3rd & Ten: 7v7 Players to Watch this Offseason Part 1
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Long Island is making noise in the 7v7 scene and 3rd and Ten has proven to be an elite program. They have been invited to the Prep Redzone 7v7 tournament in April, along with other tournaments throughout the summer. Look…
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Continue ReadingLong Island is making noise in the 7v7 scene and 3rd and Ten has proven to be an elite program. They have been invited to the Prep Redzone 7v7 tournament in April, along with other tournaments throughout the summer. Look out for these players below to have a major offseason and pick up a lot of college interest. Stay tuned for part two.
Sometimes players in Nassau County Conference 4 will get overlooked, but Kyle Britton Kyle Britton 5’11” | 170 lbs | WR Seaford | 2025 NY shows he belongs with the best on Long Island. Britton is a terrific slot receiver for this team loaded at the WR position. But where Britton stands out as a receiver is his hands. This offseason, Britton has showcased the ability to catch everything. He’s a reliable target who has underrated quickness. You have to imagine that Seaford will pass the ball more next year as they have one of the top WRs in the county on their roster.
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Devin Pigott
Devin Pigott
After a stellar junior season, Pigott made a case that he’s the top cornerback in all of New York City. He was the number 1 corner on an Erasmus Hall defense that dominated the PSAL all year long. He has tremendous ball skills and is a very physical corner. Pigott will be terrorizing receivers throughout the offseason. Just like other Erasmus Hall defensive backs in the past, Pigott has that “it” factor that comes out in big moments.
Another shutdown level corner on this Third and 10 team. Miller has good size and range at 6’1 and is coming off a big-time junior season with St John The Baptist. Miller is one of the best corners in man coverage in New York state. He was erasing some of the top receivers in the AA-1 and AAA divisions in the catholic league all season long. Miller is lengthy and a very smooth corner, look for him to shine all summer.
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The top 2025 quarterback on Long Island has already made a big impact on 3rd and Ten. He led them to the championship at “War on the Shore”, where his competitiveness and ability to make clutch plays were on display. Filardi is coming off a special junior season where he won the “Boomer Award” which is given to Long Island’s top quarterback. Filardi makes everyone around him better and will be a name to look out for in the new 2025 rankings coming out soon.
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In his sophomore season at Babylon, Aidan Winter Aidan Winter 6’0″ | 180 lbs | ATH Babylon | 2026 State NY did everything. Now he’s on a 7v7 team with some of the Island’s top players and he is still playing almost everywhere and making plays. Winter is a leader on this 3rd and Ten team and has proven to be a natural playmaker. He has played everywhere on defense. He did special things on offense during his sophomore campaign and there’s been plenty of flashes of that in the 7v7 circuit. Winter is an excellent running back and wide receiver and if his team ever needs it he will play quarterback. Aidan Winter Aidan Winter 6’0″ | 180 lbs | ATH Babylon | 2026 State NY is the definition of a football player.
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A major factor on the 15U team for 3rd and Ten, but Bala can play with the 18U team and be a game changer. Bala is the first freshman running back to play on St Anthony’s varsity in recent memory and that’s because of his size and athleticism. At 5’11 and 195 pounds, Bala has a ton of strength and explosiveness in his game. He’s been able to burst out of his routes and create separation a ton this offseason. Bala has looked dangerous in the open field and he is a player primed for a huge sophomore season and will be one of the top 2027 prospects in New York.
He was on our All Long Island 1st team offense and he’s continued to prove that he’s one of the top receivers in the state every time he steps out onto the field. Brooks can create separation against anybody he goes against. His talented route running accompanied by his incredible hands makes him one of the most consistent and productive receivers you’ll find in New York.
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Kris Watkins
Kris Watkins
One of the top prospects from the Suffolk County champs within William Floyd. Kris Watkins is one of the faster 2025 prospects you’ll see on Long Island and he plays with a lot of toughness alongside that speed. He plays both ways for this third and 10 team and will continue to be a major factor for them. He’s a reliable corner and a very talented slot receiver. Look out for him to continue to impact the game at both WR and DB in his senior year.