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Under The Radar Prospects: Class of 2025

Under The Radar Prospects: Class of 2025
Brian Phillips
Brian Phillips April 8, 2024 @ 10:37 AM
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Merrick Barlow
Merrick Barlow 6'5" | 215 lbs | WR | 2025
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Rand Shepard
Rand Shepard 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB | 2025
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Matthias Ogrinc
Matthias Ogrinc 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL | 2025
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Eli Laverdiere
Eli Laverdiere 6'4" | 210 lbs | TE | 2025
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Evan Morgese
Evan Morgese 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB | 2025
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The ceiling for Merrick is very high.u003c/spanu003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003cstrongu003eOffers: u003c/strongu003eArmy, Navy, Air Force, Cornell, Brown,","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66140f2f51f1f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18014465/657a274dbd6a9c079cf2ef60' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66140f2f51fef"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1010108"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eMatthias is one of the top all around interior OL in the class of 2025. Standing at 6'5, Matthias has an impressive first step off the LOS. He shows strong hands and total body power by driving the defender backward. Plays with good technique and leverage. I like the physical nature that Matthias plays with. Don't be surprised when the Division 1 schools start offering.u003c/spanu003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003cstrongu003eOffers:u003c/strongu003e Fordham","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66140f2f5205f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19653016/656394b17bd2e20be8dd6f49' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66140f2f52089"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1010127"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eRand is ranked as a top 20 LB in New England. He plays LB with toughness and aggression. He has a knack for finding the ball carrier to make plays. In the run game, he sheds blocks well and plays with gap integrity. Rand has good lateral quickness and speed which allows him to run sideline to sideline and tackle in space. 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Evan is an explosive athlete who can play multiple positions. At OLB, he comes off the edge with high-level quickness and can rush the QB with great success. Uses his hands well to defeat pass blocking. His effort and energy show on special teams. 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His frame and body type align with Division 1 schools. Eli is a TE that can play on the LOS and run block but also a TE that can be a factor in the pass game. Shows reliable hands and solid route running. Eli is a 3 sport athlete who plays basketball and competes in outdoor track. A strong 2024 season will go a long way for Eli.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66140f2f521e5"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16224758/650742af7bdd5205586f0751' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66140f2f52203"} /-->

This article will provide information on 5 prospects from the Class of 2025.

Navy
Merrick Barlow

Merrick Barlow

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WR
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 215
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Merrick
Barlow WR
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
Weight
215
HS
St John's Prep
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Under The Radar Prospects: Class of 2025
The #6 WR in New England,  Barlow is a tough matchup to opposing DB’s. He is 6’5 and...
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Navy
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Merrick Barlow

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School: St John's Prep
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Villanova
Matthias Ogrinc

Matthias Ogrinc

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OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 270
POS OL
CLASS 2025
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Matthias
Ogrinc OL
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
Weight
270
HS
St. Sebastian's
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Under The Radar Prospects: Class of 2025
Matthias is one of the top all around interior OL in the class of 2025. Standing at 6’5,...
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Villanova
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Matthias Ogrinc

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State: New England
School: St. Sebastian's
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Rand Shepard

Rand Shepard

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LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Rand
Shepard LB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
HS
Phillips Exeter
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Under The Radar Prospects: Class of 2025
Rand is ranked as a top 20 LB in New England. He plays LB with toughness and aggression....
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Rand Shepard

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State: New England
School: Phillips Exeter
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Evan Morgese

Evan Morgese

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LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Evan
Morgese LB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
Saint John's Prep
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Under The Radar Prospects: Class of 2025
Evan moved himself up in the Class of 2025 rankings due to a very productive season. Evan is...
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Evan Morgese

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State: New England
School: Saint John's Prep
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Eli Laverdiere

Eli Laverdiere

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TE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 210
POS TE
CLASS 2025
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Eli
Laverdiere TE
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
210
HS
Oxford Hills
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Under The Radar Prospects: Class of 2025
Eli is a top 10 TE in the Class of 2025 rankings for good reason. His frame and...
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Eli Laverdiere

State: New England
School: Oxford Hills
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