Hawk’s Scholarship Level 2024 Prospects

<p>I'm back again to continue highlighting scholarship-level 2024 Western PA prospects. Camp season has already begun, leaving numerous scholarship-level schools scrambling to find their next target. The process of evaluating seniors can be flawed, considering how multiple eligible prospects often fall through the cracks. Hawk to the rescue again, to let you know who to keep on your radar this summer.</p>   <ul> <li>Keino Fitzpatrick ll</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='97979' first='Amare' last='Gee']</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>John Tracy </li> </ul>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='386260' first='Aiden' last='Johnson'] </li> </ul>   <ul> <li>Daniel Cain </li> </ul>   <ul> <li>Jake Gedekoh</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews/status/1665106923778088961?s=46&t=Z9HVsIfxlYpUmBtFJHGC4g </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Total: 2</td></tr><tr><td>Notre Dame College </td></tr><tr><td>Clarion </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>    <p></p>   <p><strong>HAWK'S OPINION: </strong></p>   <p>He is a multi-talented athlete who displays great competitiveness. As a physical and dependable tackler, he excels in open-field situations despite his weight of 165 pounds. At Montour High School, he is a valuable player on both offense and defense. Fitzpatrick demonstrates competitiveness in both man and zone coverages. He possesses a high level of football intelligence, quickly recognizing plays and making timely moves. His confidence enables him to anticipate and react swiftly to the ball. Notably, he is talented at contesting passes against larger wideouts. In terms of technique, Fitzpatrick maintains good pad level and tempo in his backpedal. His transitions are fluid, and he effectively executes T steps when making a play on the ball. Presently, Keino has two D2 offers from Notre Dame College and Clarion. Keino recently displayed serious man coverage skills against D1 comp at FCS RMU's prospect camp. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/amaregee1_/status/1661337976704491521?s=46&t=Z9HVsIfxlYpUmBtFJHGC4g </div></figure>    <p></p>   <p><strong>HAWK'S OPINION:</strong></p>   <p>Amare is an instinctual DB who's always around the ball. He has a low center of gravity in his backpedal, which allows him to control his tempo. Gee is very active in the run game and does a great job of defeating blocks and tackling in open space. Amare is versatile as a DB, displaying the ability to not only play corner but also safety on film. He has good ball skills and regularly contests the football in coverage. His technique in man coverage improved from his freshman year to his sophomore year, marking progression. He's patient in press-man and displays good hips and feet in transition on fades. He has good quickness breaking on the ball on short or long passes. All DBs should participate on special teams, and Gee will be no different in college. Gee doesn't have any offers but is on a couple of D1 radars.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/shady6jt1/status/1602039461222678531?s=46&t=Z9HVsIfxlYpUmBtFJHGC4g </div></figure>    <p></p>   <p><strong>HAWK'S OPINION:</strong></p>   <p>Tracy is yet another Aliquippa athlete who shares carries with [player_tooltip player_id='220266' first='Tiqwai' last='Hayes'], a power 5 prospect. Tracy displays patience in his running style and possesses the ability to break off a big play at any given moment. Without a doubt, if Tracy were on a different high school team, he would undoubtedly assume the leadership role. Similar to Hayes, John also exhibits excellent balance, agility, and an ability to reach top-end speed quickly. Tracy is known for his elusiveness, but he truly excels when running downhill and attacking the inside lanes. He's physical on both sides of the ball and athletic enough to play offense or defense collegiately. Obviously his break away speed will be an asset kick returning and all things regarding special teams. He's been drawing interest from FCS Saint Francis, Villanova, Limestone and Kentucky Wesleyan. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/aiden_johnson88/status/1653154640442056705?s=46&t=Z9HVsIfxlYpUmBtFJHGC4g </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Total: 1</td></tr><tr><td>Clarion</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>    <p></p>   <p><strong>HAWK'S OPINION:</strong></p>   <p>He has good size at 6'2, 240 lbs, and he plays with a low pad level at the 5-technique, tight end (TE), and H-back positions. On defense, he fires out low, displaying good strength shocking offensive blockers at the point of attack. He possesses a good motor combined with mobility, allowing him to redirect well in the run game. He can generate pressure and disrupt passing lanes by batting down throws. I particularly admire his aggressive nature and pad level, which make him an exceptional blocking TE. In several instances on film, he served as the key blocker who sprung his talented RB, [player_tooltip player_id='64565' first='Quinton' last='Martin'], on long runs. Overall, he displays aggression and skill in finishing blocking assignments at the TE position. Additionally, Johnson demonstrates the ability to catch the ball and make plays after the catch as a TE. His skills will undoubtedly be utilized on special teams at the collegiate level as well. Currently, he holds one D2 offer from Clarion, but he is garnering significant interest from schools such as Cal (PA), FCS Saint Francis, Youngstown State, Richmond, Lehigh, and Lafayette, among others.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/boyboyyc/status/1656811056642007040?s=46&t=Z9HVsIfxlYpUmBtFJHGC4g </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Total: 1</td></tr><tr><td>Wheeling U</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>    <p></p>   <p><strong>HAWK'S OPINION:</strong></p>   <p>Daniel is lightning in a bottle playing in the city league. Calling him a human joystick accurately describes his talents. He is very quick, elusive, and confident when carrying the ball. Whether it's on jet sweeps, short outs, or kick returns, he has the ability to go from 0 to 60 quickly. Cain is a playmaker who excels at finding openings and navigating through traffic in the middle of the field as a slot wide receiver. It's possible that his size may concern FCS schools, but the same doubts were expressed about my brother, Andrew Hawkins, who eventually made it to the NFL despite the "expert opinions." Daniel is tough and clearly the go-to player when his team needs a big play. His skills as a returner are evident on film, making him a dangerous weapon whenever he touches the ball. Currently, he holds a D2 offer from Wheeling, but PSAC programs like Cal (PA), IUP, Slippery Rock, and Clarion should consider recruiting him. Cain will be a steal, and his explosiveness will only increase once he enters a college strength program.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jakegedekoh/status/1663561286305841155?s=46&t=Z9HVsIfxlYpUmBtFJHGC4g </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Total: 1</td></tr><tr><td>VMI</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>    <p></p>   <p><strong>HAWK'S OPINION:</strong></p>   <p>Jake is an experienced and aggressive player who consistently performs well on the field. He demonstrates good football intelligence, allowing him to make plays in the flat. His agility and speed as a running back translate effectively to the outside linebacker (OLB) and nickel positions. He can effectively defeat blocks using his speed and physicality while pursuing the ball. Gedekoh also excels at playing low and smoothly flipping his hips during zone drops. His athleticism and ball skills are evident in his interceptions. Given his skill set, I believe he has the potential to excel as a safety in college as well. His speed is showcased in long touchdown runs and chasing down ball carriers after they break free. He is a skilled blitzer who consistently gives maximum effort from sideline to sideline. Additionally, his attributes make him a good fit for special teams at the collegiate level. Currently, Jake holds one FCS offer from VMI, but he is certainly another standout player from Belle Vernon who schools should closely monitor.</p>

I'm back again to continue highlighting scholarship-level 2024 Western PA prospects. Camp season has already begun, leaving numerous scholarship-level schools scrambling to find their next target. The process of evaluating seniors can be flawed, considering how multiple eligible prospects often fall through the cracks. Hawk to the rescue again, to let you know who to keep on your radar this summer.