Mid-Season Primer: The Pennington School Red Hawks

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"53px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:53px"><strong>The Pennington School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Quarterback Situation</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057666"],"_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-6704053cadd8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'0, 180 pounds. 3.7 GPA, announced at the end of September his commitment to Gettysburg Football. A huge addition, Gettysburg should be through the roof getting [player_tooltip player_id='1057666' first='Aidan' last='Prestigiacomo'] for the next four years. A kid with history in Pennsylvania, used to operate out of Central Bucks South. The senior quarterback also had an opportunity with Dickinson College, the program extended a roster spot offer to Prestigiacomo back in August. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Comfortable in a spread system. Accurate inside of 15 yards. Hits slants, crossers, and outs on time. Brains behind the arm, Prestigiacomo can pick a part zone defenses outside the hashmarks or within. Good middle-of-the-field scanner/seer. A passer willing to give his best weapons a shot downfield. Can operate zone-read looks to pull/tuck for first downs. Not a big QB prospect, so moving and creating with his feet is a must, he can do so. Can layer the football, ball placement is his calling card. Low ceiling, high floor type of prospect. Was a tough outing through the air against the Hill School. There was a consistent mist/down pour casted over the game, so operations were a bit sloppy at times. Prestigiacomo would throw one TD pass and tuck for clutch runs when the opportunity presented itself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gettysburg Football ‘29 🔷🔶 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/committed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#committed</a><br><br>I want to give a special thank you to all my family, coaches and teammates who have helped me along the way. Can't wait for my next 4 years. GO BULLETS!! <a href="https://t.co/meGxwMZMIl">pic.twitter.com/meGxwMZMIl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1057666' first='Aidan' last='Prestigiacomo'] (@AidanPresti7) <a href="https://twitter.com/AidanPresti7/status/1840439102090416345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["510788"],"_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-6704053cadddf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">From what I can tell, the Pennington School is slowly bringing along a sophomore ranked inisde the top 75 of his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'4, 190 pounds. 4.0 GPA, was a well-known prospect headed into the high school ranks, has ties to South Philly if I'm not mistaken. Phenomenal size, the kid projects well from a tool perspective. Take Prestigiacomo as the low-ceiling, high-floor prospect, Benzio is your polar opposite. The Pennington School can win with both, shout out to the coaching staff for being able to win football games while developing both an upperclassman and an underclassman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The upside is tangible, just a day before writing, Benzio posted four minutes worth of quality reps. These reps apparently coincide with Prestigiacomo, these aren't JV/B-Team reps. *Eval - First rep on tape has Benzio ripping a corner route 35 yards downfield, layering the football over coverage despite being yards deep into his own end zone. Throws with anticipation. Has a ways to go from a footwork perspective, his base and throwing motions aren't always replicated between reps, yet I'm not in-house to know mechanics beyond what I see on Hudl. Has a big arm, an arm that can stretch the field. Can drop a ball into a bucket 35+ yards downfield, a ton of flare to this kid's game. Good pacing working his drop back, helmet/eyes dart around the field during some reps, love to see him scan the field for open targets. Unafraid to test tight windows, Benzio has completed some seriously tough/contested throws. Confidence is clearly through the roof, I don't come across many underclassmen passers willing to hit Posts with coverage underneath and over top. Glad to see our NJ lead Brendan Mankarious rank the young man as high as he did this past off season, it's warranted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/4HHyLHh52O">https://t.co/4HHyLHh52O</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWakins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeWakins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachAaronRHA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachAaronRHA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachdeskitch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachdeskitch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHinshaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHinshaw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNunz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNunz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachT_Lamb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachT_Lamb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Tonyrazz03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tonyrazz03</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='510788' first='Cannon' last='Benzio'] Qb C/O 2027 (@cannonbenzio) <a href="https://twitter.com/cannonbenzio/status/1846570920409805037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Rushing Attack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206968"],"_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-6704053cade23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'll begin [player_tooltip player_id='953519' first='Tahmere' last='Brown']'s portion discussing what I saw from the sidelines against the Hill School. