2024 Pre-Season Team Preview: Darien High School

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Andy Grant</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, we will review the top prospects who will attend Darien High School in Connecticut heading into the fall season of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734379"],"_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-66c2b7f2a5240"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>6'9” - 245 lbs - 2025 TE #81 - Captain 2024 - GPA: 3.7 - Georgia Tech Commit</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='734379' first='Kevin' last='Roche'] is no stranger to the recruiting process. He is a big time target standing at 6'9" and weighing in at 245 pounds. He is very athletic for his size making him a viable option in the pass game. Roche piled up 15 plus offers going into the spring of 2024. He has size you cant teach. He recently announced his commitment to head south and play at the prestigious <strong><em>Georgia Tech University</em></strong>. Roche will play a major role in his teams success this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kevinroche2025/status/1802861569719885845","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/kevinroche2025/status/1802861569719885845 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["405578"],"_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-66c2b7f2a5296"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>6'6” | 250 lbs | 79.5” Wingspan | Darien High School (CT) - Captain | 2025 | DL | 3.6 GPA | charlie.m.thom@gmail.com</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='405578' first='Charlie' last='Thom'] is a solid 6 foot 6 inches and 250 pounds. He has an impressive wingspan of just about 80 inches. He is a leader on the defensive frontline of a talented group of players . He has a 3.6 GPA. He will be a captain on this years team. He was previously ranked as the number 11 defensive lineman in the class of 2025 in New England before spring evaluation period. Holds 3 division 1 offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DHSBWfootball/status/1801275541812551785","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/DHSBWfootball/status/1801275541812551785 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["733093"],"_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-66c2b7f2a52dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>DHS|(Captain) 6'6 260 lbs| #70. OT| Class of '25|FCIAC All-East Honorable Mention| Atlanta GA-Darien CT|</strong> <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/UBfootball">@UBfootball</a> commit</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='733093' first='Jackson' last='Davenport'] is a returning starter who was previously ranked as the #20 Offensive Lineman in New England before the spring evaluation period. He is a captain of this years team, a returning starter that will bring leadership and experience to that offensive unit. Jackson recently committed to University of Buffalo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JacksonDav62/status/1819184069801807961","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/JacksonDav62/status/1819184069801807961 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801168"],"_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-66c2b7f2a531f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>2026 | Darien High School | 3.9 GPA | 6'1 205lb QB | Email: benrolapp@icloud.com | NCAA ID: 2304885472</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rolapp is currently ranked as the #10 QB in the class of 2026 in New England. He is a returning starter who will lead the way for his team at the quarterback position this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ben_rolapp/status/1781487190310089215","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/ben_rolapp/status/1781487190310089215 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801128"],"_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-66c2b7f2a5360"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Darien High School | DE/OL | 3.6 gpa | 2026 | Second Team All-State | 6'2 235 lbs | Bench: 305 Squat: 420 | 40 time 4.78 | email: ryanmgately11@gmail.com|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gately is currently ranked the #16 Defensive Lineman in the class of 2026 in New England. He was named second team all state in Connecticut. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RyanGately11/status/1812552428199256236","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/RyanGately11/status/1812552428199256236 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->