Watchlist: Class of ’25 Athletes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is easy to overlook some extraordinary talents in a state as big as New York. Today, I will discuss some excellent overall athletes entering their senior season that are currently unranked through PrepRedzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806382"],"_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-666c781ebf57a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='806382' first='Charlie' last='Reichenbach'] is a fast and shifty runner with good awareness and can see the field as a whole. He is an excellent safety valve for the QB in the passing game as well. Reichenbach also played some Outside Linebacker with success demonstrating his tackling skills and ability to cover. Charlie will need to gain some weight to compete at the next level but he has the natural abilities to do so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806861"],"_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-666c781ebf5d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='806861' first='Dylan' last='Pringle'] spent most of his Sophomore and Junior seasons playing Middle Linebacker, which he did well, leading the team in tackles both years combining for 136 tackles and 6 sacks. He is fast and plays instinctively but at 5'11 175 lbs, Pringle will have to convert to DB or stick with RB to play college. With Niagara Wheatfield's 2023 leading rusher graduating this season, the door will be open for him to show his rushing talents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747244"],"_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-666c781ebf63d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='747244' first='Damone' last='Allen'] plays both Wide Receiver and Cornerback. He has great coverage skills and can play man-to-man or zone. Allen is a good route runner but excelled when he was called upon to stretch the field. He has undeniable breakaway speed and soft hands. This is a player to track in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806811"],"_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-666c781ebf67f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='806811' first='Kaedan' last='Donovan'] is somewhat of a "Swiss Army Knife"; ability to play Running Back, Wide Receiver or make electrifying returns. Donovan is fast with a high vertical leap. He possesses great vision and is a highlight reel waiting to happen. On defense, he plays CB with a ballhawk mentality. Kaedan also displayed good tackling with solid form.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806683"],"_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-666c781ebf6bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='806683' first='Deontay' last='Rodgers'] is a quick runner with the ability to stick his foot in the ground and go. He has incredible speed and is blessed with a sixth sense when the ball is in his hands. He is a dynamic playmaker at RB, WR and he was Kenmore East's leading return man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747248"],"_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-666c781ebf713"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I expect 2024 to be a major breakout season for [player_tooltip player_id='747248' first='Joe' last='Littlejohn']. He transferred to Bennett just before his junior season and played behind some of the best talent in Western New York. But there is a case to be made that Littlejohn is as good as anyone in Section VI. He is a phenomenal athlete with excellent hands. He is elusive with flash-like speed and an exceptional route runner. Joe will add to an already loaded offensive team but regardless of his statistical out put as a senior, this young man is a Division I talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->