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LIVE EVAL* Four touchdown runs, was in the end zone at least 6-7 times if we count 2pt conversions. Works primarily out of gun, has an advanced understanding of blocking scheme, understands when to press a hole, flips a switch in terms of gear, you can tell the moment he recognizes/reads a hole. [player_tooltip player_id='953519' first='Tahmere' last='Brown'] is shot out of a cannon off the handoff. Brown's first score would come via an outside-zone handoff that would have him read off-tackle. Brown would turn up-field after clearing some traffic/debris and accelerate like a track-star through the Hill's secondary for a 70-yard score. Brown would take a similar set 80-yards for a score later in the game, a run in which Brown would out-accelerate two Hill DBs who actually had a step on him in the open field. Again, the kid is demonstrating otherworldly acceleration skills. I've witnessed my fair share of elite talent, Brown fits the mold, his performance has stuck with me to this day. His third touchdown, you guessed it, came off an off-tackle run that leads to a bounce-out, The Pennington School purposefully getting Brown out to the perimeter. Brown again would out-race the competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His mid-season tape is littered with reps like these, not to mention his prowess as a linebacker. He gets to show off his instincts and toughness when aligned here. These reps being icing on the cake. This is an offer-today freshman. I can write a novel on this kid, but I'll keep this an easy read for now. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/Tahmerebrown23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tahmerebrown23</a> opens up scoring in this one. Rain not as bad as it looks. <br><br>60-yard run for the former pub kid. <br><br>7-0 Pennington <a href="https://t.co/wsZ7JBdK0t">pic.twitter.com/wsZ7JBdK0t</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZPAvic) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic/status/1840168253341253854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["256239"],"_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-6704053cade62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Two fantastic quarterback options, coupled with two fantastic running backs in the stable. [player_tooltip player_id='256239' first='Keon' last='Kenner'] is no second-fiddle to Brown, I'm surprised to find out Kenner isn't on our 2025 rankings. Likely a transfer oversight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holds offers out of Lafayette, Air Force, Army, Boston College, Towson, Georgetown, Navy, and UPenn. All offers came in a hurry this past Spring/Summer. 6'0, 215 pounds. 3.8 GPA, former Philly kid like many on this list. Had a quiet game against the Hill School, worth noting that he also mans a backer spot, he's a quality two-way starter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An obvious change of pace to Brown's skills. Kenner can take the brunt of inside zone carries, his thick bruising build makes him an obvious choice to utilize inside the red zone. Has some breakaway runs on tape, if you give him space he can house runs on a defense. Balanced, feet are kept underneath him, hips are kept low, low center of gravity. Ton of power in his legs, likely a showoff in the weight room. The Pennington School likes to deploy 21 personnel sets, many of the runs Brown took to the house against the Hill school were sprang open by Kenner, serving as the lead blocker on outside runs. Brown and Kenner are an elite back/backer duo, a duo the Pennington School can rely on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed! <a href="https://t.co/ijqR7Z8Ab1">pic.twitter.com/ijqR7Z8Ab1</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='256239' first='Keon' last='Kenner'] 25' (@keknnr) <a href="https://twitter.com/keknnr/status/1815856516987015656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Wideouts/ATH to Know</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["672996"],"_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-6704053cadea1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">30+ catches, over 550+ yards through the air, seven scores. Probably somewhere around five interceptions, 10+ PBUs. A phenomenal athlete who is proving any potential doubters wrong. He can work at La Salle, he can work at Ryan, he's putting in work at the Pennington School. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'1, 185 pounds. 