Emerging Players Made Consistent Impact

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PA District 3 emerging players who made consistent impact this past season during action play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1569135"],"_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-69880fb070156"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1650416' first='Jasani' last='Brown'] continues to establish himself as a PRZ District Emerging Player after making a consistent impact throughout the season. The 2027 safety displays strong coverage skills, showing confidence and discipline when dropping into deep zone responsibilities. Brown does an excellent job maintaining proper leverage against receivers, which allows him to limit big-play opportunities downfield. His ability to read the quarterback's eyes stands out, as he quickly recognizes developing plays and breaks aggressively on passes thrown in his direction. In the run game, Brown shows strong instincts by diagnosing plays early and working downhill to support the defense. He demonstrates solid tackling ability in open space, helping prevent extra yardage after contact. During the 2025-26 season, Brown recorded 42 total tackles, including 14 solo tackles and 28 assisted tackles across 11 games, averaging 3.8 tackles per game. With his instincts, coverage ability, and willingness to support the run, Brown is a promising defensive back to watch in the Class of 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my full junior szn highlights!! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTakhi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTakhi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/5KeepitR_E_A_L?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@5KeepitR_E_A_L</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HannaTwpFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HannaTwpFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAPrepVarsity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepVarsity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a><a href="https://t.co/Nd4hcvYka3">https://t.co/Nd4hcvYka3</a><br><br>Stats<br><br>52 Tackles <br>2 Interceptions<br>6 Tfl's<br>4 Pbu's <a href="https://t.co/L3SuDSOhpk">pic.twitter.com/L3SuDSOhpk</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1650416' first='Jasani' last='Brown'] (@JasaniBrown4) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasaniBrown4/status/1994070110638670183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1757175"],"_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-69880fb0701b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1757175' first='Kayden' last='Stephens'], a 6'0”, 180-pound quarterback from Steelton-Highspire High School, is emerging as a dynamic playmaker in Pennsylvania's Class of 2027. Stephens is a versatile athlete who consistently demonstrates leadership, athleticism, and confidence every time he steps onto the field. During the 2025-26 season, he showcased his efficiency at quarterback by completing 12 of 23 passes for 191 yards. His ability to stretch the field was evident, averaging 15.9 yards per completion while maintaining a 52.2% completion percentage. Stephens accounted for two passing touchdowns and finished with a 95.5 quarterback rating, highlighting his ability to produce in key moments. Beyond the numbers, he shows strong poise in the pocket and the athletic ability to extend plays when protection breaks down. His competitive mindset and natural leadership traits help elevate the performance of players around him. Remember the name [player_tooltip player_id='1757175' first='Kayden' last='Stephens'], as he is quickly becoming a quarterback to watch in Pennsylvania's 2027 recruiting class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Szn Highlights ‼️<br><br>QB/ATH - 6'0 - 175 LBS<a href="https://twitter.com/MoneyHeistVis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoneyHeistVis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewErby?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AndrewErby</a> <a href="https://t.co/X89Q1aRhFh">pic.twitter.com/X89Q1aRhFh</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1757175' first='Kayden' last='Stephens'] (@KaydenStep98254) <a href="https://twitter.com/KaydenStep98254/status/1999568828192170122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Wydean Roberts","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"320","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dallastown High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69880fb07027d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wydean Roberts, a 6'7”, 300-pound Class of 2027 prospect from Dallastown High School, is a physically imposing presence in the trenches on both sides of the football. Roberts showcases impressive versatility, lining up at tackle, guard, and center on the offensive line while also contributing as a defensive tackle. His size and length immediately stand out, allowing him to control defenders at the point of attack and create running lanes for his offense. Roberts demonstrates strong hand placement and the ability to anchor against power rushers, making him difficult to move in pass protection. On the defensive side, he uses his frame and strength to clog interior running lanes and disrupt offensive line blocking schemes. Despite his size, Roberts shows solid mobility and footwork, which allows him to adjust to defenders and maintain leverage. His willingness to play multiple positions highlights his team-first mentality and football IQ. With his combination of size, versatility, and physical play style, Roberts is a developing trench prospect to watch in Pennsylvania's Class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">class of 2027 6'7 left tackle weight -315 all county tackle junior season highlights <a href="https://t.co/eKC1hdquNp">https://t.co/eKC1hdquNp</a></p>&mdash; Wydean roberts (@wydean49121) <a href="https://twitter.com/wydean49121/status/2016151094330618169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Frank Daley","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"250","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Steelton Highspire High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-69880fb07033f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Frank Daley of Steelton-Highspire High School is an emerging offensive line prospect in the Class of 2027 who continues to show growth and potential in the trenches. Standing at 6'5” and 275 pounds, Daley brings excellent size and physical presence to the offensive line. He uses his length effectively to engage defenders early and maintain control at the point of attack. Daley shows strong fundamentals with his hand placement and balance, allowing him to hold his ground in pass protection. In the run game, he demonstrates the strength and drive needed to open running lanes and sustain blocks through the whistle. His footwork and mobility continue to improve, helping him adjust to quicker defensive linemen. Daley's work ethic and willingness to develop his technique make him a valuable asset to Steelton-Highspire's offensive unit. As he continues to refine his skills, Daley is a lineman to keep an eye on in Pennsylvania's 2027 recruiting class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Junior Szn Highlights‼️<br>•27' OT/DL<br>•6'5 250 <a href="https://t.co/DKvkIBtCmg">pic.twitter.com/DKvkIBtCmg</a></p>&mdash; Frank Daley (@frankdaley2660) <a href="https://twitter.com/frankdaley2660/status/1994888918978998291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623756"],"_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-69880fb070390"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ni'Shaun Ward-McMullen of Steelton-Highspire High School is quickly establishing himself as one of the top rising prospects in Pennsylvania's Class of 2027. The 6'2”, 225-pound linebacker/athlete combines impressive physical size with athletic versatility that allows him to impact the game in multiple ways. Ward-McMullen plays with a physical, downhill style that makes him a force against the run and a reliable presence in open-field tackling situations. He demonstrates strong instincts by reading plays quickly and attacking gaps with confidence and aggression. His athletic ability also allows him to move well in space, making him effective in pass coverage and pursuit situations. Off the field, Ward-McMullen excels academically, maintaining an outstanding 4.0 GPA that reflects his discipline and commitment to excellence. His talent and overall potential have already earned him Division I scholarship offers from Michigan State and UMass. With his combination of size, intelligence, and physical play style, Ward-McMullen is a high-level prospect to watch as his recruitment continues to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jr Szn Highlights‼️<br>•27' LB/ATH<br>•6'1 225<a href="https://twitter.com/SteeltonRoller?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SteeltonRoller</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewErby?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AndrewErby</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachClea?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachClea</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Evans5003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Evans5003</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://t.co/on7eFaN5oz">pic.twitter.com/on7eFaN5oz</a></p>&mdash; Ni'Shaun Ward-McMullen (@NiShaunMcMullen) <a href="https://twitter.com/NiShaunMcMullen/status/1993365816906252317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->