Offseason Report: NYCHSFL Prospects Part 1
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The NYCHSFL has a lot of returning talent and the league will also feature some new players that will look to make a major impact. Checkout what players have had a big summer and who you need to watch out…
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Continue ReadingThe NYCHSFL has a lot of returning talent and the league will also feature some new players that will look to make a major impact. Checkout what players have had a big summer and who you need to watch out for this upcoming fall.
The quarterback from St Anthony’s has been excellent this offseason. The friars graduated Dante Torres, but they have multiple talented QB’s including last year’s backup Brady Nash Brady Nash 6’0″ | 180 lbs | QB Islip | 2025 State NY . And this summer Nash has made a name for himself. He made so many amazing throws with his 7v7 team (Live 7v7). He is a precise passer who’s displayed his accuracy at a high level this summer. Now this fall if he is named the starting quarterback, he could be in for a big year. We could see Nash working with excellent targets like Korey Duff, Alex Menghi Alex Menghi 6’4″ | 215 lbs | TE St. Anthony’s | 2024 State NY and Will Hart Will Hart 6’0″ | 195 lbs | WR St. Anthony’s | 2025 State NY
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The speedster from Stepinac is a must watch player in the catholic league this season. He is one of the most athletic players in the state and he’s been doing a great job this offseason. At the elite Rutgers 7v7 tournament, Spellman made sure everybody knew what he was capable of. He had some impressive contested catches where he showed he can be effective in a jump ball spot. Spellman also showed how dangerous he is in the open field. Even in just a 7v7, Spellman made people miss and exploded for a ton of yards after the catch. With the crusaders graduating all those senior receivers watch out for Spellman.
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The Flyers had some big and impressive lineman last season and one of those main guys was Nick Rinaldi. He is an intriguing prospect with the pure strength he possesses. He looked great at the Downstate classic when I saw him in person and he’s been terrific at several camps. Rinaldi has good hand placement and he brings pure aggression to every single snap. When Jack Tully runs wild for Chaminade this year, the big man Rinaldi will be a huge reason why when he’s paving holes consistently.
A couple of catholic schools have cashed in with transfers and now it’s Kellenberg’s turn. The Firebirds added a huge piece to their secondary within Christian DaCosta Christian DaCosta 5’9″ | 160 lbs | ATH Kellenberg | 2025 State NY . The 2025 defensive back did an amazing job for Baldwin in the playoffs last year. He made a couple of incredible plays in the semi final game including multiple big hits and a huge interception. He’s a fearless player who can make open field tackles and also get high enough to break up passes against taller receivers. He will be a great fit for the Firebirds
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The top tight end in the state has made his decision to play at Stony Brook after his senior year. Menghi was always one of the top prospects in the state for the 2024 class and now the Stony Brook commit will look to put together a special senior season. Menghi is a do it all guy and he is one of the leaders for this St Anthony’s team. He’ll get more targets as a receiver this year as he’s shown to be a matchup nightmare during the camps he attends this summer. Menghi will also continue to be one of the best blocking tight ends in the tri state area, watch out for him this fall.
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St John the Baptist has built a team that could contend for a championship this year and DJ Lisbon DJ Lisbon 6’4″ | 180 lbs | WR St. John The Baptist | 2024 State NY is going to be one of the crucial pieces to a talented offense. Lisbon has been incredible on the 7v7 circuit this summer with his squad (Live 7v7). At 6 foot 4 he has been an issue for so many cornerbacks this summer. Lisbon has made some highlight reel plays and some catches that would get the entire event to rise in excitement. He has the ability to be one of the top red zone threats in all of New York this season. At these 7v7 tournaments he’s been phenomenal when it comes to bringing down the ball for a huge play for his team.
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The defensive back from Iona Prep has been all over the place this summer putting on great performances at several elite camps. He has been solid in 1v1 coverage and Galloway has some great speed to him. His upcoming junior year, he will make a big impact in that Gales secondary. He’ll team up with Adande Nartey Adande Nartey 5’10” | 175 lbs | DB Suffield Academy | 2025 NewE and Terron Johnson Terron Johnson 5’11” | 165 lbs | DB Iona Prep | 2025 State NY to form one of the scariest secondaries in this league.