Carson’s Canadian Stock Risers
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Canadian football talent has certainly been on the rise and many American prep schools and division one schools have come to take a notice. In today’s article, we take a deep dive and look at some of the biggest and…
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Continue ReadingCanadian football talent has certainly been on the rise and many American prep schools and division one schools have come to take a notice. In today’s article, we take a deep dive and look at some of the biggest and fastest stock rising propects in Canada right now.
Marvyn Larozar
Marvyn Larozar
Marvyn Larozar is the most dynamic RB for the class of 2025. The Cumberland Panthers back has elite break away speed and vision to always hit the hole as it opens. Larozar is my RB1 for the class of 2025 in Canada. He plays against the top talent in the OSFL and has tallied almost 2000 yards rushing while on the way to leading his team to the provincial finals that will be played this Saturday. I expect Larozar to be the major factor in Cumberland winning out. The track speed he possesses is just too hard to catch up with on that 6’2, 185-pound frame. Keep an eye out, he’s special.
Nicholas Penuvchev Nicholas Penuvchev 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Suffield Academy | 2025 State NewE
Nicholas Penuvchev Nicholas Penuvchev 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Suffield Academy | 2025 State NewE
Penuvchev is a QB prospect you just watch think Mr. Reliable. He never sits back in the pocket for too long looking to hit every deep ball, but he’s calm and has the ability to make quick decisions that are best for his team. Penuvchev has a great solid frame at 6’3, 210-pounds and is a prospect I’d consider to be a “balanced” QB. With long strides Penuvchev has solid enough speed to extend drives but is not someone you’re going to expect to break a long 50+ TD run. However, what he has instead is a beautiful touch and release point on the football. With a strong arm Penuvchev is one of the more elite 2025 passers you’ll find coming out of Canada. I expect the talented Toronto QB to have a big year down at Suffield Academy in Connecticut this season.
Tamarley Smith
Tamarley Smith
Tamarley Smith is instantly becoming one of Canada’s biggest stock risers. The talented offensive tackle out of Brantford, Ontario has received his first two division one offers this past week from the University of Buffalo and Eastern Michigan. With a 6’6, 300 pound frame, Smith looks like a water bug on the field. He moves through pass pro concepts with a light touch while imposing his will on defenders with a brutal attack point. With a large base and tree trunks for legs, Smith possesses all the traits of an elite tackle. Sometimes part of making it to the next level is looking the part and Smith certainly looks every bit of that large frame. Make no doubt about it Smith is becoming one of Canada’s fastest stock risers quickly.
Cordel Epale Cordel Epale 6’3″ | 180 lbs | DB Phillips Exeter NH. | 2024 State NewE is a name not many are familiar with at the moment, but you better start to. Epale is coming off a monster year at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. The 6’3, 185-pound Athlete plays both sides of the ball but will definitely be a CB1 at the next level. I had the chance to speak to one of his former coaches and he described Epale as “Glue. He’s glue all over the field. He leaves little separation between him and defenders, and is just one of those guys you can trust to leave on an island all game against the other teams top guy.” The high praise is deserved as everything Epale displays on film is exactly that. With a high motor to find the ball, Epale rarely is left in a position searching for the ball once it’s thrown. In coverage Epale is one of the countries best, I would like to see him become a more violent tackler. As a shutdown cornerback though, he’s one of Canada’s biggest stock risers.
Marco Piccioni
Marco Piccioni
Marco Piccioni is coming off a massive summer that saw him anchor the defense for Team Ontario U18 as they’re MLB and lead the Cambridge Lions to the Provincial Semi finals. You want to talk about and old school linebacker who plays the game ticked off, well this is the guy. Think AJ Hawk, Brian Urlacher and Teddy Bruschi. He’s a player who dictates how opposing offensive coordinators will run their offense, with a high football IQ and ability to absolutely cut through every back he faces, Piccioni is the highest stock riser in Canada this summer. I had the chance to watch him in the provincial semi finals at McMaster University. He plays the game fast and never is caught sitting on his heels. Many linebackers can get caught when a team has a balanced attack as it causes indecision. Not Piccioni, he’s too intelligent and ends probably 90% of the plays in a game around the football. He’s in either making the solo tackle or assisting on a gang tackle. Regardless, he’s the guy on his summer club. I’d like to see him play against some higher level competition next High School season, but he’s Canada’s fastest rising defensive product.