2026 PRZPA Rankings Update: 1st-Team All-Availables, Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlighting the best available un-offered (12 months) prospects, in relation to the new PRZ PA Updated 2026 Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">EDGE</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1282818' first='Amir' last='Butler'] - 6'3, 210, Plymouth Whitemarsh</td><td>Easily the best defender on this entire team IMO. I've gone on record stating how special of a EDGE prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1282818' first='Amir' last='Butler'] is and can be with proper next-level molding. A verified 6'3, 210, ample room on his build to stack muscle on top of. Easily better than some of the EDGE/DL ranked above him, yet we have to reflect current recruiting trends. Surprised to see he doesn't have several opportunities under his belt at this point. I'll keep pounding the table in his favor.</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='529124' first='Dylan' last='Rogers'] - 6'2, 225, Montour</td><td>3.52 GPA. 78-inch wingspan on a 6'2 player. Totally understand if a collegiate program doesn't like Rogers at EDGE specifically. Rogers's calling card is his positional versatility, however. He being unoffered to date is highly surprising. So long as his measurables check out, this is a Division One prospect IMO. Would be a steal for LB-hungry PSAC programs. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1592051' first='Qualin' last='Davis'] - 6'5, 200, New Castle</td><td>TE-capable player for those not interested in molding him into an EDGE prospect. 6'5, 200 pounds, if measurabels check out, I'd color myself shocked to believe no FCS programs recruiting PA would be interested. Might be a player who needs a simple exposure boost, was found late in the PRZ ranking process. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='284125' first='Donavin' last='Jordan'] - 6'5, 205, Susquehannock</td><td>Fell deep down our rankings after junior tape, yet still a player worth a flyer. 6'5, 205 pounds, can likely provide serviceable production at a few different DL alignments. Likely going to be a take among D2s recruiting Central Pennsylvania. </td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">DE/IDL</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='388178' first='Joseph' last='Sondah'] - 6'2, 280, Imhotep</td><td>3.5 GPA. Surprised to see a lack of visible interest in Imhotep's Sondah. A lot to like both on and off the field. Was once ranked inside the PRZ PA 2026 Top 50. No offers announced after the Kent State love shown over a year and some change ago. Easily the best interior defender in PA without a committable scholarship opportunity (Kent St. May 2024).</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='647647' first='Chase' last='Walters'] - 6'3, 250, Conwell-Egan</td><td>A highly-decorated PCL OL and DL. I like to project Walters to the defensive side of the ball despite his prowess as an OL. [player_tooltip player_id='647647' first='Chase' last='Walters'] won't slip past PSAC programs recruiting the Catholic league, yet I always graded Walters to be an FCS-worthy prospect. Currently un-offered. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1156100' first='Sadiek' last='Willis'] - 6'0, 230, Springside-Chestnut Hill Academy</td><td>As much of a head-scratcher this might be to some, I think I can pinpoint why FCS programs might've been wary to offer Willis. His lack of FCS interest is likely thanks to his measurables. A shame, I stand on the fact that this is a player who plays above any labels placed on his name. If there were any "under-sized" DL to bet on, I would bet on Willis. 77-inch wingspan with tape that got better with each passing year. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='647821' first='Bryce' last='Guest'] - 6'2, 270, South Allegheny</td><td>Can envision Guest playing OL at a D2 program, that's a no-brainer. I did, however, like Guest as an FCS-sleeper, specifically at IDL. Some coaches might be wary of the 6'2 label, which is understandable at the D1 level. 4 sacks and 12 TFLs, though, a 3.2 GPA. Guest is capable of headlining a D2 recruiting class IMO. </td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Linebackers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='388164' first='Louie' last='Amiano'] - 6'0, 222, Roman Catholic</td><td>Was certain Amiano to be a take among the likes of Maine, New Hampshire, and Bryant, yet the Roman Catholic LB is currently un-offered to my knowledge. I'm sure some will argue his size/athleticism doesn't match FCS standards. I'd push back against that based on his tape. I get that playing in space at the LB position has become more valuable than ever, yet I cannot deny the young man's ability to plug gaps. A former PRZ Top 50 prospect who would be a steal at the PSAC level. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='388173' first='Vito' last='Barravecchio'] - 6'3, 235, Shady Side Academy</td><td>3.3 GPA. Surprised to find Barravecchio unoffered currently, most because of the potential to mold him into FCS-caliber TE, EDGE rusher, or OLB. Is a wrestler at SSA. Maybe some FCS schools don't see the upside, competition among other OLB-types is fierce out West. I'd implore D2s and D3s to do their homework on this young man. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='646782' first='Joseph' last='Work'] - 5'11, 200, Aliquippa</td><td>The major hurdle placed in front of Work is an obvious one, measurables. Rrecruiting, specifically for next-level linebackers can be a bit cutthroat in this area. No matter how special your tape may be, if you don't meet the H/W requirements, it's likely a next-level coach will find a prospect of equal caliber who does meet the prerequisites. 3.7 GPA, a hard-working young man with great tape to his name. Would be a headline commit for a PSAC. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='819720' first='Deklan' last='O'Brien'] - 6'3, 190, Ellwood City</td><td>His reported GPA is likely the culprit for a relatively slow recruitment. Some coaches might question the level of competition faced too. I like O'Brien as one of the better available options for those in need of a OLB out West. </td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive Backs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='648177' first='Jahmir' last='Brown'] - 5'9, 170, Episcopal Academy</td><td>It's likely that no Division One school felt comfortable enough to bring Brown in because of his official measurbles. Brown's posted junior tape landed him inside the PRZ 2026 Top 100, so there's no question as to whether or not this young man is talented enough. He might've struggled to check off other boxes, however. I know of FCS programs who specifically are in on his talents, here's to hoping he lands his first offer sometime in the near future. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1593357' first='Sincere' last='Jackson'] - 6'2, 180, Central Dauphin</td><td>Great size, great tape, position versatile. Can play in the box and looked comfortable doing so. Here's to hoping [player_tooltip player_id='1593357' first='Sincere' last='Jackson'] has all off-the-field boxes checked off. An FCS program might struggle to find a spot for him in the secondary; that's understandable. Likely a D2/D3 option at this point, yet a young man I'm willing to rank relatively high. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1543703' first='Adam' last='Kovangbandi'] - 5'10, 170, Wyoming Seminary</td><td>4.5 laser 40, 37" vertical. A new addition to our rankings, as I don't do the best job scouting the non-PIAA programs outside of Philadelphia. Watching Kovangbandi work on tape, my eyebrows raised for sure. Again, measurables play a huge factor when recruiting DBs. Having verified times in Kovangbandi's favor should help his cause, however. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='854365' first='Willie' last='Norris'], 5'9, 165, Imhotep</td><td>An "undersized" DB/S with elite tape IMO. I simply wouldn't doubt the development Norris has gone through at Imhotep, it should only work in his favor to quell any coaches worried about his measurables. Norris's tape should do the same. I express the same sentiment as above, Norris is a Top 20 DB in his class. A D2 would be lucky to bring him in. Currently un-offered. </td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1593356' first='Joe' last='Flach'] - 6'1, 175, Springside-Chestnut Hill Academy</td><td>A basketball player at SCH. Reeled in three interceptions in a game I attended last Fall. 6'1, 175. I can surmise the reason FCS-coaches were quiet up to this point. It's likely that Flach, despite producing quality tape, had to prove his speed to coaches. If he can't/couldn't, WR would likely be the next option, which I don't think is a great fit for the senior DB. If Flach pursues next-level football, he'll likely have to prove he can keep up with speedsters at the D2/D3 level. This something I think he's capable of. </td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table -->