PA Names Receiving High Grades From PRZ’s Northeast Director Pt.2
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Malachi Ramnath PA #66 DL #12 HEIGHT 6'3" WEIGHT 220 POS DL CLASS 2025 View Profile Malachi Ramnath Instagram Twitter State: Pennsylvania School: Central York t 15.5 sacks, hell of a number. 6’3, 220 | TE/DE Central York’s Malachi Ramnath…
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- 15.5 sacks, hell of a number.
- 6’3, 220 | TE/DE
Central York’s Malachi Ramnath Malachi Ramnath 6’3″ | 220 lbs | DL Central York | 2025 State PA falls on the athletic side of the EDGE/DE/OLB spectrum. I recently covered some 6’3, 220+ pound DL prospects, none of which have juice off the edge like this kid. PA defensive linemen, especially 2025s, tend to lean toward the power side of pass-rush styles. Ramanth, who recorded 16 sacks as a junior, is a flash off the edge, I know how coveted speed is in the eyes of coaches at the next level. You can argue it’s easier to teach tech/grow muscle in the right areas on an athlete than it is to teach athleticism to a big and powerful player. I could only imagine what a good 15 pounds could do to this young man once he reaches the next level. As for his game on tape, love how mixy he likes to get with his hands. I see swims, I see early hand swatting, I see dips off the edge that show some bend to his game. I see flexible ankles that can handle and maintain the burst/speed he flashes off the snap. Can align with his hand off the dirt, in a two-point stance, traditional LOS OLB-type alignment. Next, you can see him work with his hand in the dirt, rushing as a traditional EDGE guy. A real player is emerging, maybe I was late to the party. A name I’m throwing to FCS coaches who are looking for athleticism in the front-seven. Narrowly missed ranking inside the top ten at his position. Fun player.
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- 6’4, 205
- 16 years old
- aligns at more than three positions, versatility is calling card
Emmaus never fails to pump out a prospect each year that gets me excited. 50 tackles to his name, 5 interceptions, 30 catches, 350+ yards, 2 scores. Muscular build, cuts on his legs/arms, standing at 6’4 too, this is already a next-level build, one that could even be improved on. Asked to play safety, long stride has him covering ground easily when talking hash-to-hash. Outside lane receiver on offense, one who can absolutely eat in the short game. Have Terrero run hitches, pop screens at the LOS, curls and fades, he’s a wide target with a wide catch radius that is a lock to move the chains if the QB can be protected. Better tracking and range than I expected out of a kid who is pushing 200+ at 6’4. Potential is unlimited. TE could be an option, he’s already an impact blocker at WR, some additional weight, along with his hands, he’d be a shoe-in at TE. OLB capable, pretty sure he has experience inside the box in the past, no hesitation to fill the alley from his safety spot. I’m not positive he’s a pass rusher of course, or if he has the mentality to do so. That being said, his body certainly looks the part of an edge defender. MIKE and JACK LB are possible at this level. A positionless prospect with limitless potential.
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- 5’10, 165
- quality DB and RB for Bonner
Great enough junior tape to place inside the top 100, a debut rank at that, don’t see that often. Just three brand new names went from unranked to Top 100, Bonner’s Mikhail Johnson Mikhail Johnson 5’10” | 170 lbs | ATH Bonner-Prendie | 2025 State PA being one of them. Junior tape begins with Johnson showing off interceptions from his slot alignment, primarily working out of Cover 1/ single-high sets, working inside of five yards to the LOS. Current H/W combination has me thinking he likely has a future at DB, the fluidity in his lower body has me thinking that too. Smooth hips, rotate with ease. Smooth feet, they knife the turf without Johnson losing too much balance either way. Interceptions show he has a nose for the ball. Matches/mirrors stemming from wideouts opposite him, has a clear understanding of the route tree. Can station in the box if the offensive alignment calls for such, has zero problem helping out in run support, almost looks like a box safety the way he takes angles and flies to the football. As for his reps at back, expect him to explode in terms of production with Hankey and Session moving to the next level. PCLB MVP is in this kid’s future. Ton of runs between the tackles out of Gun, disciplined runner, one that trusts his blocks to open up, a runner that hits the correct hole and is ready to bounce either direction to make second-level defenders miss. Makes a ton of defenders miss strictly off of acceleration skills and angle-takes, smart football player here who’d rather get north and south on you, despite him weighing less than 170 pounds. Station him at DB, deploy him to LB alignments, have him tote the rock 15-18 times a game, all of this can be trusted.
