2028 PA Rankings Update: Watchlist to Ranked, Part 1

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1089744"],"_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-67eadf6a822b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'0, 160 pounds. A freshman out of Springfield Township. Holds an offer out of Syracuse that came toward the end of January of this year. Ranked as a top-three wideout prospect. High praise, was previously on our watch list. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has a two-minute-long tape on Hudl. Reps come in the daytime, yet from what I can tell, Paschall is providing quality varsity reps. Works out of tight formations that ST likes to deploy. Aligns inside of the hashes often, running out-breaking routes almost exclusively. Paschall's first rep on tape immediately gives you an idea of the type of play-maker he is. An incredible one-handed grab on a corner route, you will witness other spectacular grabs if you stay passed the first rep. Good build for his age, really impressive two-way reps in a system that likes to utilize timing/dropbacks behind center. This young man is advanced beyond his years. Paschall can maintain this ranking so long as he continues to develop as a WR/DB. Would love to see him run track potentially.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_E_Rob?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_E_Rob</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Omeezi_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Omeezi_</a> I am blessed to have received my first D1 offer from Syracuse. <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SWAG7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SWAG7v7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/rJuqYbT3EX">pic.twitter.com/rJuqYbT3EX</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1089744' first='Mekhi' last='Paschall'] (@Mekhi_Paschall1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mekhi_Paschall1/status/1883290278511144971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369515"],"_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-67eadf6a8231f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'11, 155 pounds. Was recently on our watch list, Saunders now sits as a top 20 prospect overall, top five among DBs. Received his first FBS offer from Akron this past January. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Posted a five-minute freshman tape on Hudl back in November. First rep on tape has Saunders showing off his open-field athleticism. Saunders take a punt 60+ yards to the house, proving he's more than just a promising DB at Bishop Canevin. Saunders doubles down on this notion, with his very next rep taking an interception back 70+ yards for a score. All of this on varsity. Saunders looks most comfortable operating in the slot (DB). Saunders works with enough awareness to disrupt passes that target inside or out, proving he can cover the seam in tandem with a safety, all while holding his own on a potential island inside of 15 yards. Great tackler for his age/experience level. Tough kid with a good build for DB/WR work. Excited to see his role expand next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great season here goes my full season Flim <a href="https://t.co/tnf1bngf6P">https://t.co/tnf1bngf6P</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Rich4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Rich4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PineStar11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PineStar11</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcusAdemilola?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarcusAdemilola</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_hive_ath?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@The_hive_ath</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CrusadersFball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CrusadersFball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://t.co/uSjE6Brdvl">pic.twitter.com/uSjE6Brdvl</a></p>&mdash; JUSTIN SAUNDERS⭐️/ C/O 2028/ DB and WR (@Justin6saunders) <a href="https://twitter.com/Justin6saunders/status/1861951660945277306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1539147"],"_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-67eadf6a82368"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'2, 330 pounds. First-year starter at Bonner, played a huge role in the run game, a run game that led Bonner to a 4A State Title. Currently ranked as a top-five OL prospect among 2028 linemen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Posted a two-minute tape on Hudl, updated this past March. Serves as Bonner's right guard, often seen pulling play-side. A mammoth of a young man, the ideal body you want leading the way for backs. [player_tooltip player_id='1539147' first='Kevin' last='Hunter'] can get to the point of attack while maintaining balance and power in his lower body. Surprised to see Hunter show off a relatively low center of gravity out of his stance, this considering his size and experience level. Hunter avoids standing upright out of his pre-snap stance. Hunter can execute initial blocks while looking to recover and reach the next-level if possible. I think he's FBS-offerable today, especially considering some of the coaches who have him working behind the scenes. This is a kid I'd bet on. Great first step I might add, inside foot is quick to work. Some of Hunter's best reps come later in tape, I implore coaches interested to stay for the entire duration (2:33).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/sCEtxMXxJc">https://t.co/sCEtxMXxJc</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1539147' first='Kevin' last='Hunter'] (@KevinHunter99k) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinHunter99k/status/1886167517992743204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["987907"],"_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-67eadf6a823b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hudl has Murphy's measurables listed at 5'9, 150 pounds. Ranked a top-five pass-catcher early on. Looked at by the Imhotep coaching staff as one of the more serious weapons on offense. Based on sources, it's likely that Murphy plays a pivotal part in making the 2025 Imhotep offense run smoothly. Unoffered currently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Witnessed Murphy score on a couple of occasions while on the sideline of a few Imhotep games this past Fall. I applaud Murphy for earning the trust of the coaching staff, not easy to carve out a roll as a freshman at a loaded program like this one. Love the all-around game Murphy brings to the table. Not a one-trick pony, Murphy proves he can win at all three levels. The freshman can take DBs deep and win on nine routes, he can work screens behind the LOS, posts and curls are options as well, furthering my point of Murphy being a three-level weapon. Would love for some of his slow-mo on tape to be taken out, a small nitpick here. Murphy working with McLeish is an enticing and travel-worthy combination. Expecting big-time production this coming Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1st official High school game. #18 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShockTheWorld?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShockTheWorld</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TepUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TepUp</a> <a href="https://t.co/gK46LoGVp9">pic.twitter.com/gK46LoGVp9</a></p>&mdash; By&#039;ire Murphy (@showtime0k) <a href="https://twitter.com/showtime0k/status/1827375076863254577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265876"],"_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-67eadf6a823f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'8, 160 pounds. Ranked as a top-five defensive back, yet his tape suggests he should likely be ranked as a pure two-way athlete. Unoffered currently. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Four interceptions to his name, a fantastic number for a freshman regardless of level of competition. Recently saw him work at a few 7v7s this past couple of months. Watching him work in person before cutting on the tape further validates his live evaluation. First rep on tape has Darnell working at boundary corner in a butt-to-sideline tech. Eyes in the backfield, coupled with a poorly thrown ball, set up Darnell for an easy interception downfield. Great under-cutter, relies on a trail technique. Has great body control and hand-eye coordination, Darnell clearly has wideout-capable hands. I would implore Darnell to not rely so heavily on his athleticism. Further developing technique and awareness is the only way he'll maintain this high of a ranking moving forward. That being said, I'm through the roof about the young man's potential. Great start to his career over at Southmoreland. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Freshman Varsity Highlights <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GetBetterEveryday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GetBetterEveryday</a><a href="https://twitter.com/SHSFootball4U?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SHSFootball4U</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/timbukowski6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@timbukowski6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ATHINTRAINING?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ATHINTRAINING</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BillBeckner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BillBeckner</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_CallMeCoachK_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_CallMeCoachK_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/7Twice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@7Twice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZamZq2Qfxg">https://t.co/ZamZq2Qfxg</a></p>&mdash; averyon darnell (@Averyon_Darnell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Averyon_Darnell/status/1849254244701901289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->