4.52 GPA, reclassified to 2026 as part of the transfer out of AB Ryan. Is/was a former hooper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's likely I'm the loudest media guy in [player_tooltip player_id='672996' first='Bryce' last='Werner']'s corner. I've had an extensive look at all things Werner, whether that be through the camp scene, or during his time in the PCL, I'm all too familiar with his two-way prowess, it's great to see him carve out a serious role on a program littered with talent. Werner is the X at Pennington, serving as the pass-catcher to game plan against if you're an opposing DC. Some of the best hands I've seen, a pure catcher of the football who can reel in the rock low, high, in awkward positions, through traffic, through hands, limbs, in bad weather. His hand-eye coordination is through the roof. He's a wideout that should see serious FCS love. I could be biased, yet I wouldn't be surprised to see him receive attention from local G5s. Worth noting, Werner is a starting safety and corner capable prospect at this level. He's going to play wideout in college, but the kid is a gamer who can't be left off the field. He caught the game-winning/ending interception in the game I attended against the Hill School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here is my MID SEASON highlights!! <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWakins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeWakins</a> 20 rec / 400 yds / 5 tds /8 pbu / 1 int / 18 tackles. <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrendanScoutsNJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrendanScoutsNJ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsCorey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsCorey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RPOrecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPOrecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CUFBrecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CUFBrecruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachEMarcCuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEMarcCuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://t.co/mUZ7UiapHB">https://t.co/mUZ7UiapHB</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='672996' first='Bryce' last='Werner'] ⭐️ (@BryceW_11) <a href="https://twitter.com/BryceW_11/status/1842568264339378438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Linemen to Know</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1296558"],"_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-6704053cadee8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'4, 315 pounds. Former Pennsbury top 300 senior, now reclassified to 2026 and attending Pennington. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A prospect ranked just outside the FCS threshold/tier. The ranking being spot on, as Cartusciello garnered attention in the form of offers from West Chester and Bloomsburg this past Summer. Cartusciello, having an extra year of development, is looking to see if his stock can be further raised.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking a peek into his mid-season tape, this being posted on Hudl almost three weeks ago. About five minutes worth of tape stationed at right tackle and right guard. Majority of reps come with Cartusciello aligned at guard, however. The Pennington School might have a lighter option at tackle to help obstruct pass-rushers off the edge, keeping Cartusciello comfortable inside. Could be kept inside at guard because of necessity, I'm out of the loop as to who might be injured or unavailable. Cartusciello is the key block that springs open a ton of big Kenner and Brown runs. Looks to have played center in one game this Fall, left guard too. The majority of the junior's best reps come in run-blocking sets. Cartusciello is heavy-handed/limbed, you're going to feel the brunt of his massive build off the snap. Plays with temperament, wants to finish with violence if given the opportunity. Reps in pass-pro are what Division One coaches want to see. Reps at center are likely from his time at Pennsbury, all guard/tackle reps are from his current stay at Pennington. I'll look to refer him to our NJ to land on our NJ rankings this next update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coaches❗️❗️❗️Check out my mid szn highlights, you won't be disappointed ❗️ 2026 6'4 315 OL <a href="https://t.co/ghNWmZC0hk">https://t.co/ghNWmZC0hk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWakins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeWakins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGarrison?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGarrison</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJohnReagan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJohnReagan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Matos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Matos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_TWalsh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_TWalsh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RamonS_RU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RamonS_RU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachbshep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachbshep</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DarianDulin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DarianDulin</a></p>&mdash; aj.cartusciello (@Ajcart76) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ajcart76/status/1840452804680290483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["854627"],"_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-6704053cadf28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Exploded onto the scene after Nebraska offered the 6'6, 300-pound offensive lineman born in Canada. Formerly out of Capital City Academy in Ottawa, Ontario, [player_tooltip player_id='854627' first='Sidney' last='Rouleau'] announced his move to the States, particularly to the Pennington School, and almost instantly became a sought-after tackle prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rouleau's first