2023 Season Preview: Fairfield Prep CT. “Jesuits”:

<!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":969789,"width":277,"height":277,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/VideoCollagefairfield.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-969789" style="width:277px;height:277px" width="277" height="277" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Our next Preseason Preview is the 2023 Fairfield Prep CT. The home of the "Jesuits"</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jesuits finished the 2022 season 9-4 and (<a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/Greenwich-Fairfield-Prep-CIAC-Class-LL-17638675.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lost to Greenwich, 37-17, in the Class&nbsp;LL championship</a>). The Jesuits will attempt to reload with talented student athletes as they do each year and this season will be no different. The need to rebuild strongly in the offensive line positions is what should be the key to their success. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2023 Captains: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TBA </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 2024 Players To Know: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["630453"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='630453' first='Jon' last='Morris']rnrn2024 | Fairfield Prep Football  UConn Football |rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhats been said: February 2023u003c/strongu003e -  He defines ball-hawking ability. Very good size for a defensive back.  Has excellent field awareness.  Has obvious acceleration when sprinting full speed. Tackles with a low pad level. Does well with open-field tackles.  Will lay out to make a play on the ball. Very disruptive in the secondary.  Has good run support instincts.  Div 1 quality player with over 9 current offers and has a high ceiling.rnrnu003cstrongu003eMarch 2023u003c/strongu003e - He is ranked as the #3 defensive back in Connecticut and also the #4 ranked defensive back in the New England region. He attends Fairfield Prep in Connecticut.rnrnHe defines ball-hawking ability. Very good size for a defensive back.  Has excellent field awareness.  Has obvious acceleration when sprinting full speed. Tackles with a low pad level. Does well with open field tackles.  Will lay out to make a play on the ball. Very disruptive in the secondary.  Has good run support instincts.rnrnDiv 1 quality player with over 9 current offers and has a high ceiling.  He will see a slew of coaches checking in on him this April/spring evaluation.rnrnu003cstrongu003eJuly 2023u003c/strongu003e - He is ranked as the #4 Defensive Back in the class of 2024 in New England.  On June 20, 2023 he announced his commitment to the University of Connecticut.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64aec354cf84a"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_jon_morris_/status/1671169684388061189?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_jon_morris_/status/1671169684388061189?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1433090],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='969602' first='Tyler' last='Smith']rnrn2024 | 6'1 185 lbs | QB | Fairfield Prep Football | Captain of Fairfield Prep Wrestling | Email: p24tsmith@fairfieldprep.orgrnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know:u003c/strongu003e [player_tooltip player_id='969602' first='Tyler' last='Smith'] is back for his 2nd year after he threw for 1,896 yards during the 2022 season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e4e7e4e2460"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TyllrSmithQB/status/1648881867704205312?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TyllrSmithQB/status/1648881867704205312?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["969610"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='969610' first='COOPER' last='CALLAHAN']rnrnu003cstrongu003eHUDL:u003c/strongu003e u003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/15128894/Cooper-Callahan/aboutu0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/profile/15128894/Cooper-Callahan/aboutu003c/au003ernrnu003cstrongu003eTwitter:u003c/strongu003e u003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/CooperCallahan9u0022u003ehttps://twitter.com/CooperCallahan9u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e4e7e4e24bc"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["628903"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='628903' first='JaVere' last='Cannonier']u003c/strongu003ernrnFairfield Prep Football | C/O 24 | 6'2 250 Ibs | 6'6 Wingspan | DE/Edge | 345 Bench | 565 Squat | 2 D1 Offers| p24jcannonier@fairfieldprep.orgrnrnu003cstrongu003eWhats been said: June 2023u003c/strongu003e - On May 8th, 2023 he received his first Div 1 offer from Sacred Heart Univ. On Jun 3, 2023 he announced an offer from Wagner College. He is currently ranked as our # 9 DL in the class of 2024 in New England. As a result of his recent recruitment activity, his rank will likely be boosted during our next updated rankings scheduled for August  2023.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e4e7e4e250f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jcannon_2/status/1608589488044793856?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jcannon_2/status/1608589488044793856?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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{"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["671699"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='671699' first='Emmett' last='Derby']rnrn6'0” | 184 lbs | ‘24 | 2x Rugby Captain|ALL-CT| Football | 2x ALL-SCC |ALL-STATE|NHR All-State| OLB/Safety/Punter| Track | 3.4","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e4e7e4e25de"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DerbyEmmett/status/1603138351770599431?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DerbyEmmett/status/1603138351770599431?