2025 Rankings: The Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2025 rankings update jumping from 50 players to 300, an additional 150+ players are a part of our watchlist. I will be very open about the fact that some of these players probably deserve to be ranked, and speaking with different coaches in New York, some of them will rank VERY high on the 2025 rankings when their time comes. So why are they on the watchlist? With my rankings process, every player in our database who has film gets and evaluation. Most of the players on the watchlist have no publicly available film, while some have very limited film amounting to 10 plays or less. Under those circumstances, I cannot completely evaluate players and grade them to be ranked, landing them on our watchlist. However, this is the most stacked watchlist we have had in New York because these players are big names in big programs who just have had limited ability to play because of the elite talent their programs are churning out every year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806364"],"_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='806364' first='Steven' last='Charles'] headlines a very deep and potential filled group on the watchlist from Erasmus Hall. The top program in terms of consistently churning out division one talent there is always talent in the pipeline. None of these guys have film, or have very limited film available for good reason. The guys listed below are all offensive lineman and last season E-hall had five seniors starting along the offensive line, four of which have signed there letter of intent to play at the next level. There will be a complete overhaul with five new starters, many of which be listed below in addition to Charles. This group showed some really solid work at the Elite V showcase and there certainly is strong promise amongst this group just looking at measurable alone. I would expect several of these guys to be listed amongst the top offensive lineman in New York once they get some varsity film out.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[player_tooltip player_id='806355' first='Nicholas' last='Merced'], [player_tooltip player_id='820116' first='Brandon' last='Taffe'], [player_tooltip player_id='820158' first='Roland' last='Stewart'], [player_tooltip player_id='820098' first='Kaleb' last='Hakim'], [player_tooltip player_id='820103' first='Kwame' last='Cato']u003cbru003eu003cbru003eSome other notable E-hall guys on the watchlist who are in line to get some stuff on film this year regardless of how big their role is are listed below. Wallace is a young but very athletic and intriguing prospect who although has a tough path to playtime considering how deep the E-hall D-line is, will undoubtedly be one of the top edge rushers in the state as he continues to develop. Johnson and Miciotta play positions where E-hall has some graduations so there is potential to get some snaps.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[player_tooltip player_id='727384' first='Treshawn' last='Wallace'], [player_tooltip player_id='806367' first='Ellis' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='806619' first='Carlo' last='Miciotta']","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["805558"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='805558' first='Kwame' last='John'] looks to step into the Canarsie offensive line from a group that graduates multiple starting offensive lineman. John will look to be one of the top OL on a program that is looking to replace a very large graduating class especially on the offensive side of the ball. John has division I measurables and Canarsie plays the competition that gives their guys D1 looks. No doubt a player to watch this upcoming season and a guy who could jump up high on the rankings.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["807899"],"_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='807899' first='Anthony' last='Marte'] is listed as an OL because he has ideal size for a guard at the next level but he can play on both sides of the ball. Last season was his first season with Kennedy and there is limited film so a full evaluation could not be made but there is plenty to like with Marte. He plays with strength and on the offensive line he does a good job winning with hand placement. Look for Marte to continue to grow as an athlete and could turn into a really solid prospect for the next level.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["761166"],"_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='761166' first='Alec' last='Anderson'] has the ideal measurable for a WR at the next level with good speed and elite length and frame. 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