season at Pennington came with offers out of West Virginia, Tennessee, and Boston College. As more tape had released, the likes of Syracuse and Duke would drop their names into the Rouleau hat. We had the pleasure of hosting the top OL prospect at one of our showcases back in the spring, a showcase in which Rouleau would dominate and win MVP honors. Weeks would go by, Rouleau would end up earning offers from major programs out of the SEC, Big10, and ACC alike. There was and still is no limit/ceiling to his recruitment, his potential is that high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plugging in his mid-season tape, you'll quickly understand what the fuss is about. Dominate left tackle reps. Turn on his tape to watch him physically throw smaller opponents out of the frame. A fantastic punch/shock that is coupled with elite leg drive. A balanced base/split turns early wins into pancakes. If Rouleau can get positive leverage post first engagement, he's going to get mean and flatten prospects, especially if they can't meet his size/power. There aren't many prospects in PA or NJ that can match Rouleau's height/weight combination. An easy choice to be named top OL. I have to remind myself that the kid is just a sophomore, I can only imagine what he's going to look like as a senior, especially considering the way he's developing in the weight room and the people/resources around him. A special/rare talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/B7U8drqhp7">https://t.co/B7U8drqhp7</a><br><br>4 MINUTE OF PURE DOMINATION ‼️‼️‼️<br>80 dominating blocks <br>30🥞<a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWakins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeWakins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJohnReagan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJohnReagan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyGrecoTG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TonyGrecoTG</a> <a href="https://t.co/wfEnGHW71s">pic.twitter.com/wfEnGHW71s</a></p>&mdash; BigSid 4⭐️ OT/DT C/O 2027 (@RouleauSidney) <a href="https://twitter.com/RouleauSidney/status/1845949404945289306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Alessandro Bennati ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"300","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"The Pennington School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6711f4047d474"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alessandro Bennati is another name worth stashing if you recruit the Pennington School. 6'5, 300+ pounds. Another Canadian prospect looking to follow the path Rouleau is currently on. He matches Rouleau in height and weight, but there isn't much tape on Twitter/Hudl to take a look at. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Formerly out of Polyvalente Deux-Montagnes HS in Quebec, Bennati is currently enrolled at the Pennington School, refining his craft to hopefully contribute to the program positively. For now, he's a Watch List prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>The Front Seven</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1213095"],"_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-6704053cadf67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tough to find out much about [player_tooltip player_id='1213095' first='Nisaiah' last='Maldonado'] before his time at the Pennington School. 6'5, 290 pounds. Ranked as a top ten defensive lineman in his class yet is a two-way trench player gifted on both sides of the ball. Was a 2025 at Queensbury High, located in Queensbury, New York. A formidable basketball prospect (center). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maldonado doesn't have a mid-season tape on Hudl yet, but has a single-game cut-up from every week gone by. If my memory serves me right, I can recall Maldonado wreaking havoc as a 3/5-tech against the Hill School. Maldonado is a guard prospect in terms of projection, yet he's a serious nuisance to block when aligned at IDL/DE. Surprised to see him unoffered at this time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week6 film ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWakins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeWakins</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJohnReagan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJohnReagan</a>⁩ - <a href="https://t.co/NPrhuEjxiR">https://t.co/NPrhuEjxiR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1213095' first='Nisaiah' last='Maldonado'] (@NisaiahM58) <a href="https://twitter.com/NisaiahM58/status/1843730749687837174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Frank Marchese","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"215","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"The Pennington School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6704053cae001"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Frank Marchese caught my eye during my time on the Pennington sideline. 6'2, 215 pounds. 3.7 GPA. Is a current senior, an unoffered one at that. Marchese had a few quality reps at OLB against the Hill School, both in pass coverage. Marchese has a background and experience at TE, this realized after taking a look at his junior tape, along with his mid-season tape posted at the end of September. