Incoming Recruiting Surge, Predicting Who Will Benefit Most

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1282818"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1598222,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-677835ea31fbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'4, 210 pounds. 78-inch wingspan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recently ranked as one of the top ten EDGE prospects in all of Pennsylvania (2026). I'm willing to stamp Plymouth Whitemarsh's [player_tooltip player_id='1282818' first='Amir' last='Butler'] before it's deemed easy to do so. The easy answer as to why is because of his tape. Started as a new name at a camp, one with no tape to his name, standing at 6'2, 200 pounds. Fast forward to today and he stands as one of the best-unoffered EDGE rushers in all of the state, this being my opinion. Fast forward and Butler now stands two inches taller and ten pounds heavier than the Summer, all while racking up 7 sacks on the year. A proven producer in a talented District, with proven measurables, Butler makes selling him to college coaches at the FCS level a breeze. Butler has top 50-75 potential, I am just waiting for recruiting to pick up before placing him beside some of the best names in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior season highlight tape<br>9-3<br>6.5 Sacks<br>45 Tackles <br>8 TFL<br>1 defensive touchdown<br>1 safety <br>2 fumble recovery's <a href="https://t.co/1JXMgutuiH">https://t.co/1JXMgutuiH</a> <a href="https://t.co/r8434XFrGC">pic.twitter.com/r8434XFrGC</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1282818' first='Amir' last='Butler'] (@Amirbutler100) <a href="https://twitter.com/Amirbutler100/status/1856491160035791288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402473"],"_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-677835ea32017"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've gone on record multiple times, whether it be through pieces on the site, the rankings, posts on X, I'm a [player_tooltip player_id='402473' first='Walt' last='Frazier'] believer. I'm left scratching my head at how a prospect of this caliber still doesn't have an offer to his name. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'2, 285 pounds. 12 sacks as an interior defender, this in ten games played. 3.31 GPA. Plays elite competition. Has experience at tackle and guard on the other side of the field. The young man checks off box after box. I'm very much looking forward to the point where the floodgates open for Frazier, so I can finally cross him off my list. This is a shoe-in for G5s recruiting Pennsylvania. The likes of Akron, Temple, UMass, UConn, these programs should all be in on a talent like this. Time will ultimately tell if I'm crazy and/or a poor grader of defensive linemen. Recently ranked inside the top ten at his position, as well as inside the Top 75 overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full Season Highlight Tape<br>Stats over the course of Ten Games<br>11.5 Sacks<br>19 TFLs<br>68 Total Tackles<br>5 Deflections<br>2FF<br>1FR<a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CSmithScout?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CSmithScout</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Bryan_Ault?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bryan_Ault</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TGCuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TGCuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RamonS_RU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RamonS_RU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DBarnes_18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DBarnes_18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachmasonhmark?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachmasonhmark</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BDPRecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BDPRecruiting</a> <a href="https://t.co/u8bPQfwD9O">https://t.co/u8bPQfwD9O</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='402473' first='Walt' last='Frazier'] (@34kWalt) <a href="https://twitter.com/34kWalt/status/1859003978543231273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155887"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1598241,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-677835ea3205f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'2, 230 pounds. Self-reported 3.7 GPA. 10.5 sacks registered on his way to earning 1st-Team DL in the YAIAA this past Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two-way production yet I can't see a program recruiting him to play anywhere but defensive end. This not a knock on his capabilities as a TE at Central York, [player_tooltip player_id='1155887' first='Colin' last='Gurley'] reeled in 20+ catches for more than 200+ receiving yards and two scores to boot. Gurley is as advanced a pass-rusher as we have in the state, putting aside maybe one or two names. 23 hurries to his name, 45+ tackles, eight of which went for TFLs. Received a rare D2 early offer out of Shippensburg a while back, yet I'm under the impression Gurley has outgrown the projection to the Division II level. Game Day visits to UConn and Maryland, I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Gurley is close to being offered by FCS schools recruiting Central PA, even G5s like Temple, UConn, or similar programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full Junior Season Tape‼️<a href="https://t.co/jME3BmMJQw">https://t.co/jME3BmMJQw</a><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/DemetricDWarren?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DemetricDWarren</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTeasley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTeasley</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachEJbarthel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEJbarthel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBJEdmonds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBJEdmonds</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KodiWhitfield?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KodiWhitfield</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/artursitkowski4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@artursitkowski4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BillCraun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BillCraun</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachcsanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachcsanders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_E_Rob?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_E_Rob</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CUCoachReed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CUCoachReed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/togray14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@togray14</a> @MissKYUS2011 <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://t.co/lobYI0WWvE">pic.twitter.com/lobYI0WWvE</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='402465' first='Simaj' last='Hill'] (@SimajHill) <a href="https://twitter.com/SimajHill/status/1867401771712172494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402465"],"_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-677835ea320e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Just another defensive back being groomed and developed St. Joseph's Prep. The program has become a stable for several positions, none more than DB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have talked about Hill's ranking and tape ad nauseam in the past. I will use this piece to analyze what schools might end up being a natural fit. Starting defensive backs at Prep are primed for, at the very least, interest from Division 1 schools. Even fringe D2 prospects will get looks from the likes of Bryant, Marist, Towson, because of the reputation Prep has built over the years. At the very least, Hill will garner attention from FCS schools, Ivy's for sure so long as his grades check out. That's Hill's floor. I'm not afraid to say Hill has a Power Four grade from me. I see ACC schools like Syracuse, West Virginia, Pitt, and BC being possible landing spots for Hill. I might be jumping the gun, as Hill is currently unoffered. Yet, I trust what my eyes tell me. Excited to see what the next few months have in store.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full Junior Season Tape‼️<a href="https://t.co/jME3BmMJQw">https://t.co/jME3BmMJQw</a><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/DemetricDWarren?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DemetricDWarren</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTeasley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTeasley</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachEJbarthel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEJbarthel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBJEdmonds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBJEdmonds</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KodiWhitfield?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KodiWhitfield</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/artursitkowski4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@artursitkowski4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BillCraun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BillCraun</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachcsanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachcsanders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_E_Rob?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_E_Rob</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CUCoachReed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CUCoachReed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/togray14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@togray14</a> @MissKYUS2011 <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://t.co/lobYI0WWvE">pic.twitter.com/lobYI0WWvE</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='402465' first='Simaj' last='Hill'] (@SimajHill) <a href="https://twitter.com/SimajHill/status/1867401771712172494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939601"],"_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-677835ea32129"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'4, 210 pounds. 3.97 GPA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is a Notre Dame Lacrosse commit, while simultaneously ranking as a top 100 football player over at Malvern Prep. I know it's unlikely that Novak will stray away from the opportunity Notre Dame has provided him and his family, yet I have a feeling FCS schools will still inquire about the possibility of having him play football at the next level. Again, unlikely, yet Novak's tape and grades warrant a closer look. Novak is a Top 10 close defender, these rankings per Prep LAX. If Novak were to consider playing football at the next level, there would be no shortage of suitors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/NDlacrosse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NDlacrosse</a> heads to Philly for a Top 10 close defender in [player_tooltip player_id='939601' first='Dylan' last='Novak'] of <a href="https://twitter.com/MP_Lacrosse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MP_Lacrosse</a> and Big 4 HHH. With a towering 6'4, 215-pound frame, Novak plays with a ton of physicality and has big upside. Also a talented football player. <a href="https://t.co/FbKhBLQjLF">pic.twitter.com/FbKhBLQjLF</a></p>&mdash; Ty Xanders (@tyxanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/tyxanders/status/1831881500046053425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->