NY Class ’26 Hidden Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's right, there are some hidden gems that you may not know about and that colleges may want to check out because of the talent they have. These are the hidden prospects below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">RB's:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["644579"],"_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-68140b3d60c0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A RB that can get to the outside with solid acceleration and burst that leaves defenders chasing him. Altogether, the ability to make a shimmy move on defenders in open space to extend runs was a big point. As illustrated on tape, his contact balance was impactful. Hundzynski does have discipline operating at the OLB position attacking the run game. As long as he is able to use his quickness and speed, he is able to attack defenders with a good level of energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17538316/651c3aa919af5307c40c926f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68140b3d60dbd"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1667774,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Daejier Brooks","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"210","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jamesville-DeWitt High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68140b3d60e73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Interesting prospect with Daejier Brooks because of the versatility on the defensive line to rush at multiple techniques. Brooks was able to cause havoc at the interior with his quick block-shedding ability. To add, he is able to shoot into gaps with great speed to make TFLs. At any rate, at RB he was a very powerful back. At the point of contact, he will drag defenders, especially in short-yardage situations. At length, he is straight power and will run through anyone but can shimmy a defender with quick moves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23617195/678a20b98422607d33fd0f54' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68140b3d60e9d"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRicciFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRicciFB</a> for the camp invite I can't wait to come and compete <a href="https://t.co/FdYDmVY1nk">pic.twitter.com/FdYDmVY1nk</a></p>&mdash; Daejier brooks (@DaejierBrooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaejierBrooks/status/1916901397783601662?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624561"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1622436,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-681544600a889"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Can take direct snaps as he spent time at the QB position this past season. When it comes to running with the football, he will break through the LOS with power. Defenders are not going to be able to take down Ferraro with arm tackles as he is a bruising ball carrier straight ahead. Eventually, he will get to the outside with speed. By the same token, the contact balance was key to staying on his feet. Ferraro can make quick passes in which RPO and play action were some of his biggest allies.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16258281/673549ac1e22d3afb278fb14' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681544600aa9c"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out [player_tooltip player_id='1624561' first='Max' last='Ferraro']&#039;s Junior SZN Highlights on <a href="https://twitter.com/Hudl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Hudl</a> <br>160 ATT<br>1,400 Rushing Yards<br>11 Rushing Touchdowns<br>4th most Rushing Yards on Long Island in regular season<br>300 Passing Yards<br>3 Passing Touchdowns<br>Thankful for a great Junior Year. BACK TO WORK!<a href="https://t.co/TrdjSUPhVZ">https://t.co/TrdjSUPhVZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hudl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hudl</a> <a href="https://t.co/IOu6bij0sO">pic.twitter.com/IOu6bij0sO</a></p>&mdash; Massimo (@max10ferraro) <a href="https://twitter.com/max10ferraro/status/1856872812960493741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Grateful to be named 2nd team all region! <a href="https://twitter.com/EsmFootball24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EsmFootball24</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gbuck40?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gbuck40</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJeffMonken?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJeffMonken</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Worley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Worley</a> <a href="https://t.co/fcdbpJ4BAz">pic.twitter.com/fcdbpJ4BAz</a></p>&mdash; Massimo (@max10ferraro) <a href="https://twitter.com/max10ferraro/status/1886583101444276404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">QB's:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624562"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1622436,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-681544600aaf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1624562' first='Tim' last='Stanley'] is a QB that was able to deliver the football with outstanding timing and accuracy outside the numbers. As shown, he has the ability to work the pocket and pump fake when he has to in baiting DBs. Equally important, Stanley was able to possess the ability to hit intermediate passes to his intended targets. A very sky ball release that was impactful on the deep ball to give his receivers a chance in jump ball situations. Nonetheless, the ability to make plays with his legs was shown at times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18235456/673d32a4d01aaf04f6afa344' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681544600ab1c"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">WR's</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206376"],"_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-681573a5639bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Outstanding athleticism that flashes on tape, especially when it comes to running deep routes. The acceleration to get moving by the DB in a hurry was a big portion of his ability to make big-time plays. Given these points, Palazzolo knows how to make double moves a staple of his route running. Evidently, making diving and over-the-shoulder catches in traffic is a huge plus. Correspondingly, this is a receiver with fluid hips and feet that granted him great separation during route operation. Will provide return usage on special teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had a great time this weekend at <a href="https://twitter.com/CuseFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CuseFootball</a>. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/JaredHack_Cuse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JaredHack_Cuse</a> for the invite. Can't wait to get back on campus for a camp in June! <a href="https://twitter.com/SomersFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SomersFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jwt3dKAEWg">pic.twitter.com/Jwt3dKAEWg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1206376' first='Dean' last='Palazzolo'] (@deanpalazzolo30) <a href="https://twitter.com/deanpalazzolo30/status/1903803757814484992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18275631/677187f2165eb90ce6a7ae3d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681573a563b79"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1622436,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mike Smith","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Arlington High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681544600abf6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A receiver that is willing to do a variety of actions around the offense this past season. Mike Smith is a willing blocker all over the field in both the pass and run game. Certainly, is not afraid to be aggressive; otherwise, his lengthy arms were impactful for his play, especially when fighting off defenders. In like fashion, the ability to run shorter routes with toughness, especially when taking hits over the middle, would show.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19511873/6750da84fc4e3840226feef3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681544600ac21"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">LB's</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1344779"],"_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-681544600ac64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Straight downhill LB that loves to attack ball carriers and blocks with his power. This was shown when shedding off of opponents and attacking screens with pursuit. Otherwise, that power was huge on big hits, which O'Brady was able to produce in short yardage situations. Flipping to the TE spot, O'Brady was utilized heavily in blocking situations, especially in shotgun situations. For this purpose, setting him in motion and being the lead blocker was a big benefactor to the ball carrier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17873532/65ad91cea6764107ac9b58d8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681544600acaf"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had a wonderful day at Bryant University. Thank you for the junior day invitations, and thanks to Coach Jordan Frost-Dixon.<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPickettFPM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPickettFPM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_CoachFrost?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_CoachFrost</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BryantUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BryantUFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CMerrittMT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMerrittMT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrewAnderson_12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrewAnderson_12</a> <a href="https://t.co/hfIrOSai1r">pic.twitter.com/hfIrOSai1r</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1344779' first='Xavier' last='O'Brady'] (@XavierObrady28) <a href="https://twitter.com/XavierObrady28/status/1908625368946213254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Every rep counts. Ready for the next level.‼️🏈 <a href="https://t.co/Cdoqh3y8jV">pic.twitter.com/Cdoqh3y8jV</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1344779' first='Xavier' last='O'Brady'] (@XavierObrady28) <a href="https://twitter.com/XavierObrady28/status/1893761756960268642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->