Future Phenoms: WPIAL’s Elite 2026 & 2027 Prospects

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156079"],"_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-6812231c3fc0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156079' first='Jaden' last='McCray'] is a classic outside wide receiver with good size (6'2") and runs excellent routes. His ability to create separation and get open is fantastic. He might not be the fastest guy, but he does a good job after the catch by being physical and making defenders miss. One of the best parts about his game is how he runs routes. He does a good job of running routes and getting open. He knows how to use subtle movements to create separation. McCray is a talented wide receiver with the skills to be even better going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out this highlight<a href="https://t.co/Dhleh6unZn">https://t.co/Dhleh6unZn</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156079' first='Jaden' last='McCray'] (@Jaden_2007) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaden_2007/status/1749972256090931402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156156"],"_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-6812231c3fc9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156156' first='Ashton' last='Allison'] is a difference-making linebacker for Neshannock. His ability to read and react to the play and attack the offense is excellent. He has a great understanding of whether the play is a run or a pass, and then he attacks the offense. He also runs sideline-to-sideline, making plays. He has excellent closing speed, and you see it when he is chasing plays all over the field. He is a huge difference maker in the passing game. I saw him get multiple interceptions and pass deflections in his film. Allison is the complete package at linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlight Tape‼️<br>-80+ tackles (50 solo)<br>- 2 sacks <br>- 2 int<br>- 5 TDs (3 rushing/2 receiving)<br>- 70 rushing yards (10 carries)<br>- 120 receiving yards (5 receptions)<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBongi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBongi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/florajoey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@florajoey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/birdogg5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@birdogg5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpial_7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpial_7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Blitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Blitz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a>…</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156156' first='Ashton' last='Allison'] (@ashton_matt5) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashton_matt5/status/1855320335618294222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156021"],"_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-6812231c3fd0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156021' first='Chris' last='Cochran'] is a good outside linebacker who does an excellent job of playing in space. His ability to play in space and read and react to the play properly is impressive. He does a good job of attacking the line of scrimmage and making plays against the offense. He is also a difference maker when he blitzes off the edge. His ability to blitz and put pressure on the offense is at a high level. He is a good tackler who tackles in the open field. Cochran is a talented outside linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Year Film<br>6'0 200 Lb/ATH<a href="https://t.co/z00tenFBVp">https://t.co/z00tenFBVp</a> <a href="https://t.co/WoHoWb7CvV">pic.twitter.com/WoHoWb7CvV</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156021' first='Chris' last='Cochran'] (@chriscochran05) <a href="https://twitter.com/chriscochran05/status/1854262192926765480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["914053"],"_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-6812231c3fd78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='914053' first='Armand' last='Hill'] is an exceptional running back who can do it all from the running back position. His ability to make defenders miss is special, but he is also a physical running back whom defenders have a hard time tackling. The other part of his game is his speed. He has legit track speed, and when he gets into the open field, he is off to the races to the end zone. He also shows patience as a runner. He recently committed to West Virginia, a huge commitment for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> Thanks to all the coaches and staff that recruited me, I am beyond blessed and grateful to announce I am 100% committed to West Virginia university <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBlaineStew?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBlaineStew</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLPorter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLPorter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RodSteele16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RodSteele16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RealCoachRod?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RealCoachRod</a> <a href="https://t.co/NqruZeMvMe">pic.twitter.com/NqruZeMvMe</a></p>&mdash; 4⭐️𝐑𝐁 “Mondo” (@ArmandHill_2) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArmandHill_2/status/1898105348965515599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["671843"],"_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-6812231c3fde2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zachary Gleason is a difference maker at cornerback. His coverage skills are excellent, as he is good in zone or man-to-man. In both coverages, he does a good job of getting his hands on the ball and either intercepting it or knocking it down. He also does a nice job of tackling in the open field. He will fly up and make tackles against bigger players and bring them down on the ground. He also showed some film as a nickelback. Gleason recently picked up an offer from Rutgers, which is a great 1st step in his recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> After a great visit and conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/GregSchiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregSchiano</a> I'm blessed to receive an OFFER from <a href="https://twitter.com/RFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RFootball</a> ‼️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHOP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHOP</a>🪓<a href="https://twitter.com/PCC_FOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PCC_FOOTBALL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLehmeier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLehmeier</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNoonanRU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNoonanRU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_VicHall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_VicHall</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachdavidrowe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachdavidrowe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianDohn247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianDohn247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://t.co/UMqcsGfT7s">pic.twitter.com/UMqcsGfT7s</a></p>&mdash; Zachary Gleason JR (@ZacharyGleason_) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZacharyGleason_/status/1915507069362282695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->