Live Evaluations + Mid-Season Prospect Primer, Nazareth HS
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- 6’2, 290
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- 12+ offers, Navy, Army, many FCS programs in position to land the top 100 athlete
Touted as one of my favorite prospects for some time, has held a resounding grade from myself for many years now. Had the chance to see him work in person against rival Parkland HS a couple weeks back. Was impressed with his overall performance at right tackle, his live performance matches what you see on tape. Dissecting OL reps in person is always tough, the traffic and field angle isn’t suitable to see things correctly, yet time and time again, I found Kinney steering and bulldozing kids out of gaps to open up some impactful lanes for backs to run behind. Kinney also aligned at DE/IDL to provide two-way reps, best to not have this young man on the sideline if it can be helped.
Released a three-and-a-half minute mid-season tape that highlights the fact that Kinney is still one of the best two-way linemen the state has to offer. The MS tape showcases Kinney’s defensive prowess a bit more than my live evaluation. This tape warrants some PWO attention from some of the best programs in the Northeast, it’s a name I’ll be sending despite the fact he’s probably built relationships with the many FCS schools clamoring for him. Excellent player.
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- 5’11, 180
- 3rd all-time in Nazareth’s history, (receptions)
- a whopping 18 offers to his name. Old Dominion, Temple, all of the academies included.
Had a relatively quiet game against Parkland when I attended. Quiet for the standard he’s set of course. Three catches, hitches, and screens. Other teammates accounted for more production on offense.
Released a three-minute highlight tape just two days prior to writing this. Said tape better encapsulates his all-around game, a game that led to all-state honors in the past. A pure weapon whose skill set demands the football. Can operate out of the slot, can operate as an X-receiver, can play DB. Heavily involved in LOS sets that focus on getting him the ball quickly. Special acceleration after he catches and transitions to becoming a ball carrier. We’ve seen flashes of the elite return skills Kuehner has shown in the past. His additional reps blocking and playing in the front seven make him one of the better all-around prospects out of D11.
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- unoffered senior
- ranked as a top 50 senior wideout.
- 5’11, 180
- 3.7 GPA
Had a quiet yet impactful game against Parkland. Biggest moment came after Hilarczyk forced a crucial fumble on defense, despite me liking his game to the offensive side of the football.
Mid-season tape is two and a half minutes long. Showcases an offensive role similar to that of Mason Keuhner’s. Hilarczyk’s role at safety has me excited, however. Tape like this will move him to the ATH designation. Multiple interceptions littered throughout his tape, The Nazareth offense is loaded with plenty of mouths to feed, Hilarczyk excelling at DB should elevate his overall stock. Hope he continues to impress and add to his defensive tape as the season progresses.
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- 6’1, 195
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I didn’t recall much from my view on the field against Parkland.
Also doesn’t have tape from this season at all to look at. His junior tape from last Fall was good enough to land him relatively low on our ranks. Will keep my eye out moving forward.
Owen Banghart Owen Banghart 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Nazareth | 2024 PA
Owen Banghart Owen Banghart 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Nazareth | 2024 PA
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- A new name on my radar, senior.
- 4.0 GPA
- 6’3, 225
- basketball player
made a couple of stops against the run in the trenches against Parkland.
5-minute long mid-season tape is what impresses me. Primaries as an EDGE/DE defender, 6’3, 225-pound frame, a lean one, is suitable for his role. Surprised this kid isn’t getting much traction, I’d imagine he’d impress coaches in a camp setting if I’m being honest. Like to obtain control via hand usage when attacking tackles, has enough upper body strength to shock with his hands and physically move tackles out of his way. So good early in reps, slippery, creates penetration off the snap well. At his worst, he can control a gap, extend arms, and absorb ball-carriers hitting his hole. At best, Banghart can provide quick penetration forcing offensive sets to break down as soon as they begin. Good disruptor.
Jake Englehart Jake Englehart 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL Nazareth | 2024 State PA
Jake Englehart Jake Englehart 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL Nazareth | 2024 State PA
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- 6’2, 260
- 3.8 GPA
- Has a roster spot from Wilkes
Mistook him for Sean Kinney Sean Kinney 6’3″ | 290 lbs | OL Nazareth | 2024 State PA when I first arrived on the sideline. Similar build, recorded some good stops alongside Kinney and Banghart along the defensive line. I kept my eye on 71 throughout the game, left tackle reps opposite of Kinney at right tackle. Based on what I saw live, I’m happy to find out that D3s are in on this kid, it’s warranted.
`A check on his mid-season tape doubles down on what I saw in person, while also providing some context as to how he pass-protects and works in space. His mid-season will show a lot of the same that I’ve described above in terms of run-blocking. Impactful drive if he gets his hands inside a kid’s plate. Great down-blocker, has a wide first step. More impressed with his ability to kick-slide a bit and handle edge pressure. Can move out in space too, not the more elite mover in terms of athleticism but he gets the job done once he finds his target. Good player, will be ranked at the end of the season.
