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2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I

2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
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Caleb Holfoth
Caleb Holfoth
March 5, 2024 @ 02:59 PM
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Javon Lawrence
Javon Lawrence 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB | 2025
NY
Reid Jones
Reid Jones 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR | 2025
NY
Ameir Morrow
Ameir Morrow 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB | 2026
NY
Jake Kessner
Jake Kessner 6'4" | 250 lbs | TE | 2025
NY
Rich Belin
Rich Belin 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB | 2025
NY
Denzil (DJ) Williams
Denzil (DJ) Williams 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL | 2025
NY
Jacob Butler
Jacob Butler 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR | 2026
NY
Cleveland Charlton
Cleveland Charlton 6'5" | 185 lbs | WR | 2024
NY
Blake Belin
Blake Belin 6'3" | 280 lbs | DL | 2025
NY
Quante Gillians
Quante Gillians 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL | 2025
NY
Darien Williams
Darien Williams 6'0" | 165 lbs | ATH | 2025
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New York Recruiting Reports are back! All these guys picked up D1 offers in the past week. Every week, I will continue to give you the rundown on who in New York is getting offers, taking visits, and heating up in their recruiting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are ten guys who got more or even their first opportunity to play at the next level this week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["403035"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='403035' first='Quante' last='Gillians'] recruiting holds strong through the winter, South Florida was the latest to offer Gillians who has interest both locally with offers from Pittsburgh, Toledo and Boston College in addition to some out of region offers from Southern Methodist and most recently South Florida.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eGillians a EDGE rusher from Aquinas in New York has been on my radar since he got some varsity reps as a sophomore and grew into a full time starter this past season as a Junior.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["390761"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='390761' first='Darien' last='Williams'] jus received some local love as he picked up an offer from Syracuse. Williams already held offers from some of the northeasts top programs at the P4 and G5 level including Penn State. His entire list consists of Penn State, Syracuse, Boston College, Pittsburgh, UConn, Temple, and UMass.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWilliams is a dual sport athlete that runs track and has some notable times of 10.8 100m and 21.9 200m last spring. The first team all-state selection already has the accolades and now the offers are rolling in.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["648880"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='648880' first='Jake' last='Kessner'] has the ideal build for the TE position and should continue to gain traction in recruiting due to the limited number of true in-line tight ends in high school football. Kessner, got his first offer in February from Princeton and has continued to get opportunities since. His most recent, which lands him on this list is from Air Force Academy making it 8 total for the top TE in the state. Kessner's total list includes Princeton, Cornell, Penn, Dartmouth, Army, Air Force, Georgetown, and Monmouth.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["434415"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='434415' first='Blake' last='Belin'] is going to be near or at the top of every industry ranking for the state of New York when this class graduates. The DL from State Champion Cardinal Hayes is one of the focal points of a program that has seen some major recruiting buzz since being the states top team. Belin just picked up an offer from Towson, the soon to be home of his Cardinal Hayes teammate [player_tooltip player_id='434416' first='Cleveland' last='Charlton']. Belin adds Towson to a long list of suitors that includes Duke, Boston College, Syracuse, Virginia, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Minnesota, Georgia Tech, Maryland, UConn, Temple, and Jackson State.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["606298"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='606298' first='Rich' last='Belin'], the most recent QB in Cardinal Hayes recent success at the position just won one of the most prestigious awards in being named Gatorade New York State Player of the Year and while he has been adding some offers recently, none stand out more than Harvard not only due to their academic prowess and their recent success and football but it is also home to the previous Gatorade New York State Player of the Year in QB Dante Torres. Belin has offers from nearly in the entire IVY league in addition to some a 1AA offer from powerhouse William u0026amp; Mary.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["814928"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='814928' first='Reid' last='Jones'] had a strong season as one of the top receiving options on Cardinal Hayes, Jones just picked up offers from Harvard and Dartmouth on back to back days to add to his collection of high academic offers and interest at the 1AA level. Jones continues to capitalize off a strong season and now holds opportunities to play at the next level from Harvard, Dartmouth, Yale, Georgetown, Fordham, William u0026amp; Mary, Brown, Columbia, and LIU.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["806369"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='806369' first='Ameir' last='Morrow'] picked up his first offer not too long ago from Boston College and just added Syracuse to his list. Morrow continues the long line of Erasmus Hall talent that continues to get recruited early. Morrow is the key piece to a strong 26' class coming from Flatbush Ave. My eyes have been on Morrow several times so far, he went on a run as a freshman during the playoffs scoring TDs in multiple playoff games for Erasmus Hall and grew into his role as one of the key offensive pieces for a team with D1 talent at multiple positions.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["473976"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='473976' first='Jacob' last='Butler'] out of Long Island Lutheran is one of the best playmakers on the island and just picked up an offer from Buffalo. Butler continues to progress and so does his recruitment, before the season started East Carolina and LIU extended offers. Atfer the season, big programs such as Boston College, Duke, and Syracuse all jumped in the mix. Buffalo makes it 6 for Butler who is also one of the better track sprinters in the state of New York.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1201634"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1201634' first='Javon' last='Lawrence'] gets his first offer from the largest school in the state Syracuse, Lawrence a DB for North Rockland has been dominante on the track for a while running notable times of 10.78 100m and 6.54 55m indoor times. On the field, Lawrence was a key piece in the secondary for North Rockland's 7-3 season. Lawrence's speed alone will start to attract the interest of other programs and he should be in for a busy spring of visits and camps.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["505332"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"DJ Williams has been on my radar for multiple seasons, he has a ton of experience as a varsity starter for two years in a high powered Archbishop Stepinac offense. Williams had offers from UConn and UNLV two really solid programs who were high on him early, recently his recruiting has generated some buzz as Duke, Syracuse, Boston College, Fordham, and Buffalo all jumped in the mix. Williams lands on this list because of his most recent offer which came today from Monmouth, a 1AA program who has taken some really solid players from New York in recent years.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e787b62e855"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For more New York recruiting content and evaluations, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZCaleb">@PRZCaleb </a>on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prz.caleb/">@prz.caleb</a> on Instagram.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

