Built for the Spotlight: Explosive Impact

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The players that have an explosive impact on both sides of the football. These are players that haven't gotten much notoriety and are ready to shine when the spotlight comes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1811646"],"_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":1562263,"_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-69a79a2e09457"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1811646' first='Vulonn' last='Forde'] is a highlight machine at the RB position. Forde is a dynamic, big-play running back who consistently flashes home-run ability on tape. His change-of-direction skills and lateral quickness make him extremely shifty in space. Wherever he took the handoff, Forde's elite acceleration was electric on tape. His vision to recognize lanes and then cut on a dime was also a huge strength. Making defenders miss in space to maximize yardage was a benefit as well. Forde also shows tremendous ability as a pass catcher, being able to run routes out of the backfield and in the slot as a receiver. Total speed makes Forde a matchup nightmare.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20375081/691bbb2004391959c46d807b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a79a2e097d3"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1st team RunningBack - Section II, Class A‼️😤 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AllStar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Troyfootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Troyfootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/gDjLCQRkDI">pic.twitter.com/gDjLCQRkDI</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1811646' first='Vulonn' last='Forde'] (@freeplasm) <a href="https://twitter.com/freeplasm/status/1998938406483894317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649779"],"_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-69a8f36f4b9f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1649779' first='Willie' last='Reeves'] is a DB with an incredible mix of aggression and patience. That being said, he stays active and light on his feet in coverage, allowing him to mirror receivers effectively. Reeves plays well in man but tends to excel in zone drops, where he can read the QB. Reacting with quickness and burst was key to his ball skills. Attacking the run game with no fear and no hesitation to then deliver secure tackles at the point of attack was there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19882891/690c00e145668a43e04f09d2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a8f36f4bca5"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/IonaPrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IonaPrep</a> 🏈 Second Team <a href="https://twitter.com/lohud?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lohud</a>:<br>[player_tooltip player_id='402261' first='Eric' last='Pirrello']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1646952' first='Dashawn' last='Harley']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='741084' first='Lamar' last='Lewis']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1649779' first='Willie' last='Reeves']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1355476' first='Dilen' last='Mulaj']<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNY</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZcory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZcory</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KDJmedia1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KDJmedia1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/prospectnys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prospectnys</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HSFBamerica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HSFBamerica</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IonaPrepSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IonaPrepSports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Joespags12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Joespags12</a> <a href="https://t.co/dhnMeK7NYQ">pic.twitter.com/dhnMeK7NYQ</a></p>&mdash; Iona Prep Football (@ionafootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ionafootball/status/2003124725258788967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660477"],"_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-69a8f36f4bd36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An energetic DB and WR here with [player_tooltip player_id='1660477' first='Aiden' last='Febles'] that has a strong tape. Febles leans heavily on his speed and quickness in coverage, which grants him the ability to match up on most receivers over the top. Additionally, Febles' hands were very active in coverage, being aggressive to not get pushed around. Moreover, it translated over to the receiver position, where his speed and sudden quickness granted him the ability to make big plays. He will flash strong hands at the point of the catch when given the opportunity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20082747/6914cb2a4f38d669b7dd1386' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a8f36f4bd74"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1748401"],"_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":1512228,"_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-69a8f36f4bdf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">D'Angelo Leonard is a true multi-position athlete who contributed at CB, S, and WR this past season. Starting at receiver, Leonard shows a lot of smooth action within his route running, especially out-breaking routes. Certainly, he has good speed and the ability to high-point the football when given opportunities. Making defenders miss in space and gaining YAC due to his quickness would flash up. When operating at CB and S, he shows a lot of patience in coverage. Coming up in the run game, especially as the last line of defense, was a strength in his tape. Lastly, Leonard can return kicks and play a role on special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19577643/674260dc23225e784780ee48' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a8f36f4be34"} /--> <!-- 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":2145865,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Cole Ciao","_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":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"155","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Victor","_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-69aa40f3e9f5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cole Ciao is a QB from Spencerport High School who has a quick release and is able to make passes in the middle of the field. Conversely, when Ciao sees a quick man open over the middle, particularly on quick routes, he attacks it with his approach. The ability to get out of the pocket and make plays with his arm was a strength as well. He will keep his eye on his intended target when he gets on the move. By all means, Ciao shows great balance and potential for hitting deep shots. Overall, he presents intriguing upside into the future with his quick decision-making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19207087/69a719ec5e26517b673f9b00' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa40f3ea10e"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Social Media:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/freeplasm">[player_tooltip player_id='1811646' first='Vulonn' last='Forde'] (@freeplasm) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/wiliereeves">[player_tooltip player_id='1649779' first='Willie' last='Reeves'] (@wiliereeves) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/DAngeloleo55435">D'Angelo leonard (@DAngeloleo55435) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->