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Hidden Gems 2026 and 2027 Prospects

Hidden Gems 2026 and 2027 Prospects
Pat Weider
Pat Weider January 21, 2024 @ 05:23 PM
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Jasper Shepps
Jasper Shepps 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2026
PA
Anthony Aquila
Anthony Aquila 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH/DB | 2026
PA
TJ Lawrence
TJ Lawrence 5'11" | 211 lbs | LB/RB | 2027
PA
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Jasper Shepps

Jasper Shepps

PA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Jasper
Shepps ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Juniata
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PA
Hidden Gems 2026 and 2027 Prospects
Jasper Shepp’s film is some of the best plays I have seen all year. The 1st play was...
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State: Pennsylvania
School: Juniata
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Chase Tomain

Chase Tomain

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS ATH
CLASS 2027

Chase Tomain

School: Plum High School
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Kris Burgos

Kris Burgos

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS ATH
CLASS 2026

Kris Burgos

School: Solanco
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Anthony Aquila

Anthony Aquila

PA
ATH/DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH/DB
CLASS 2026
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Anthony
Aquila ATH/DB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Bishop Shanahan
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Hidden Gems 2026 and 2027 Prospects
Anthony Aquila played safety and receiver for Bishop Shanahan last year but could move to quarterback this year....
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State: Pennsylvania
School: Bishop Shanahan
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TJ Lawrence

TJ Lawrence

PA
LB/RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 211
POS LB/RB
CLASS 2027
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TJ
Lawrence LB/RB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
211
HS
Parkland
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PA
Hidden Gems 2026 and 2027 Prospects
TJ Lawrence had a strong Freshman year for Parkland. He was good at running back and linebacker. As...
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State: Pennsylvania
School: Parkland
Club: Parkland
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