Incoming Recruiting Surge, Predicting Junior Defender’s Stocks

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648177"],"_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-677835ea3216b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'9, 165 pounds. Has a Track record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ranked inside the Top 100, Brown posted a junior tape a tier above what he's released in the past, so much so that I felt inclined to call him a Top 100 player despite being unoffered currently. Ranked as a top 15 defensive back, a future collegiate DB that can produce on the offensive side of the football too. 20+ tackles, 5 pass break-ups, some TFLs blitzing off the edge. This is a prospect I have no problem sending to FCS schools recruiting Pennsylvania. I've already done so, with many coaches agreeing that the junior out of Episcopal is worthy of such a grade. Taking a look into Brown's Twitter activity, it was all ball during the Fall, without much to gather in the form of Game Day Invites or visits, which is a bit surprising. Yet Brown is not without serious interest. Coaches are inquiring whether he announces on Twitter or not. I predict that a DB with tape this good is likely to pique the interest of FCS programs, so long as his grades check out. Some might question his build, this is worth noting as many programs have DB height/weight requirements that they do not stray from regardless of the talent displayed on screen. We will see how his stock rises or falls in the coming months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looking to get bigger, stronger, and faster this off-season. After my season ended short due to an injury. ⁦⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/toddfairlie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@toddfairlie</a>⁩ ⁦⁦⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a>⁩ <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a>⁩ Check out my junior season highlights - <a href="https://t.co/TMQrF0emhx">https://t.co/TMQrF0emhx</a>. Stats down below.</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='648177' first='Jahmir' last='Brown'] (@Jahmir_Brown2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jahmir_Brown2/status/1866598767769608351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388164"],"_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-677835ea321ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'0, 222 pounds. A junior MIKE backer at Roman Catholic, previously out of St. Joseph's Prep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A name that created buzz in recruiting circles as an underclassman. His impressive physique coupled with his potential development at a place like St. Joseph's Prep had schools ready to offer early. So much so that West Virginia offered Amiano back in the Summer of 2023. No tangible scholarship opportunities have been announced since, yet Amiano is coming off a junior campaign at Roman Catholic that I predict will get him back in good favor among FCS/G5s recruiting Philadelphia football. Ranked as a top 20 linebacker, narrowly missing the Top 100 by five measly spots. Programs will either trust Amiano to be able to play in space or limit him to a trench run-stopping role. What coaches believe Amiano can provide outside of run stopping/plugging will ultimately decide his recruiting ceiling. I think Amiano is a bit further along to lazily label him an "old school" or "traditional" linebacker. I, however, am not holding the cards. Others might consider Amiano's stock to be down in relation to the past. I would push back on that notion, as he's on my short list of defenders who could see significant love from now to August 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great season with my guys win lose or draw this was a special team. My first year apart of this program this team really took me in with open arms I'm forever grateful, we'll be back.💜💛 <a href="https://t.co/FqACm5XIXR">pic.twitter.com/FqACm5XIXR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='388164' first='Louie' last='Amiano'] (@LouieAmiano) <a href="https://twitter.com/LouieAmiano/status/1865464486057910432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388173"],"_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-677835ea321ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'3, 225 pounds. Self reports a 3.5 GPA. Is a wrestler at Shady Side Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ranked as a linebacker/tight end. Blends OLB/DE/EDGE properties with some offensive versatility to boot. His junior tape had him move up our rankings exponentially. Currently unoffered, yet a prospect I would send to Miami (OH), Akron, or Toledo, as I believe Barravecchio is blossoming into a legitimate Top 100 prospect. His junior tape is the main factor that ties into my thinking. Barravecchio isn't the most active presence on socials with two posts popping up on his feed throughout all of 2024. I have a feeling that coaches have inquired in some shape or form, this being speculative. A build coaches usually drool over, a tape that has consistently progressed with each passing year. If I were a Robert Morris or Duquesne out West, I'd pay close attention to everything surrounding this young man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my Junior Season Highlights ‼️ , on <a href="https://twitter.com/Hudl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Hudl</a> at <a href="https://t.co/5PmnEwI1jg">https://t.co/5PmnEwI1jg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hudl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hudl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SSAFBboosters?