2027 ATH: Best Chess Pieces in Eastern PA

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Decided to look towards the kids that have positional flexibility on both sides of the ball. We have a set of teammates, some corner and wide receiver hybrids and somebody who I think is flying completely under the radar. Let's take a look. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398202"],"_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-67fe682648e31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1398202' first='Marcus' last='Jones'] man, if we want to talk about flying under the radar we can talk about that but I genuinely don't know what schools are missing, this is a P4 athlete with no offers yet and it blows me away. Jones is a pure athlete, playing boundary WR, free safety, boundary corner, and slot corner. Starting at WR he's a matchup nightmare at 6'3” who has some YAC ability and shiftiness. At free safety he runs down hill and identifies runs and passes and is always trying to make a play on the ball. At boundary corner he's physical, always strapping down opposing WRs. When he's in the slot he's physical he plays like he wants to hurt offensive players. His range and athleticism is one thing, his size is another, his tape is awesome, and frankly when you put it all together this is a kid who should be holding offers of the highest level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180694"],"_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-67fe682648f23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1180694' first='Matthew' last='Gregory'] is one of the top players in the class regardless of position. At wide receiver he's a matchup nightmare with his longer frame. His hands are strong at the point of attack and his routes and initial burst allow him to blow by defenders. When he's hauling in grabs he's so smooth and fluid which also stood out. On defense he's a rangy ball hawking corner. He seems comfortable in both man and zone coverage but I liked what he showed with Zone coverage a lot more. Gregory is also a physical player when tackling capable of forcing fumbles and making hard tackles in the run game. Gregory holds 7 offers the biggest of the bunch being Missouri, Florida State, and Penn State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415073"],"_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-67fe682648f82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='415073' first='Masiia' last='Acrey'] has a well deserved ranking, one of the best corners in the state period regardless of class. His fluidity and physicality are the best pieces of his game. He's able to quickly flip his hips on breaks and accelerate to attack the ball. He is patient with his hands in press and when he is in man coverage he's using the sideline as his best friend. He has versatility to play nickel at the D1 level. Acrey is strong and has the mentality to be a starting caliber nickel. Acrey holds a couple offers, such as Indiana and Syracuse. Acrey will only continue to grow as a player and he will be a top guy on the east coast by his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913880"],"_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-67fe682648fd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='913880' first='Eisa' last='Nealy'] has all the versatility you could want in your WRs. Knows every position in his offense from Slot to Z to X. Even with the shorter stature when he's at boundary he's probably gonna be out jumping you or showing his physicality to earn every catch. When he's in the slot and being thrown bubble screens he's probably making you miss and earning every yard he gets. When he's playing the Z he's blocking his ass off so his team can thrive. Nealy plays with the mentality every coach should want in their WRs and it will pay off in a year or two when he's fighting for a top WR spot in the class. Nealy holds a couple offers, Penn State and Syracuse per 24/7 sports, and he's only going to keep earning more in the next 2 seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180686"],"_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-67fe682649026"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1180686' first='Mekhi' last='Graham'] teammate of [player_tooltip player_id='1180694' first='Matthew' last='Gregory'], is another top ATH on that Owen J Robert's team. Graham is primarily a RB for that offense. He's someone who makes you completely whiff in a phone booth. Gap scheme runner no doubt he's physical and bounces off anyone who tries to arm tackle him. Graham has that perfect size at 6'0” and just under 200 pounds. You see that quick burst and acceleration but also for a bigger back he has that long speed to finish long runs. He loves to hit a sidestep hurdle especially in the tight scrum at the line of scrimmage and you see the patience and vision when watching Graham that you look for in P4 backs. Graham holds an offer from Syracuse and will only continue to earn more </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->