3rd-Team Preseason All-Pennsylvania Selections
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These 2 dynamic field generals have FBS pedigree and display unwavering toughness on the gridiron. Both QBs are capable of beating opponents in a variety of ways. Semaj Beals Semaj Beals 6'1" | 155 lbs | QB Roman Catholic | 2026 State PA is the #1 ranked Quarterback in the ‘26 class in the state of PA on Prep Redzone. Beals boasts multiple power five offers, including one from Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide. They both have the right mix of positional mechanics and God-given ability necessary to be PA leaders. Shawn Lee is the #2 ranked QB in the ‘25 class in PA on Prep Redzone. He has consistently produced against high-level competition. Lee’s latest FBS offer came by way of Iowa State. Both of these signal callers have performed well while displaying division one ability.
Running Backs
This is another group of pure game-breaking playmakers. Kahseim Phillips Kahseim Phillips 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB St. Joseph's Prep | 2024 State PA is a slippery runner who has already committed to division one FCS Towson. Tre McLeod Tre McLeod 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Imhotep Charter | 2024 State PA has a gang of FBS opportunities and is a nightmare to take down in the open field. Ethen Knox Ethen Knox 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB Oil City | 2024 State PA has shattered numerous Pennsylvania records and even surpassed the national record held by Tennessee Titan RB Derrick Henry, but doesn’t have any D1 opportunities to date. Knox does have 2 football scholarship offers from Mercyhurst and West Liberty.
Wide Receivers
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This is a top-flight group of PA wideouts. All of these pass catchers put together a fruitful body of work last season. These 4 savvy receivers are good route runners with big YAC capabilities. Ash Roberts Ash Roberts 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Roman Catholic | 2026 State PA is the #1 ranked wide receiver in the 2026 class in the state on Prep Redzone PA. Roberts has a couple of Power 5 football opportunities from the likes of Alabama, Michigan, Pitt, and Maryland. Jalil Hall Jalil Hall 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Bonner & Prendie | 2025 State PA , an XL-sized outside possession receiver, has an impressive offer list too, including Virginia Tech, Nebraska, UCONN, JMU, and Temple. Preston Holmes Preston Holmes 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Malvern Prep | 2025 State PA and Durrell Ceasar Durrell Ceasar 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Steelton-Highspire | 2024 State PA have both been offered by FBS Kent State in the MAC. The pair shares in being crafty, productive diamonds in the rough.
Tight End
The Coastal Carolina commit has great size at 6’5, 230 lbs. Zandier is a dominant run blocker and dangerous weapon up the seam in the passing game. This ‘24 recruit is a physical assignment fulfiller and skilled at tracking the football. The senior tight end displayed nimble feet and soft hands throughout 2022.
Offensive Line
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In this gargantuan group, there are two Pitt commits, two Maryland commits, and Kahlil Stewart Kahlil Stewart 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL St. Joseph's Prep | 2025 State PA , who holds multiple power five scholarships himself. This group of enforcers play with an aggressive demeanor and have a body of work beating up opponents in 2022. Adham Abouraya Adham Abouraya 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL Downingtown East | 2024 State PA and Jiavani Cooley Jiavani Cooley 6'6" | 265 lbs | OL Cathedral Prep | 2024 State PA are two Pitt commits that possess size and mobility. Meanwhile, the Maryland Terps will land Michael McMonigle Michael McMonigle 6'7" | 290 lbs | OL William Penn (York) | 2024 State PA (6’7, 290 lbs) and Anthony Robsock Anthony Robsock 6'6" | 260 lbs | OL Central Dauphin | 2024 State PA (6’6, 280 lbs) in 2024.
Defensive Line
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This squad of D-linemen is physically imposing, relentless, and skilled at getting to the ball. This band of nasty prospects thrives on making plays in the offensive backfield. Mario Landino Mario Landino 6'4" | 260 lbs | DL Emmaus | 2024 State PA is a James Madison commit, while Haleem Muhammad Haleem Muhammad 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL The Pennington School | 2025 PA , Semaj Fuse Semaj Fuse 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Washington | 2025 State PA , and Daiveon Taylor Daiveon Taylor 6'1" | 215 lbs | DL Bishop Canevin | 2026 State PA all have more than one FBS offer. Taylor had an impressive 17 sacks in 2022 and has an offer from James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Muhammad and Fuse are both physical above all else, with agile feet, violent hands and big motors.
Linebackers
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Zachary Brown Zachary Brown 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Central Dauphin East | 2026 State PA is the highest rated in this circle at the LB position, at the #2 spot in the ‘26 class. Brown has a bunch of FBS scholarships from programs such as Iowa, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Nebraska, Duke, Maryland and UNLV to name a couple. Tyree Alualu Tyree Alualu 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB North Allegheny | 2024 State PA , Beckham Dee Beckham Dee 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB Mt. Lebanon | 2024 State PA , and Remy Bose Remy Bose 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Gateway | 2024 State PA are all disruptive players that unleash punishing hits on ball carriers. Dee recently committed to playing his college football at the Air Force Academy. Alualu plays like the Tasmanian devil and has an unrelenting motor in pursuit of the football. Bose is an athletic, skilled blitzer that has multiple FBS offers. This whole group exudes D1 next-level ability.
Defensive Backs
All of these DBs are versatile, gritty, tough, and enjoy coming up to assist in run support. These ball hawks are competitive and skilled at covering whoever lines up in front of them. Steven Jenkins Steven Jenkins 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Gateway | 2024 State PA recently committed to Bowling Green. Dylan Abram Dylan Abram 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Imhotep Charter | 2026 State PA is a highly sought-after athlete that has offers from Penn State, Boston College, and Virginia Tech, to list a few. Amil Way Amil Way 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Trinity CH | 2025 State PA , Nevan Hopkins Nevan Hopkins 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Bishop McDevitt | 2024 State PA , and Kelby Hampton Kelby Hampton 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Salisbury School | 2025 NewE all maintain D1 attributes, such as crisp footwork and next level ball skills.
Athletes
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Jackson Pons Jackson Pons 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH Norwin | 2024 State PA is the oldest athlete in this group of dynamic prospects. Pons is committed to Miami, Ohio, presently in the MAC. This whole group shines on both sides of the ball. Jared Porter Jared Porter 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Central Dauphin East | 2025 State PA is probably the best ball carrier out of the group, while Antwan Black Antwan Black 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Laurel Highlands | 2025 State PA is probably the most dangerous with the ball in hand. Jackson Pons Jackson Pons 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH Norwin | 2024 State PA is a skilled safety, cornerback, wide receiver, and standout special teamer as well. Porter is a physical tackler, while Black can shutdown WRs in zone or man coverage. Antwan has offers to PSU & WVU, while Porter is also an FBS target.