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New England High School Football Recruiting: In this report, I’ll provide a short note of my observations after viewing the 2023 season highlight film on five rising underclassmen prospects destined to play at the college level. We will include a…
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Continue ReadingNew England High School Football Recruiting: In this report, I’ll provide a short note of my observations after viewing the 2023 season highlight film on five rising underclassmen prospects destined to play at the college level. We will include a short note on what we know about each prospect and include their season highlight video embedded into the report that we evaluated.
Jack Brooder Jack Brooder 6’1″ | 210 lbs | LB Choate Rosemary Hall | 2026 State NewE Choate 2026 | | LB | 6’1/200lbs | 76” WS | Current GPA: 4.06 |
2023 Fall Season Highlight Film Evaluation: He is a tackling machine. He has the range to cover sideline-to-sideline. He can read and react to the offensive attack quickly to make the play. He flashes the understanding of pursuit angles and can close time and space in an instant. Shows the ability to take over a game defensively. He is active and causes havoc all around the field. He can knock blockers and ball carriers backward. Has good power in the lower body and can push the pile back. Instinctive and plays downhill in the run game. Gets off blockers quickly with good arm extension. Flashes the understanding of zone coverages. The film lacks man-to-man coverage clips to evaluate. Solid prospect and plays with a high motor.
His physical measurables (Height & Weight) align with Div 1 FBS Group of 5 or High FCS Linebackers. He was ranked as the # 24 athlete in the class of 2025 in New England before the 2023 season. Will be included in our next rankings update being released in February 2024.
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Kyler Robinson
C/O 2025 | 5’11 155lbs | WR @ Fairfield Prep (CT) | Email:kylerrobinson07@gmail.com | Phone: 203-526-9616 | NCAA ID: #2310132144
2023 Fall Season Highlight Film Evaluation: Has a good burst into his route from his release. He releases LOS with low pad level and little wasted movement, one step cuts, impeccable catching ability, and the ability to separate himself from defenders with top end speed and elusiveness. High points the ball consistently and he is able to catch a jump ball as easy as a post, shallow, slant, or hitch. He will layout for any ball in his area while using very good balance and body control. Has above average ball skills combined with a above average vertical leaping ability. He wins 50/50 balls. Will twist and turn quickly after the catch to get the extra YAC. He appears comfortable running all routes. Asst Coach Juston Thomas Coments: Very explosive. Great highpoint guy, missed 2nd half of season with a broken collarbone.
His physical measurables (Height & Weight) align with Div 1 Low FCS/High D2/High NAIA Wide Receivers. He was ranked as the # 27 wide receiver in the class of 2025 in New England before the 2023 season. Will be included in our next rankings update being released in February 2024.
Jesus Martell Jesus Martell 6’2″ | 150 lbs | WR Maloney Ct. | 2025 NewE JERSEY #: 1, POSITION(S): WR, FS, CLASS OF: 2025
2023 Fall Season Highlight Film Evaluation: He has an athletic lean muscular frame with obvious length in his arms and legs. Has soft strong hands that allow him to easily pluck the ball in the air. He can adjust when the ball is in the air. Has good change of direction and body control. Has a very good release that flashes getting off with a low pad level and an acceleration into his route. Has very good ball skills. A natural hands catcher who catches everything away from his body. Flashes the ability to get in and out of cuts at full speed. Has a clip showing his willingness to create the “touchdown” block. Has experience in route running and knows how to sink weight to get out of breaks. He is effective in creating separation. Flashes some quickness and speed that when verified, could help his recruitment.
His physical measurables (Height and weight) align with college Div 1 FBS Power 5 Wide Receivers. He is a prospect that was brought to our attention after earning New Haven Register All-State Football 2nd Team honors for his season performance. He will be included in our next rankings update which will be released in February 2024.
Joe Mugovero Joe Mugovero, 6’1, 175lbs, WR, #7, MHS, CO/2025, 4.0 GPA, CT Joemugovero@gmail.com
2023 Fall Season Highlight Film Evaluation: Flashes an instant release off of the LOS. He has clips displaying him being a bit high with his pad level when being pressed at the LOS and other clips that show he has a low pad level during a clean release. A quick burst into the route is visual along with, one-step cuts, outstanding catching ability, and the ability to separate himself from defenders with his speed. Has good balance and body control. Has a good amount of clips showing that he is comfortable running all routes and possesses very good ball skills. He is a longer athlete that I see as a possession-type threat who can stretch the field. His ball skills include traits such as a high ability to track the ball downfield. Has a very good catch radius. High vertical jumping ability to high-point the ball. Ability to win the contested 50-50 balls. He can adjust to the ball in the air.
His physical measurables (Height and weight) align with Div 1 FBS Group of 5 or High Div-1 FCS Wide Receivers. He is a prospect that was brought to our attention after earning New Haven Register All-State Football Team honorable mention recognition for his season performance. He will be included in our next rankings update which will be released in February 2024.
Raymond Ferranti Raymond Ferranti 6’0″ | 180 lbs | DB Fairfield College Prep | 2025 State NewE Fairfield Prep Football | 6’0 180 | 2025 |DB (#13) email:@rferranti02@gmail.com/ 9178157362
2023 Fall Season Highlight Film Evaluation: His film includes clips of him being positioned at corner and safety. While at safety he has very good run fits and can see the field well. Very active in run support. He is a solid athlete and a tough competitor. Flashes decent change of direction skills with good leaping ability. He appears fairly good in man coverage but very good in zone coverage.
His physical measurables (Height and weight) align with Div 1 Low FCS/High D2/High NAIA Defensive backs.
He is a prospect that was brought to our attention by his Defensive Coordinator. He will be included in our next rankings update which will be released in February 2024.