Avon Old Farms Prospect Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On my recent travels out east, I stopped at Avon Old Farms Prep School in Connecticut. The beavers feature plenty of division one talent, along with some sleepers as well. Keep an eye on this squad tonight as they square off against Cheshire Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Derrick Brown 6'3” 220 outside linebacker is a very impressive defender who shows excellent quickness in pursuit, can hit and is known for his leadership skills. 3.5 GPA. Big catch for Duke. Class of 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack Hines 6'7” 292 a two-way tackle with strength, technique, and outstanding potential. Excellent length, strong/violent hands, and exceptional technique. Second-team all-state as a junior. Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kristian Strong 6‘4“ 230 impresses you at the tight end position with strong hands, quick feet, physicality in the run game, and gains significant yards after the catch. High football IQ. 4.7 GPA and a 32 on the ACT, very impressive. Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Duncan McPherson 6‘4“ 265 is another talented and very productive defender. Benches 325. 3.8 GPA. Shows great power at the point of attack and can dominate against the run. Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Florian Lietz 6'3” 275 defensive end is a stand-out with quickness, good footwork, strength, and excellent instincts. Great work ethic and shows a very good power rush. Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zach Gluckman 6‘2“ 275 has played center, guard, nose guard, and defensive tackle. Super strong at the point of attack, has a 345-pound bench press, fast off the ball with good hands. 3.4 GPA. Class of 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Free safety, Connor Cronin 6‘3“ 200 really impressed me with his range, length, downfield tackling, and hands. Shows outstanding ball skills. 4.0 GPA. Runs a 4.5 and shows big-time skills. Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bennett Della Valle 6‘3“ 220 linebacker has dominated throughout his senior campaign. Physical, instinctive, tough, and shows outstanding speed to the ball. 3.8 GPA. Possesses all the tools. Love his work ethic and potential. Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rayshon Andrews 6‘4“ 185 shows power five skills at wide receiver and cornerback. Runs a legit 4.5 while showing good footwork, athleticism, range, and hitting ability. Displayed outstanding ball skills on both sides of the ball. Runs a 10.8 100 m. Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carson Klein 6'2” 193 safety is an impressive team leader with outstanding speed to the ball. He's smart, has quick reactions, good hands, and vision. Also an outstanding baseball player. 3.6 GPA. His father played football at Army. Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top quarterback in New England is Ryan Puglisi 6'4” 215. Love his size, arm strength and ability to move &amp; make any throw. Quick enough to run for plus yardage when the play breaks down. 3.4 GPA. 4*+ Talent with unlimited potential. Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen Aliciene 6‘7“ 285 is one of the premier tackle prospects in the country. Great footwork, dominates the run game, sets up quickly &amp; productively as a pass protector, and is blessed with quick hands. Very physical with great length and exceptional technique. 4*+ talent. Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->