PRZPA 2027 Rankings Countdown, Prospects 80-76

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*All grades, rankings, and evaluations provided in this article are subject to change at any time. The high school football recruiting landscape is highly dynamic, with factors such as player performance, injuries, coaching changes, and college program decisions capable of shifting outcomes quickly. Readers should consider this information as a snapshot of the current moment rather than a definitive or permanent assessment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1525170"],"_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-67bca2d4a3a1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">No Twitter to represent one of the better underclassmen DBs in Philadelphia. Unsure about his measurables. Also doesn't have a full-season tape on Hudl either. Hudl has him listed at 5'10, 155 pounds, unsure how accurate those numbers are. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'll break down his mid-season tape below, as well as why I still placed Bradford inside the Top 100 despite the lack of a complete tape. Tough to give an evaluation based on two minutes worth of mid-season tape, yet Bradford has done enough from live evaluations for me to feel comfortable/justify this position. Excels in off-man coverage. Can stick like glue to the hips of wideouts, particularly when wideouts take Bradford outside-in. An aware DB, can handle a lot thrown at him at once. Can flip from pass-cover guy to containing tackler on the perimeter. Will have a ton of eyes on him at Bonner, especially coming off a 4A State Title victory. Bonner develops DBs well, I expect Bradford to be next in line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623524"],"_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-67bca2d4a3aab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'2, 205 pounds. Is a debut Top 100 player. 3.5 GPA. Ranked as an "EDGE" prospect due to his dual capabilities as a DE/OLB. Recorded four sacks as a sophomore, this on the back of 59 tackles and 10+ TFLs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tape begins with IJL working a three-point stance as a down lineman, attacking a TE puller on PCC, shedding, and bringing down a ball carrier behind the LOS. A ton of early reps showcase IJL working a quick get-off to slip by slow, unathletic tackles or by unsuspecting TEs stationed in-line. Not the most refined pass-rusher, doesn't exhibit other-worldly PR tech, yet he's posted great production and effort for an underclassman. There aren't too many box defenders that I can see playing with their hand on or off the dirt, IJL is one I could see doing so down the line. Fantastic up-field penetrator, great crasher down the LOS when he gets a free-run post-snap. Ton of potential here, especially if he continues to grow muscle and develop PR tech. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my Sophomore Szn highlight - <a href="https://t.co/NAeBUT7zcO">https://t.co/NAeBUT7zcO</a> 59 tackles<br>4 sacks<br>17 tfls<br>6 QBH<br>1 PD<br>1 FF<br>1 FR</p>&mdash; Isaac Johnlewis (@i_johnlewis) <a href="https://twitter.com/i_johnlewis/status/1863605914227376315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623522"],"_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-67bca2d4a3b16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'3, 240 pounds. 3.5 GPA at Penn Hills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has a quick three-minute tape posted on Hudl. Ranked inside the Top 80, this a debut rank for the new name on our list. First rep on tape is a good one. Is stationed at left tackle and works a kick-slide against a rush that is looking to get around his 6'3 frame. Jones doesn't panic, redirects the PR path with accurate hand shots, feels his opponent become off-balanced, and goes for the kill with a flattening in the backfield. On the athletic end of the OT spectrum, handles outside speed well, he should considering he's just 240 pounds. Has a strong lower back, one that can absorb the brunt of poor power rush moves, the rep at the 1:12 mark proves it. Received a high ranking due to inklings of what he could become. Will Jones get taller or put on more weight? Will he release a junior tape in the future 5-10 minutes deep filled with elite reps? I want to see more development and production moving forward. Great debut ranking and great initial tape. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore regular season highlights <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachChuck06?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachChuck06</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PittsburghsKing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PittsburghsKing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJohnstonOL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJohnstonOL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/80sCane57?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@80sCane57</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DuqFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DuqFB</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/RMU_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMU_Football</a> <a href="https://t.co/84tGTNquTF">https://t.co/84tGTNquTF</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1623522' first='Jayden' last='Jones'] (@JaydenJones50) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaydenJones50/status/1855643579831472220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["816596"],"_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-67bca2d4a3b63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'11, 160 pounds. 3.5 GPA. Is a track and basketball participant at Hanover Area HS. Posted Bowling Green and Marshall offers 8-12 months ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Posted a four-minute tape on Hudl just two weeks ago. Nearly 600 yards through the air, 10 total touchdowns, and two interceptions to his name. Some might question the competition level Otway-Kellom faces, yet I wouldn't hold District 2 3A ball against him. Tape proves he can get open and separate from different alignments (inside-slot to perimeter). A pass-catcher who can adjust to the football well, a good sign of his athleticism. Body control is a plus. Proves he can serve as a legitimate playmaker with ball-in-hand opportunities, JOK has a couple special returns on tape. A sure-handed pass-catcher who can double as a trustworthy in-space tackler. If JOT can dominate this level of competition and double down on a solid sophomore campaign, I can further justify a climb on our rankings. Excited to potentially see him this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my soph season 580 rec yards 8 rec tds ,10 total tds 2 ints 22+ pass breakups 2 kick off return tds over 60+ tackles @- <a href="https://t.co/kc34tvBuOp">https://t.co/kc34tvBuOp</a> ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/JoeMento?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeMento</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/VAPORTRAIL2471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VAPORTRAIL2471</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/RocCarmichael?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RocCarmichael</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/AveryHawkins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AveryHawkins</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CMAYAH03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMAYAH03</a>⁩</p>&mdash; Jonathan Otway-kellom (@Young_jok3) <a href="https://twitter.com/Young_jok3/status/1888443601723728221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623521"],"_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-67bca2d4a3bab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'2, 280 pounds. 3.6 GPA. My high praise of La Salle College's [player_tooltip player_id='1623521' first='Andrew' last='Sorge'] only stands so long as his measurables hold true. Suitable height for an interior lineman yet his 6'2 cannot be exaggerated. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is a two-year starter at a prominent program, says a lot about the trust he's earned from the Explorer coaching brass. Right guard reps on tape, six minutes worth of it too. Works with a great base beneath him. Not a bad-looking 280 pounds, can get ahead of screens and locate assignments downfield. Has a mean streak to him, is a much better finisher than starter. Has some quality reps against elite talent among SJP's defensive front. Handles inside-out stunts well. Received a legitimate FBS grade from myself, Sorge's tape is good enough to for me to send to coaches within my network. Size will play a factor in recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore Season Highlights!<br>10-1<br>#1 PA<br>#36 NAT<a href="https://t.co/Er2nX9BGT4">https://t.co/Er2nX9BGT4</a> <a href="https://t.co/8sC0KDhnbr">pic.twitter.com/8sC0KDhnbr</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1623521' first='Andrew' last='Sorge'] (@AndrewSorge27) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewSorge27/status/1857247225547501935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->