Incoming Recruiting Surge, Predicting PA 2026s That Will Benefit

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402430"],"_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-677831c67536d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'5, 300 pounds. 80-inch wingspan, 33-inch arms on the North Schuylkill junior. 3.5 GPA and a team captain.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recently ranked as a top 100 player for the third consecutive update in a row. Dropped a bit solely because the recruiting heat I expected him to build by this time hasn't happened. Yet, [player_tooltip player_id='402430' first='Aiden' last='Zilker'] still finds his name on this list. I predict an incoming surge in scholarship offers is headed his way. His size, his intrinsic measurables stand out. His tape is otherworldly, has him stationed one spot outside of the top ten in a phenomenal OL class. Tangible interest from programs like James Madison and James Madison. I wouldn't be surprised to see either school be the first to pull the trigger on a lineman of this caliber. Some may question his competition level, I don't think it's a valid response to watching him steamroll kids on Hudl. An FCS school might feel most comfortable sending Zilker an offer first, yet unsure if the Ivy's up North will stamp a kid with a 3.5 GPA. That being said, I still have Zilker graded out as a FBS-level talent, if things play out the way I expect them to. We'll have our eyes peeled for news out of Zilker via X.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights - [player_tooltip player_id='402430' first='Aiden' last='Zilker'] OT/OL 6'5 300lbs North Schuylkill, Pa HC <a href="https://twitter.com/coachhall_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachhall_</a> <a href="https://t.co/HSojV41puB">https://t.co/HSojV41puB</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='402430' first='Aiden' last='Zilker'] (@AidenZilker) <a href="https://twitter.com/AidenZilker/status/1858207150297792823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402477"],"_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-677831c6753be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'2, 280 pounds. 79.25 inch wingspan. 9.5 inch hand size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ranked as a top 15 offensive line prospect, yet I'm well aware of his prowess as an interior defender. A slight bump in overall rank came the way of Susquehanna Township's [player_tooltip player_id='402477' first='Yendor' last='Mack']. There is no denying Mack's overtly dominant tape. Mack is a bully on both sides of the trenches and is an obvious difference-maker no matter where he aligns. Mack is still un-offered. I predict that'll change fairly soon. I will reiterate, Mack's relatively slow recruitment is likely due to one minuscule issue, this being his size. I plug on Mack's tape and I'm enamored with his OL reps. A ton of great takeaways evaluating him here, good tech, good temperament, violent hands, good balance. Yet I know Division One schools might be a bit weary to recruit a 6'2, 280-pound OL despite his tape being terrific. Mack can obviously translate well to the defensive side of the ball too. Because of Mack's prowess as a two-way prospect, I feel as though any questions about what position he can/should play will be alleviated among those actively recruiting him. Someone will pull the trigger on a game-wrecker like this kid, just a matter of when. Very interested in learning where coaches prefer him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/6cZxNtwv1K">https://t.co/6cZxNtwv1K</a> <br><br>⭐️Check out my Junior season Highlights⭐️<br>1st team Offense and Defense!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/5KeepitR_E_A_L?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@5KeepitR_E_A_L</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Gan73?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gan73</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachEv6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEv6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tyler_calvaruso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tyler_calvaruso</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joejoeheaden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@joejoeheaden</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tyler_calvaruso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tyler_calvaruso</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Pa_Preps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Pa_Preps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lexcyrus8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lexcyrus8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJaimieT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJaimieT</a> <br><br>28 Solo <br>51 Asst<br>1 Sack<br>1PBU<br>76 Total</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='402477' first='Yendor' last='Mack'] ⭐️ (@MackYendor) <a href="https://twitter.com/MackYendor/status/1858599892228469146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155896"],"_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-677831c67540f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'3, 285 pounds. 