5 Players Who Can Earn Power 5 Offers This Season

An under-the-radar prospect who's going to soon be earning significant offers in the not-too-distant future.   Watson is 6'5 245 pounds and mainly plays edge rusher, but calling him only an edge rusher does his skillset a disservice. He's a big long rangy player who can cover space, rush the passer, and on certain occasions cover in the slot. Watson has snaps at edge, OLB, overhang, and slot corner.    There aren't many players who possess this skill set and as the game of football trends in this direction, our thinking of how we view positions and players must evolve with it. Watson is one of those players who can have an impact similar to a player like Micah Parsons. For context, Watson is a senior in high school measuring 6'5 225 pounds, while Parson is 6'3 245 pounds. Not at all comparing this young man to Parson but stating his skillset is of a unique nature.    Watson's offer list currently stands at Temple and Bucknell once he puts on a show this upcoming he may end up being the best recruit to come out of Mainland.      Loftin is a prospect that caught our scouts' eye at the PSR combine. It's hard not to notice him he's 6'4 235 pounds versatile edge. Versatile in the way that he can rush with his hand in the dirt or standing up. In addition, he has some nice pass-rush moves on his way to the quarterback. And I'm especially a fan of his closing speed when he gets around the edge and is pursuing the quarterback.   Jayden has yet to be offered yet but I would almost guarantee that it's going to happen during or after his junior year, with the amount of talent he currently has.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jay24FB/status/1586859723013357568 </div></figure>    In the last two months, Nick has earned his first two Division One offer from Merrimack and Sacred Heart, and it's easy to see why his recruitment is heating up.    He plays one of most of the important positions on the offensive line and brings athleticism to the position the offensive line coaches would love to have.     He specifically does well as a run blocker. Blocking well on gap runs where he has to pull,  he does a great job of keeping his pads low while on the move. Also does well when he has to get up and block on the second level. Knows how to locate linebackers and keep good blocking angles throughout the play. Lastly, you can ignore how he blocks in space he does well blocking in space and using his athleticism to get out and lead.    Caruso is an offensive lineman because he will sooner or later be on Power 5 radars.     Colin brings more of an old-school vibe to the linebacker position. At 6'1 220 pounds Colin is what coaches would call a thumper in the middle of the defense. He has good read and react skills and has exceptional play when playing downhill. In addition to being a solid one on one on one tackler, Colin can fight through blocks and make plays out in space.    Colin doesnt have much tape of how he plays in coverage, which is an area I want to see him take a step in. He did however earn division one scholarships to Elon University, Maine, Penn, University of New Hampshire, and Harvard. And if he takes a small step in coverage could have even more to choose from.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_GallagherColin/status/1597990748246667264 </div></figure>    Normally players who are “specialists” usually don't make my list, but Maietti does an exceptional job fulfilling his role. A 6'5 235 pound blocking tight end who has blocked on one the best rushing attacks in New Jersey. He has blocking highlights from an array of alignments and even does a good job at making reach blocks at his position.    What is more impressive is his highlights as a pass blocker. He has tape-blocking edge rushers and the fact that he's doing it early on in his football career is something you have to be excited about.    As previously stated, blocking tight ends usually doesn't get the praise or recognition they deserve. However, Maietti is the type of player who goes unnoticed for long periods of time then will end up blossoming into an NFL prospect right under our noses.   These types of versatile players are becoming more prevalent in college and the NFL games as teams venture to push the boundaries of schemes and redefine positions. Maietti earned his first division one offer from Southeastern Missouri State, it will be interesting how he develops over his career and whether he becomes the complete package at tight end.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MattMaietti55/status/1598317361022570498 </div></figure>