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NEW ENGLAND: Prospects To Be Ranked

NEW ENGLAND: Prospects To Be Ranked
Roger Silva
Roger Silva February 1, 2024 @ 09:55 AM
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Jayden Raul Concepcion
Jayden Raul Concepcion 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB | 2028
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Cullan Sarmiento
Cullan Sarmiento 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL | 2027
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Edem Kplorfia
Edem Kplorfia 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB/ATH | 2028
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Botond Varga
Botond Varga 6'8" | 310 lbs | OL | 2027
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Cayden Blanchette
Cayden Blanchette 6'4" | 325 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We evaluate prospects to identify those worthy of being ranked prospects. In this report, I will preview five 2027 freshmen actively on college radars or tracking upward to attract college attention after a solid freshman season on varsity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943068"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Cayden BlanchetternrnOT/G / 6'3 310 / St. John's Prep '27 / contact email: blanchettec75@gmail.com/ coach-Brian St. Pierre-email: bstpierrre@stjohnsprep.orgrnrnu003cstrongu003eHighlight Film Review: u003c/strongu003eu0022Blanchetteu0022 is a O-lineman who was positioned as a guard.  His films shows the ability to pull and run in space and hit moving targets. Has a comfortable bend and can get both feet in the ground at presnap. He plays with good pad level while using leverage to sustain and hold his block. Appears to be effective in getting in position to pass pro, punch and anchor in place.  He has Size: length, lower body frame, hip width, and growth potential.rnrnu003cstrongu003eProjection: u003c/strongu003eHis physical measurables (height u0026amp; weight) align with FBS Group of 5 and/or High FCS Offensive Linemen.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba9fe56ccff"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18825510/6575e62d478d70095047fec8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba9fe56cdb6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1070537"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jayden Raul Concepcionrnrnu003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3u0022u003e ATH/LB | 6'0 201 | 203|u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3u0022u003e East Haven High |475-321-4721| |NCAA ID: 2401198026 Jaydenconcepcion123@gmail.comu003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eHighlight Film Review:u0022u003c/strongu003eConceptionu0022 is a versatile athlete who is displaying an early skill set to play multiple positions. He has clips of him as a running back, inside linebacker, and outside linebacker. He is an aggressive athlete who plays with outstanding field awareness.  He looks to punish ball carriers when he tackles. He is willing to block for the ball carrier when he is on offense and leading downfield. He gives an obvious, consistent effort that pops on film.rnrnu003cstrongu003eProjection: u003c/strongu003eHis physical measurables (height u0026amp; weight) align him with Low D2/NAIA/All D3 Linebacker prospects.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba9fe56ce08"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19801132/6507aa1d176ce30fc4aa9c46' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba9fe56ce26"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943126"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Varga Botondrnrnu003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3u0022u003eTabor Academy OL/DL 6'8 310lbs Class of 2027 u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022r-18u37izu0022u003eu003ca class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21u0022 dir=u0022ltru0022 role=u0022linku0022 href=u0022https://twitter.com/gridironimportsu0022u003e@gridironimports u003c/au003eu003c/spanu003eHead Coach: u003cspan class=u0022r-18u37izu0022u003eu003ca class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21u0022 dir=u0022ltru0022 role=u0022linku0022 href=u0022https://twitter.com/coachjeffmooreu0022u003e@coachjeffmooreu003c/au003eu003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eHighlight Film Review: u003c/strongu003eu0022Botondu0022 has already caaught the attention of  Div 1 power five schools and has become a top recruit in his class and rightfully so. Standing at 6'8u0022 approximately 310lbs, many additional FBS u0026amp; power 5 schools will soon be seeking his services as some have already done. He checks many boxes such as power, strength and body control, physicality/toughness/finish, pass pro, punch and anchor in place. He currently holds Div 1 Power five offers.rnrnu003cstrongu003eProjection:u003c/strongu003e His physical measurables (height u0026amp; weight) align with Div 1 Power five college offensive linemen and below.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba9fe56ce89"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20347311/655ec747d45eb80bfc4c578b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba9fe56ceb2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943477"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Edem Kplorfiarnrnu003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3u0022u003eDedham Ma Football,Basketball u003c/spanu003eu003ca class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21u0022 dir=u0022ltru0022 role=u0022linku0022 href=u0022https://t.co/xwu15uITeAu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferrer nofollowu0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-hiw28u r-qvk6iou0022 aria-hidden=u0022trueu0022u003ehttps://u003c/spanu003ehudl.com/profile/189172u003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-hiw28u r-qvk6iou0022 aria-hidden=u0022trueu0022u003e73/Edem-Kplorfiau003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-lrvibru0022 aria-hidden=u0022trueu0022u003e…u003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3u0022u003e. Mass Elite (FBU) Defensive MVP , C/O 2027, 6'0 196 lbs, RB/MLBu003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eHighlight Film Review: u003c/strongu003eKplorfia is a linebacker who was positioned as the mike linebacker.  He plays downhill and flashes skills to maintain gap integrity.  He is very physical and reacts quickly and fluidly to inside and outside run. Has an obvious burst of speed when he reacts to the outside run.  He takesn proper angle pursuits when tracking the ball carrier outside the tackles.  He is an active player that's constantly around the ball. Knocks blockers and ball-carriers backward on impact.rnrnProjection: His physical measurables (height u0026amp; weight) align with FBS Group of 5 and/or High FCS Linebackers.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba9fe56cf16"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18917273/6568be5f066c020294c3f3b4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba9fe56cf3d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943502"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Cullan Sarmientornrnu003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3u0022u003e27 - DL/TE |6'1 215| |Dedham High School | 3 sport athlete | Cullansarmiento460@gmail.com| 40: 5.06 u003c/spanu003eu003ca class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21u0022 dir=u0022ltru0022 role=u0022linku0022 href=u0022https://t.co/PetrNHiCpLu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferrer nofollowu0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-hiw28u r-qvk6iou0022 aria-hidden=u0022trueu0022u003ehttp://u003c/spanu003ehudl.com/profile/197839u003cspan class=u0022css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-hiw28u r-qvk6iou0022 aria-hidden=u0022trueu0022u003e91u003c/spanu003eu003c/au003ernrnu003cstrongu003eHighlight Film Review: u0022Sarmientou0022 u003c/strongu003ewas positioned as a defensive tackle on varsity.  He has decent bend and comes off the ball with very low pad level. He displays a strong ability to beat HS offensive linemen. I can see a solid get-off. Flashes the ability to win at the line of scrimmage. I can see decent footwork and initial punch to keep separation from offensive linemen. He shows ability to get off blocks and create havoc on ball carriers.  He gives a consistent aggressive effort in each clip.rnrnu003cstrongu003eProjection:u003c/strongu003e His physical measurables (height u0026amp; weight) align with Low D2/NAIA/All D3 defensive Linemen.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba9fe56cf9c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19783991/656bf40bd226310af81c5c6c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba9fe56cfc1"} /-->

