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Sleepers in Northern Virginia

Sleepers in Northern Virginia
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Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick April 10, 2025 @ 02:02 PM
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Chris Layman
Chris Layman 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL | 2026
VA
Eric Harris
Eric Harris 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR | 2026
VA
Aden Herndon
Aden Herndon 6'0" | 235 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2026
VA
Luke Salvosa
Luke Salvosa 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB/DB | 2026
VA
Tanner Wiles
Tanner Wiles 6'4" | 205 lbs | WR/TE | 2026
VA
Aidan Reid
Aidan Reid 6'5" | 235 lbs | TE | 2026
VA
George Hall III
George Hall III 6'2" | 220 lbs | QB | 2026
VA
Brady Owens
Brady Owens 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE | 2026
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Friendly reminder when subscribing to use my code Frederick30 for a discount</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If I were a gambler I would put Virginia High School Football up with any state in the country, the talent across the entire state is outstanding. The past couple of seasons covering mainly Northern Virginia football is no exception. Every year they are sending kids to Power 5 schools and this season will be no exception. While you may know about top prospects such as [player_tooltip player_id='1612257' first='Chris' last='Layman'], [player_tooltip player_id='855053' first='Brady' last='Owens'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297879' first='Aidan' last='Reid'] and Matthew Holland to name a few, I wanted to update you on a couple of sleepers below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1525426"],"_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-67f7d8a2dbc8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Warhawks are losing a ton from their outstanding senior class, but good news is that First Team All Region Linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1525426' first='Luke' last='Salvosa'] is back for another round. Salvosa has been a part of a Madison defense that ranks consistently in the top of state in almost every category. The 5'11 and 190 hybrid linebacker can play multiple positions at the next level in my opinion. I could see him transitioning to safety in college, but for the Warhawks defense that has been depleted due to graduation, I think he will man the middle linebacker role this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Luke_salvosa/status/1876288243895087464","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/Luke_salvosa/status/1876288243895087464 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297936"],"_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-67f7d8a2dbd05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wide Receiver/Tight End [player_tooltip player_id='1297936' first='Tanner' last='Wiles'] is starting to make the rounds and why shouldn't he, the 20th ranked wideout prospect in our 2026 group is rounding into a star nicely. Exceptional hands and a good route runner, Wiles is going to cause problems for any defense trying to cover him. Recently he has been making the rounds of numerous 7v7 outings and by the looks of it, generally looks uncoverable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TannerWiles26/status/1875391265845735490","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/TannerWiles26/status/1875391265845735490 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1282106"],"_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-67f7d8a2dbd50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While Colgan is going through a coaching change, quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1282106' first='George' last='Hall III'] has consistently been one of the better qbs in Virginia for the past two seasons. While he heads into his senior year with a bit of uncertainty, Hall is not to be ignored and can play Division 2 or higher football. He has a good frame at 6'2 and 210 lbs., and he stands tall in the pocket. Not afraid of throwing on the run, Hall ranked 10th in the 2026 quarterback group from a year ago. A big senior season will get him more opportunities at the next level, currently it seems appears VMI is interested and why shouldn't they be. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1607048"],"_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-67f7d8a2dbdb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1607048' first='Eric' last='Harris'] can fly and he has been working on his craft this off-season including becoming one of the top sprinters for Riverside's track and field team. Harris can run and he hauled in 37 receptions a year ago with 3 touchdowns, his numbers are prime to spike in his senior campaign. I love his stride and how explosive he is in the open field, running track seems to be really paying off for him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Eric_Harris3/status/1856485402711867582","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/Eric_Harris3/status/1856485402711867582 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1601605"],"_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-67f7d8a2dbdf9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riverbend's [player_tooltip player_id='1601605' first='Aden' last='Herndon'] is making the rounds with visits lined up at Virginia Union and one at Shepherd University last week. He is stout defensive end who obtained 4 sacks and 40 tackles during his junior season. He gets after the quarterback and then some, young man is constantly around the football, never quits on a play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AdenHerndon08/status/1909404570515648618","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/AdenHerndon08/status/1909404570515648618 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are a little over a month away from our Virginia Spring Combine Series! Registration link is listed below, highly anticipated event that will have NCAA College coaches in charge. If you have any questions feel free to reach out, coupon code (Frederickcombine25) https://events.prepredzone.com/e/1496/register/combine-series-virginia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last update any College level coach hoping to attend our next showcase, please RSVP through this link here https://events.prepredzone.com/college-rsvp?website_id=4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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Luke Salvosa

Luke Salvosa

VA
LB/DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 195
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James Madison
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St. Paul VI
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Colgan
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Independence
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Riverbend
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