Canadians In The States Program Profile: The Webb School

The Webb School, a private boarding school in Tennessee, probably saw one of the bigger groups of Canadians joining their squad this offseason as nine new Canadian prospects will join the one Canadian prospect from last season. Last season, the Webb School sent one Canadian prospect back to Canada to play at the next level for the University of Ottawa, and while several of the new Canadian prospects bring multiple years to the Webb School, there are a couple of '25/'26 prospects to keep an eye on.   Head Coach: <a href="https://x[player_tooltip player_id='1262518' first='.' last='']com/CoachG_HC">Evan Gay</a>    Chiha is one of two quarterbacks who will make the move from Canada to the Webb School this season. Chiha was one of the most dynamic players in Quebec in D2 Youth for École Secondaire Dalbé-Viau. Chiha was responsible for over 2,300 total yards and had 34 total touchdowns, 15 more touchdowns than the next-best QB in the league.   Chiha brings a dual-threat skillset to the Webb School and shows on his tape from last season that he can consistently push the ball down the field. He shows accuracy on tape at all three levels of the field and the ability to escape the pocket and make plays with his legs past the LOS.     Coming from Manitoba, Wirtzfeld is the second of the two quarterbacks to join the Webb School from Canada, and the former Oak Park QB already has some solid scrimmage tape up with the Webb School. The lefty is on the Recruit Ready 7v7 team, bringing multiple years of varsity starting experience with him to Tennessee.   On tape, Wirzfeld shows good pocket awareness and patience when dropping back to throw, especially in recent scrimmages. He also shows a really nice Level 2 ball getting over LBs and underneath DBs in deeper zone coverage.     Pierre, who was the leading RB rusher on École Secondaire Dalbé-Viau last season, averaging a crazy 7.9 yards per carry, is part of the large group from Dalbé-Viau to move to the Webb School. This move comes at great timing for the Webb School, which is losing a Canadian RB prospect from last season, who is mentioned below.   Pierre is an elusive running back prospect who shows fluid hips and quick feet and plays with a low center of gravity. The looseness he has in his lower body directly contributes to his ability to make guys miss. While he flashes some long speed on tape, he is the type of back who may not test fast but plays fast and never shows hesitation hitting the hole even if there is some traffic on the inside.     Adeniyi was a '24 prospect at Harry Ainlay in Canada but will add to the WR group at the Webb School for his final year of eligibility and now as a '25 prospect. Adeniyi is a prospect for multiple USports programs heading to the US with 6 USports and 1 NAIA offer.   Adeniyi is a player who can stretch the field vertically. I don't have verified tape, but his speed on tape looks solid. Some clips on Twitter of route running and sprinting give a good sense of his ability to move. He is a long strider who shows some burst out of his cuts. He catches away from his body in space and does a good job tracking the ball down the field. One of the better deep threats, when he played in Canada, should help Wirtzfeld and Chiha, who both have good arm strength.     Ametitovi comes to the Webb School with two years left from École Secondaire Dalbé-Viau. in Quebec. With 500+ yards and 9 TDs last season, Ametitovi was one of [player_tooltip player_id='1219648' first='Rayene' last='Chiha']'s top targets in Quebec in D2 Youth.   Ametitovi's best traits are his hands and ability to make tough, contested catches. Ametitovi does a great job in traffic in the middle of the field, attacking the football in the air when defenders are around to contest. His film from Canada has a ton of reps of him adjusting to the ball mid-flight down the field and using his bend and athleticism to make tough adjustments at the catch point.     Lehal, who is originally from Lord Tweedsmuir in British Columbia, spent last season with Clearwater Academy International, one of the top schools for Canadian prospects, <a href="https://www.si.com/high-school/florida/2024/02/08/clearwater-academy-international-florida-shutting-down-football-program">shutting down despite their rapid growth and success</a>. Lehal comes to the Webb School, as indicated by his Twitter, although his HUDL says both Webb School & Zephyrhills Christian Academy in FL. Regardless, Lehal is a talented OL prospect from Canada, and with 6'4, 290 measurables, and some quality film under his belt already, he is a good addition to the Webb School OL.   Playing Center for the Webb School, played guard for CAI last season, and, at the next level, can likely play all three interior positions. Lehal has the quick snap out of his stance that you want from interior guys, and although he has room to add weight and strength to his frame, he shows the ability to move guys and plays with a consistent motor on the inside.     