Head Coaches Spring Notebook: “Suffield Academy”
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In this report, I take a closer look at the recruits attending Suffield Academy in Connecticut and share the Head Coaches Chris Setian’s notes on each recruit. These notes are a reference to where each recruit is standing within their…
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Continue ReadingIn this report, I take a closer look at the recruits attending Suffield Academy in Connecticut and share the Head Coaches Chris Setian’s notes on each recruit. These notes are a reference to where each recruit is standing within their recruitment during the spring evaluation period and heading into College Summer Camp season. The notes also include the strengths they have as a student-athlete.
Miles Clay Miles Clay 6’5″ | 330 lbs | OL Suffield Academy | 2024 State New E (A New Addition to the class of 2024 in our database. He will be added to our next updated rankings in August 2023. )Offers: Wagner 5/22/23
Interest from: Holy Cross, Georgetown, Stonehill, Bucknell)Head Coaches Notes: Miles had a great day during the New England Showcase Tour on Monday 5/15/23. He has unquestioned division 1 size and strength at 6’5 330 and a 545 squat. At the showcase he moved great in the agility circuit and showed off his footwork in indy. Projected as an interior OL. Is a must watch in the camp circuit this summer.
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Brenden Toppin Brenden Toppin 5’11” | 180 lbs | DB Suffield Academy | 2025 State New E He is ranked as our #16 Tight End in the class of 2024 within New England.
Interest from: Akron, Columbia, Yale, Penn, Princeton, Holy Cross, URI, Wagner, Monmouth, Sacred HeartHead Coaches Notes: Brendan is a multi position athlete at DB and RB. He has received a lot of interest since the New England Showcase Tour on Monday May 15, 2023. He has great change of direction and hip flexibility. Has the feet and hips to play DB and strength and speed to play RB. High GPA kid.
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Darian Thomson Darian Thomson 6’4″ | 205 lbs | ATH Suffield Academy Ct | 2024 New E (A New Addition to the class of 2024 in our database. He will be added to our next updated rankings in August 2023. )Interest from: Georgetown, Sacred Heart, Holy CrossHead Coaches Notes: Under the radar player to watch…. Darian Thomson Darian Thomson 6’4″ | 205 lbs | ATH Suffield Academy Ct | 2024 New E 6’4 205, 6’9 wingspan WR. Darian had a huge showing during the New England Showcase Tour on Monday May 15, 2023. This is his 2nd year at WR and a basketball star turned football. Long strider that can sink his hip. Has natural catching ability and sudden change of direction. Based on body type alone is a must see this year.
Cooper Marcum Cooper Marcum 6’2″ | 220 lbs | LB Suffield Academy | 2024 State New E (A New Addition to the class of 2024 in our database. He will be added to our next updated rankings in August 2023. )Interest from: Uconn, Army, Yale, Georgetown, Holy Cross, UPenn, Villanova
Head Coaches Notes: Cooper is an extremely good athlete. At 6’1.5 210 he was flying around in all the drills during the New England Showcase Tour on Monday May 15, 2023. He can flip his hips, change direction, get downhill and is extremely physical. Will be a high interest kid this summer. 3.9 GPA 29 ACT.
Brady Fisher Brady Fisher 6’2″ | 195 lbs | ATH Suffield Academy | 2024 State New E (A New Addition to the class of 2024 in our database. He will be added to our next updated rankings in August 2023.)Interest from: Harvard, Yale, Penn, Georgetown, Stonehillrn Brady Fisher Brady Fisher 6’2″ | 195 lbs | ATH Suffield Academy | 2024 State New E is a post grad out of La Salle High School in RI. 6’2 205, 2023 All-American Pentathlon athlete. Long body that can get downhill fast. Projected Safety that has a frame to grow to an outside backer. He has all the physical tools to play at the next level. 3.8 GPA 1260 SAT.
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Jahmir Pitcher Jahmir Pitcher 5’11” | 200 lbs | RB Suffield Academy | 2025 State New E (A New Addition to the class of 2025 in our database. He will be added to our next updated rankings in August 2023.)Offer: Div 1 Morgan State ;May 15, 2023 after the Showcase Tour.
Interest from: BC, Army, Yale, Dartmouth, URI, VillinovaHead Coaches Notes: Jahmir is the total package. One cut change of direction, great pad level, vision, and speed. Makes the first guy miss and great feet in the hole, will lower the shoulder and finish. Personally think he is one of the best RB’s in New England. Great hands out of the backfield or out of the slot as well. Validated everything you see on tape during the New England Showcase Tour on Monday May 15, 2023. 4.0 GPA on top of it.
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Kayden Bennett Kayden Bennett 6’2″ | 245 lbs | DL Suffield | 2026 State New E (He is ranked as our #7 Defensive Lineman in the class of 2026 within New England.) Offers: Umass, Morgan StateHead Coaches Notes: There aren’t a lot of 14 year old’s that look like Kayden. At 6’2 250 can run with the RB/LB’s and fit right in. Has great hips and explodes of the football. High motor and runs sideline to sideline on film. Will be a top prospect in the area in the 2026 class.