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Virginia Recruiting Report

Virginia Recruiting Report
Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick March 8, 2025 @ 01:16 PM
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Jaylen Carter
Jaylen Carter 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB/RB | 2026
VA
Barrett Stephens
Barrett Stephens 6'3" | 255 lbs | OL | 2026
VA
Logan Lopez
Logan Lopez 5'10" | 190 lbs | K | 2025
VA
Jayden Ballard
Jayden Ballard 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB | 2026
VA
Zion Trump
Zion Trump 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR | 2025
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>To subscribe use my code Frederick30 for a discount on your annual subscription</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1231519"],"_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-67cc8efbd753f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">VMI is the destination for Virginia Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='1231519' first='Zion' last='Trump'], who just made his announcement earlier today. A top ranked receiver who had interest from a number of FCS schools but it will be VMI next fall for this playmaker. Trump is big wideout with speed, he can come into the Institute and make an impact right away. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/zion_trump/status/1898414887157555631","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/zion_trump/status/1898414887157555631 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1322235"],"_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-67cc8efbd75f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Herndon's [player_tooltip player_id='1322235' first='Logan' last='Lopez'] has been one of the best kickers in the state the past couple of years, he will be taking his talents to Hampton University in 2025. Setting numerous records for the Hornets in his career, Lopez was a first team all state kicker and all district punter. Watching him place the pigskin live this past season I can attest he is a Division 1 talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Logans_lopez16/status/1898436156225646656","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Logans_lopez16/status/1898436156225646656 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offered:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1593988"],"_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-67cc8efbd76fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Became a fan of Carter's work this past fall and watching him at our Winter showcase, I could tell he can play at the next level. He is garnering interest with a number of high profile schools with Delaware being the latest to invite him to their Spring game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing for Colonial Forge in 2024, [player_tooltip player_id='1593988' first='Jaylen' last='Carter'] was an all state selection at linebacker. He has good division 1 size at 6'3 and his speed in coverage is impressive too. I profiled this standout after our showcase, keep an eye on him, more offers are coming. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1339307"],"_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-67cc8efbd777e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skyline's explosive offense starts up front with standout offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1339307' first='Barrett' last='Stephens']. After a big junior season that saw him earn All district honors, Stephens is a mean 6'3 now 265 lbs. force. He is getting many Spring game invites and offers should start to trickle in before his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BStephens5511/status/1897407259866706082","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BStephens5511/status/1897407259866706082 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297856"],"_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-67cc8efbd77fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manchester's [player_tooltip player_id='1297856' first='Jayden' last='Ballard'] has a lot of positive momentum on the recruiting end recently. Picking up an offer the other day from Bryant University, that could be the turning point for more schools to come calling. That makes two division 1 offer so far for the top ranked defensive back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaydenBallard_/status/1897753673784086819","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaydenBallard_/status/1897753673784086819 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Virginia Military Institute
Zion Trump

Zion Trump

VA
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 175
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CLASS 2025
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Hampton
Logan Lopez

Logan Lopez

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Jaylen Carter

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2026
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Colonial Forge
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Barrett Stephens

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Skyline
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