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<p>If you haven't heard of Bishop Gorman, you may have been living under a rock for the last ten years. The Gaels have become one of the country's top football powerhouses and are churning out division-one talent at an unprecedented rate. They currently sit at #2 in the MaxPreps national rankings with impressive wins over Corona Centennial (CA), Miami Central (FL), Corner Canyon (UT), and Long Beach Poly (CA).</p>
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<p>This could be the deepest roster in the country and they most certainly will be in contention for the national title crown. Today, I took a look at their top prospects & what exactly they bring to the table on film.</p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>QB</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='811154' first='Micah' last='Alejado'] 5'10" 170, 2024</em></strong></p>
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<p>He may be undersized, but he's a strong level-three thrower, with plenty of zip and innate improvisational skills. </p>
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<p><em>Committed to Hawaii</em></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='917750' first='Maika' last='Eugenio'] 6'0" 180, 2026</em></strong></p>
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<p>Has done most of his work at the lower levels but shows touch, the ability to throw on the run, and an upper half that is in rhythm with his feet.</p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>RB</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='811147' first='Micah' last='Ka'apana'], 5'11" 185, 2024</em></strong></p>
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<p>An explosive all-purpose back with creativity through chaos, excellent balance, and good straight-line speed. </p>
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<p><em>Committed to</em> <em>Michigan</em></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='811152' first='De Von' last='Rice'] 5'9" 180, 2024</em></strong></p>
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<p>Rice is a speedy scatback that can get from zero to sixty in the blink of an eye and is quite physical for his size.</p>
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<p><em>Committed to</em> <em>Hawaii</em></p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>WR</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='811151' first='Audric' last='Harris'] 6'0" 180, 2024</em></strong></p>
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<p>Harris has deceptive speed, in-depth route running ability, and knows how to create late downfield separation. </p>
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<p><em>Committed to</em> <em>Arizona</em></p>
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<p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820599' first='Derek' last='Meadows'] 6'6" 195, 2025</strong></em></p>
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<p>A lanky z receiver that is tough to bring down after the catch and can provide value as a perimeter blocker. </p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='820606' first='Brandon' last='Gaea'] 6'1" 190, 202</em></strong><em><strong>5</strong></em></p>
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<p>A quick slot receiver with wiggle, vision, and noticeable burst at the top of his route. </p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>TE</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='811144' first='Elija' last='Lofton'] 6'2" 220, 2024</em></strong></p>
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<p>This kid is a tough inline blocker that has an edge to him, he shows the speed of a receiver and is an instinctive deep ball tracker.</p>
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<p><em>Committed to</em> <em>Miami</em></p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>OL</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>Xander Ruggeroli, 6'7" 290, 2024</em></strong></p>
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<p>Xander is highly skilled in pass protection; he's got a clean vertical kickset and can pass off all kinds of games & stunts.</p>
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<p><strong><em>SJ Alofaituli, 6'3" 285, 2025</em></strong></p>
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<p>An aggressive interior OL prospect that fires off the football with authority and plays through the echo of the whistle. </p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='820591' first='Douglas' last='Utu'] 6'6" 300, 2025</em></strong></p>
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<p>Douglas has a rare combination of size, movement skills, body control, and pure finishing ability that make him a five-star prospect. </p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='820593' first='Alai' last='Kalaniuvalu'] 6'4" 310, 2025</em></strong></p>
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<p>A tough kid with heavy hands, good knee bend, and the awareness to catch overly aggressive pass rushers lunging.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1111091' first='Alema' last='Iosua'], 6'7" 300, 2025</em></strong></p>
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<p>The tape on Alema is limited but in it, you'll notice the sheer size, strength, footwork, and hand placement of a high-ceiling tackle.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1195263' first='KJ' last='Hallums'], 6'2" 280, 2025</em></strong></p>
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<p>I wasn't able to get any film on KJ, but he does hold offers from Washington State and Hawaii.</p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>DL</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='817704' first='Alijah' last='Carnell'] 6'5" 270, 2024</em></strong></p>
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<p>A bit of a sleeper in my eyes, equipped with violent block-shedding, easy hips, and the ability to get skinny on gap-scheme double teams.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='820602' first='Sione' last='Motuapuaka'] 6'0" 275, 2025</em></strong></p>
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<p>He has a good first step, above average bend, he uses his natural leverage to his advantage, and shows a menacing bull rush as a pass rusher. </p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='284050' first='Prince' last='Williams'] 6'3" 245, 2026</em></strong></p>
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<p>Prince's speed and quickness give interior linemen fits on the inside and he's shown some scheme versatility having lined up as both a three-technique and a five-technique for Gorman. </p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='212377' first='Keytrin' last='Harris'] 6'4" 225, 2026</em></strong></p>
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<p>Keytrin keeps his pads square to the line when left unblocked, he's strong at the point of attack and displayed a relentless motor. </p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>LB</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='811149' first='Charles' last='Correa'] 6'2" 215, 2024</em></strong></p>
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<p>A firm run fitter within the box that brings his feet with him, shows good eye discipline, and the ability to bait quarterbacks into poor throws in coverage.</p>
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<p><em>Committed to</em> <em>UNLV</em></p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='820598' first='Champ' last='Kapanui'] 6'1" 210, 2025</em></strong></p>
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<p>I love the way this kid plays; he's fearless, twitchy, loves contact, and always seems to be around the football.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='820594' first='Landon' last='McComber'] 6'3" 215, 2025</em></strong></p>
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<p>An extremely disruptive inside linebacker with burst, closing speed, and a fierce pass-rushing ability.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='940635' first='Tamatoa' last='Gaoteote'], 6'0" 195, 2027</em></strong></p>
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<p>Just a freshman but man he is a physical tackler with proven production and the body control to make tough tackles in 1 on 1 situations.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Marco Coleman, 5'10" 170, 2024</strong></em></p>
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<p>Coleman is smooth working out of a pedal, he easily transitions out of a baseball turn and is a valued late run fitter on the outside.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1173839' first='Jett' last='Washington'], 6'4" 190, 2026</em></strong></p>
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<p>Imposing length for the safety position to go along with exceptional route awareness and superb open-field tackling ability. </p>
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If you haven't heard of Bishop Gorman, you may have been living under a rock for the last ten years. The Gaels have become one of the country's top football powerhouses and are churning out division-one talent at an unprecedented rate. They currently sit at #2 in the MaxPreps national rankings with impressive wins over Corona Centennial (CA), Miami Central (FL), Corner Canyon (UT), and Long Beach Poly (CA).
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