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New Names in New England Rise Up

New Names in New England Rise Up
Amal Scott
Amal Scott February 27, 2025 @ 09:35 AM
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Jackson Masters
Jackson Masters 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB | 2026
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Nick Pavia
Nick Pavia 6'3" | 205 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players are starting to garner some buzz. Take a look at some fresh names across New England</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1626965"],"_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-67bcbf53e9b08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nick plays with a low pad level and uses a mix of moves to get into the backfield. He has good field vision and can make tackles in the back field or on the edge. He has fast hands and can also drive blockers into the backfield. He is solid at point of contact and gets ball carriers on the ground. His team likes to mix him in on offense as well, but this player's talents are best seen on the defensive line wreaking havoc on blockers and disrupting offenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12702336/677f3f06086b7d4a60b9455a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bf2cf01ccaa"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1627040"],"_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-67bcbf53e9c0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson plays with a wide base and has quick feet. He locates ball carriers quickly and has the speed to make the tackle in the backfield. He can play inside or outside and wraps up well when tackling. He also contributes on offense, blocking defenders of any size; but his skill set is best seen at Linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22184743/6750c17196514ead923b4365' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bf2cf01cd5b"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632131"],"_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-67bf2cf01ee86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Declan is a dual threat quarterback with a strong arm and fast feet. He does a great job reading defenses while performing backfield action, and gets a good burst to the LOS in the run game. He can break tackles when running and can drive the ball downfield with accuracy when throwing. He has good size and is a playmaker that is tough for defenses to stop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17880741/66f5eaf5e23111e2f58be34b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bf2cf01eed5"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632125"],"_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-67bf2cf01ef9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Seth has fast feet and a good burst to the LOS. He runs with a low pad level and can easily break tackles. He can get to the boundary quickly and can also catch passes out of the backfield. He has shifty hips and can change direction quickly. He also contributes on defense, but his strength is running the ball around and through defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18188803/67746a17e03deea437dd41da' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bf2cf01efd2"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632122"],"_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-67bf2cf01f08b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dante is a physical running back with little desire for finesse. He has a quick first step and a good burst to the LOS. He is a one cut and go player that gets upfield in a hurry. He breaks tackles at ease, and is not looking to step out of bounds on the boundary. He leans forward when being tackled to get extra yardage, and drives through defenders instead of running around them. He also contributes on defense as a physical linebacker with good field vision and sure stick when tackling. However, Dante running with the ball is bay far his most impressive skill set. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/dante_peno/status/1864531072773509309">https://twitter.com/dante_peno/status/1864531072773509309</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632035"],"_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-67bf2cf01f156"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Darrell is nothing short of a terror in the trenches. He disrupts offenses immediately by using his quick first step and driving blockers backwards. He fills gaps and makes tackles while holding off blockers. He also plays offense where he gets hands on defenders quickly and drives them out of the play. However, Darrell should be called "Dually" because at 325+ pounds, he trucks blockers and forces offenses to make adjustments... or get run over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19882623/67800fe0ce57449c10665540' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67bf3157a781d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These players are starting to garner some buzz. Take a look at some fresh names across New England

Nick Pavia

Nick Pavia

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EDGE/DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 205
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CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
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Weight
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Newtown
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New Names in New England Rise Up
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Jackson Masters

Jackson Masters

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LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Jackson
Masters LB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
210
HS
Lawrence Academy
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School: Lawrence Academy
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Declan Walker

Declan Walker

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HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
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CLASS 2026
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Declan
Walker QB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Tri County
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School: Tri County
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Seth Sacco

Seth Sacco

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LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Seth
Sacco LB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Winthrop
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Seth has fast feet and a good burst to the LOS. He runs with a low pad level...
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School: Winthrop
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Dante Peno

Dante Peno

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HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Dante
Peno LB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
South Kingston
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School: South Kingston
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Darrell Palmer

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DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 325
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Darrell
Palmer DL
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2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
325
HS
St. Raphael
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