Head Coaches Spring Notebook: “The Taft School” PART 1.
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In this report, I take a closer look at the recruits attending “The Taft School” in Connecticut and share the Head Coaches Tyler Whitley’s notes on each recruit. These notes are a reference to where each recruit is standing within…
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Continue ReadingIn this report, I take a closer look at the recruits attending “The Taft School” in Connecticut and share the Head Coaches Tyler Whitley’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 student-athletes.
Andre Crews Andre Crews 5’10” | 185 lbs | ATH Taft School | 2024 State New E 2024 (PG) 5’9” 185 RB/CBTwitter: @AndreCrews6Interest: Nebraska, Louisville, Boston College, UMASS, Holy Cross, Bucknell, Patriot League & CAA
Offers: UCONN, Bowling Green, New Hampshire
Head Coaches Notes/Analysis: Dynamic RB and DB with great speed and explosive big play ability. Smooth route runner as well. Can play from the slot. Extremely productive- Chicago Player of the Year- 2,000+ yard rushing and 40 TD’s. Held FBS offers last year. FBS Projection. A true football player- you can play him anywhere.
David Aluya David Aluya 6’3″ | 185 lbs | DB The Taft School | 2024 State New E 2024 (PG) 6’3” 190 CB TWITTER: @davidaluya2004
Interest: Ivy and Patriot League Schools (Cornell visit last winter)
Head Coaches Notes/Analysis: Long, athletic cover CB that is a physical tackler. Only 1 season at CB, this kid is just scratching the surface of his ability. Will also play WR for us in the fall. I suspect that most of the Ivy and Patriot will be options for him- FBS projection as he continues to get out from under the radar. Will camp at Vanderbilt.
Tyler Krasa Tyler Krasa 5’11” | 185 lbs | WR TAFT SCHOOL CT. | 2024 State New E 2024 (PG) 5’11” 185 WRTWITTER: @TylerKrasa66
Interest: Robert Morris, Lafayette, Holy Cross, Bucknell, FordhamHead Coaches Notes/Analysis: Fast-twitch multi-sport athlete (college baseball recruit) that has only played 2 years of football. Explosive in and out of cuts and can separate from defenders. Exceptional hands. FCS projection.
Seyi Akinbola Seyi Akinbola 6’6″ | 280 lbs | OL TAFT SCHOOL CT. | 2024 State New E 2024 (PG) 6’6” 280 OL/DLTWITTER: @SeyiAkinbolaFB
INTEREST: Ivy and Patriot League Schools, Columbia, Buffalo, Syracuse
Head Coaches Notes/Analysis: Super long, great feet, massive. 1 year at OL- a little raw- just needs technique work as he continues to develop. Prototypical size. Former basketball player. Played for a great Canadian program in St. Andrews College. Was not able to attend the show day. High FCS-FBS projection.