Mid-April Recruiting updates: Offers, commitments, and more

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been a busy last few days on the recruiting trail for key Pennsylvania targets and here are a few of the latest news and notes off the recruiting trail. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["255045"],"_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":"One of the state's best wide receivers will be headed to the SEC to play his college football. Bishop McDevitt's [player_tooltip player_id='255045' first='Rico' last='Scott'] committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday morning. Scott is our second ranked wide receiver only behind Oregon commitment [player_tooltip player_id='141010' first='Tyseer' last='Denmark'] and our 10th best player overall. The Crimson Tide are getting a dynamic playmaker in Scott and he's headed to one of the best wide receiver factories in all of college football.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["306929"],"_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":"The 2026 quarterback was out in Las Vegas this weekend and picked up an offer from UNLV in the process. It's the first offer for Marshalek and there's plenty of more to likely come for him. This only the beginning for him.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["388160"],"_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":"Barksdale also picked up his first FBS offer in his recruitment, also from UNLV. Our own [player_tooltip player_id='1156407' first='Vic' last='Castillo'] said this about Barksdale last month...rnrnu0022Testing numbers in camp settings are a huge indicator of whether or not a prospect is a real candidate for early interest in the form of offers. This is known. What's not known is how well u003cspan class=u0022pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='388160' first='Da'Ron' last='Barksdale']u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e performs in a combine setting. If you were to ask me, the young man has an incredible physique for his age, one that should serve him well in all areas outside of the 40. Predicting 40 times are always tricky, Barksdale will need to prove his speed in front of FBS coaches this summer. His tape and athleticism can't be ignored, however.u0022","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["178631"],"_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":"Trubiano has seen his recruitment take an uptick this offseason and recently made visits to Lehigh and Lafayette. Legitimate FCS prospect who could end up at either wide receiver or tight end at the next level.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnhttps://twitter.com/dom_trubiano/status/1647660406419202050","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["377363"],"_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":"The Ephrata athlete is another prospect who is a legitimate FCS prospect and recently visited Brown and Wagner.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnhttps://twitter.com/quintin_pfautz/status/1647666819145105408","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["386131"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"A potential riser to watch out for in the class of 2025 is CB [player_tooltip player_id='386131' first='Dimitri' last='Toman']. Recently has visited Rutgers and Penn with visits to Maryland and West Virginia still to come.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnhttps://twitter.com/TomanDimitri/status/1647616189462458369rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-643c90c0bc8dc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A great opportunity for 717 prospects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A great opportunity is happening next month for prospects in the 717 and surrounding areas. There will be a mega practice opportunity at York Suburban HS in York on May 17 with a 5:00 p.m. start time. College coaches will be there to evaluate the talent, and FBS schools will also be sent videos for review after the practice is completed. Schools that will be in attendance or will receive film include Penn State, UConn, Holy Cross, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Buffalo, West Virginia, Delaware, Albany, Lafayette, Lehigh, Old Dominion, Towson, James Madison, New Hampshire, Bryant, Duquense, Maine, Western Michigan, Penn, Akron, Villanova, and Liberty, there will also be numerous D2 schools with more schools to expected to come as well. PrepRedzone is also planning on being in attendance as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RussellStoner24/status/1647368394000269314","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RussellStoner24/status/1647368394000269314 </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>REGISTER FOR THE PREPREDZONE PROSPECT TOUR IN MANHEIM ON MAY 6</strong></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/info?website_id=4&amp;event_id=753">Don't forget to register for our PrepRedzone Prospect Tour on May 6 in Manheim</a>. Spots are limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible to ensure your own spot. College coaches will be in attendance to help run the camp and FBS schools will be receiving your measurables. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->