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e4e7e4e266e"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 2025 Players To Know: <a href=""></a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415453"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='415453' first='Finbar' last='Malloy']u003c/strongu003ernrnFairfield Prep c/o ‘25/email p25fmalloy@fairfieldprep.org/Phone Number 203-360-4119/football/ lacrosse/track/height 6'1 183/position/wr/ath//4.0 GPArnrnu003cstrongu003eWhats been said: March 2023u003c/strongu003e - He is ranked as the #3 class of 2025 wide receiver in Connecticut and also the #6 ranked wide receiver in the New England region. He attends Fairfield Prep H.S. in Connecticut.rnrnDisplays good hand and eye coordination. Has good body control and balance that allows him to make the difficult back shoulder catches. Has a high level catching ability, play speed and tempo seen in his skill set. Has the willingness to be an effective blocker on the perimeter. Catches with his hands. Doesn't allow the ball to come to him. Goes up to go get it at the highest point.rnrnHe had a breakout season in 2022 that should ignite his recruitment interest moving forward.  He should see his interest begin to pick up during the April/Spring evaluation period and through college summer camp season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64aec354cf87d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/FinbarMalloy/status/1653173679457554434?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/FinbarMalloy/status/1653173679457554434?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415451"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan class=u0022css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='415451' first='Mason' last='Frey']u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan class=u0022css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0u0022u003eFairfield Prep Football #45 | LB |2025| 6'2 225 | u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0u0022u003e 203-451-8486 | email: p25mfrey@fairfieldprep.org | GPA 4.0 | 4.68 40 | 10 ft 1 in broad | 35 in vert |u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eWhats been said: February 2023u003c/strongu003e - He is 6'1″ 210lbs and attends Fairfield College Prep in Connecticut. He is positioned at  linebacker for his team.  During his 2022 season he played in 12 games and compiled 12 solo tackles along with 33 assisted tackles for a total of 45 tackles in the season.  He also had 5 sacks and 8 tackles for losses. He is no stranger to the weight room during the season and also in the off season. He recently posted a maximum squat amount of 425lbs.rnrnAfter semester 1 grades he has an academic accumulative gpa (4.004). His film shows he certainly is a good young edge player with a high ceiling and time to grow and continue to develop.  He brings the ability to make secure tackles with a very aggressive and physical mentality. Very disruptive to the opponents backfield in many phases. Shows the ability to fight to keep the edge with good hand placement on blockers and technique used to make the play. He is a relentless pursuer and gives consistent effort each rep.rnrnu003cstrongu003eMay 2023u003c/strongu003e - He is ranked as the #2 class of 2025 “Linebacker” in Connecticut and also the # 2 ranked “Linebacker” in the New England.  He attends Fairfield Prep in Connecticut.rnrnHis film shows he is a rising young edge player with a high ceiling and time to grow and continue to develop.  He has the ability to make secure tackles while playing very aggressive and physical. Very disruptive to the opponents backfield in many phases.  He has the initial quickness and acceleration to be effective blitzer.  Shows the ability to keep the edge with good hand placement on blockers and technique used to make the play. He is a relentless pursuer and gives consistent effort each rep.rnrnHe should be another very active recruit on the 2023 summer college camp circuit. Just a matter of time before he see a spike in recruiting interest.rnrnu003cstrongu003eMay 2023u003c/strongu003e - Another elite linebacking prospect with elite brains. Frey described it best, the Fairfield Prep sophomore took 3 honors classes, 1 AP class as well as Double Advanced Math. All this while posting a 4.0+ GPA. Anyway you slice it, u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='415451' first='Mason' last='Frey']u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022info-boxu0022u003eu003ca class=u0022link-wrapu0022 href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/player/mason-frey/u0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022player-imgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-imageu002du002dhandledu0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/MASON-FREY-1.jpeg?w=150u0026amp;h=150u0026amp;crop=1u0022 alt=u0022[player_tooltip player_id='415451' first='Mason' last='Frey']u0022 data-lazy-loaded=u00221u0022 /u003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e dominated the classroom in the same fashion he dominates the field. I hope he finds continued success throughout his junior and senior years.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ecb97b7f269"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/masonfrey14/status/1662920573880549378?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/masonfrey14/status/1662920573880549378?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Additional 2024 Players to Know: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Jack Butler OL, Mike Silk OL, Connor Harwick TE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e7a4aee8bf3"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Additional 2025 Players to Know: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Matthew Kleinman DB, [player_tooltip player_id='1011789' first='Anthony' last='Dorsi'] OLB, [player_tooltip player_id='1141103' first='Jack' last='Davis'] RB, [player_tooltip player_id='1136543' first='Raymond' last='Ferranti'] DB, Luke Shannehan WR, [player_tooltip player_id='1011793' first='Kyler' last='Robinson'] WR, <br>James Callaghan LB, Emmet Crotty WR, Jeremy Benton WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2026 Players to Know: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='652801' first='TJ' last='Cirilli'] FS, Cooper Barnes SS, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/team/v2/14569/Varsity-Football/schedule"><strong>2023 Schedule/Games</strong> </a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">TEAM HOME PAGE: </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://jesuitpride.com/sports/football">FAIRFIELD PREP FOOTBALL </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->