ | 260 lbs | DL William Penn (York) | 2026 FL ‘s rise throughout the region is already beginning to show itself. Earlier in the week, the stud defensive lineman out of William Penn (York) secured his first offer out of Charlotte University. I can guarantee you, this is only the beginning. WPY does a phenomenal job putting their young studs on the map early, those young men don’t need much help out of men like myself. That being said, expect the likes of Temple, Akron, and Bowling Green to inquire on the man sooner rather than later. His efforts in camps this Summer will help his cause.
I think many recruiters on the East Coast don’t understand how impressive an athlete Yeboa Cobbold Jr. is at the moment. He’ll prove himself on the camp circuit in time, yet the QB/DB prospect continues to open eyes throughout the 7v7 scene. I’ve witnessed countless elite athletes work in person, Yeboa Cobbold Jr. fits the mold. Early offers will only come if he tests well at camps this Summer. Those early offers might not show themselves for some time, considering he has strides to make in development at both Safety and Quarterback.