Penncrest v. Strath Haven, In-Person Evaluations/Highlights

<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/zjF_sbMei_4 </div></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1866319" /></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/image_d564a4.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1866320" /></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/image_36849e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1866321" /></figure>   In the video above, you can watch [player_tooltip player_id='1866307' first='Sean' last='Benson'] work, I speak more about him and his unranked status on our site below. Benson is projected to elevate as an unranked prospect. I'm a bit more familiar with the three prospects shown above, yet unsure if they'll see an immediate boost after Thursday night's performance. Saw flashes of good things out of [player_tooltip player_id='1156154' first='Orion' last='Kolleh'], the highest-ranking Penncrest athlete. [player_tooltip player_id='1352829' first='Jeffrey' last='Cropper'], an easily recruitable linebacker, heard his name called several times on the night, no surprise that the LB was doing all he could to slow down this impressive SH rushing attack. [player_tooltip player_id='941144' first='Paul' last='Graham'] was giving maximum effort, as expected from the team captain. Graham did what he could at QB, running with the football beside Benson. Graham proves he can operate in option sets beside talented backs, he proved his smarts and toughness at the very least. You can witness positive reps on both sides of the ball in the video above.     <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/7Nr4G4_ILqk </div></figure>   <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZYhhxl3sBpekTplGzhrelwfycM0hjDPI?usp=sharing">PC-SH PHOTO DUMP - GOOGLE DRIVE LINK</a>   Rankings Boosts   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Prospect Name</td><td>Grade / Position</td><td>Current Rank</td><td>Expected/Projected boost</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1866288' first='Yousif' last='Ali']</td><td>2027 / RB</td><td>UR</td><td>Top 400</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1866289' first='Landon' last='Barlow']</td><td>2027 / ATH</td><td>UR</td><td>Top 250</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1866292' first='Ryan' last='Mudrick']</td><td>2026 / RB</td><td>UR</td><td>Ranked</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1866295' first='Derrick' last='Bradley']</td><td>2027 / RB</td><td>UR</td><td>Top 400</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1866296' first='Kasey' last='Hudson']</td><td>2027 / RB</td><td>UR</td><td>Top 300</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1866297' first='Paul' last='Oblek']</td><td>2026 / OL</td><td>UR</td><td>Ranked</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1866298' first='Tyler' last='Slaughter']</td><td>2027 / TE</td><td>UR</td><td>Top 250</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1866299' first='Luke' last='Mulhern']</td><td>2026 / LB</td><td>UR</td><td>Ranked</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1866307' first='Sean' last='Benson']</td><td>2026 / RB</td><td>UR</td><td>Ranked</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1866311' first='DeJon' last='Fitzgerald']</td><td>2026 / OL</td><td>UR</td><td>Top 500</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1866288' first='Yousif' last='Ali'] impressed as part of the multi-faceted ground attack deployed by Strath Haven. Ali, along with Hudson, Bradley, Barlow, and Mudrick racked up chunks of yards with relative ease, Ali making a lasting impression on just 6-7 carries. A full workload would have Ali eclipsing the 150+ yard mark, the same can likely be said about the other backs in this crowded RB stable. 3.7 GPA, currently unranked, Ali will likely land as a Top 400 prospect among PA 2027s. I'll take a deeper look once he posts his complete 2025 seasonal tape months from now.   [player_tooltip player_id='1866289' first='Landon' last='Barlow'] is arguably the biggest takeaway from my trip out to Strath Haven. 6'2, 205-pound frame. 3.7 GPA. Barlow scored three times on just eleven carries, all while providing backer responsibilities when aligned on the defensive side of the ball. Division I potential, which is why I'd project him to place inside the PRZ PA 2027 Top 250 after the live evaluation. A quick look will lead an evaluator to think that Barlow is likely a future collegiate defender, based on his build. I can't entirely discredit his prowess as a ball carrier despite the allure of having him man the back line of a defensive front. Excited to dive deeper and get him ranked on our site.   [player_tooltip player_id='1866292' first='Ryan' last='Mudrick'] might be a viable FB option for D3s in need of the position on the Eastern side of the state. Mudrick doesn't have much of a presence on socials, so unsure if the senior RB/FB is pursuing football at the next level. I'll likely add his name toward the low end of our college prospect 2026 list.   [player_tooltip player_id='1866295' first='Derrick' last='Bradley'] is a 2027 with no tape on Hudl and no presence or footprint on X. A shame, outside of [player_tooltip player_id='1866289' first='Landon' last='Barlow'], Bradley left me most excited post-game. Likely a six-foot back/backer, one who provided serious flare and playmaking ability in the second half of this football game. You can see his highlights above. I'd love to rank him well among 2027 PA backs, yet I'm going to need more out of his Hudl to justify a ranking, despite the impressive in-person evaluation. Exciting player I'm willing to learn more about.   [player_tooltip player_id='1866296' first='Kasey' last='Hudson'] is yet another back who caught my eye. Hudson's handful of impressive carries on tape forced my attention on the sideline, yet I got a great look at his abilities as a DB/S after heading home and rewatching all of the clips I gathered on the night. Hudson's two-way role will bolster his rank and his recruiting ceiling. Hudson approached the 100-yard mark on the ground, yet I know coaches will be equally interested in his potential as a DB at the DII and DIII level.   I was baffled learning of senior lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1866297' first='Paul' last='Oblek'], a bit ashamed at the fact that he's not represented on our site, and how he slipped through the cracks. This all before learning that Oblek doesn't have any tape on Hudl. A shame, coaches that are recruiting Strath Haven specifically due to location will likely find out about the 6'6, 230-pound OL/TE prospect. Not doing all he can to spread his name could hinder future opportunities, if next-level ball is what he wants to pursue. There is a prospect here to mold, I know DII and DIII coaches inside and outside of the immediate area that would be intrigued to learn more. I'll push his name a bit on socials as the year moves forward.   The same sentiment expressed with Bradley and Oblek can be expressed with 2027 TE/DE [player_tooltip player_id='1866298' first='Tyler' last='Slaughter']. Not much on socials, not much on Hudl prior to five games being posted this past Monday (9/1). Watching Slaughter in person, I was again baffled how a young man of this stature and potential fell through the cracks. I think Slaughter contributed well on both sides of the field, enough to earn a future ranking out of me, yet I hope Slaughter continues to be proactive in efforts to push his name out as much as possible. After seeing his potential, I have no problem doing so. 6'3-6'4, 210 pounds off the edge, can work with his hand in/off the dirt. A player with Division I potential.   Was damn near impossible not to see [player_tooltip player_id='1866299' first='Luke' last='Mulhern'] flash his #15 on the field. Mulhern starts at QB for Strath Haven, yet he impresses most at MIKE backer. Strath Haven is going to deploy several backs in a run-heavy attack with each passing week, yet it's worth noting that the SH coaching staff trusts Mulhern enough to throw the football when necessary. A Senior who posted his Junior tape late, it releasing in May of this year. Unsure if he wants to pursue next-level ball, not too active on socials/Hudl. The talent is evident, this is an easily rankable linebacker, one who plays a huge role in the team's success. This the case going back to last year, where Mulhern registered 110+ tackles and 8 TFLs. More of this type of production, standing at 6'1, 185, being able to punt and play QB, he'll be a relatively easy sell at the DII/DIII level. I'll work to get him represented on our site.   [player_tooltip player_id='1866307' first='Sean' last='Benson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1866311' first='DeJon' last='Fitzgerald'] are two Penncrest seniors whose names I uncovered after watching them work against Strath Haven last Thursday night. Penncrest lost this football game by a wide margin, yet I was still able to come away impressed with new names, new names that'll be added to our 2026 PA database. Benson looks to be the playmaker beside [player_tooltip player_id='941144' first='Paul' last='Graham'] in this offense, with [player_tooltip player_id='1866311' first='DeJon' last='Fitzgerald'] serving as an integral part of the DL/OL, standing at 6'2, 310 pounds. Both Benson and Fitzgerald are recruitable prospects.