Jed Bendekovits Jed Bendekovits RB Nazareth | 2024 State PA
Jed Bendekovits Jed Bendekovits RB Nazareth | 2024 State PA
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- track participant
- 5’10, 175
He might be an unranked senior, yet he had himself a game against Parkland. Brought down Trey Tremba Trey Tremba 5’11” | 190 lbs | RB Parkland | 2024 State PA on numerous occasions, which is something that wasn’t done often by the Nazareth defense if I’m being honest. Bendekovits also recovered the fumble created by Banghart, which came at a crucial time in the game. With Wimberly going down, Bendekovits stepped up at back in ways that had me asking about his name. Big run after big run, big pass-pro blocks after pass-pro blocks, this senior left an impression on me.
I can argue that his Parkland performance was likely his best so far. considering many of the Parkland reps are seen throughout his compilation. Yet you can get a clearer picture of the role presented to Bendekovits and how he flourishes in said role. Can play off-tackle in reps out of gun, can catch screens, can block in the pocket. Not an overly athletic prospect, yet one likely to please his coaches via assignment execution.
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- 5’11, 160
- holds two offers out of Lehigh and Lafayette.
- ranked as a top 100 junior.
With the offense losing Wimberly for the majority of this one, Caleb Newsome Caleb Newsome 5’11” | 160 lbs | WR Nazareth | 2026 PA practically put the offense on his back, securing two touchdowns that kept Nazareth in the game. A spark, a jolt of energy Newsome provided the sideline. The highest-ranking upperclassmen athletes in this game were Trey Tremba Trey Tremba 5’11” | 190 lbs | RB Parkland | 2024 State PA and Caleb Newsome Caleb Newsome 5’11” | 160 lbs | WR Nazareth | 2026 PA , Newsome stepped up to the plate and handled business.
Newsome’s highlight tape showcases much of the same. From what I’ve seen at camps, on previous years’ tapes, what I saw in person, Newsome is doing pretty much everywhere he goes. As consistent a down-field separator as you’ll find in this class, the kid serves as one of the better deep threats the class has to offer. Tack on occasional reps at DB too. Happy to see the young man playing well.
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- 5’9, 180
- 3.35 GPA
- Elite T&F participant
- highest ranking prospect in the game
You’d have a hard time finding a bigger Marquez Wimberly Marquez Wimberly 5’9″ | 185 lbs | ATH Nazareth | 2026 State PA fan outside of myself. All the love is warranted. Offers out of West Virginia, Old Dominion, Florida A&M, Wimberly is a prospect worthy of an hour+ trip. The game against Parkland was full of studs, so my time out there was well spent. Wimberly was knocked out of this one due to injury, yet he could have re-entered the game. Starting back and corner, Wimberly was a shoelace away from taking an inside handoff 80+ yards for a score. Looking as athletic as ever, Wimberly was also tasked with strapping one of Parkand’s best wideouts, that being Connor Johns Connor Johns 6’3″ | 190 lbs | WR Parkland | 2024 State PA . Despite departing, Wimberly’s presence was felt.
A mid-season stat line that goes as follows. 45 att, 340+ yards, 7 scores, 1 INT. Checking out the top-three ATH’s tape, you can quickly see why I am so high on the young man. Exemplary patience at back, has a different gear between the tackles, can set up his blocks in space or while filtering through the front seven. An elite burst that I’ve become accustomed to. What’s best., Wimberly is finally beginning to fill out his pads. Bigger, stronger, faster, Wimberly continues to impress. He’ll sit firmly among the class’s elite moving forward.
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- 6’5, 200
- 4.0 GPA
- Swimmer, T&F participant
- ranked as a top-five 2026 QB prospect prior to the season beginning.
Bit of a shaky start out of Falzone against Nazareth rival Parkland HS. Took a quarter or so before Falzone found his comfort zone, Wimberly and Bendezovits helped alleviate some of the immediate pressure via the run game, Falzone settled in as time progressed. His connection with Newsome was on display, he can get Newsome the ball in stride. A screen-hitch-heavy script, Falzone stepped up and played his part in getting Nazareth back into the football game.
Falzone’s mid-season stat line goes as follows. 64/105, 1,000+ passing yards, 12 total TDs, 0 INTs. I’m known for being hard on QBs, yet Falzone throwing 100+ passes without turning the football over as a passer is incredibly impressive. Falzone has so much room to grow, yet his ability to orchestrate the offense and complete over 63% of his passes is an awesome sign, considering his age. Having Kuehner and Newsome to throw to at all levels of the field makes things easier, shouldn’t take away from the young man’s impressive start to the season. Excited to see the end tape soon.