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Section Two: Jones and Grasso lead Five Athletes to Watch

Section Two: Jones and Grasso lead Five Athletes to Watch
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Cory Lemer
Cory Lemer June 23, 2025 @ 10:45 AM
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Amare Coffil
Amare Coffil 5'9" | 170 lbs | WR/ATH | 2026
NY
Melvin Brown
Melvin Brown 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB/WR | 2026
NY
Archie Jones
Archie Jones 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB | 2026
NY
Cam Grasso
Cam Grasso 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR/ATH | 2026
NY
Marcus Snipes Jr
Marcus Snipes Jr 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB | 2026
NY
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He understands pressure and can use his legs to create plays down the field. His biggest strength is anticipation, he makes throws most QB's wouldn't with a beautiful touch and accuracy. He excels down the field with throws 30+ yards or more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a polished QB in need of minimal work to mechanics and footwork. He has the ability to succeed at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17194766/6755f97f806eb6501664c6fa' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68582fc65e759"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1212767"],"_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-685339da3086c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grasso is listed as an ATH/WR. As a sophomore, he took snaps at both positions. The Niskayuna star stands at 6'1" 175-pounds and projects as a WR who can be used as a wildcat or option QB in certain formations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grasso has serious speed. Reaching the second level is easy as he leaves opposing defenders yards behind in just a few seconds. His speed is visible in his WR tape as his quick first step and burst leaves DB's hustling to catch up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Deep ball is his #1 route, but he shows a distinct tool bag of multiple other routes. His physicality and balance stand out as can be a human pinball machine with defenders bouncing off of him with contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16811109/67510751bd1ec69a7a8d868e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68582fc65e823"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["726060"],"_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-685339da308dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='726060' first='Marcus' last='Snipes Jr'] stands at 6'1" 175-pounds and holds one offer from Southern Mississippi. The Shaker product is a frequent camp attender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In his film, Snipes displays elite anticipation and decision making skills. He can throw a receiver open and understands windows in defensive coverage. His accuracy is outstanding as he rarely misses throws. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arm strength is visible in film as he displays the ability to launch the ball down the field and create plays. Snipes is a top QB in the state for a good reason as there is a lot to like on tape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18405160/67773edd945e5a240f29bfe3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68582fc65e8d6"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624494"],"_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-685339da30929"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The second Shaker Prospect on this list, Brown stands at 6'0" 175-pounds and projects at multiple positions. WR and DB (mainly S) are the main positions for [player_tooltip player_id='1624494' first='Melvin' last='Brown']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a WR, Brown makes contested catches and 50/50 balls look easy. He has a quick first step on display and a basic route tree understanding. His acceleration and plays after the catch make him a deadly WR. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a DB, he is a bruiser. A hard hitter who reads the offense and the Quarterback. He has the INT ability and distinct ball skills viewable on tape. Brown can play both positions at the next level and is true dual player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19672847/67425011230aa01fb3ab9c2d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68582fc65e986"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624517"],"_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-685339da3096e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Standing at 5'9" 170-pounds, Amare "Pop" Coffil has an undersized build for the CB and WR positions. The CBA-Albany product, can play both positions but projects as a CB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coffil dominates man coverage with fluid hips and a tenacious approach to covering the WR leaving no separation or room to breathe. He is a ball hawk machine, finding the ball on most plays. Amare is a solid tackler who rarely misses or allows big gains. At the WR position, he uses his pure hands to make tough catches and 50/50 balls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coffil is an underrated prospect who can certainly rise through the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18381474/67d3145ec0338058e8afa59b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68582fc65ea2f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Archie Jones

Archie Jones

NY
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 185
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Archie
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2026
Height
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Weight
185
HS
CBA-Albany
|
NY
Section Two: Jones and Grasso lead Five Athletes to Watch
The CBA-Albany QB stands at 6’1″ 185-pounds. Coming off an impressive season of forty four touchdowns and just...
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Archie Jones

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Cam Grasso

Cam Grasso

NY
WR/ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR/ATH
CLASS 2026
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Cam
Grasso WR/ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
175
HS
Niskayuna
|
NY
Section Two: Jones and Grasso lead Five Athletes to Watch
Grasso is listed as an ATH/WR. As a sophomore, he took snaps at both positions. The Niskayuna star...
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School: Niskayuna
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Marcus Snipes Jr

Marcus Snipes Jr

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Marcus
Snipes Jr QB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Shaker
|
NY
Section Two: Jones and Grasso lead Five Athletes to Watch
Marcus Snipes Jr stands at 6’1″ 175-pounds and holds one offer from Southern Mississippi. The Shaker product is...
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Melvin Brown

Melvin Brown

NY
DB/WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2026
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Melvin
Brown DB/WR
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Shaker
|
NY
Section Two: Jones and Grasso lead Five Athletes to Watch
The second Shaker Prospect on this list, Brown stands at 6’0″ 175-pounds and projects at multiple positions. WR...
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Amare Coffil

Amare Coffil

NY
WR/ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR/ATH
CLASS 2026
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Amare
Coffil WR/ATH
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
CBA-Albany
|
NY
Section Two: Jones and Grasso lead Five Athletes to Watch
Standing at 5’9″ 170-pounds, Amare “Pop” Coffil has an undersized build for the CB and WR positions. The...
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