District 3 Recruiting Notebook: May 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a recruiting notebook to update on where prospects in District 3 are currently at with offers and other opportunities. This will not feature everyone, but a snapshot of prospects, and general information on those recruits. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386144"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eRecruiting Updateu003c/strongu003e: Saxton recruitment has picked up in the last few months. He currently has over 20 offers. Most Ivy League schools and several other colleges like Uconn, and Towson have offered him scholarships. This past week he just picked up an offer from Iowa State. Saxton is well on his way to having several good choices to play college football at.rnrnu003cstrongu003eRecruiting Questionu003c/strongu003e: Will Penn State offer him a scholarship? Suchanic has been to Penn State several times, but he has not gotten an offer yet. Will he get that offer from them? Only time will tell.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6641748504c66"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388095"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eRecruiting Updateu003c/strongu003e: [player_tooltip player_id='388095' first='Kevin' last='Brown'] has recently blown up and gotten several Division One offers. He recently picked up offers from Miami, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. He is starting to gain a ton of momentum on the national level.rnrnu003cstrongu003eRecruiting Questionu003c/strongu003e: Where does the momentum stop? Brown has gained a ton of offers lately around the nation. I can see many more coming his way as well. Brown is one of the best prospects in Pennsylvania and his final decision will be watched very closely.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6641748504ce6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388098"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eRecruiting Updateu003c/strongu003e: The other big-time offensive lineman prospect in the State of Pennsylvania is [player_tooltip player_id='388098' first='Tyler' last='Merrill']. He and [player_tooltip player_id='388095' first='Kevin' last='Brown'] going head to head on the recruiting trail will be fascinating. He recently picked up offers from Michigan State, Missouri, and Georgia. He currently has over 12 Division One offers.rnrnu003cstrongu003eRecruiting Questionu003c/strongu003e: It is a bigger question for Merrill and Brown and it is will Penn State land both or either player? Losing both players is a huge loss. Landing one would be acceptable. Landing both players could be program-changing for Penn State.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6641748504d4d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["649757"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eRecruiting Updateu003c/strongu003e: Zackary Brown's recruitment has started to pick up lately. He has picked up offers from Nebraska, Indiana, and Boston College. He still has plenty of time to pick up more offers.rnrnu003cstrongu003eRecruiting Questionu003c/strongu003e: How many more Division 1 offers can he get? I can see schools like Pittsburgh and Temple offering him scholarships as well.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6641748504dab"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["142837"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eRecruiting Update:u003c/strongu003e [player_tooltip player_id='142837' first='Michael' last='Scott']'s recruitment has been a steady climb. He recently picked up his 21st Division One offer from Deleware. His current top 7 is the following: Pitt, West Virginia, James Madison, Toledo, Arizona State, Old Dominion, and Liberty.rnrnu003cstrongu003eRecruiting Question:u003c/strongu003e Will Pittsburgh land him? His former teammate Kenny Johnson is currently at Pittsburgh, so will he join him? Time will tell.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6641748504e08"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386309"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eRecruiting Updateu003c/strongu003e: [player_tooltip player_id='386309' first='Lex' last='Cyrus'] is one of the fastest players in the State of Pennsylvania. Since January he has picked up offers from Miami, Boston College, Indiana, Notre Dame, South Carolina, and Oregon. Cyrus has many of the top programs offering him scholarships.rnrnu003cstrongu003eRecruiting Questionu003c/strongu003e: Will Cyrus end up at Penn State? There seems to be a lot of mutual interest between Penn State and Cyrus.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6641748504e63"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819722"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eRecruiting Updateu003c/strongu003e: [player_tooltip player_id='819722' first='Dominic' last='Diaz-Ellis']'s recruitment has started to heat up with three offers coming his way in the last week. Diaz-Ellis only played in one game last year, because of a transfer issue. Diaz-Ellis currently has offers from Kent State, Akron, and Maine. I expect more offers to come his way as well.rnrnu003cstrongu003eRecruiting Questionu003c/strongu003e: When does his momentum stop? Getting three offers in a week is impressive. I expect more offers to come his way. It is so exciting to see where his progress goes from here.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6641748504ec0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212414"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eRecruiting Updateu003c/strongu003e: [player_tooltip player_id='212414' first='Elias' last='Coke'] is one of the best prospects in the State of Pennsylvania. His recruitment has continued to rise from last year. He currently has up to 24 Division One offers. Including Miami, and Duke recently.rnrnu003cstrongu003eRecruiting Questionu003c/strongu003e: [player_tooltip player_id='212414' first='Elias' last='Coke'] has cast a wide net on his recruitment. How far out of State will he go? Coke could end up at Penn State, but looking at his offers he probably ends up going out of State. It will be a fascinating recruitment.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6641748504f26"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402457"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eRecruiting Updateu003c/strongu003e: [player_tooltip player_id='402457' first='Maurice' last='Barnes'] is a talented running back in the 2026 class. His recruitment will only grow after this upcoming season, but overall he has been getting more attention on the recruiting trail. He has recently picked up offers from West Virginia and Notre Dame.  I expect more to come his way.rnrnu003cstrongu003eRecruiting Questionu003c/strongu003e: Will Penn State offer him a Scholarship? Barnes is a talented player and he could end up a lot of places, but Penn State might not happen.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6641748504f89"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["263040"],"_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":"u003cstrongu003eRecruiting Updateu003c/strongu003e: Shawn Lee plays both quarterback and defensive back for Harrisburg. He is listed as an athlete in our rankings but could play either position in college. Lee's recruitment has steadily continued. He currently has offers from Akron, Old Dominion, Iowa State, Buffalo, Uconn, Monmouth, and Howard.rnrnu003cstrongu003eRecruiting Questionu003c/strongu003e: Does he play as a quarterback or a defensive back at the next level? I can see him playing either in college, but with his athleticism he shows he has elite tools as a defensive back. It will be fun to watch because as a quarterback in high school he is a handful to deal with.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6641748504fdd"} /-->