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Rochester’s 8 Players to See in 2023

Rochester’s 8 Players to See in 2023
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Matt Di Domenico
Matt Di Domenico July 13, 2023 @ 05:37 PM
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Nehemiah Brown
Nehemiah Brown 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB | 2025
NY
Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB | 2025
NY
Femi Koumassou
Femi Koumassou 6'4" | 235 lbs | OL | 2025
NY
Jahyleen Quick
Jahyleen Quick 5'9" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2024
NY
Adam Ruffalo
Adam Ruffalo 5'11" | 160 lbs | ATH | 2024
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 8 players all had very strong seasons this past season but are looking to make some more noise for their football teams. Check them out below and come see them play this upcoming fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521435"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":891731,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='521435' first='Adam' last='Ruffalo'] is a two-year starter on varsity for Victor High School and plays both ways on the team. Additionally, Adam can return punts and kickoffs. This past season, Ruffalo was the receptions and yards leader for his team. Adam broke Victor High School's all-time single season record in both of those categories and ended the year with 10 TDs. What is even more amazing is Ruffalo led his team in interceptions with 4 and was 4th on the team in tackles from the safety position. u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eOperating at the WR position was like fine art for Ruffalo. This is a WR that was very effective running out at the boundary or even inside in the slot. The ability to run such fluid routes deep down the field allowed Adam to break open so many big time plays for his team. Ruffalo was able to run outstanding post, go, corner, in, fade, and hitch routes. The consistency to make catches in traffic with a DB draped all over him showed the elite talent that Ruffalo has. Most importantly, the YAC ability was probably the best trait that Adam has. Being able to outrun the entire defense and even special team's unit showed up so many times on tape. u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eEven at the safety position, Ruffalo was making incredible plays. Adam was able to jump routes for INTs, lay his body on the line with diving pass break-ups, and come out of nowhere to make freakish tackles in space. The goal for Ruffalo in 2024 is to win the sectional and state championship with his fellow teammates. u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eTwitter: @AdamRuffalou003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eInstagram: @u003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eadamruffalou003c/spanu003eu003cbu003e_u003c/bu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eHudl Profile: u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16716466/633edd5c5ef7780aec70aeaau0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16716466/633edd5c5ef7780aec70aeaau003c/spanu003eu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64a30384b342a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16716466/633edd5c5ef7780aec70aeaa' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64a30384b3491"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["527876"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":891618,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThe two words to define the play that [player_tooltip player_id='527876' first='Jahyleen' last='Quick'] from Spencerport High School produced would be control and commanding. 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That success he is aiming for this year, he wants to help him in making the All-County First-Team and All-AGR.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eWhat I loved the most about Jayleens play was the speed and motor that he brings when attacking every play. Those two components were very evident when Quick was operating at the OLB position. Being able to come off the LOS and make big-time TFLs put his defense/team into excellent situations to be aggressive was key. Flipping to the RB spot, being able to slip by defenders to pick up hard-earned yards through the A and B gaps was consistent. 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These 8 players all had very strong seasons this past season but are looking to make some more noise for their football teams. Check them out below and come see them play this upcoming fall!

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Adam Ruffalo

Adam Ruffalo

NY
ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
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CLASS 2024
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2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
Victor
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NY
Rochester’s 8 Players to See in 2023
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State: New York
School: Victor
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Jahyleen Quick

Jahyleen Quick

NY
ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 175
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Quick ATH
Class
2024
Height
5'9"
Weight
175
HS
Spencerport
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NY
Rochester’s 8 Players to See in 2023
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Jahyleen Quick

State: New York
School: Spencerport
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Femi Koumassou

Femi Koumassou

NY
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 235
POS OL
CLASS 2025
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Femi
Koumassou OL
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
235
HS
East
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NY
Rochester’s 8 Players to See in 2023
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State: New York
School: East
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Nehemiah Brown

Nehemiah Brown

NY
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Nehemiah
Brown LB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
200
HS
Wilson Magnet
|
NY
Rochester’s 8 Players to See in 2023
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Nehemiah Brown

State: New York
School: Wilson Magnet
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Tyran Hoyte

Tyran Hoyte

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS LB
CLASS 2024

Tyran Hoyte

School: Spencerport
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Dominic Blekot

Dominic Blekot

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS DL
CLASS 2024

Dominic Blekot

School: Webster Thomas
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HEIGHT 5'10"
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CLASS 2025

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School: Edison Tech
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