The 2025 Senior Bowl Preview Maryland vs Virginia

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the second year some of the top high school football players in Maryland and Virginia will square off one more time. Tonight at 6 p.m. in the beautiful ST. James facility players from both states will be looking to go out a winner. Last year Maryland got by in the first ever matchup, will this year be the same? Looking at the Virginia rosters, this sure is a loaded squad. I have a number of players below for you to keep an eye on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quarterbacks:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232256"],"_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-67780c26c421f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1232256' first='Caleb' last='West'] has the ability to play at the Division 2 level or higher next fall, it will be nice to see him with what should be a strong healthy offensive line protecting him tonight. For those that aren't aware the Flint Hill Huskies were decimated with injuries up front this past year and West was constantly on the run. He still had a very good senior season that saw him get through relatively unscathed from a health stand point. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tonight he will have opportunities to get the ball to an assortment of playmakers and have a chance to go out a winner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["372988"],"_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-67780c26c4279"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Temple bound Camren Boykin is on the Virginia roster and I for one really hope he plays as the young man is a star. A dual threat passer Boykin can make every throw and makes plays with his legs when needed. Boykin finished his final year for the Maret School in Washington D.C. but he has been VA bound player his whole career, hence why he is on their roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Going into his senior season he had numerous Division 1 offers and committed to the Owls before their Head Coaching change occurred. With offers from Buffalo, Hampton and Penn still on the table I wonder if that has swayed his decision?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Playmakers set to shine:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["372393"],"_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-67780c26c42bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I wont go too much into detail as I am confident [player_tooltip player_id='372393' first='Vincent' last='Ordenes'] will show everyone first hand later tonight how talented he really is. Coming in from Dematha Ordenes tore thru secondaries across the commonwealth. Despite not playing a full post season he had a whopping 71 receptions for 1,066 yards receiving. Too me he has division 1 speed and going against what is expected to be a good Maryland defense will give him more chances to prove it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1231573"],"_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-67780c26c4303"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">My dude [player_tooltip player_id='1231573' first='Tyler' last='Orth'] has been Mr. Everything for the South County Stallions these past couple of seasons. Particularly his senior year where due to injuries he stepped up an even played quarterback to give the Stallions some life. All state as a junior and first team all purpose as a senior, [player_tooltip player_id='1231573' first='Tyler' last='Orth'] is a weapon with the ball in his hands. When I saw his name on the roster, I jumped for joy as he needs more chances to show everyone what he can do.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1231597"],"_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-67780c26c4345"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fresh off carrying Paul VI to the first championship in over 20 years, running [player_tooltip player_id='1298397' first='Joshua' last='Johnson'] is set to make plays. Rushing for over 1,200 yards in his final season for Panthers, Johnson is uncommitted and ready to play at the next level. Offers from Christopher Newport and West Virginia Wesleyan already, Johnson will be playing division 2 or higher ball by next fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defenders ready to lay one last boom:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1455155"],"_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-67780c26c4386"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best linebackers in the state this past fall was North Stafford [player_tooltip player_id='1455155' first='Kon'trel' last='Hamn']. A second team all region selection Hamn led the Wolverines on a nice playoff run. He too has a number of division 2 and 3 offers and with a good showing tonight should obtain more. He is 6'1 and can run sideline to sideline, watch for him tonight, you will not be disappointed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232067"],"_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-67780c26c43c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bangura was a ballhawk in his final year for the Stallions, with 2 interceptions and and 5 pass break ups. The first team defensive back went out fighting for South County and will get another chance to lockdown top notch receivers later today. He is mistaken at times for a linebacker or safety but trust me he can play corner in the collegiate ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1358808"],"_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-67780c26c4409"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Two time all state selection [player_tooltip player_id='1358808' first='Kariq' last='Waters'] could have a major outing tonight, he is another prized uncommitted prospect. Waters was everywhere for the Huskies defense this past fall notching 77 tackles and 5 sacks. I could see him at the next level playing defensive end or outside linebacker in all honesty. Tonight will be a good measuring stick for him to show college coaches what may be his best fit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Playmakers for you to know:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1506589"],"_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-67780c26c444a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of my favorite players to cover, [player_tooltip player_id='1506589' first='Salmana' last='Massaquoi'] always shines when the light is the brightest. He had an outstanding senior season that helped Woodbridge obtain their first district title in over 10 years. This stage is perfect for him whether he is on offense, defense or even special teams. I would expect him to be one of their main returners tonight and if given a chance he will provide fireworks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332530"],"_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-67780c26c448b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A first team all-metro selection [player_tooltip player_id='332530' first='Colin' last='Capistrant'] will be putting on the shoulder pads one more time for Virginia. Playing for Briar Woods Capistrant has exceed at both receiver and safety for the Falcons. He is 6'0 and 195 lbs., does about everything quite well and could turn some heads tonight with a good outing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More players to watch:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1467644' first='Dontay' last='Davis'] Salem High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1343665' first='Jaziah' last='Berberena'] Potomac Senior High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1228862' first='Ian' last='Hall'] Hayfield High School (Navy Commit)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1230168' first='Devin' last='Reeves'] Hayfield High School (Akron Commit)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1231349' first='Darryl' last='Veal Jr.'] Kempsville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1232274' first='Jonah' last='Fuga'] Brookepoint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->