We evaluate prospects to identify those worthy of being ranked prospects. In this report, I will preview five 2027 freshmen actively on college radars or tracking upward to attract college attention after a solid freshman season on varsity.

Cayden Blanchette

Cayden Blanchette

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OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 325
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Cayden
Blanchette OL/DL
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
325
HS
Lawrence Academy
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NEW ENGLAND: Prospects To Be Ranked
Cayden BlanchetteOT/G / 6’3 310 / St. John’s Prep ’27 / contact email: blanchettec75@gmail.com/ coach-Brian St. Pierre-email: bstpierrre@stjohnsprep.orgHighlight...
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Jayden Raul Concepcion

Jayden Raul Concepcion

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LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Jayden
Raul Concepcion LB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
205
HS
West Haven Ct
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NEW ENGLAND: Prospects To Be Ranked
Jayden Raul Concepcion ATH/LB | 6’0 201 | 203| East Haven High |475-321-4721| |NCAA ID: 2401198026 Jaydenconcepcion123@gmail.comHighlight Film Review:”Conception”...
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Botond Varga

Botond Varga

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OL
HEIGHT 6'8"
WEIGHT 310
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Botond
Varga OL
Class
2027
Height
6'8"
Weight
310
HS
Tabor Academy
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NEW ENGLAND: Prospects To Be Ranked
Varga BotondTabor Academy OL/DL 6’8 310lbs Class of 2027 @gridironimports Head Coach: @coachjeffmooreHighlight Film Review: “Botond” has already...
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Edem Kplorfia

Edem Kplorfia

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LB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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Edem
Kplorfia LB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
Dedham
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NEW ENGLAND: Prospects To Be Ranked
Edem KplorfiaDedham Ma Football,Basketball https://hudl.com/profile/18917273/Edem-Kplorfia…. Mass Elite (FBU) Defensive MVP , C/O 2027, 6’0 196 lbs, RB/MLBHighlight Film...
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Cullan Sarmiento

Cullan Sarmiento

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DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 220
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CLASS 2027
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Cullan
Sarmiento DL
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
220
HS
Dedham
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NEW ENGLAND: Prospects To Be Ranked
Cullan Sarmiento27 – DL/TE |6’1 215| |Dedham High School | 3 sport athlete | Cullansarmiento460@gmail.com| 40: 5.06 http://hudl.com/profile/19783991Highlight...
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