PA Stock-Risers, Which 7 Prospects are Proving Me Wrong?

<ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>241 passing yards, 3 TDs - Highlands</li> </ul>   <p>A non-active Twitter, a Hudl without any football tape on it. I'm unsure how serious Armstrong's [player_tooltip player_id='953082' first='Jaydon' last='Oliver'] is about recruiting or promoting his promising skillset to media and colleges. He's young so still plenty of time for this. On our Watchlist because of a lack of tape. Local media reported that Oliver had put forth a strong week against Highlands HS. I heard the same reports last year, when Oliver was just a freshman. Excited to one day see what kind of football player we might be working with.</p>     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>98 rushing yards, 88 passing yards, 2 TDs / 4 tackles, 1 sack - Uniontown</li> </ul>   <p>Laurel Highland's [player_tooltip player_id='647665' first='Noah' last='Lion'] has a standout stat line to his name after two weeks of play. More all-around production and we might see Lion move out of the QB rankings and into the two-way "ATH" tier. This would likely boost his overall and positional ranking alike. The two-sport athlete boasts a 3.6 GPA. 88 passing yards out of a Top 50 2026 QB prospect isn't cutting it, yet when you broaden the scope on all things Lion, you'd realize he's entirely more useful and valuable when he isn't handcuffed to a position. Toting the rock for nearly 100 yards, passing for nearly the same amount. A sack from his backer/DB position, tack on 4 tackles to boot. Excited to see his mid-season tape to learn more about the junior athlete, I'll know for sure whether he's set to climb out ranks. </p>     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>6 receptions, 190 yards, 3 TDs, 1 passing TD</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>2 receptions, 82 yards, 2 TDs, seven tackles, 1 PR TD<br><br>Already ranking well among his sophomore peers is Jeannette's [player_tooltip player_id='914738' first='Jayce' last='Powell']. A coach on the Jeannette sideline kept me up to date on all things Powell back some time ago, said coach is now in the college ranks. Powell's freshman tape deemed him worthy of Top 150 mention, this among a star-studded 2027 Pennsylvania class. Powell is proving he belongs alongside some of the better names early on this season. 8 receptions for 250+ receiving yards. Huge per catch rate here, kid is a big play waiting to happen. 5 touchdowns through the air, while tacking on another passing and special teams score as a bonus. 7 scores in two games is special no matter how you slice it. If Powell continues to showcase game-breaking ability as an underclassman, it's likely college coaches will pick up on his game sooner rather than later. Powell's offensive stat line stands out, yet his prowess on the defensive side of the football shouldn't go unnoticed. Exciting young prospect here.</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jaycepowell12/status/1827352228916539685 </div></figure>     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>7 receptions, 190 yards, 3 TDs, 5 tackles, 1 Sack, 1 Blocked punt <br><br>6'3, 200 pounds, Camp Hill's [player_tooltip player_id='1131281' first='Alex' last='Long'] is flying up recruiting boards. A senior with real traction in the recruiting world, this coming from local D2s and D3s. Long received the highest of Division 2 grades once he was met with his Top 300 ranking, on the cusp of earning a Division One grade out of me. This all comes after watching his junior tape for a second time this offseason. Now, a senior, Long continues to put on a show, alleviating would-be questions from potential next-level suitors. 10 yards shy of 200 on opening night, three scores as well. Tack on a sack and a blocked punt, this is a top-25 senior wideout who is turning heads with each passing week. I personally know college coaches who are all-in on all things [player_tooltip player_id='1131281' first='Alex' last='Long']. Here's to the senior keeping up the pace all season long. Hopefully, he can maximize his potential, thus maximizing his future opportunities.</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/alexlong_12/status/1828084303429054541 </div></figure>     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>240 rushing yards, 41 receiving yards, 3 TDs, 8 tackles, 1 Sack<br><br>Labeled a Top 15 senior back prior to the season starting. Phoenixville's [player_tooltip player_id='1131235' first='Deacon' last='Williams'] has come out proven his positional ranking true, yet he might be in need of an overall rankings boost. A Top 400 player, a prospect likely to see love out of local PSACs, is there more to unearth in Williams' game? We might be seeing it first hand, take his Week 1 tape for example. 8 tackles, 1 sack. This line on defense alone should warrant attention. Flip to the other side of the ball and you'll see Williams carve up a defense for 240 yards on the ground. Williams, doing his best to prove he isn't a one-trick pony, also took a pass 40+ yards downfield in the season opener. The more weeks like this out of the Phoenixville senior, the easier it is to sell him to D2 schools looking to add a back or backer. 5'10, 185 pounds, low center of gravity. Boasts a self-reported 3.5 GPA</li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/deacwilliams9/status/1827745264561488021 </div></figure>     <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>169 rushing yards, 3 TDs, 2 KR TDs - Charleroi</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>290 total yards, 3 rushing TDs, 1 Passing TD, 1 PR TD, 1 Sack - </li> </ul>   <p>A prospect I've had stashed for almost two years now. First saw this young man at a 7v7 many months back, been waiting to rank him well on our site, yet a debut ranking still eludes the junior athlete. Great build, one powerful lower body, Monessen's [player_tooltip player_id='388158' first='TyVaughn' last='Kershaw'] is starting off his junior year at an incredible pace. 50 total yards shy of 500 scrimmage yards through just two weeks of play. 10 scores in two games, an unreal start to the year no matter the competition level, this being my opinion. I'm not opposed to feeling that Kershaw could deal the same type of damage if on a Central Valley or Aliquippa program. That's how talented this kid is. Hopefully, college coaches can look past the competition level and see what kind of talent there is to be developed hidden at Monessen HS. Kershaw is a factor on the defensive side of the football too. Likely an easy FCS-ceiling type of prospect. A prospect I wouldn't mind traveling to see in person. I don't expect the tear Kershaw is on to stop anytime soon.</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/KershawTyy/status/1827716440717475929 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Ranked far too low, I've come to this realization after seeing what Joy is capable of in one sitting. 223 rushing yards on the night, this off just 20 carries. Four of those 20 carries led Trinity's [player_tooltip player_id='819713' first='Christian' last='Joy'] into the opposing team's end zone. Two years back, I liked Joy as a Top 350 prospect, yet was turned off a bit prior to this season beginning. Joy has turned my ranking into something to laugh at. Not only did Joy tear through the East Pennsboro defense, Joy also caught an interception from his DB spot. Nights like this prove Joy should be elevated some 300 spots, he should also be moved to the "ATH" position since he can change the swing of a football game no matter the side of the field he's on. A prime example of a prospect proving me wrong. Hope to see more nights like this out of Joy. </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/Trinity_HSFB/status/1831003507417092148 </div></figure>