New York Recruiting Reports are back! All these guys picked up D1 offers in the past week. Every week, I will continue to give you the rundown on who in New York is getting offers, taking visits, and heating up in their recruiting.

Syracuse
Quante Gillians

Quante Gillians

NY
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 250
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Quante
Gillians DL
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
250
HS
Aquinas
|
NY
2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
Quante Gillians recruiting holds strong through the winter, South Florida was the latest to offer Gillians who has...
Written by Caleb Holfoth
Syracuse
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Quante Gillians

State: New York
School: Aquinas
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Syracuse
Darien Williams

Darien Williams

NY
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Darien
Williams ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
CBA-Syracuse
|
NY
2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
Darien Williams jus received some local love as he picked up an offer from Syracuse. Williams already held...
Written by Caleb Holfoth
Syracuse
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Darien Williams

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State: New York
School: CBA-Syracuse
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Princeton
Jake Kessner

Jake Kessner

NY
TE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 250
POS TE
CLASS 2025
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Jake
Kessner TE
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
250
HS
Rye
|
NY
2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
Jake Kessner has the ideal build for the TE position and should continue to gain traction in recruiting...
Written by Caleb Holfoth
Princeton
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Jake Kessner

Twitter
State: New York
School: Rye
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Georgia Tech
Blake Belin

Blake Belin

NY
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 280
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Blake
Belin DL
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
280
HS
Cardinal Hayes
|
NY
2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
Blake Belin is going to be near or at the top of every industry ranking for the state...
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Georgia Tech
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Blake Belin

Twitter
State: New York
School: Cardinal Hayes
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Syracuse
Rich Belin

Rich Belin

NY
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Rich
Belin QB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Cardinal Hayes
|
NY
2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
Rich Belin , the most recent QB in Cardinal Hayes recent success at the position just won one...
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Syracuse
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Rich Belin

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State: New York
School: Cardinal Hayes
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Yale
Reid Jones

Reid Jones

NY
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 195
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Reid
Jones WR
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
195
HS
Cardinal Hayes
|
NY
2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
Reid Jones had a strong season as one of the top receiving options on Cardinal Hayes, Jones just...
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Yale
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Reid Jones

Twitter
State: New York
School: Cardinal Hayes
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Ameir Morrow

Ameir Morrow

NY
RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Ameir
Morrow RB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
200
HS
Erasmus Hall
|
NY
2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
Ameir Morrow picked up his first offer not too long ago from Boston College and just added Syracuse...
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Ameir Morrow

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State: New York
School: Erasmus Hall
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Stanford
Jacob Butler

Jacob Butler

NY
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Jacob
Butler WR
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Long Island Lutheran
|
NY
2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
Jacob Butler out of Long Island Lutheran is one of the best playmakers on the island and just...
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Stanford
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Jacob Butler

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State: New York
School: Long Island Lutheran
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Syracuse
Javon Lawrence

Javon Lawrence

NY
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Javon
Lawrence DB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
North Rockland
|
NY
2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
Javon Lawrence gets his first offer from the largest school in the state Syracuse, Lawrence a DB for...
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Javon Lawrence

State: New York
School: North Rockland
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Boston College
Denzil (DJ) Williams

Denzil (DJ) Williams

NY
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2025
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Denzil
(DJ) Williams OL
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
290
HS
Archbishop Stepinac
|
NY
2024 Recruiting Report Pt. I
DJ Williams has been on my radar for multiple seasons, he has a ton of experience as a...
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State: New York
School: Archbishop Stepinac
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