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SSAFBboosters</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PghSportsNow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PghSportsNow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Cover3_ATH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cover3_ATH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaxPreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxPrepsPA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaxPrepsPA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='388173' first='Vito' last='Barravecchio'] (@VitoBarravecchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/VitoBarravecchi/status/1855817024343040025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156030"],"_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-677835ea32230"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'1, 160 pounds. Is a basketball participant at Chartiers Valley High School in Pittsburgh, PA. Recieved 2nd-Team All-Conference Honors in the past. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ranked one spot away from being labeled a Top Ten Two-Way junior prospect residing in Pennsylvania. Was seriously considered to land anywhere from the 75-150 mark, landed at 113, an FCS grade. Should alleviate build concerns standing at 6'1, 160 pounds. If a coach likes him at wideout or DB, Best's build is suitable for each side of the ball at this point in time. There's certainly room for future growth, yet his measurables shouldn't sway coaches away from him. Some might question competition level, I wouldn't. A huge indicator that could foretell the future of where his recruiting stock will end up would be his testing numbers. On tape, the kid looks like he can keep up with the majority of competition aligned in front of him. Being able to dominate in his conference from an athletic standpoint doesn't mean coaches can trust that you can separate or run with guys at the next level. If Best can prove his athleticism to coaches this Spring/Summer, I predict he'd be on track to earn interest/offers from Division One football programs out West.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Szn Highlights! <br>6”1 165<br><br>WR/ATH<a href="https://twitter.com/CVColtsFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CVColtsFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Fitz_CV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Fitz_CV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHayward?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHayward</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Cover3_ATH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cover3_ATH</a> @GordonCohagan <a href="https://twitter.com/RMatviko?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMatviko</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachcsanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachcsanders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJjLaster?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJjLaster</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLuke_Smith?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLuke_Smith</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_DiMike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_DiMike</a> <a href="https://t.co/JcYybxk3En">https://t.co/JcYybxk3En</a> <a href="https://t.co/iPoliJ67wk">pic.twitter.com/iPoliJ67wk</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156030' first='Julius' last='Best'] (@Julius_Best2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Julius_Best2/status/1851314994081906880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940383"],"_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-677835ea32271"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'2, 210 pounds. Self reports a 3.4 GPA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Far and above one of my favorite prospects in all of Pennsylvania, not because we share a last name I might add. A true two-way prospect in every sense of the word. Three interceptions, 900 rushing yards. 17 total touchdowns. 4 TFLs on the back of 60+ tackles, this is an elite football talent that just needs the right eyes to land on his tape. That's what I'm here to do, provide exposure for one whom I believe is being drastically overlooked. There's a part of me that sees [player_tooltip player_id='940383' first='Niko' last='Castillo'] falling to the PSAC level. No disrespect to the D2 level of course, I just think that highly of Castillo based on tape, grades, and measurables. Of course, Castillo will have to make FCS coaches comfortable. He'll have to prove that his measurables stack up and hold true. He'll have to prove his athleticism in one form or another. One thing is for sure, this young man's tape screams D1 football to me. Some might question competition level, I would have to be understanding of a coach who is weary to bring in a Schuylkill Haven kid solely based on production. If I were to ever do so, it would be [player_tooltip player_id='940383' first='Niko' last='Castillo']'s line I would call. We'll see if my provided grade holds true in time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⭐️ 3 interceptions<br>⭐️ 1 pick 6<br>⭐️ 878 rushing<br>⭐️ 10.2 yards per carry<br>⭐️ 17 TDs<br>⭐️ 63 tackles<br>⭐️ 4 TFL<br>⭐️ 7 PD<br>⭐️ 0 TDs allowed <a href="https://twitter.com/farrmj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@farrmj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGaffney08?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGaffney08</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LeydenHertz1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeydenHertz1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CarestiaNiko?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CarestiaNiko</a> <a href="https://t.co/J1GsVkpYvO">https://t.co/J1GsVkpYvO</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='940383' first='Niko' last='Castillo'] (@nikocastillo_14) <a href="https://twitter.com/nikocastillo_14/status/1865911945787834591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->