Reclass Tracker: New England Prospects on the Move, Part Four
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Will Palmer Will Palmer 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL The Taft School | 2026 State New E HEIGHT 6'3" POS OL CLASS 2026 Will Palmer Will Palmer 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL The Taft School | 2026 State…
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Continue ReadingWill Palmer Will Palmer 6’3″ | 265 lbs | OL The Taft School | 2026 State New E ‘s reclass to the class of 2026 comes in perfect timing, as we are about to drop the debut ranking class on May 1st, 2023. Will Palmer Will Palmer 6’3″ | 265 lbs | OL The Taft School | 2026 State New E will make that list, so I’ll wait for a later date to truly dive into his tape. The 6’3, 245-pound offensive lineman is making the move from Cheshire’s Jr. football program to The Taft School. Palmer will join other exciting trench players slated to be ranked out of the Taft School.
Kristian Strong Kristian Strong 6’3″ | 220 lbs | LB St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 FL announced his decision to take a Post-Graduate year at Avon Old Farms while reclassifying to the class of 2024. Here are some measurables provided by Coach Jon Wholley.
6’4, 230 pounds, running a sub 4.8 40. 9’3 broad jump, along with a 4.0 GPA and 1420 SAT score. Incredible stats from a hidden gem being added to an already-loaded AOF program. Strong’s senior season at Cardinal Newman HS saw him take quality reps as an in-line tight end in 11 and 12 personnel. An easy strider in open field with or without the ball. Can be split out at WR if need be. Real blocking value. Equally as valuable an OLB, registered 45 tackles last Fall.
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Ethan Stelmach
Ethan Stelmach
North of the border prospect who will be reclassifying to the class of 2025, working under the Salisbury umbrella, a program that is bringing in a ton of new talent. Ethan Stelmach, who previously played at Ernest Manning Sr HS, is a stout linebacker prospect who is pound-for-pound one of the best finishers amongst his linebacking 2025 peers. Inside LB duties, can close to the flat after reading perimeter action well. High-effort tape. Has tape in pass coverage, does well with routes crossing his face. Instinctive blitzer. Excited to see how he performs in the States.
Here’s an exciting addition to the Deerfield Academy roster. Caden True Caden True 6’2″ | 205 lbs | ATH Deerfield Academy | 2025 State New E , a former 2024 prospect who received a D1 grade out of me this past year, is now transferring from Thornton Academy to DA(MA). Sub 4.6 40 for a 210-pound DB/OLB. True brings in respectable production out of Saco, Maine, as well as kick/punt return capabilities. Where the young man shines is at box safety. A downhill tackler who can fill the alley in a hurry. High energy, high motor, great competitor. Should be designated as an ATH considering what he does when at quarterback. Those at Deerfield will have no problem finding a role for this kid. OLB, either safety spot, ILB, RB. You name it, Caden True Caden True 6’2″ | 205 lbs | ATH Deerfield Academy | 2025 State New E will play the role to the best of his abilities.
Here’s a top 500 New England 2023 prospect who has reclassified into the class of 2024. Coleman may have not liked the options on the board, so a Post-Grad year after a season with no tape could revitalize his stock. His rank dropped solely because of the lack of senior tape. Here’s to hoping the 6’4 wideout can put together some solid reps at his new home.
Here’s a newly admitted athlete at Loomis Chaffee, formerly out of Burlington High in Vermont. Loomis Chaffee gains an athlete whose presence is felt in multiple facets of the game. I would have liked his sophomore tape to be a bit longer, yet the outside lane, 5’11 wideout proved to be a viable option outside the numbers. Multiple tough, contested catches caught on tape. Subtle movements off the LOS help him get open. Hope to see a jump in production. Johnson also returned kicks for Burlington, he should provide additional value here.
Another addition to the Loomis Chaffee family, that being 6’5, 250-pound TE Danny Edgehille Danny Edgehille 6’5″ | 245 lbs | TE Loomis Chaffee | 2024 State New E . We might have saved the best for last. Formerly out of Xaverian Brothers, Edgehille can play next to the tackle, either in-line or split out in the slot. Incredibly strong hands at the catch point, he makes sure to catch the ball away from his body. Easily handles physicality off the LOS, LB hits don’t deter him off his route. Great communication and rapport with Henry Hasselbeck Henry Hasselbeck 6’3″ | 185 lbs | QB Xaverian Brothers | 2024 State New E , served as a seam bender or an “over” target. Has the wheels to get to his spot. Want to see him perform as a blocker. 3.5 GPA, was also his first year playing football.