4.09 self-reported GPA, 3.7 UW. A team captain over at Council Rock South. Numerous accolades recorded over the years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ranked one spot behind the above-mentioned [player_tooltip player_id='402477' first='Yendor' last='Mack']. I'm comfortable providing a high FCS grade to [player_tooltip player_id='1155896' first='Kyle' last='Grasso'], this after plugging in his junior tape released near Thanksgiving of last year. A tape that fully encompasses fantastic right tackle reps, reps that led Grasso to 1st-Team All-League honors. Game Day visits paid to Princeton and Cornell, two fantastic potential landing spots, a potential pairing that makes too much sense. Ivy's in the past have brought in Grasso's type, 6'3-6'5 270-290 pound athletic and smart offensive linemen that they can count on on-and-off the field. Grasso fits that mold. I predict Grasso will have a lengthy list of FCS suitors this time next year, I expect his first offer to come sometime this off-season as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‼️Junior Season Highlights‼️<br>RT #63 <br>6'3 285<br>1st Team All League<a href="https://twitter.com/CRSFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CRSFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CJSzydlik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CJSzydlik</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SOLsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SOLsports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EPAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EPAFootball</a> <br>- <a href="https://t.co/7kV3KOjr5k">https://t.co/7kV3KOjr5k</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1155896' first='Kyle' last='Grasso'] (@Kyle_Grass0) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kyle_Grass0/status/1861474102160003193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["618754"],"_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-677831c67547d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'2, 270 pounds. Shotput and Discus thrower. 3.8 CGPA. 2x State Champion at St. Joseph's Prep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A huge climb up our rankings. Narrowly missed being ranked inside the top 100 yet has climbed 75+ spots since the last update. Incredibly proud of the growth Molley has shown off on tape. Tangible development witnessed. Molley, who is a PRZ PA camp alumnus, has put in the work behind the scenes to carry a substantial role along this star-studded offensive line. This after waiting his turn for two years at Prep. Encouraging growth in measurables along with seriously impressive tape has me finally ready to stamp him as a Division One worthy prospect. From WL, to top 300, to being ranked two spots away from a Top 10 positional rank, Molley's climb through our lists has been awesome to witness. All earned too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speaking on specifics about Molley's current and future recruitment, Molley visited Princeton on a Game-Day invite from the program back in September. Things have been relatively quiet since then on X, yet this doesn't mean teams haven't been stopping by to express interest in the young man. Molley isn't 6'5, 300 pounds, so the immediate FBS attention might be hard to come by for a bit, yet I firmly believe this is an OL prospect who should be high on the board of FCS schools recruiting Philly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mission complete✅. Super grateful for everybody who helped make this year possible. On to the offseason!❤️<br><br>LT #54 <br>2x 6A State Champion<br>District 12 Champion<br>2nd Team All Catholic<br>15+ Pancake Blocks🥞<br><br>Full Junior Year Highlights: <a href="https://t.co/ud0a7vQ0SA">https://t.co/ud0a7vQ0SA</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Sug?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Sug</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Roken?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@T_Roken</a> <a href="https://t.co/XYgiNFItBo">pic.twitter.com/XYgiNFItBo</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='618754' first='Sean' last='Molley'] C/O 2026 ⭐️✝️ (@0_seann) <a href="https://twitter.com/0_seann/status/1866938011335921935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1352749"],"_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-677831c6754ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'1.5, 280 pounds. 78 inch wingspan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First year over at St. Joseph's Prep. Locked down the center position in a demanding and complicated offense with a ton of moving parts. This should prove valuable as potential collegiate suitors want to know their future center can handle a lot thrown at him. Arguably the best center in all of Pennsylvania. Stature fits the center threshold requirements, both in height and weight. Took Game Day visits to UPenn and Columbia during the season. Both UPenn and Columbia are reasonable fits, as both programs value smarts on and off the field, Namnun provides that exactly. I look to Cornell, Lehigh, and Yale to inquire sooner rather than later. I expect Namnun to announce scholarship opportunities headed his way in due time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Film from my Junior year at St. Joes Prep as a State Champ and First Team All Catholic! Excited to attack the off-season now!<a href="https://twitter.com/T_Roken?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@T_Roken</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Sug?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Sug</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SJPrep_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SJPrep_Football</a> <a href="https://t.co/Kn61f6m0yk">https://t.co/Kn61f6m0yk</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1352749' first='Jake' last='Namnun'] (@JakeNamnun) <a href="https://twitter.com/JakeNamnun/status/1867641592523231402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->