2024 Rankings: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 400!!!! New Additions to the 2024 rankings. (Actually a few more than that with some kids transferring away from NY). There is a very wide range of additions and although most were on the backend of the rankings there are some legitimate talents who were on my radar and took a big step forward or who I learned of and were already very unknown yet very talented prospects in the state. Overall these rankings are meant to showcase the depth of this class and how some of these New Additions fit right in with some of the top talent in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["788665"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='788665' first='Roosevelt' last='Mitchell'] was a very new name to me recently and when you look at the frame, the tape, and the recruiting interest a couple D1 schools may have unearthed a gem in Western New York. Mitchell is a very high debutant on our rankings into the top 20. Mitchell is a prospect who could really blow up over the summer camp season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["727386"],"_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":"Erasmus Hall producing top defensive backs comes to no surprise and after graduating a really solid DB class [player_tooltip player_id='727386' first='Josira' last='Andrews'] is the leader of the group. Erasmus Hall has a ton of guys to replace this year in the defensive backfield but with Andrews at the safety spot Erasmus Halls most reliable cover man will be the last guy back. Andrews has some really good abilities in coverage where he reads the quarterback well and closes quickly on the ball. A really talented player who with the spotlight on him this season could jump up these rankings with a strong season.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["735943"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='735943' first='Alex' last='Chrostowski'], like Mitchell was a new name to me recently but the Bronxville Tackle is one of the smoothest pass blockers in the class. He has great length but his lower half moves much quicker than most OL in this class. Powerful and quick make for a really nice combination for an OL. No wonder he has a couple offers and interest already.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["737922"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='737922' first='Anthony' last='DiMenna'] is like a Tree and although still very lean is one of the more refined blockers fundamentally in this class. DiMenna had a great performance at the Elite V showcase where he was a top peformer and consistently won reps against some of the best competition. 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He just got his first offer from Pace and I expect that to be the start of something bigger for Martinez.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["735921"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='735921' first='Ratu' last='Delano Navoti'] was featured in one of my recent recruiting reports as he became the third D1 commit from New York. Delano Navoti lives in the weight room and it shows on the field where is power and strength moves players consistently. Delano Navoti was a standout in the CHSFL AA2 division last season.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["743686"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='743686' first='Chauncey' last='Mims'] returns to the PSAL as one of the top playmakers from last season. Mims is dangerous with the ball in his hands and can make guys miss consistently. 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Mceachin is a really solid LB prospect who debuts in a solid spot in our rankings.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["255083"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='727375' first='Christopher' last='Smith'] is a name that could get lost amongst the stacked Erasmus Hall group of defensive lineman but if you see him at camps he stands out more than nearly every other defensive lineman. You can see the Erasmus Hall coaching in his reps where he has an evident pass rush plan and uses his hands to win relying on his athleticism and quickness as a secondary to winning with hands/arms. 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There are some really nice flashes of pass protection against bull rushes where he strength usually comes out on top. A solid OL prospect in a stacked group of OL in 2024.","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["806659"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='806659' first='Hezekiah' last='Mercado'] is one of the best NT prospects in this class. He can play on both sides of the ball but I really like what he does on defense where for a player his size can shed blocks really well and knows how to finish plays instead of just disrupt them. Mercado has the size for the next level but refining some of his skillsets could really put him on the map of FCS and local coaches. Mercado would rank as the #2 or #3 NT in this class if our position grouping was that refined.","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["735941"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='735941' first='Christian' last='Pilgrim'] is a thick linebacker for Lincoln that although may be a little shorter has the burst and closing speed you want your LB to have. 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In other words, this kid is bound to be ridiculous after being offered based on one practice no tape. Coaches will monitor him this fall, but perhaps a name in the 100s who could end up closer to the 10s? A player to keep an eye on this fall.","_player_evaluations_13_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_14_player":[1007025],"_player_evaluations_14_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_14_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_14_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_14_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_14_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_14_evaluation":"This class has speed and one of the fastest is [player_tooltip player_id='735922' first='Brian' last='Norman']. Norman is a really talented player on the field where his speed and change of direction make him dangerous as potentially either a WR or DB at the next level. 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Good tackler, good speed and change of direction, good working through blocks, and good a reading what is in front of him. Last years work earned him a spot here, this years work could keep that trajectory upward.","_player_evaluations_18_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_19_player":["604440"],"_player_evaluations_19_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_19_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_19_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_19_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_19_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_19_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='604440' first='Blaine' last='Zoller'] has super intriguing measurables and honestly has a pretty wide range of where he could end up playing in terms of what level and what position. You see the height and think TE but Zoller moves really well and does a lot of work as a WR and is one of the best 50/50 ball guys in the class. He runs solid routes and is a good blocker I would go as far as saying there are not really any glaring holes in his game. A three sport athlete who has some serious talent on the football field and joins our rankings in a really solid spot.","_player_evaluations_19_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":20,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6470f3d315a1f"} /-->