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Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2

Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2
Jared Valluzzi
Jared Valluzzi June 6, 2023 @ 02:51 PM
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Ellis Johnson
Ellis Johnson 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB | 2025
NY
Jahlani Hercules
Jahlani Hercules 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB | 2024
NY
Anthony DiMenna
Anthony DiMenna 6'7" | 275 lbs | OL | 2024
NY
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL | 2024
NY
Will Hart
Will Hart 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR | 2025
NY
Tyler Hermanns
Tyler Hermanns 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB | 2025
NY
Teddy Roberts
Teddy Roberts 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB | 2024
NY
Ryan Horigan
Ryan Horigan 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB | 2024
NY
Dan Pauletti
Dan Pauletti 6'2" | 275 lbs | OL | 2024
NY
Graham Findeisen
Graham Findeisen 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR | 2024
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Checkout my second part of my top performers from Pod 2 and Pod 3 at the downstate classic. There were so many players in these pods and I featured a bunch of elite prospects that took advantage of all these reps. Many of these guys will be must see players the rest of the summer. Check out these prospects that played well.

Jahsear Harris

Jahsear Harris

NY
DB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 150
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Jahsear
Harris DB
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
150
HS
Erasmus Hall
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NY
Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2
The youngster from Erasmus Hall was the talk of the camp. Harris is one of the best technical...
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Jahsear Harris

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State: New York
School: Erasmus Hall
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Highlights

Franklin &amp; Marshall
Graham Findeisen

Graham Findeisen

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WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2024
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Graham
Findeisen WR
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
HS
St. Luke’s School
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Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2
One of the best route runners I saw at the downstate classic. He made it look easy when...
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Franklin &amp; Marshall
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Graham Findeisen

State: New England
School: St. Luke’s School
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Tufts
Ryan Horigan

Ryan Horigan

NY
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2024
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Ryan
Horigan LB
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Pleasantville
|
NY
Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2
One of the most athletic linebackers at the entire event. Horigan came away with multiple highlight reel plays...
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Tufts
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Ryan Horigan

State: New York
School: Pleasantville
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Rochester (NY)
Teddy Roberts

Teddy Roberts

NY
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2024
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Teddy
Roberts LB
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
200
HS
St. Francis
|
NY
Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2
Despite only standing at 6 foot, I thought Roberts was one of the top tight ends at the...
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Rochester (NY)
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Teddy Roberts

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State: New York
School: St. Francis
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Tyler Hermanns

Tyler Hermanns

NY
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Tyler
Hermanns QB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Long Island Lutheran
|
NY
Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2
Another event where Hermanns really established his presence as one of the top quarterbacks, He easily had some...
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Tyler Hermanns

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State: New York
School: Long Island Lutheran
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Wagner
Will Hart

Will Hart

NY
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Will
Hart WR
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
St. Anthony's
|
NY
Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2
I was excited to see the strong receiver against some fast and physical corners and Hart continued to...
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Wagner
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Will Hart

Twitter
State: New York
School: St. Anthony's
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Ithaca
Dan Pauletti

Dan Pauletti

NY
OL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 275
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Dan
Pauletti OL
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
275
HS
Iona Prep
|
NY
Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2
During his reps at the downstate classic, Pauletti had some of the toughest matchups but the big man...
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Ithaca
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Dan Pauletti

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State: New York
School: Iona Prep
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Wagner
Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

NY
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Christopher
Smith DL
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
Weight
235
HS
Erasmus Hall
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NY
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Christopher Smith

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School: Erasmus Hall
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Coffeyville CC
Ellis Johnson

Ellis Johnson

NY
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Ellis
Johnson DB
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Erasmus Hall
|
NY
Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2
The 2025 prospect out of Erasmus Hall has amazing size at 6 foot 2 and the combination of...
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Coffeyville CC
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Ellis Johnson

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State: New York
School: Erasmus Hall
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New Hampshire
Anthony DiMenna

Anthony DiMenna

NY
OL
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 275
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Anthony
DiMenna OL
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
Weight
275
HS
Sachem North
|
NY
Downstate Classic: Pod 2 and Pod 3 Top Performers Part 2
The big man from Sachem had a number of solid reps during the downstate classic. Playing the left...
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New Hampshire
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Anthony DiMenna

State: New York
School: Sachem North
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Jahlani Hercules

Jahlani Hercules

NY
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Jahlani
Hercules DB
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Erasmus Hall
|
NY
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