2023 ALL-STATE UNDERCLASSMEN RECRUITS TO KNOW... - "Defense"

<p>After having over 400+ nominations, the <strong>Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association</strong> announced their 2023 Divisional All-State Teams. The following student-athletes were selected and recognized for their high-level athletic 2023 season performances. I've included a short note about each prospect data known to us, college projection, and have embedded their 2023 season highlight film if it is available at the time of publication. </p>   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Division 8</strong></h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left"><strong>Player Name / School / Position/ Class / Division</strong></h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155741' first='Hayden' last='Barrieau'] Athol Linebacker Class 2025 Div 8 </p>   <p><strong>Recruit Notes: </strong> He is a recruit we were informed about during the season by area coaches. I was told he is a very good tackler and enjoys contact. He was added to our database after earning All-Division Honors. His physical measurables align with Low FCS/High D2/High NAIA Linebackers. </p>    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Division 7 </strong></h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Player Name / School / Position/ Class / Division</strong></h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155778' first='Ethan' last='Frisch'] Clinton Defensive Line Class 2025 Div 7 </p>   <p><strong>Recruit Notes: </strong>Was informed about "Frisch by area coaches after the season was completed. I was told he is very strong at POA and was a force all year while playing on the edge. He was added to our database after earning All-Division Honors. His physical measurables align with Low D2/NAIA/All D3 Defensive Line. </p>    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Division 6</strong></h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Player Name / School / Position/ Class / Division</strong></h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1015029' first='Nick' last='Cappuccio'] Winthrop Defensive Back Class 2025 Div 6</p>   <p><strong>Recruit Notes</strong>: His name surfaced to our attention during the week of October 10 when he was selected as a top performer and rushed for 115 yards and four touchdowns to lead his team to a win. <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16188796/65217060a018f613e43a3256">HUDL</a>. He was a Top Performer again during the week of October 20 when he rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown. He also caught the game-winning 82-yarder TD pass with 1:30 left to lead his team to a victory. His physical measurables align with Low Div 1 FCS/High D2/High NAIA Defensive Backs.</p>    <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155781' first='Garrett' last='Giorgio'] Hudson Linebacker Class 2025 Div 6</p>   <p><strong>Recruit Notes: </strong>He was a tackling machine during the 2023 season. He totaled 116 tackles 2 interceptions, 2 pass break ups, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery during 2023 season play. He was added to our database after earning All-Division Honors for his season performances. His physical measurables align with Div 1 Low FCS/High D2/High NAIA Linebackers.</p>    <p>[player_tooltip player_id='405217' first='Jack' last='Reed'] Pittsfield Defensive Line Class 2025 Div 6</p>   <p><strong>Recruit Notes: </strong>He is a DL who is known for his strength at POA and ability to make secure tackles with a wrap and roll technique. A disruptive player who gives consistent effort during each play. He was added to our database after earning All-Division Honors for his season performances. His physical measurables align with Div 1 Low FCS/High D2/High NAIA Defensive Linemen. </p>    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Division 5</strong></h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Player Name / School / Position/ Class / Division</strong></h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155785' first='Ethan' last='Rodriguez'] Norton Defensive Back Class 2025 Div 5</p>   <p><strong>Recruit Notes:</strong> He is a player who was brought to our attention after a performance during the September 28, 2023 weekend that resulted in him rushing for three touchdowns and catching a touchdown pass. His selection as an All-Division defensive back has us a bit more curious about his total skill set as we head into the spring evaluation period. Im looking forward to getting a complete evaluation on him for ranking purposes. His physical measurables align with Div 1 FCS/D2 Defensive Backs. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ethan-rodriguez/"></a></p>    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Division 4</strong></h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Player Name / School / Position/ Class / Division</strong></h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='734376' first='Trevor' last='Jones'] Duxbury Defensive Back Class 2025 Div 4</p>   <p><strong>Recruit Notes:</strong> His name was added to our previous rankings list in March 2023. At that time we ranked him as the #19 defensive back in the class of 2025 in New England which was mainly based from his sophomore highlight film. During the 2023 season, he was recognized as a Top performer in the week of September 21 when he threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 123 yards and two more touchdowns to help lead his team. He also had another Top Performance during the week of October 20 when he totaled 150 all-purpose yards, ran for two touchdowns, and threw two more. His physical measurables (height & weight), align with Low Div 1 FCS/ High D2 Defensive Backs.</p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Player Name / School / Position/ Class / Division</strong> </h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155792' first='Manny' last='Mengata'] Tewksbury Linebacker Class 2025 Div 4</p>   <p><strong>Recruit Notes</strong>: He played both linebacker and fullback for his team. His name was sent to us in October 2023 by area coaches for his physical style of play. Was told he delivers some mean leading blocks out of the backfield and has solid gap integrity while playing linebacker. His frame is well-built he appears to be no stranger to the weight room. He is also a high level wrestler. He was added to our database due to earning All-Division Honors for his season performances. His physical measurables (height & weight), align with Low Div 1 FCS/ High D2 Linebackers. Grade B+</p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Player Name / School / Position/ Class / Division</strong> </h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155793' first='Shamus' last='Miller'] Bedford Defensive Line Class 2025 Div 4</p>   <p><strong>Recruit Notes: </strong>He is known to be a relentless DL who can give a consistent effort to each rep for an entire game. He is a recruit we were informed about during the season by area coaches. He was added to our database due to earning All-Division Honors. His physical measurables (height & weight), align with NAIA/D3 Defensive Linemen.</p>    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Division 3</strong></h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Player Name / School / Position/ Class / Division</strong></h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='647540' first='Ryan' last='Bannon'] North Attleboro Linebacker Class 2025 Div 3</p>   <p><strong>Recruit News: </strong> He is a recruit we have ranked as our # 29 linebacker in the class of 2025 in New England before the 2023 season. He has a very large presence inside at 6'3″. Shoots gaps quickly while making secure tackles on the ball carrier. Seen as an inside A/b gap-type player. His physical measurables (height & weight), align with Div 1 FBS Power 5 linebackers. His athletic numbers need to be verified before proper college projection can be stated. </p>    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Division 2</strong></h2>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Player Name / School / Position/ Class / Division</strong></h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='385472' first='Giovanni' last='Joseph'] Marshfield Defensive Back Class 2025 Div 2</p>   <p><strong>Recruit Notes: </strong>He is a recruit we ranked as the #25 defensive back in the class of 2025 in New England before the 2023 season. He is seen as an OLB/Nickle defender who can be very effective in run support. He was added to our database after earning All-Division Honors. gland before the 2023 season. He has a very large presence inside at 6'3″. Shoots gaps quickly while making secure tackles on the ball carrier. Seen as an inside A/b gap-type player. His physical measurables (height & weight), align with Low Div 2 NAIA/D3 Defensive backs.</p>

After having over 400+ nominations, the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association announced their 2023 Divisional All-State Teams. The following student-athletes were selected and recognized for their high-level athletic 2023 season performances. I've included a short note about each prospect data known to us, college projection, and have embedded their 2023 season highlight film if it is available at the time of publication.