Class of ’27: WNY DL

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best of the Best</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1364031"],"_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-67f541da0b439"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rogers is entering his third varsity season and he is making a name for himself as one of the top defenders in Class A. He is incredibly quick, possesses excellent agility and meets opposing runners with tenacity. Although he made the All State team as a DL, this is a player that can change the game on either side of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649189"],"_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-67f541da0b4d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mendez is a new name to me and he had a solid breakout campaign as a sophomore, leading Maryvale with 6 sacks on the season. He is a standup EDGE rusher that uses his hands well and has a good sized wingspan to shed blockers. He has the intangibles needed to be a playmaker and with two more seasons, he could gain that extra muscle to be a solid collegiate recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513381"],"_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-67f541da0b551"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile lineman that can play inside and stuff the run or rush the passer from the outside. Boswell is a name to watch in his junior season. He has a big frame and is tough to push around. As a small school product, Nyquan does not get the recognition he deserves but he will be a force in Class C.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1231223"],"_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-67f541da0b5ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I pegged Cenatus for a breakout sophomore season. Although he didn't have the impact that was expected, Denzel was only one of two sophomores to take a varsity snap for the Warhawks. He is a tenacious two way lineman that can clog running lanes with his big frame and attacks with force.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1364035"],"_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-67f541da0b65b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bacon has the ideal size to be a top tier DL. Looking to make his varsity debut in 2025, Alex possesses the keen awareness to play at a high level. He is a strong prospect that can move opposing lineman around and has excellent read and react timing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players to Watch in 2025</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orchard Park's [player_tooltip player_id='1263294' first='John' last='Meka Jr'] - a 6'6 EDGE rusher - is gaining a lot of offseason attention and should be a difference maker right out of the gate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Health Sciences will be looking for another Sectional title. Many key contributors will be coming back to defend their championship, including two-way juniors, [player_tooltip player_id='1554644' first='Kendall' last='Dudley'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1639420' first='Tyjhaun' last='Moye']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two players I see having big breakout junior campaigns are [player_tooltip player_id='939706' first='Lo'Ren' last='Thompson'] from St. Francis and Didier Malonga from Hutch-Tech. Both have the size and speed needed to be impactful players in the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->