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New York Recruiting Report: March 8th

New York Recruiting Report: March 8th
Cory Lemer
Cory Lemer March 8, 2026 @ 10:53 AM
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Andrew Johnstone
Andrew Johnstone 6'6" | 260 lbs | TE/EDGE | 2028
NY
Prince Akoko
Prince Akoko 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/ATH | 2027
NY
Matthew Arias
Matthew Arias 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2027
NY
Daniel Davitt
Daniel Davitt 6'8" | 295 lbs | OL | 2027
NY
Travis Tolbert Jr.
Travis Tolbert Jr. 5'8" | 170 lbs | DB | 2027
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article we take a look at recruiting news from across the state of New York, including Offers, Junior Day Visits, Spring Practice invites, and any other recruiting news our talented New York athletes receiver during this hectic offseason. Not all players will be featured in today's edition, with daily updates releasing throughout the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While NY has had their Stock Up Showcase, many other states still have showcases. If you want to attend, use this code <strong>LemerWinterPRZ</strong>, for a few dollars off your registration.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="font-size: revert;white-space: normal;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)">Want to stay updated with the latest news and articles from Prep Redzone NY? Follow me on Twitter&nbsp;</span><strong style="white-space: normal;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)"><a href="https://x.com/PRZcory">PrzCory</a></strong><span style="font-size: revert;white-space: normal;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)">&nbsp;so you never miss a beat!</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2059786"],"_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-69ad9afd2b3d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">First up on this Sunday edition of the recruiting report is [player_tooltip player_id='2059786' first='Andrew' last='Johnstone']. The Patchogue-Medford TE, made his first impression at our showcase in Warwick, is a monster, standing at 6'6" 260-Pounds. Johnstone is a 2028 prospect who will find himself highly ranked in the next 2028 update. The Long Island playmaker is currently visiting UMass for their Junior Day, and touring their campus. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1364039"],"_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-69ad9afd2b439"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Next is Archbishop Stepinac Lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1364039' first='Daniel' last='Davitt']. Davitt is massive, standing at 6'8" 295-Pounds, and towering over players on the field. He ranks as the 26th best Lineman in 2027 before the rankings update. Daniel visited UConn yesterday for a spring practice, and will likely head up later in the spring for another visit. Davitt had this to say about his visit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The intensity and physicality of a practice this early in the spring, was great to see.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1575806"],"_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-69ad9afd2b482"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moving to another Catholic League player, we have [player_tooltip player_id='1575806' first='Matthew' last='Arias']. The Chaminade Playmaker, stands at 6'2" 250-Pounds, giving him an excellent frame for a DL/EDGE. Arias attended our showcase in December, where he put on a show, finishing as one of the top Defensive Prospects in attendance. Arias shared his Spring schedule with me, and while he doesn't have dates yet, he stated he will be attending Cornell and Lehigh for Junior Day visits, and Buffalo and Marist for Spring Practices. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1639438"],"_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-69ad9afd2b4c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moving to another Archbishop Stepinac Prospect, we have DB [player_tooltip player_id='1639438' first='Prince' last='Akoko']. He ranks as the 81st best player in the state, and sits as the 10th DB before the update. Standing at 6'0" 170-Pounds, he displays a solid frame for the position. Akoko shared his Spring Schedule with me, and has three Junior Day Visits lined up so far. While dates are not yet final, the Catholic League DB, plans to attend Trinity College, AIC, and New Hampshire Junior Days. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["211972"],"_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-69ad9afd2b503"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last in today's update is Geneva DB [player_tooltip player_id='211972' first='Travis' last='Tolbert Jr.'] Standing at 5'8" 170-Pounds, the Geneva DB, displays a solid frame for the position, and ranks 8th at the position, and 68th in the state in the 2027 Class. Tolbert is fresh off a visit to Cornell, and had this to say about his trip to the Big Red.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The brotherhood amongst the players was very strong, and the connections one can have playing at a place like Cornell is unrivaled... they are really investing into athletics with their 55 million dollar indoor facility... definitely a top option for me. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In this article we take a look at recruiting news from across the state of New York, including Offers, Junior Day Visits, Spring Practice invites, and any other recruiting news our talented New York athletes receiver during this hectic offseason. Not all players will be featured in today's edition, with daily updates releasing throughout the spring.

Andrew Johnstone

Andrew Johnstone

HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 260
POS TE/EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Andrew
Johnstone TE/EDGE
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2028
Height
6'6"
Weight
260
HS
Patchogue-Medford
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NY
New York Recruiting Report: March 8th
First up on this Sunday edition of the recruiting report is Andrew Johnstone . The Patchogue-Medford TE, made...
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School: Patchogue-Medford
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Daniel Davitt

Daniel Davitt

NY
OL
HEIGHT 6'8"
WEIGHT 295
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Daniel
Davitt OL
Class
2027
Height
6'8"
Weight
295
HS
Archbishop Stepinac
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NY
New York Recruiting Report: March 8th
Next is Archbishop Stepinac Lineman Daniel Davitt . Davitt is massive, standing at 6’8″ 295-Pounds, and towering over...
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School: Archbishop Stepinac
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Matthew Arias

Matthew Arias

NY
DL/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 250
POS DL/EDGE
CLASS 2027
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Matthew
Arias DL/EDGE
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
250
HS
Chaminade
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NY
New York Recruiting Report: March 8th
Moving to another Catholic League player, we have Matthew Arias . The Chaminade Playmaker, stands at 6’2″ 250-Pounds,...
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Prince Akoko

Prince Akoko

NY
DB/ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB/ATH
CLASS 2027
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Prince
Akoko DB/ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Archbishop Stepinac
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NY
New York Recruiting Report: March 8th
Moving to another Archbishop Stepinac Prospect, we have DB Prince Akoko . He ranks as the 81st best...
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Travis Tolbert Jr.

Travis Tolbert Jr.

NY
DB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Travis
Tolbert Jr. DB
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
Weight
170
HS
Geneva
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NY
New York Recruiting Report: March 8th
Last in today’s update is Geneva DB Travis Tolbert Jr. Standing at 5’8″ 170-Pounds, the Geneva DB, displays...
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