Who are Class of 2025 Top Ranked “Athletes” In Massachusetts?
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New updated rankings for the class of 2025 shine brightly on Top Recruits in New England. In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the newly Top ranked recruits…
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Continue ReadingNew updated rankings for the class of 2025 shine brightly on Top Recruits in New England. In this report, I will review the 2022 season highlight film and give a short analysis of each of the newly Top ranked recruits we have identified as being recruited as an “Athlete” and who are balling in Massachusetts.
Aidan Williams Aidan Williams 6’2″ | 210 lbs | ATH Needham | 2025 State NewE He is ranked as the #1 class of 2025 “Athlete” in Massachusetts and also the #3 ranked “Athlete” in the New England. He attends Needham High School in Massachusetts.
In viewing his film he displays very good field awareness on defense with a high level aggression. His instincts and reactionary skills are of high quality. “Williams” is quick on the edge. Does a very good job with containment responsibilities. Plays fast and delivers the blow on his target. He reads the run or pass quickly and then reacts to make the play quickly. His awareness in coverages are very good. His physical presence is something that pops on film. He shows the desire to attack and tackle with supreme aggression.
On offense he is seen as a inside the tackle running back and can get the tough yards. Primarily a third down back.
He received an offer from in state Umass last here before the 2022 season. He has recently visited in state Holy Cross in March 2023.
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Yariel Ortiz Yariel Ortiz 6’0″ | 170 lbs | ATH Everett | 2025 NewE He is ranked as the #2 class of 2025 “Athlete” in Massachusetts and also the #4 ranked “Athlete” in the New England. He attends Everett High School in Massachusetts.
His film shows he surely knows where the ball is when it’s in the air and he is being targeted. He will high-top or layout his body for any ball in his area to make a play. He is a smooth runner with ball in his hands that looks for the YAC. He has very good vision and knows how to avoid defenders while getting upfield into running lanes. quickly. Solid reliable hands are visible. A clip at the 1:29 mark, shows his athletic balance and body control ability to make difficult catches. He gets off the snap of the ball with good burst and understanding of his route running needs to find a opening in zone coverages. I would like to see some clips of him being covered in Man press but overall a good athlete with good athletic coordination who can make plays.
He will likely see a few coaches checking in on him this spring 2023, and followed by selective summer camp invites.
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Darnell Bronson Darnell Bronson 5’10” | 195 lbs | ATH Lawrence Academy | 2026 State NewE He is ranked as the #3 class of 2025 “Athlete” in Massachusetts and also the #6 ranked “Athlete” in the New England. He attends Lawrence Academy in Massachusetts.
His film shows him playing QB on offense where he is mainly executing RPO and taking the ball to the house untouched. His speed is excellent along with his ability to juke in open field to make defenders miss. On defense, he can play safety or the corner position. He is seen as a punishing defender that will come down and lay the boom with excellent coverage skills. He can bend while showing body control and balance.rn
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Dominic Wadland Dominic Wadland 5’11” | 185 lbs | ATH Dexter Southfield | 2025 State NewE He is ranked as the #4 class of 2025 “Athlete” in Massachusetts and also the #7 ranked “Athlete” in the New England. He attends Dexter Southfield in Massachusetts.
He has very good athletic coordination seen in his skill set. When he has the ball in his hands, he displays loose hips and can plant and redirect instantly, while making dfenders miss. He is shifty and physical finishing his runs. Shows good crisp routes and knows how to get separation from defenders. On defense ,he polays like a warrior. He can come down from the safety position and give punishing blows in effort of making a turn over happen. Has ball hawking abilities combined with good speed, quickness and high level reactionary ability.
Shane Eason Shane Eason 6’0″ | 180 lbs | ATH Methuen | 2025 State NewE He is ranked as the #5 class of 2025 “Athlete” in Massachusetts and also the #8 ranked “Athlete” in the New England. He attends Methuen High School in Massachusetts.
On offense he plays multiple positions WR/RB, including being put into wildcat formation and taking the direct snaps. All for major gains or TD home-runs. On defense he can ball Hawk from the safety position while using his speed to help in run support especially on the perimeter. It’s very hard to recognize he is only a sophomore. He plays with such experience and maturity that easily pops.
His college interest should spark now that we are in the 2023 Spring/April evaluation period.