NW/West Recruiting Update (10/3/23)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we pass the midpoint of the season the recruiting trail is heating up. We had an underclassman commit; one received his 1st SEC offer and a few Seniors pick up a midseason opportunity to continue their academic and athletic career at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>New Commit</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='205469' first='Kaden' last='Ellis']-DL-'25 Cass Colonels </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Committed to Appalachian State: We have been following this young man's progress since he was in the 7th grade. One of the hardest workers around who is constantly working on perfecting his craft. Goes 100% on every play and is almost impossible to block. 1st Team All Region as a Sophomore with 14 TFL. Highly respected among his fellow teammates and coaching staff. Blocked 3 kicks this past Friday night! The Mountaineers will be getting a great addition to their program, somebody that will pour their heart and soul into the team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kadenellis15/status/1709001294688436384","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/kadenellis15/status/1709001294688436384 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>New Offers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='908935' first='Kaiden' last='Prothro']-WR/DB-'26 Bowdon Red Devils</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vanderbilt: The 6'6 WR will be a National recruit this off season. He picked up his 1st SEC offer this week after an on campus visit at Vanderbilt. Great size and athleticism 6'6 195. Multisport kid that also plays basketball and baseball and gets it done in the classroom with a 3.8 GPA. Good football IQ. Had a 250 total yard game 2 weeks ago, catching 5 passes for 180 yards and 2 TDs and added a 70 yard KO return for a score. He should be on every recruiting board in the country by the end of this season, if he is not already. Huge upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/WGASportsNation/status/1708212273276157990","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/WGASportsNation/status/1708212273276157990 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Vinny Pacini-WR/SS-'24 Etowah</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2 Pacini was honorable mention All Cherokee County in 2022 and had a outstanding 1st half of the 2023 season. Though the 1st 4 games this year he recorded 40+ TT with 3 INTs , one he ran back for a TD. Long, athletic safety that has good closing speed and tackles well in space. Still has room to grow and would be a good "project" at the next level. Picked up his 1st offer this week from Culver-Stockton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/PaciniVinny/status/1702327774068043928","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/PaciniVinny/status/1702327774068043928 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jude Godfrey-RB/WR-'24 LaFayette Ramblers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Godfrey added a Hendrix College offer this week to go along with a Culver-Stockton offer he has already received. The 5'9 WR has good hands and is a excellent possession WR. Doesn't mind doing the little things like blocking in the Rambler run-oriented offense. Good D3 prospect with a 3.9 GPA and has been clocked at 4.66 in the 40 yard dash. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jude2024WR/status/1656018254614208530","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/Jude2024WR/status/1656018254614208530 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Nate Tilley-WR-'24 Coahulla Creek Colts</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Point University: The 6'2 WR/LB is a guy that we are impressed with every time we see him live. When the Colts need a big play Tilley always seems to be the guy that come through. Good route runner with great hands. Has the speed to stretch the field vertical and knows how to use his height advantage verse smaller DBs. Gets it done in the classroom with a 3.6 GPA. Good player to evaluate for a NAIA/D3 school looking for a playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/natetilley0/status/1561053419309338624","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/natetilley0/status/1561053419309338624 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Bannon Phelan-TE-'24 Dalton</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>UVA-Wise: Phelan is a guy you just need to fire the tape up and watch. Great size at 6'4 225. He rarely leaves the field on Friday night playing both TE/DE in one of Georgias toughest, if not the toughest, AAAAA Region. Good hands at the TE spot and is an outstanding blocker. Played in the prestigious Rising Junior All Star game last Fall. Multisport guy that also plays Lacrosse and gets it done in the classroom with a 4.4 GPA. Local colleges should be all over this guy before the season ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DaltonRecruits/status/1708604068686381507","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/DaltonRecruits/status/1708604068686381507 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->