2024 Watch List: Returning Upstate NY Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are one step closer to getting to spring. That means football will be right around the corner and these players will be back on the field. Check out the new list of Section V players that will be returning in 2024, and you should have your eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1225739,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ian Schneeberger ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"234","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Eastridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Ian Schneeberger was a very quick and versatile player for Eastridge High School this past season as a junior. Schneeberger played the majority of his snaps on the defensive line as a DE, but he can also play as an OG and LB at a high level for his team. What was outstanding to see was the way that Schneeberger could line up to play against both the run and pass all over the defensive line at any role. It did not matter if he was in a 2-technique, 3-technique, or out on the edge. This is a defender that truly wants to win for his defense. The first step quickness was a big point of emphasis that jumped off the tape as well. Multiple times, Schneeberger was able to shoot into blocking gaps to affect the QB. Being able to fight through blocks and get after the ball carrier with excellent pursuit was shown throughout. 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Koumassou will be entering his senior season when the season comes around, and I am expecting him to take a major step. The straight athleticism for his size to get out and block opponents down the field was amazing to watch. So many times, quick pass rushers would try to run around Koumassou, and it would simply not work because of the lateral quickness that he possesses. Even when rushers would try to use straight power such as a bull rush, Koumassou was able to use his brute strength to withstand the rush. The second level blocking was a big point of emphasis on Koumassou tape. Being able to get out into space quickly to find those LBs, DEs, or even DBs to block out of the way was evident. This was one of the fastest OT's I have watched on tape that truly is not afraid to be physical. 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Leone ended the season with 44 tackles and 2 TFLs. The ability to shoot the gaps to make an impact against the run game was a huge stand-out in Leone's game. Many times, Lucas was able to track down the opposing RBs and bring them down with outstanding closing speed. There is a high amount of play strength that was shown when being able to block shed off of linemen to get to the ball carrier as well. The ability to get low and wrap up the intended ball carriers was a highlight in Leone's tape too. On multiple occasions, Lucas was able to make diving tackles that were even at the LOS which was impressive to see. The lateral agility was a major standout as well, and it really came in handy when having to change directions quickly. 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