Top Players Flying Under the Radar: Class of 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a closer look at some of the top players flying under the radar from the Sophomore class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 6'5 185 LB - [player_tooltip player_id='218621' first='Carlton' last='Smith'] - St. Frances Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='218621' first='Carlton' last='Smith'] put forth his breakout season in 2022, and he might possess the highest ceiling of any underclassman defender on the SFA roster. The extremely elite 4 star recruit has already received D1 offers from the best of the best, including: Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, and Notre Dame. Smith demonstrated a very physical style of play, and I believe that he has what it takes to become a tackling machine at the next level. He defends both the run and the pass with his incredible instincts, and he's for sure going to put on a clinic during his upcoming Junior season this Fall. St. Frances Academy will most likely be playing for championship gold in 2023, and [player_tooltip player_id='218621' first='Carlton' last='Smith'] and the SFA defense have a lot to do with that fact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights:<a href="https://t.co/vS6AWmAQlY"> https://t.co/vS6AWmAQlY</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 6'0 195 LB/RB - [player_tooltip player_id='507090' first='Cameron' last='Allen-Jones'] - Concordia Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='507090' first='Cameron' last='Allen-Jones'] was already one of Concordia Prep's leading tacklers as a Sophomore, racking up 140 total tackles. He averaged more than 10 tackles per game, and he also recorded multiple sacks per game. [player_tooltip player_id='507090' first='Cameron' last='Allen-Jones'] showcased his next level skillset in 2022, and I believe he is on track to become Concordia Prep's Captain by his Senior year. [player_tooltip player_id='507090' first='Cameron' last='Allen-Jones'] leads by example with his strong play, and I also believe that Concordia Prep will thrive this Fall as a direct result of Allen-Jones' leadership and skill. He already has a D1 offer from UNCC, and scouts everywhere must know his name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/f4tECVNkvd">https://t.co/f4tECVNkvd</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 5'11 220 LB - [player_tooltip player_id='373421' first='Decarlos' last='Young'] - Wise</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There aren't many young linebackers in Maryland that're better than [player_tooltip player_id='373421' first='Decarlos' last='Young']. He was recently invited to the New Jersey Rivals Series Camp in May, and he already has offers from some elite D1 schools such as WVU, UMD, and BC. Young led the Wise Pumas to a 6-1 record in the Maryland 4A division, and I fully predict similar results next season. [player_tooltip player_id='373421' first='Decarlos' last='Young'] is the real deal, and it must be understood that he's the best linebacker on one of the top performing teams in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/y3UZOVkdRw">https://t.co/y3UZOVkdRw</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 5'11 160 DB - [player_tooltip player_id='250316' first='Connor' last='Adams'] - St. Frances Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='250316' first='Connor' last='Adams'] prides himself on his offseason work ethic, therefore we're about to see his best season yet in 2023. Adams is a lockdown defensive back who showed flashes of greatness last year, and, with SFA looking to compete for a National Championship, you can rest assured that he will have his best season this Fall. There's no doubt in my mind that [player_tooltip player_id='250316' first='Connor' last='Adams'] will thrive in the spotlight, and scouts everywhere must tune-in to watch him matchup with some of the best receivers in the country. I believe Adams will be an integral part of SFA's roster this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/mXVItCnGcU">https://t.co/mXVItCnGcU</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 6'3 185 LB - [player_tooltip player_id='251396' first='Zion' last='Nasir Lowder'] - Archbishop Spalding</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zion “Zi” Lowder displayed a ton of defensive potential in 2022, and he also secured the first interception of his career. He averaged multiple tackles per game, and the majority of his tackles were solo. Archbishop Spalding nearly achieved a perfect season last year, and Zion Lowder's elite performance was a huge part of that effort. I anticipate an even more dominant season from [player_tooltip player_id='251396' first='Zion' last='Nasir Lowder'] this Fall, and I also believe that the Spalding Cavaliers will continue to see huge success in the MIAA. Scouts in Maryland must watch Lowder and the Spalding Cavaliers in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/1FDzAJSbNr">https://t.co/1FDzAJSbNr</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->