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Continue ReadingFrom Coverage to Route Running to Roughhousing in the trenches; Check out these 2025’s that are packing a punch.
Shaun’Dez Buchannon
State: New England School: Springfield Central
Shaun’Dez has fast feet and great field vision. He gets to the ball quickly and drives through ball carriers when tackling. He has has good hips and turns well in coverage. Shaun’Dez has the speed and power to play free or strong safety. He brings the wood when in run support and can also break up passes on the outside.
His measurables align with NESCAC Schools
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James Mburu
State: New England School: Wachusett Regional
2023 Film Review- James has active hands, quick feet and does a great job of using the boundary when in coverage. He has good field vision, strong ball skills and is physical when tackling. He can recover quickly when defending deeper routes, and has a nose for the football in traffic.
Projection: His measurables align him with FCS Schools
Jaden Lopes-Ribeiro
State: New England School: Brockton High School
2023 Film Review: Jaden is a precise route runner and has soft hands. He has breakaway speed, and can occasionally break tackles. Defenders have a tough time containing him as he can get off the line quickly when pressed, and can make tough catches on the boundary. Jaden has good field vision, and can find soft spots in the zone when plays break down. He also comes back to the football on broken plays and can make tough catches in traffic.
His measurables align with NESCAC Schools
Alex Clapp
State: New England School: Middlesex School
2023 Film Review: Alex has great size at 6 foot 5, with good speed and is a sharp route runner. He has soft hands and can make tough catches in traffic. Alex has quick feet off the line and can take the top off the defense on any down. Alex is a great blocker on running plays, and can also make catches on the boundary. He has very high academics.
His measurables align with FCS Schools
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Santanna Cardoso
State: New England School: Dexter Southfield
Santanna is a great athlete that can contribute in all three phases of the game. A sharp route runner, he can get off the line and make plays in the open field. He is a good defender that can make tackles and cover to the boundary. Santanna also has high IQ when on special teams, and can make a play in a possession situation.
His measurables align with NESCAC Schools
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Danaye Tikue
State: New England School: Newton South
Danaye has a great burst off the ball and finishes defenders every chance he can. He plays with a wide base and has good size at 6 foot 4 and 285 pounds. Danaye can get to the second level when run blocking and is equally good in pass protection. He makes a big impact on the defensive side of the ball also. He can clog up running lanes and will chase down ball carriers to the boundary.
His measurables align with FCS Schools
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Marcus Almada
State: New England School: Bishop Hendricken
Marcus has great get off and violent hands at the line of scrimmage. He is physical with offensive lineman and can hold his own on double teams. Marcus finds the ball carrier quickly and can make plays in the backfield or on the edge. Marcus has a relentless motor and makes his presence felt on every play. He blocks well at Tight End, but Marcus is much better on the Defensive line. At 6 foot 3, with long arms and a powerful base, he makes offensive lineman work together to keep him out of the backfield.
His measurables align with FBS Schools