Western Pa Recruiting Report: Part 2
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There has been a bunch of movement on the recruiting front in the month of June. Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s blue-chip WR, Peter Gonzalez Peter Gonzalez 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Pittsburgh Central Catholic | 2024 State PA , recently…
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Continue ReadingThere has been a bunch of movement on the recruiting front in the month of June. Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s blue-chip WR, Peter Gonzalez Peter Gonzalez 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Pittsburgh Central Catholic | 2024 State PA , recently made his commitment. While Belle Vernon’s FBS TE prospect Braden Laux Braden Laux 6'4" | 215 lbs | ATH Belle Vernon | 2024 State PA made his commitment earlier today on June, 24, 2023. The Penn Hills Indians have garnered significant attention this month in terms of recruiting. Your boy Hawk is here to inform you of all the recent news on the westside of the state. Now that I got that announcement out of the way let’s get into the recruiting news.
- Naytel Mitchell Naytel Mitchell 5'10" | 180 lbs | ATH Penn Hills | 2025 State PA
Peter Gonzalez Peter Gonzalez 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Pittsburgh Central Catholic | 2024 State PA JOINS Anthony Speca Anthony Speca 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Pittsburgh Central Catholic | 2024 State PA BY COMMITTING TO PENN STATE
Blue-Chip recruit Peter Gonzalez Peter Gonzalez 6’3″ | 200 lbs | WR Pittsburgh Central Catholic | 2024 State PA joined his Pittsburgh Central Catholic teammate Anthony Speca Anthony Speca 6’2″ | 215 lbs | LB Pittsburgh Central Catholic | 2024 State PA last night by committing to the Penn State Nittany Lions. Gonzalez is a big-body wideout that is a flat-out redzone weapon. The 6’3, 200 lbs WR runs crisp routes and runs a 4.49-second forty-yard dash time. In the end, Gonzalez chose PSU over the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Miami Hurricanes.
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BELLE VERNON’S Braden Laux Braden Laux 6'4" | 215 lbs | ATH Belle Vernon | 2024 State PA COMMITS TO EASTERN MICHIGAN
Laux made his college plans known when he committed to MAC program Eastern Michigan University today. The 6’4, 215 lbs FBS product is a versatile athlete that will play TE for the Eagles. Braden ended up choosing EMU over Marshall, Western Kentucky, and Maine respectively. He will join former WPIAL North Catholic DB Chase Arrington from the 22′ class.
Amir Key Amir Key 5'8" | 185 lbs | RB Penn Hills | 2024 State PA RECEIVES HIS FIRST SCHOLARSHIP FROM D1 SAINT FRANCIS RED FLASH
Key picked up his first Division 1 opportunity this week from the Saint Francis Redflash. Key is a patient, pound-for-pound powerful runner with speed. He’s dangerous out of the backfield, and he displayed those abilities at SFU’s prospect camp.
Kelsey Hundley Kelsey Hundley 6'4" | 255 lbs | OL Penn Hills | 2024 State PA ‘S RECRUITMENT PICKING UP
Hundley and Carter Lance Carter Lance 6’3″ | 275 lbs | DL Penn Hills | 2024 State PA have been big names in recent weeks, uttered by college coaches. Kelsey has seven D1 offers and picked up opportunities from Sacred Heart, Duquesne, and Maine this month. He received his most recent offer from Duquesne on Wednesday.
Julian Dugger Julian Dugger 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Penn Hills | 2024 State PA STACKING UP THE OFFERS
Dugger already has offers from Pitt, Toledo, and UMass but was offered 2 FCS opportunities this month from Fordham and Stony Brook. Julian is a dual-threat QB who has a knack for making big plays. He’s elusive, fast, and showcases a strong throwing arm.
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Carter Lance Carter Lance 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL Penn Hills | 2024 State PA PICKS UP HIS FIRST FBS SCHOLARSHIP
Lance recently got his first FBS scholarship nod from Eastern Michigan. He also has multiple Division 1 offers. He’s versatile and capable of playing more than one DL position. He’s athletic and has a strong lockout when he fires out of his stance.
Cameron Thomas Cameron Thomas 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB Penn Hills | 2024 State PA PUTTING IN WORK THIS SUMMER
Thomas has offers from Akron and Maine at the moment. He has been competing and showing off his talents at various prospect camps this summer, including Kent State, Youngstown State, and Robert Morris. Cameron‘s a versatile DB, that’s capable of playing safety or cornerback. He showcases tremendous ball skills and is a physical tackler that runs the alley.
Naytel Mitchell Naytel Mitchell 5'10" | 180 lbs | ATH Penn Hills | 2025 State PA RECEIVES HIS FIRST D1 OFFER
Mitchell is a smooth athlete that exudes athleticism and potential. He got his first offer this month from D1 Robert Morris. Naytel is highly effective on both sides of the ball. On offense, he runs good routes and is a playmaker. On defense, he’s a great blitzer with a strong motor. He displays excellent coverage abilities and football intelligence.