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Virginia Recruiting Report

Virginia Recruiting Report
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Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick October 16, 2024 @ 08:40 PM
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Mykell Harvey
Mykell Harvey 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH/DB | 2025
VA
Ben Perdas
Ben Perdas 6'1" | 220 lbs | LS | 2025
VA
Mathieu Lamah
Mathieu Lamah 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB | 2026
VA
Tyler Tanks
Tyler Tanks 6'5" | 185 lbs | WR | 2025
VA
Drew Morgan
Drew Morgan 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB | 2025
VA
Kamren Johnson
Kamren Johnson 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2026
VA
Brady Sakowitz
Brady Sakowitz 6'7" | 320 lbs | OL | 2026
VA
Jase Rhodes
Jase Rhodes 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB | 2026
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We haven't done this in a bit so I wanted to update you on several Virginia Prospects in regard to their recruiting:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Committed</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284207"],"_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-671005dce4805"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">28th ranked in the our Virginia 20206 class offensive lineman Brad Sakowitz announced his commitment earlier this week to North Carolina State. Playing for Trinity Episcopal Sakowitz had over 10 FBS offers but settled on the Wolfpack on October 14th. Standing at 6'7 and 320 lbs. the junior should be ready to play early for Coach Doeren's squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Brady_Sakowitz_/status/1845868554102427897","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/Brady_Sakowitz_/status/1845868554102427897 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1455171"],"_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-671005dce48b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I told you all this dude was a Division 1 Football player and he keeps proving me right. Picking up his 7th offer from North Carolina A&amp;T last week, Harvey is a game changer both at corner and running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MyykelllHarvey/status/1845193746306023552","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/MyykelllHarvey/status/1845193746306023552 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212459"],"_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-671005dce48f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">North Cross [player_tooltip player_id='212459' first='Jase' last='Rhodes'] will be a power 4 football player in two years, that I am certain about. Where he ends up is undecided as he has 6 FBS offers including Liberty University two weeks ago. A two sport all state star Rhodes is already a 3 time state champion in track and could be bringing more hardwood by football seasons end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jase_Rhodes2026/status/1844037920094605480","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/Jase_Rhodes2026/status/1844037920094605480 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["853777"],"_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-671005dce4934"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Top ranked 2026 defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='853777' first='Kamren' last='Johnson'] picked up his 6th Division 1 offer just earlier today from the University of Virginia. Playing for the Green Run Johnson is already 6'4 and 230 lbs. he is a force. Johnson will most likely have 10 plus FBS offers by this winter, you would have to believe Coach Elliot and his staff want to keep this talent in state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219070"],"_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-6710279f645e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Congrats are in order for Mountain View receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1219070' first='Tyler' last='Tanks'] who received his first offer this week from West Virginia Wesleyan. Tanks is a good big target at 6'5 and he runs well after the catch showing real explosion. This will not be the last opportunity to play at the next level he receives, many Division 2 and 3 schools will be coming his way soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tyler_tanks/status/1845511461738590255","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/tyler_tanks/status/1845511461738590255 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297598"],"_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-6710279f646b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Patriot linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1297598' first='Mathieu' last='Kanu'] has had a tremendous impact for the Pioneers defense. He was involved in numerous amount tackles in their big win to knock off Gainesville from the unbeaten ranks. Racking up 11 tackles and 4 tfls, it is safe to say his transition from Unity Reed has gone well. We have profiled Kanu before and he has gained more FBS interest ever since. The recent offer came in earlier this month from the Maryland Terrapins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Mathieukanu9/status/1843802368368095568","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/Mathieukanu9/status/1843802368368095568 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1199699"],"_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-6710279f6476c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1199699' first='Drew' last='Morgan'] has been accurate and precise as Yortown preps for an assumed playoff run. His excellent play has earned him not only a number of division 2 schools offer, but FBS Mercyhurst came thru as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DrewMorgan25/status/1839681116099207428","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/DrewMorgan25/status/1839681116099207428 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1321224"],"_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-6710279f6481d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson long snapper [player_tooltip player_id='1321224' first='Ben' last='Perdas'] is as good as it gets at the position locally and I like what Cole wrote about him this off-season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>He shows accuracy in his snaps and has been working this offseason to improve his&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BenPerdas/status/1791205478417985843" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">speed and zip</a>&nbsp;on snaps. He is good in coverage down the field on the punt team, showing good hustle downfield putting himself in position to recover muffed returns giving the ball back to his team.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I completely agree and I can see why he picked up an offer today from Culver-Stockton. Congrats to you young man, I believe you will have more coming your way soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The showcases are back once again and we are excited they are coming to Virginia this January! I can attest to you personally that our showcases are great for kids at every talent level, we have college coaches throughout the country on hand, looking for their next star. To register or find out more information please go to this link here https://events.prepredzone.com/e/1329/register/virginia-stock-up-showcase. We are still in the early bird special in regards to pricing, after this week feel free to use my coupon code<strong> FrederickPRZ2024</strong> for a discount.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

We haven't done this in a bit so I wanted to update you on several Virginia Prospects in regard to their recruiting:

North Carolina State
Brady Sakowitz

Brady Sakowitz

VA
OL
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 320
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Height
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Weight
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HS
Trinity Episcopal
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VA
Virginia Recruiting Report
28th ranked in the our Virginia 20206 class offensive lineman Brad Sakowitz announced his commitment earlier this week...
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North Carolina A&amp;T
Mykell Harvey

Mykell Harvey

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
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Mykell
Harvey ATH/DB
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2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
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HS
Northside
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VA
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I told you all this dude was a Division 1 Football player and he keeps proving me right....
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Mykell Harvey

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James Madison
Jase Rhodes

Jase Rhodes

VA
DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
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CLASS 2026
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Jase
Rhodes DB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
175
HS
North Cross
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VA
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North Cross Jase Rhodes will be a power 4 football player in two years, that I am certain...
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Virginia Tech
Kamren Johnson

Kamren Johnson

VA
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HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 250
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CLASS 2026
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Kamren
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Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
250
HS
Green Run
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VA
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Top ranked 2026 defensive lineman Kamren Johnson picked up his 6th Division 1 offer just earlier today from...
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Tyler Tanks

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WEIGHT 185
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2025
Height
6'5"
Weight
185
HS
Mountain View Stafford Va
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Penn State
Mathieu Lamah

Mathieu Lamah

VA
LB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 220
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CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
220
HS
Patriot
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Patriot linebacker Mathieu Lamah has had a tremendous impact for the Pioneers defense. He was involved in numerous...
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Kenyon (OH)
Drew Morgan

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WEIGHT 185
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2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Yorktown
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VA
Virginia Recruiting Report
Drew Morgan has been accurate and precise as Yortown preps for an assumed playoff run. His excellent play...
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Ben Perdas

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2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
220
HS
Robinson Secondary School
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VA
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