Small School Offers? These Top Prospects Could Rise Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the spring evaluation period in full swing, several prospects are landing small school offers from the Division II and Division III level. In today's transfer portal world, though, players can fly under the radar, dominate at the lower levels, hit the portal and become big-time Division I athletes. Here are four prospects who are finally generating noise, but just might garner more attention after they reach the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["949855"],"_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-6a05d789273d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='949855' first='Luke' last='Ardito'] is a starting Class of 2027 inside linebacker for St. Edward. Ardito may not have Division I size - the big 6-foot-2-plus frame often seen by upper tier college coaches - but he makes up for it with a high motor, great tackling technique and very good closing peed. Ardito can thump ballcarriers, run and hit. He has very good instincts and flows to the ball. Love how he squares up on contact and gets downhill. Ardito picked up his first offer from Gannon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2208786"],"_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-6a05d78927414"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Central State, Findlay and Gannon have all thrown their hats into the ring for Archbishop Hoban defensive lineman Dev Riley's services. What stands out about Riley's game is his explosiveness, twitch and quick first step. Riley is outstanding both as a run defender and pass rusher; he can quickly get around opposing centers, wreck havoc on RBs and QBs, and takes very good pursuit angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1236417"],"_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-6a05d78927437"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Teams are intrigued by Massillon Washington defensive back and wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1236417' first='Chayce' last='White']. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound cornerback for Massillon flashes good ball skills. I'm impressed with his physicality against the run; he can come out of a backpedal and bust up screens, taking great pursuit angles to the ball and delivering heavy hits. White can cover and carry routes over the MOF, make open-field tackles and wrap up. Albany and Akron are his first two offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1662020"],"_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-6a05d78927456"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1662020' first='Rocco' last='Zabel'] is a talented Class of 2027 prospect whose recruiting is starting to take off. Following a strong performance at his team's college day workout, Zabel earned an offer from Butler. Teams are without a doubt intrigued by the 6-foot-1, 220-pound linebacker's instincts and quick read-and-reaction time. Zabel displays a high motor, takes good pursuit angles and flies to the football. He is also a proven pass rusher, recording 10 sacks last season, and had 150 total tackles in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->