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<p><strong>Quarterback</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1213071' first='Bryce' last='Tubin'] (Clarence) - At 6'2 210 lbs, Tubin has ideal size with excellent pocket presence. His ability to extend plays is superb and he will be a sought out collegiate prospect having already received D-I offers with more to come.</p>
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<p><strong>Running Backs</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1212776' first='Christian' last='Moss'] (Medina) - Moss followed his breakout sophomore year with an astounding junior campaign where he set career highs in all rushing categories. He is a big back with breakaway speed and will be a player to watch this coming fall.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1345135' first='Amir' last='Hernandez'] (Canisius) - Another junior RB, Hernandez played an excellent compliment back in Canisius' run first approach. He was also an outstanding LB and will look to guide the Crusaders back to the MMHSAA state championship in 2025.</p>
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<p><strong>Wide Receivers</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='735840' first='Nick' last='Skutnik'] (Iroquois) - Skutnik made a name for himself as a sophomore with his special teams contributions but he exploded in his junior year leading the Redhawks receiving attack with 86 receptions for 1,286 yards and 13 TDs. Nick is a crisp route runner with spectacular run after catch ability.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='648809' first='Damari' last='Yancey'] (Sweet Home) - One of the biggest breakout players this year, Yancey was explosive as a receiver, runner and returner. He has a low center of gravity and is a threat to score every time he has the ball.</p>
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<p>Carter Brink (CSP) - In a star studded offense, Brink often gets overlooked but this is a player with remarkable technique, excellent hands and fantastic concentration.</p>
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<p><strong>Offensive Line</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1579067' first='Anthony' last='Vaccaro'] (Grand Island) - A LT with a high motor and displays a ton of toughness.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1514769' first='Emmanuel' last='Parker'] (South Park) - South Park set all kinds of rushing record this season behind their massive OL. Parker was a Trench Trophy Finalist as a two way stud and he controlled the line of scrimmage.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='807866' first='Jonathon' last='Koch'] (Alden) - After missing his sophomore year, Koch picked up right where he left off on Alden's line. He didn't miss a step as he displayed quickness of the ball and excellent power.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1621875' first='Javez' last='Caldwell'] (Canisius) - An OL/DL with aggression and phenomenal instincts that got lost in the shuffle of other linemen that the Crusaders had. Caldwell will be a player to watch as a senior in 2025.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561366' first='Sean' last='Booth'] (Lancaster) - You can't teach size and Booth has that standing at 6'7 295 lbs. For a player that size and the athleticism he has showed, he should get some D-I recognition.</p>
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<p><strong>Utility</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='807872' first='Maddox' last='Isaac'] (Salamanca) - Issac had a breakout year as a passer but it was his uncanny athletic ability that brought Salamanca back to the State Finals.</p>
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<p><strong>Kicker/Punter</strong></p>
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<p>Kole Lyon (Southwestern) - After years of playing soccer, Lyon was recognized by the All-WNY team in his first season playing football.</p>
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