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- 6’1, 170
- 3.8 GPA
- 1,500 scrimmage yards, 20 total touchdowns on the year
Top 100 debut for Exeter Township’s Jayden Zandier Jayden Zandier 6’1″ | 175 lbs | ATH Exeter Township | 2025 State PA . Some FCS schools have already inquired on Zandier to me personally, the young man is a no-brainer to be placed this highly among his 2025 classmates. A real 6’1, 170 pounds that can turn into 185 with one swift offseason of work, Zandier stood on what was supposed to be a breakout campaign and did just that, break out when it mattered most. Most of Zandier’s damage came with his stationed at back in the backfield, running behind big fronts. Exeter deploys a ton of two-TE looks, they utilized a fullback in the backfield, even out of I-formations at times. Heavy looks allow Zandier, who’s built like a wideout, to hit holes and open up his stride early in reps. All Zandier needs is a crease working out of gun or behind the QB. With the number of outstanding blockers working in front of him on each rep, it’s a matter of Zandier exploiting any hole he sees in front of him, his exceptional vision and natural feel for the position have him doing just that. Again, Zandier’s build has you suggesting he’s a safety or wideout, but the young man is tougher between the tackles than his frame might suggest. He won’t barrel through front-seven defenders, but Zandier can beat DB angles with his acceleration skills, while also shedding would-be tacklers who aren’t in good position to bring him down. Zandier had to of recorded at least 5-7+ 50+ yard scores throughout the year, wouldn’t be surprised if that number were higher. Can serve as a premier kick/punt returner in his league. Playmaker who is going to see Division One looks, especially if he runs well at camps.
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- 6’3, 265
- 3.4 GPA
Boast-worthy three-minute tape on Hudl that shows off Carmichaels’ Bradley Schoenfeldt Bradley Schoenfeldt 6’3″ | 275 lbs | OL Carmichaels | 2025 State PA ‘s prowess at the guard position. A phenomenal 2nd-half of the rep type of prospect. Great foot fire and leg drive off the snap, great locater of his assignment on the go, and what’s best, Schoenfeldt is a terrific finisher of blocks. Violent streak is evident based on tape alone. I used several adjectives in this piece that I only reserve for top 150 prospects. After this most recent 2025 update, I’d consider him to be in that class of prospects. I ranked Schoenfeldt among offensive linemen, yet he stands at 265 pounds, a bit on the lighter side if we consider his projection to the next level. That being said, I’d love for Schoenfeldt to consider working on the opposite side of the ball. Thankfully, the junior has quality tape doing just that, aligned inside the interior of Carmichaels’ four-man front. On top of his two-way capabilities, Schoenfeldt also provides left tackle duties if need be. I think Schoenfeldt is destined to play IOL at the next level, yet I love that the young man has options at this point. Would love to see additional sets in pass protection on tape, however. Good player.
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- 6’4, 225
- 4.0 GPA
- Baseball and basketball participant
Moldable prospect that should get real attention if he camps this offseason. Three-sport athlete, 50+ tackles in ten games, along with 7 TFLs and three sacks, all while also contributing at OL/TE. Carries the ideal build necessary to rush the passer around the edge, utilizes said build well, good hand user, is a blur off the snap so getting into his chest is tough if you’re a slow OT. His pass protecting rep is what really dropped my jaw. I have to preface that at 6’4, 225, the likelihood of Zasadni playing along a collegiate offensive line is low, he’d need to beef up of course. That being said, I’m enamored with his demeanor and aggressive nature while stationed at OT/TE. This kid is firing off the ball like he’s headed for the QB, yet he’s actually displacing an IDL or a backer 10 yards off the ball. His initial punch is note-worthy, this goes for both sides of the football. He possesses a jarring jolt of a punch that has to take it’s toll as the games progress. Good motor, seems to be always revving. Good pad-level, likely an exciting piece to a future defensive front. Great debut ranking inside the Top 150.