2024 Signing Class Overview: Pace Setters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The only division II school in New York the Pace Setters have been a program that have a mix of seasons over and under .500. Under the leadership of Head Coach Andy Rondeau Pace was able to achieve back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in multiple decades right before the COVID pandemic and they look to get back on that track this season. They bring a strong group of New Yorkers into the squad and are one of the most New York heavy rosters in the top 2 divisions of college football. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Highest Ranked Recruit</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["451505"],"_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":"Dejesus out of Monsignor Farrell was a part of a stacked defensive end/outside linebacker group that was able to get after the passer. With 9 sacks in the NYCHSFL AAA Dejesus was one of the most dangerous pass rushers in New York. His motor and ability to finish with violence lead to a lot of plays behind the LOS as he also was one of the TFL leaders in the state. Desjesus plays with good hands and has good burst upfield as a pass rusher which will translate to the next level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660c714fb2df5"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rest of the Class</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801576"],"_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":"Johnson out of Canarsie is a hybrid S/LB prospect who was a big part of Canarsie's dominant 2022 seasons and even though the team struggled this season Johnson's senior tape showcased the same LB who was a standout in the PSAL with his ability to close and finish on ball carriers in space and blow up blockers at the point of attack.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["549080"],"_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='549080' first='Christopher' last='Adegunle'] out of Abraham Lincoln who was the top WR target for one of the most dangerous passing attacks in the PSAL has a good frame and athleticism that will translate to the field at Pace. Adegunle is quick out of his breaks and showcases good route running with good mix of routes on film. He can make plays after the catch with his burst and change of direction and has the size to play on the outside and athleticism to play in the slot.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["521449"],"_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":"Downer out of CHSFL state champions Cardinal Hayes is another OLB/SS hybrid player who is coming to Pace. Downer skillset excels when he is able to play in space more as a nickel corner or box safety. He is quick and has good bend which is often showcased on his successful reps as a blitzer. 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Could not find any film on Benham but he will start listed as an ATH which means PACE could look at him on either side of the ball to start his college career.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1227201"],"_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":"Burgos a standout defensive lineman for Cardinal Spellman is a big physical presence on the DL and is one of the bigger NY prospects that Pace will add this cycle.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1209757"],"_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":"Temple out of Albany HS was the type of HS player that played QB because he was the best athlete on the field in most games he played. Temple will play WR for Pace and his athleticism stood out on tape. 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