The only guy on this list who was on the Webb School squad last season is also the only one with a D1 offer currently. Ekperuoh officially visited Kentucky in June and holds an offer from Maine. The 6'6 "360lb offensive tackle is a huge prospect. Originally from Quebec, Ekperuoh was able to put some quality stuff on tape last season.   Ekperuoh will need to work on his body and probably shed some pounds at the next level, but he holds his weight primarily in his upper body and has quick feet like a player of his size. He is of elite length and uses it well. If you look at the clip below, you can see his natural strength and movement.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/mIESvRahgLM </div></figure>   He may not be an SEC-level player right now as he is still raw and needs to develop his overall blocking technique and footwork and use his hands as a run blocker. However, there is no doubt he is a division one-level prospect on the field who has some qualities that cannot be taught.     Bezverhnii, who joins the Webb School coming from Quebec and, more specifically, the North Shore Mustangs, was a solid performer in the CFC prospect game this summer. Listed on his Twitter at 6'4 290, you can tell he is every bit of those measurables on tape and his workout stuff on Twitter.   There is not much film on HUDL for Bezverhnii, but he checks the measurables box, and clips are sprinkled throughout his Twitter. In addition, I watched the whole CFC prospect game, keying in a few of his reps at guard. Bezverhnii has good bend, sits in his stance well, and shows a strong initial punch at the point of attack. He can continue to develop his athleticism and add more explosive movements to his game, but the difference between this year and 2023 is evident.     Another 2026 prospect from École Secondaire Dalbé-Viau, who makes his way to the Webb School, Yattara, at 6'4 250, played LT last season on tape. There is also potential as a defensive lineman here, as his measurables and athleticism stand out. He is long and lean, but still has not quite grown into his body, and based on his frame alone, it looks like he will easily hit 280 at some point in the future.   Yattara is all athleticism, he shows excellent movement skills and consistently blocks with a high motor. He is raw as a tackle prospect; his footwork and hand placement need work, but he is consistently active at the point of attack. His positioning is likely tied to how he grows and adds to his body frame, but his athleticism alone is very intriguing.     George, just like Yattara is moving from École Secondaire Dalbé-Viau to the Webb School this summer. George played both Center and Tackle last season, showing some positional versatility. George's IOL tape is the strongest of his positions, and he is one of Canada's most effective interior pass protectors.   George does a great job on the interior of finding work when he is not in a 1v1 matchup; from the center position on tape, he consistently finished guys to the ground as the second OL there. He shows good movement skills and does a good job of efficiently getting off double teams and blocking at the second level.     Yet another prospect from Quebec is moving from École Secondaire Dalbé-Viau to the Webb School this summer. Asongwe is one of the few defensive prospects in the group. Asongwe may be a smaller prospect, so positionally, he is a little limited to being a free safety or slot corner primarily, but his tape shows the physicality necessary to continue to develop into a prospect at the next level.   Asongwe plays free safety but can line up in the slot. On tape, he showed that he can also be effective coming down into the box as an extra linebacker. There are a ton of reps against the run, and Asongwe has a distinct closing speed on tape. He is a step ahead and faster than everyone else on the field and does a good job of getting downhill quickly. There are not a ton of coverage reps so that part of his game is a little inconclusive on film, but he plays hard and is a physical player coming downhill from the safety position.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024 Schedule</h2>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/webb_athletics/status/1825927938425933886 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honorable Mention</h2>   '24 RB Nathan Brisebois - who was with the Webb School last season who will play at the next level in Canada for the University of Ottawa.

The Webb School, a private boarding school in Tennessee, probably saw one of the bigger groups of Canadians joining their squad this offseason as nine new Canadian prospects will join the one Canadian prospect from last season. Last season, the Webb School sent one Canadian prospect back to Canada to play at the next level for the University of Ottawa, and while several of the new Canadian prospects bring multiple years to the Webb School, there are a couple of '25/'26 prospects to keep an eye on.