Eastern Pennsylvania Recruiting Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A Recruiting Update For The Hottest Eastern PA Prospects</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598942"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667cca436d344"} --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BradenReed13/status/1805221899334516819","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BradenReed13/status/1805221899334516819 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='598942' first='Braden' last='Reed'] is a WR out of Pope John Paul II that really started to heat up on the recruiting trail in these past few months. Reed picked up his first offer from Limestone on February 18th. From there things only got better for the stud WR. He was later offered by Stony Brook (4/19), RMU (4/22), Maine (5/6), Towson (5/10), Fordham (5/14), Lafayette (6/13), Lehigh (6/20), and Villanova (6/23).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just a day after receiving his offer from Villanova Braden committed to the Wildcats. I'm extremely happy for Reed and I'm excited to see what he will do at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386138"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667cca436d3ea"} --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RafaelTerrero06/status/1799585110112494002","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RafaelTerrero06/status/1799585110112494002 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='386138' first='Rafael' last='Terrero'] is a top prospect in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference. (EPC) "Rafs" recruitment really started to pick up this spring. It all started with a Kent State offer back on 2/29. He was later offered by Monmouth (4/14), and Maine. (5/9)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Terrero took an official visit to Kent State from June 7th - 9th. After a "Great Weekend" the #83 ranked prospect in the class committed to the Golden Flashes. Kent State has been hot in Eastern PA. They have landed not just Rafael, but also DJ Kelly (St. Frances Academy / Bethlehem, PA), and [player_tooltip player_id='271030' first='Deante' last='Ruffin'] (Neumann Goretti)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598902"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667cca436d45f"} --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaasaiMSimmons/status/1803867594870370390","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaasaiMSimmons/status/1803867594870370390 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='598902' first='Jaasai' last='Simmons'] is a vicious football player for Roman Catholic. The 2025 prospect is a big name in Eastern PA. His recruitment was a fun one to pay attention to. Back on February 18th he picked up an offer from Akron University. Simmons followed that up with an offer from Marshall (2/8), Monmouth (3/13), Howard (5/2), and Maine (5/3). Simmons also took visits to Illinois (4/4), Indiana (4/5), Ohio State, Marshall (4/13), and Rutgers (4/20)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ultimately Simmons decided on June 20th to commit to The Herd! Marshall University found a stud prospect in Jaasai. I'm excited about this Marshall class as they also added W. PA prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1131852' first='John' last='Wetzel']. I'm looking forward to seeing those two on the same defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934888"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667cca436d4c3"} --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jackson_S_Ford/status/1801960006213890268","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jackson_S_Ford/status/1801960006213890268 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='934888' first='Jackson' last='Samuels Ford'] has National Prospect written all over him. The 2026 prospect is ranked as the #1 TE in PA. His first offer was received back in June 2023 when Maryland pulled the trigger on him. He wasn't again offered until Kent State decided to join in his recruitment on 5/1. From there it starts to take off. Howard offers (5/1), West Virginia (5/2), Pitt (5/8), Virginia Tech (5/14), and Colorado State (6/18). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Since 2026's have been able to be contacted by colleges coaches Ford has received love from multiple programs. Penn State, Syracuse, Wisconsin, Pitt, and Kentucky have all shown interest in the top 2026 TE. I'm excited to see where his recruitment goes as I believe it is only the start of something special! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386033"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667cca436d52d"} --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/IsaiahWest_12/status/1802446130430595155","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/IsaiahWest_12/status/1802446130430595155 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='386033' first='Isaiah' last='West'] is not only a sought after recruit in the state of PA but in the nation. He has been picking up offers for a while now. Penn State gave him his first offer back on 5/21/22. He was then offered by UConn (5/24/22), Boston College (5/24/22), WVU (5/25/22), Michigan State (5/1/23), Pitt (5/17/23), Wisconsin (5/19/23), Nebraska (5/19/23), V-Tech (9/30/23), Kentucky (12/5/23), North Carolina (1/13), Syracuse (1/18), South Carolina (1/18), Indiana (2/1), Minnesota (2/21). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West was originally committed to Kentucky. He re-opened his commitment on 5/13 before taking an Official Visit to Ohio State 6/14-6/16. On that visit the Buckeyes offered West and he committed to Ohio State University. His recruitment was another fun one to watch and I cannot wait to see him playing under the lights in Columbus!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->