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marchese brings a backer's mentality to the offensive huddle. He plays the run like a 235-pound backer yet can run wheels and posts either in-line or split out as if he was a 180-pound wideout. Really good blend of athleticism and toughness here. Soft hands, has a ton of receptions near the boundary, is a chain mover. Great motor on defense, can block from his TE position too. A do-it-all prospect who is valued on both sides of the ball. D2s better get him on radar sooner rather than later. Marchese is a steal and a hell of a find on a loaded Pennington roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Senior year highlights first 5 games <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWakins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeWakins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> <a href="https://t.co/yrt8lrmXfy">https://t.co/yrt8lrmXfy</a></p>&mdash; Frank Marchese (@FrankMa26537387) <a href="https://twitter.com/FrankMa26537387/status/1840511222116229273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["910880"],"_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-6704053cae043"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'0, 195 pounds. another do-it-all prospect that helps glue this team together. Can play several alignments in the secondary, tough enough to help out in the box. Can catch the football, caught 20 receptions as a junior at Pennington. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LIVE EVAL* I had an especially good look at Saurman all night, as the MIKE backer was witnessed flying to the football left and right. Saurman aligned practically head-up on the center, being tasked with diagnosing the run and shooting gaps to kill run sets in their tracks. Saurman must have racked up 10-15 tackles in this one. Saurman also impacted special teams play, picking up a botched snap and running in for a 2pt conversion, while also blocking a Hill School punt as a gunner. Tack on a few PBUs too, kid was relentless, I credit his conditioning too. Saurman's mid-season tape proves he's almost exclusively served as Pennington's Mike backer all year long. He's currently ranked as the third-best two-way player among NJ's class of 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mid Season Highlights. 52 tackles. 2 blocked punts, 2 forced fumbles,1 INT, and 5 TFL's.⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWakins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeWakins</a> ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNJ</a>⁩ <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNext?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNext</a>⁩ <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a>⁩ <a href="https://twitter.com/RPOrecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPOrecruits</a>⁩ -<a href="https://t.co/Y0fC0srmKK">https://t.co/Y0fC0srmKK</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='910880' first='Luca' last='Saurman'] (@Luca_Saurman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Luca_Saurman/status/1840560379078054068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Secondary</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='147874' first='Bryce' last='Williams']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"The Pennington School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6704053cae0c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another former PCL kid who has blossomed into a star defensive back. [player_tooltip player_id='147874' first='Bryce' last='Williams'], formerly out of Archbishop Wood HS in PA, has racked up Power Four offers out of Duke, Boston College, Syracuse, West Virginia, and Pitt. I'm not a New Jersey ranker, yet I have a hard time imaging Williams falls outside the top 25 if evaluated among NJ peers (2026). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams mid-season tape is a fun one to plug in, especially if you love quality DB/S play. Fantastic instincts in zone coverage. A kid unafraid to play at the LOS, both in terms of pre-snap alignment or in terms of coming down from his safety spot and filling the alley from his safety spot. Good open-field tackler, can win you open-field 1v1s. I personally love his projection to corner, the Pennington School often aligns Williams as a boundary corner, allowing him to play press/man. Tasked with blitzing off the edge, great pursuit skills for a DB. Is an obvious choice to give offensive reps too. Williams has a chunk of wideout reps on tape, helping relieve pressure off of [player_tooltip player_id='672996' first='Bryce' last='Werner']. You can't afford to lay easy on Williams on offense, however. If you sleep on him he can demoralize you after the catch. If Williams is a legitimate 6'0-6'1 prospect, I can see him having a future as a P4 safety. I just can't help but be enamored with his projection to corner, this being my opinion. Williams is yet another elite prospect at the schools disposal. Fun team to break down. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed!! <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWakins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeWakins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RPOrecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPOrecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247recruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247recruiting</a> <a href="https://t.co/Rk4HCGsG86">pic.twitter.com/Rk4HCGsG86</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='147874' first='Bryce' last='Williams'] 3⭐️ ATH (@BryceWilliams9k) <a href="https://twitter.com/BryceWilliams9k/status/1840529565535363328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->