First-Threes Around Western Pennsylvania Worth Peeking At

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["447350"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003erecently received his first offer from Pitt, ranked as the second-best WR in his class, more offers to come, especially with the tape he's showing off.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eFreshman with three games worth of tape on Hudl, love the progression game to game. Can align at any wideout position, can serve as a big-body target when working in the slot, almost as a safety blanket in the middle of the field. Can align outside and stretch the field, can be utilized at the LOS too in screen sets. Known for his size and stride, yet the kid is much better with the ball in his hands than I thought, real YAC earner. Through three games, you're starting to realize that [player_tooltip player_id='447350' first='Carter' last='Bonner']'s capabilities on offense are pretty much wide-open. Worth noting that he works with his QB well when plays breakdown, a clear, natural feel for the position.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eLater on in his three-game, you can see exemplary play at safety. He's a runner at the position, Bonner isn't caught thinking too much, which again highlights the kid's awareness at such a young age. We talk about having range at safety, his reps showcase interceptions at back-pylons or outside-the-numbers while working in single-high sets. He runs to the football against the run too, special start to his freshman year.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ff84df32559"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["952746"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003eMcKeesport freshman who is currently unranked.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHeard rumblings about the kid in the offseason, no tape so he stayed on our watchlist.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSeeing some highlights uploaded to his Hudl, some damn good ones.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eReps at RB and S, Hudl incomplete but Twitter clips showing he racked up 110 yards, two scores on just four carries. Reps against BVA show a promising prospect that will probably get better with each passing week, especially after earning trust from the coaching staff. I want to see more before crowning the kid, but he's on my radar moving forward.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ff84df325c7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["91553"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003eTop-150 senior in the state. Just under 600 yards of offense through three games, 8 scores to his name, I'm not too surprised if I'm being honest.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eThe direct snaps, the running through kids for touchdowns, all that is great, but nothing beats seeing this kid align at linebacker and absolutely wrecking plays before they even begin. Don't get me wrong, seeing this 235-pound grown man run through three levels of a defense is something I would travel to see in person, yet seeing [player_tooltip player_id='91553' first='Lou' last='Swartz'] dominate at his future collegiate position takes the cake each time. Sacks, TFLs, if we could get those numbers, I'd bet they'd rival his impressive offensive production. A man against boys.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ff84df32626"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["646684"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003eone of the best defenders the class of 2026 has to offer has released a first-three.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eI always question where I like [player_tooltip player_id='646684' first='Brendan' last='Alexander'] more, on OL or DL, I imagine this year's tape can help settle that for me.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSadly, after watching this first-three, I still can't come up with an answer, Alexander is showing exemplary play on both sides of the ballu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eLT and DE reps, is stationed in wide splits on offense, thankfully, Alexander is nimble enough on his feet to not be deterred by said wide splits. Awesome, violent down-blocker who shines on the backend on reps, he's a real finisher, one who likes to set the tone at LT. DE reps are similar, violent, and aggressive both when engaging and when disengaging. His ability to win the entirety of his reps is what separates him from the rest of the pack.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ff84df32681"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["97979"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003ehappy to see consistency out of [player_tooltip player_id='97979' first='Amare' last='Gee'], this kind of tape will have him back up our ranks in no time.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003ePrimaries as a safety, running back reps captured on tape toou003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eFirst rep shows off Gee's ability to flip his hips and track the football all while the ball is in the air. Interception secured after. Much of Gee's tape progresses while showing how secure of an open-field tackler he is against the run. Filling alleys, attacking edges, winning one-on-ones, Gee is showing he's a viable option to help against the run from his backend safety position.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ff84df326d7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["863386"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003eRutledge showing off a first-three worthy of being called a season-tape.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWR u0026amp; S/CB reps at East Allegheny, already a ton of production on tape, prod. in the form of interceptions and receptions.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eNatural feel for the DB position, looks to be in the right place at the right time more often than not. Like him on offense though, gets open often, better hands than his rank might suggest. There's a little more to this game than what's on the surface, I'm learning that, that should elevate his rank in the post-season.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ff84df32729"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["855329"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e20 tackles registered, 1 INT, 3 scores.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCould have had another score on a kick return early in the year. Might be the lone bright spot inside a North Catholic secondary that has struggled so far this year. His prowess coming downhill and stopping the run can't go without mention. This young man can close the gap between he and the ball carrier in a flash, plays the safety position like he's a SS or a LB, while still serving as a pass-cover guy. Kamody can also provide quality reps at wideout.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ff84df3277b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[386212],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003eKiski area center/snapperu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eHad to match up with prominent IDL at Plum, Pine-Richland, and Laurel Highlands.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eImpressed with his hand placement off the snap, is a leaner that likes to force his will on IDL who can't stack up to his upper body strength.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWhen run-blocking, [player_tooltip player_id='583514' first='Cameron' last='Murphy'] looks to get up in your pads and steer you, kids show resistance, yet Murphy has the strength necessary to hold off kids who try to match his power.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWell on his way to getting off the PRZ Watchlist.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCan see IDL reps later on in tape, like his projection to C/OG at the next level.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ff84df327cf"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["377545"],"_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":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003esecond USO kid on this list.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCan align anywhere in between the B-gaps, yet primaries as a shade-the-center IDL.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDidn't realize [player_tooltip player_id='377545' first='Emory' last='Arrington'] was this in shape, at least better than what I previously imagined. Arrington might play in the trenches and get messy with IOL, yet he looks the part of a linebacker, moving like one as well. I wouldn't be surprised if USO lined this kid up anywhere in the front-seven. Excited to see more production, it should shine some light on what his future position might be if he chooses to play football at the next level.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ff84df32826"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='991867' first='Jaymier' last='Austin']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Franklin Regional ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003eCurrently unranked, can say that'll change immediately.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e6'2, 180, long-armed, physical approach to the cornerback position.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eReps on his firth-three show that Austin is continuously being attacked vertically, while consistently thwarting speedsters with his frame outside-the-numbers. He'll stride with guys downfield, if he can prove to do this against elite wideout targets, he'll be earning himself a bag in the form of a scholarship in due time.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWe are going to need to see more though, despite early excitement. This kid fits the mold, and he's still an underclassman, I'll have my eye on him, with the intent of sending his name to prominent coaches across the country,u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ff84df328cb"} /-->