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Eastern Pennsylvania Recruiting Update Pt.2

Eastern Pennsylvania Recruiting Update Pt.2
Prep Redzone Scouts Updat The Recruitment Scene In Kansas
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Prep Redzone Staff
June 29, 2024 @ 10:27 PM
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Joey O’Brien
Joey O’Brien 6'4" | 185 lbs | DB/WR | 2026
PA
Skyler Smith
Skyler Smith 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB | 2025
PA
Semaj Beals
Semaj Beals 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB | 2026
PA
Preston Holmes
Preston Holmes 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR | 2025
PA
Marquez Wimberly
Marquez Wimberly 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB/DB | 2026
PA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A Recruiting Update On The Hottest Prospects In Eastern PA!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388154"],"_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-6680d0aecdc13"} --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Joey_obrien6/status/1806002455995429355","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/Joey_obrien6/status/1806002455995429355 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='388154' first='Joey' last='O'Brien'] is making a case to be one of the top players coming out of the state of Pennsylvania. The 2026 prospect out of La Salle College continues to receive national attention, and I don't think it will stop anytime soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Brien has lot's of programs to choose from so let's breakdown his offers. Duke, Toledo, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Penn State, Missouri, Florida State, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Boston College, USF, Michigan State, UCLA, WVU, Tennessee, and Alabama. With his two most recent offers being from SEC schools expect more programs throughout the nation to take notice of Joey! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386095"],"_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-6680d0aecdc7a"} --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/iampjholmes/status/1804197376170570069","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/iampjholmes/status/1804197376170570069 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>P.J Holmes is an extremely lengthy 2025 WR out of Malvern Prep. He does a lot of good things on the field. His work ethic off the field is what sets him apart from other receivers. I consistently see clips of him in the gym, on the field, or on the court! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's talk P.J Holmes recruitment. When it comes to his offers P.J was offered by Kent State first on 5/30. From there Colgate (5/22). After receiving his offer from Colgate Holmes decided to commit to Raiders. P.J will excel during his Senior season and I'm excited to watch it happen!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386284"],"_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-6680d0aecdcbf"} --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Maj_QB1/status/1798548541226557817","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/Maj_QB1/status/1798548541226557817 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='386284' first='Semaj' last='Beals'] is our #1 QB in the class of 2026. The Roman Catholic product continuously proves himself to college programs. Recently Beals has competed at Alabama camp, ODU 7v7, and Rutgers 7v7. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to Semaj's recruitment it is a fun one to talk about. When it comes to visits Beals has seen schools like Colorado, Duke, Illinois, and Ohio State. Offers wise he has a good amount of schools to choose from. Temple, Conn, Boston College, FAMU, Pitt, Maryland, Duke, Charlotte, Utah State, West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Alabama, UNLV, Syracuse, Hampton, Rutgers, Indiana, Illinois, Akron, Colorado, Nebraska. It will be fun to see where Beals ends up, and I'm excited to see him play during his Junior campaign! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386285"],"_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-6680d0aecdcfe"} --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/skylersm1th/status/1754896067504586909","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/skylersm1th/status/1754896067504586909 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='386285' first='Skyler' last='Smith'] is a QB out of Malvern Prep that I've been high on for a while. He has smooth mechanics and can make any throw on the field. What I really like is his resilience on and off the field. This is a kid that battled through gruesome injury to come back and still be the same Quarterback productivity wise. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to Skylers recruitment he received an offer from Lafayette on 1/18. After receiving this offer he took a visit to Easton to see what the Leopards had to offer. Then on 2/6 Smith announced his commitment to Lafayette University. To see Skyler commit to a D1 program after going through everything he did is awesome and I couldn't be more happy for him! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["209185"],"_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-6680d0aecdd3c"} --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MarquezWimberly/status/1798788688182182152","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/MarquezWimberly/status/1798788688182182152 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='209185' first='Marquez' last='Wimberly'] out of Nazareth High School is ranked as the #3 ATH in the state for the 2026 class. He is a speed demon that you do not want to mess with. Marquez also gets after it in the weight room. I was impressed when I saw a video of him front squatting 425x4. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to his recruitment the big time schools are starting to take notice of the elite '26 prospect. West Virginia offered on 6/5, FAMU (6/25), Akron (1/31), Kent State (5/9), Syracuse (6/6). I'm excited to see where Wimberly's recruitment takes him. Like I said before he is the #3 ranked ATH in his class, so I only expect more schools to start pulling the trigger on this special prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

A Recruiting Update On The Hottest Prospects In Eastern PA!

Notre Dame (IN)
Joey O’Brien

Joey O’Brien

PA
DB/WR
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2026
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Joey
O’Brien DB/WR
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
185
HS
La Salle College
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Eastern Pennsylvania Recruiting Update Pt.2
Beyond blessed to receive an offer from Alabama! #rolltide🐘 @AlabamaFTBL @LaSalleFball @TorreySmithWR @KalenDeBoer @CoachHitsch @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ @BrianDohn247 @RivalsFriedman...
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School: La Salle College
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Colgate
Preston Holmes

Preston Holmes

PA
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Preston
Holmes WR
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
175
HS
Malvern Prep
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Eastern Pennsylvania Recruiting Update Pt.2
Committed!! #GoGate @CoachGueriera @Coach_Dakosty @Coach_IPace pic.x.com/77yF5KvxKS — PRESTON “PJ” HOLMES (@iampjholmes) June 21, 2024 P.J Holmes is an...
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Colgate
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Preston Holmes

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School: Malvern Prep
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Akron
Semaj Beals

Semaj Beals

PA
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Semaj
Beals QB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Roman Catholic
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Eastern Pennsylvania Recruiting Update Pt.2
I had a great visit today at The University of Colorado, thank you for the hospitality @DeionSanders @Coach2Bless...
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Semaj Beals

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School: Roman Catholic
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Lafayette College
Skyler Smith

Skyler Smith

PA
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Skyler
Smith QB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Malvern Prep
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Eastern Pennsylvania Recruiting Update Pt.2
Blessed! #GoPards pic.x.com/VRP3oWWJR8 — Skyler Smith (@skylersm1th) February 6, 2024 Skyler Smith is a QB out of Malvern...
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Cal State-Sacramento
Marquez Wimberly

Marquez Wimberly

PA
RB/DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 205
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2026
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Marquez
Wimberly RB/DB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
205
HS
Nazareth
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Eastern Pennsylvania Recruiting Update Pt.2
After an amazing conversation with @FranBrownCuse I am blessed to receive a offer from @CuseFootball @CoachNixon_Cuse @CoachDRedd pic.x.com/ufJ7iBop0j...
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