Shedding Light on 6 2025 PA Defenders, New Additions Post Update

<p class="text-gray-700">6'3, 210 pounds. Debuts inside the Top 300 despite last year being his first year playing varsity football. Closing speed to the football stands out immediately. Alwan has a ways to go in terms of developing shedding moves, he might not be playing with instincts at the OLB spot just yet, yet his tape showcases he can flip a switch from lurker to hunter in a flash. Once he reads and reacts to traffic/flow behind the LOS, this young man can close the gap in a hurry. William Tennent likes to deploy two down-linemen, with four backers bracketing the second level, often moving a safety into the box as well. Alwan excels with his hand off the dirt, letting him read blocks off the edge and play a bit natural looks to suit his skill set.</p>   <p>Alwan's rep at the 0:52 second mark gives you the idea of the prospect Alwan could be if his full potential unlocks. This is serious speed off the edge, speed that any PSAC in Pennsylvania would love to deploy off the edge. The young man is quickly becoming one of my favorite prospects out of SEPA. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AjmalAlwan0/status/1801953441939366066 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">6'4, 230 pounds. </p>   <p>Strath Haven often has Curtis aligned to shade either side of the guard, kicking the 230-pound DE inside. Curtis has the power and drive to be effective inside. Serious hand usage can be witnessed, Curtis attacks his matchup with a purpose. Can strike the arms down of weak guards, can swipe away punches while keeping momentum tumbling towards the ball carrier. Has some dip to his game, he's a bit more slippery than his build suggests. I'd imagine collegiate suitors want Curtis to work against tackles in a 7t, so it begs the question of whether or not Curtis can bully tackles the way he bullies interior linemen.</p>   <p>What's good, Curtis has reps aligning against tackles. Experience in multiple fronts is likely to help Curtis's stock. Not an OLB, hand-off-the-dirt type of pass rusher, he's likely to fill the void at DE in a 3-4. I wouldn't be surprised to hear a program wants Curtis to beef up a bit, to permanently place him at IDL at the next level. I can argue the same in the opposite direction. Slimming down for pass-rush duties might be an option as well. Fun player to watch. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/curtis_jahi/status/1749204313614827568 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">6'0, 190 pounds. Self-reported 3.341 GPA. Accounted for five interceptions on the year. Looking back, I might be selling [player_tooltip player_id='855502' first='Julius' last='Green'] a bit short on the rankings. Green could be a top 250 player in hindsight. </p>   <p>Where I rank him doesn't matter, one things for sure, I have no problem sharing his name with collegiate suitors on the market for DBs taller than 5'10. Green's junior tape begins with Green blitzing off the edge and absolutely wrecking a QBs blindside for a FF. Green is a safety/DB with a backer's mentality, you're going to feel all 190 pounds when he sets his eyes on you. A safety comfortable playing in single-high sets, comfortable in two-high sets as well. Plays downhill despite coming up with several interceptions, this is a run-defending alley shooter who provides a ton of spark and energy to the defense. Green's tape is amplified by reps away from DB, with Green showcasing he can tote the rock from a traditional back alignment. Green can flirt with offensive positions, yet his future is at DB. Instinctual route recognition, can be trusted to not overflow to one side of the field. Is a special teams contributor. I wouldn't be surprised to see FCS programs key on him late in the process, yet it's likely he's going to be a steal for which ever PSAC out West pulls the trigger first. He's a player I'd want holding down the backend of my secondary.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jujues412/status/1719862584604610566 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">6'3, 200 pounds (Twitter). 4.0 GPA. Self-reports a 4.57 laser 40 time, 9'11 broad. </p>   <p>Tape starts off split out at wideout. Callahan immediately states he can make plays with the rock, with Callahan taking a screen 60+ yards to the house on his own merit. If you question some of his 40 times, this first rep showcases some serious straight-line speed that might absolve said questions. The next rep on tape proves Callahan can align on an island at wideout and win by separating with speed despite taking an inside release. Hands shown off as well. Callahan's acceleration skills, matched with his size, make him an obvious wideout/TE recruit. Yet, watching his tape over again, I can't help but be enamored with his projection to OLB. Stout build, one that's familiar with offensive sets, Callahan could thrive as an OLB just as much as he could thrive at H-Back or TE at the next level. An all-around football player who nearly was named a top 75 two-way player in the state. I'm intrigued as to where coaches feel more comfortable stationing Callahan at the next level. Callahan's offensive prowess might be too good to pass up.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ColeCallahan_11/status/1770285094051184701 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">6'1, 180 pounds. Fantastic 4.9 GPA (SR). </p>   <p>Debuts as a top 50 linebacker in his class. An East Stroudsburg talent worthy of Division Two looks. </p>   <p>Plays the middle of the field well. [player_tooltip player_id='1325782' first='Nasir' last='Blount'] can blend run-stopper and cover-man skills well. Wouldn't be surprised to see Blount work at safety at the next level, considering the way he can read and react. East Stroudsburg feels comfortable stationing Blount in the middle of the defense, having the senior backer sniff out gaps before they open. A backfield wrecker, love Blount's tackle form and pursuit skills. Blount's free runs to the ball carrier are great, you can see the hunter in him, yet I prefer reps where Blount attacks pulling guards head-on, sheds, and still makes a stop with minimal offensive gain. Blount's tape contains such reps. I find it hard to believe there are 40 linebacker better than this young man, even though I'm the one creating the rankings. Some may point to competition level in District 11, yet I'd argue for Blount's case that he could put forth the same production no matter the level of HS competition. An easy name to throw to PSAC's up North. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/nasirblount2/status/1743763623166582874 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">6'2, 205 pounds. 3.3 GPA. </p>   <p>Yet another Spinrg-Ford defender worth keeping an eye on if you recruit 2025 prospects in SEPA. </p>   <p>A build/physique that prompts production at OLB. Romu's first rep on tape has him winning inside against a tackle, ultimately leading to a strip-sack. This strip-sack wouldn't be the only one you come across when plugging in his tape. A ferocious finisher at the point of attack. Romu might be a bit raw in terms of PR tech, yet his motor and closing speed makes up for it at the HS level. Long arms and great lateral movement skills make him a tough matchup for tackles who can't match his athleticism in space. Romu shows off discipline and brains, you can witness Romu get upfield in a hurry, yet take angles that force ball carriers inside of his reach. Romu's agility makes him a wide vacuum looking to reel in any ball carriers headed his way. At 205, Romu is likely a lock for backer play at the next level. Any extra weight gained could have him transition to EDGE/DE. Romu has experience with his hand on and off the dirt, worth noting. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SFRamsFB/status/1702330038405013805 </div></figure>