Hidden Gems in our Virginia Class of 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our Pennsylvania camp recap articles are coming tomorrow you have my word. In the meantime I wanted to talk about a few hidden gems for the Class of 2025:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1233188"],"_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":"A stocky and stout north/south type of running back South County [player_tooltip player_id='1233188' first='Seif' last='Koroma'] is poised for a bigger impact this fall. Averaging 6 yards per carry as a junior Koroma has a great opportunity to topple 1,000 yards rushing as a senior. He is 5'9 and 190 lbs. with excellent vision and quickness, with all the stars returning for the Stallions offense in 2024, this kid should not get lost in the shuffle. Schools such as CNU and Hampton-Sidney College are very interested and with a good senior campaign more division 2 schools and higher will be too.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8341898/655b7a8eda5b5a082c84cfcfu0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1233188' first='Seif' last='Koroma'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1231367"],"_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":"Just picking up his first offer from Hampton-Sydney College yesterday, Battlefield's playmaker [player_tooltip player_id='1231367' first='Bryce' last='Banning'] recruiting is gearing up. The Bobcats have an explosive offense and one that should lead them to another deep playoff run this fall, but you cannot ignore Banning, he is already a star. Explosive with the football in his hands Coach Hatfield loves to use him in the slot which makes sense as he is nearly perfect in his route running.  He racked in 15 total touchdowns as a junior and he is due for a few FCS level offers this summer. A 3.8 GPA and his high football IQ are a big reason why schools like Villanova and Lafayette are very interested.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2MgpGeu0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1231367' first='Bryce' last='Banning'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1224342"],"_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":"A tackling machine who seems to be involved in every play for VA Academy is rising senior [player_tooltip player_id='1224342' first='Andrew' last='Hamad']. Really like what I see from his tape, Hamad can play linebacker or safety at the next level he is that versatile. Currently he holds 6 division 2 offers but I think he can play in the FCS and with a good senior season he will be. The young man is literally in on every tackle and his awareness in coverage really stand out too. Playing alongside what should be a loaded defense for the Patriots [player_tooltip player_id='1224342' first='Andrew' last='Hamad'] will always be a standout regardless.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/video/3/19896525/652c18daff0ca708a4255455u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='1224342' first='Andrew' last='Hamad'] HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1235020"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Not sure what else needs to be said about [player_tooltip player_id='1235020' first='Braeden' last='Hart'] to get colleges to start sending offers, he played alongside one not only a FBS level star but possible the best offensive line in the state. Here is what I wrote about him this past Winter:rnrnu003cemu003eWhile Tuscarora had all-state lineman and now Florida enrollee u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eFletcher Westphalu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e last fall, they also have [player_tooltip player_id='1235020' first='Braeden' last='Hart'] who looks like a stud himself. One of the better pass blockers in the region, Hart is a shifty 6'3 290 lbs. guard that should transition well to the next level. He has excellent footwork and you rarely see him come out of the snap flying out of control. He does a great job of setting his should pads and base to deliver several pancake blocks. Make no mistake about it, Westphal was highly recruited by the entire NCAA for many reasons, but Hart deserves his kudos too. With the strong ground game behind him, I expect Hart to step up into a leadership role for the Huskies as he enters his senior year.u003c/emu003ernrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1213655"],"_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":"Loftis is not exactly a hidden gem anymore now that many FCS and higher level schools are inviting him in for visits, but nonetheless this dude gets after it. Making his way through visits and camps now it is only a matter of time before the offers start pouring in for Loudoun Valley's all region linebacker. If you need a reminder take a look at his tape below, you will not be disappointed.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16366044/65aaf73d5b3d3c0bf0a3bce5u0022u003eChase Loftis HUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6644cc6d6e170"} /-->