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Rising Prospects In 2026 Class

Rising Prospects In 2026 Class
Pat Weider
Pat Weider March 16, 2024 @ 07:38 AM
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TJ Mitchell
TJ Mitchell 5'7" | 185 lbs | LB | 2026
PA
Justin Still
Justin Still 6'3" | 185 lbs | LB/TE | 2026
PA
Peter Sherman
Peter Sherman 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB | 2026
PA
Carlos Diggs
Carlos Diggs 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB | 2026
PA
Tristyn Tavares
Tristyn Tavares 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB/ATH | 2026
PA
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Tristyn Tavares

Tristyn Tavares

PA
QB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB/ATH
CLASS 2026
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Tristyn
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Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
Norwin
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PA
Rising Prospects In 2026 Class
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Justin Still Justin Still 6'3" | 185 lbs | LB/TE Newport | 2026 State PA

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WEIGHT 185
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Justin Still Justin Still 6'3" | 185 lbs | LB/TE Newport | 2026 State PA

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QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
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Weight
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HS
Emmaus
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Carlos Diggs

Carlos Diggs

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HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
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CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
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Weight
165
HS
Gateway
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TJ Mitchell TJ Mitchell 5'7" | 185 lbs | LB Gateway | 2026 PA

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WEIGHT 180
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TJ Mitchell TJ Mitchell 5'7" | 185 lbs | LB Gateway | 2026 PA

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WEIGHT 175
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