The Future of the Inter-Ac: The Haverford School
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As we progress through the off-season, a complete preview of the 2023 The Haverford School will be released. For now, we will dive into the underclassmen classes at the program and what each prospect could provide in the future. The…
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Continue ReadingAs we progress through the off-season, a complete preview of the 2023 The Haverford School will be released. For now, we will dive into the underclassmen classes at the program and what each prospect could provide in the future. The Inter-Ac is quickly becoming a hotbed of talent in and around Philadelphia. Let’s get to know the talent at THS a bit better.
Haverford Underclassmen
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Thomas Barr
Thomas Barr
I’ve spoken ad nauseam about how special of a player I think Joshua Williams Joshua Williams 6’5″ | 300 lbs | OL The Haverford School | 2025 State PA could be. I don’t need to do that again in this piece. I’ll take the time to speak on some other underclassmen linemen the Haverford School could deploy in the future. You won’t find a bigger fan of Ford linemen than yours truly, I praise the Ford coaching staff for the handling and the development of many of these enormous big men.
Thomas Barr is another 2025 interior lineman I’m becoming fond of. Not sure if he has a Twitter, yet his Hudl checks out. 6’4, 290 pounds. Left or right guard capable prospect, center capable too, love the position and alignment versatility. Love his ability to square up with his matchup while on the go. Has the feet to pull and second-level block if needed. Gets his backside in the hole when down-blocking. Not sure how I missed a great prospect like this one initially. I don’t know where Haverford gets linemen prospects like Williams and Barr, what a luxury it must be to run behind young behemoths stationed in the trenches.
All of this being said, there’s a Walt Frazier Walt Frazier 6’2″ | 275 lbs | DL Haverford | 2026 State PA listed on the team’s Hudl. A 6’3 freshman whose name I’ll keep stashed for some time. The track record is trusted, so any linemen working under the Ford umbrella will be looked at by myself and others.
Nicholas Krakovitz Nicholas Krakovitz 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR The Haverford School | 2025 State PA
Nicholas Krakovitz Nicholas Krakovitz 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR The Haverford School | 2025 State PA
A real contender to carve out a role for himself this coming Fall. Nicholas Krakovitz Nicholas Krakovitz 6’1″ | 190 lbs | WR The Haverford School | 2025 State PA has limited tape to offer at the moment, yet I like what I’m seeing from some 7on7 events he’s attended. I can’t give a proper evaluation off of 7v7 reps alone, yet Krakovitz might be someone to watch for early reps on both sides of the ball. 6’2, 185-pound WR/DB, we could be looking at a future Inter-Ac two-way player.
Kenneth Carson Jr.
Kenneth Carson Jr.
Jaidyn Rivera Jaidyn Rivera 5’9″ | 170 lbs | RB The Haverford School | 2026 State PA and Kenneth Carson Jr. should each serve as young weapons at Haverford’s disposal. Kenneth Carson doesn’t have much tape to dissect, yet he is projected to contribute in the slot and possibly at corner/DB. Both Rivera and Carson share similar builds, Rivera is the prospect of the two that has substantial tape, Rivera being a freshman. Rivera could turn into an Inter-Ac gem for coaches to uncover. This young back picks a hole and hits it hard, with good balance and toughness seen through the trenches. Rivera has a ways to go in the weight room, yet you can see him hardly shy away from contact between the tackles. Great burst after the handoff. I’m excited to see how Rivera evolves as a back. Can he turn 5-yard runs into 10 strictly off vision alone? Will he be a factor as a pass-catcher out of the backfield? Will he be a factor in the red zone? Excited to find out.
Kwamen Waters
Kwamen Waters
Kwamen Waters is a new wideout target that I’m interested in. When I think about the Haverford School and the way they win football games, I think of 300+ young men paving the way for several special backs who carry the load. I’m interested in seeing how Kwamen Waters could contribute to the cause without an experienced passer under center. The kid looks to carry desirable size, self-listing at 6’1. I’ll be sure to keep my eye on him moving forward.
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I’m out of the loop in terms of who will start under center for the Fords. With many ranked QBs moving on to the next level. Finn Tierney Finn Tierney 5'8" | 155 lbs | QB Haverford | 2025 PA and Mac Gaffney Mac Gaffney 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB The Haverford School | 2025 PA stand out as possible prospects to take over the position. Tanner Vogel and Zach Faragalli Zach Faragalli 5'9" | 160 lbs | QB Haverford | 2026 PA are also names to note, yet I haven’t seen much out of any of the four passers listed. Finn Tierney Finn Tierney 5'8" | 155 lbs | QB Haverford | 2025 PA is up to 5’10, so his slight frame is growing as we speak, his physical limitations to play the position are becoming less of a problem. Thomas Gaffney might be suitable for the job, he too has no tape to plug in. Interested in seeing who will step up to the plate.
Possibly saving the best for last. Kellen Garnder currently ranks as a top-ten linebacker in his class, huge praise from myself. Kellen would easily place as a top-ten tight end to boot. Gardner has put obvious emphasis on making sure his body is right. A versatile build suitable for tackling, blocking, and athleticism, Garnder stands at 6’2, 195 pounds. Outstanding overall production at LB.
83 tackles, 8 sacks, 13 TFls. You can see the majority of these sacks and TFLs on his Sophomore tape.
I’ve dived into Gardner’s tape before. I’m interested in how he elevates his game as a soon-to-be junior.
Incredible closing speed to the BC. Can align at any LB spot, can win shading outside of tackles. Violent tone-setter. Can play on the LOS or off in a more traditional LB stance. His pursuit to the ball is damn near elite. FBS grade, arguably the best underclassmen Haverford has to offer. One of the better open-field 1v1 tackles if seen at this age.