2024 Pre-Season Team Preview: Suffield Academy

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Season Outlook:</strong> Suffield Academy Football has a long tradition of excellence. The Tigers have had a successful off-season by strengthening their roster. The improvements on the Suffield roster will help the Tigers compete against their tough 2024 schedule. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Chris Setian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2025 Notable Players</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1010155"],"_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-66c79315c94bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charles is one of the top TE prospects in New England. Standing at 6'3.5” and weighing 237 pounds, Charles is a mismatch for opposing defenders to cover. Charles has an elite combination of size and athleticism. He can line up on the LOS or in the slot. He should be a major part of Head Coach Chris Setian's offense this fall. Don't forget about Charles ability on the defensive side off the ball. At DE, Charles is a problem to block and can create havoc. Kaludis has committed to continue his football career at Richmond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17574235/651f7ca7a681b1080c643fd1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c79315c9725"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["679177"],"_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-66c79315c97a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ben is a force on the defensive line. He has verified measurables at 6'5 and 240 pounds. The West Point commit exudes toughness and physicality on the football field. Ben uses his long arms to create leverage and position himself well to rush the passer. He shows impressive first step acceleration and explosiveness off the LOS. Ben will be a leader of the Suffield defense in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20116105/655d1cc302bc3812a010efbc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c79315c97e3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["528468"],"_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-66c79315c984e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jahmir is an impactful player for SA. The former Section II offensive player of the year, is poised for a huge Fall 2024 season. At RB, he is one of the most dynamic players in the Class of 2025 in New England. He has a knack for finding the endzone. In space, Jamhir is hard to tackle and often earns a ton of yards after the carry. A high academic student, Pitcher has received numerous Ivy League offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19997012/65400aef96809706a48c4de6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c79315c9887"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["679048"],"_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-66c79315c98ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brenden has reclassified into the class of 2025. Brenden is a productive 2 way player at RB and DB. He is a very strong pound for pound football player. At RB he is elusive and hard to tackle. Earns many yards after contact and gets to his nose. At CB, he does a good job of getting his hands on the WR to disrupt the route. Can play to the field or boundary. Shows good instincts with the ball in the air. Brenden holds a Bucknell offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14497344/651afb6e234792161c51cc52' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c79315c9926"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1010129"],"_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-66c79315c998c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Shae lines up mostly from the slot WR position, although he can line up from the outside as well. Maxwell is a smooth route runner, who is a natural catcher of the ball. Maxwell has really good body control, and does a great job of gaining yards after the catch. OShae has a knack for finding space, and can beat you vertically. His athleticism and ability to catch the ball makes him a dynamic WR. O'Shae is primed for a breakout Fall campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13957013/65830877421007037c0c4c07' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c79315c99c3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["505520"],"_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-66c79315c9a28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nicholas plays the QB position with a high football IQ. Penuvchev is an extremely accurate passer, with a quick release. He shows great composure in the pocket and does a nice job of reading through his progressions. Penuvchev can extend the play with his mobility. His accuracy and timing on his passes make him a solid down-the-field thrower of the football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14532669/65510b013449040b9c406461' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c79315c9a5f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280836"],"_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-66c79315c9ac5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ian is a monster up front for SA. Ian is playing his PG year at Suffield Academy. At 6'7, Cooper has measurables that align with the top OL in the New England. He does a great job of staying engaged with the defender. Shows off his athleticism when pulling from the left tackle position. Has good total body strength that is reflected by consistently driving and knocking the defender backwards. He adds a high football IQ and high academics to his physical skill set. Ian will continue his football career at Harvard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16676150/656cb6aed226310af81d83aa' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c79315c9afc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["620295"],"_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-66c795d7e3e14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lathan has joined Suffield Academy for a post-grad year. Lathan is all of 6'7 and is a player who should provide immediate help at the OL position for the Tigers. Hudson has a good combination of size and strength. Lathan has received an offer from Stony Brook.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17865921/6558047990f0350ac45cb4b2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c795d7e3fa6"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2026 Notable Players</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404645"],"_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-66c79315c9b66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kayden is the highest ranked player on the 2024 SA football roster and the #1 overall ranked DL in the Class of 2025. Kayden has elite athletic ability for a defensive lineman. Bennett has the ability to get to the passer on every snap. He is a nightmare for opposing OL to block. He can line up both as a DE and as an interior lineman. His strength and explosive player knock lineman backwards. Kayden has Power 4 offers from Boston College, University of Washington and Syracuse.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18450568/63742c0ebd743e0ec892bd60' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c79315c9ba0"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1229811"],"_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-66c79315c9c0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dylan is a sound football player at the OL and DL positions. He plays with a good base of support and leverage to win when playing OL. He shows good initial acceleration off the LOS and does a nice job of finishing the play. Dylan shows upper body strength and a strong punch. Dylan will help SA create some big plays up front this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16709704/641958fb664b8e0868d25776' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c79315c9c46"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notable Prospects to Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 - [player_tooltip player_id='256745' first='Adande' last='Nartey']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 - [player_tooltip player_id='498043' first='Greg' last='Roman']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 - [player_tooltip player_id='1280861' first='Louis' last='Montalvo']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 - [player_tooltip player_id='1280866' first='Thomas' last='Stanley']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 - [player_tooltip player_id='1280873' first='Andrew' last='Lange']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 - [player_tooltip player_id='404308' first='Anthony' last='Greco']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028 - Zachary Mckenzie</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->