PRZMD Team Preview: Guilford Park

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 RECAP</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Final Record: 11-1, lost 24-6 to Westminster in the MPSSAA Class 3A state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key losses</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keenan Hall (OL), Dolap Oladokun (DL), Anthony Griffin (DB), Wade Walters (LB), Lance Johnson (LB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Schedule (Home games in bold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>September 4th @ Frederick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>September 10th Palotti</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>September 18th River Hill</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>September 25th @ Reservior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 2nd @ Atholton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 9th @ Oakland Mills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>October 17th Glenelg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 23rd @ Howard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>October 30th Long Reach</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Returners</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2251406,"_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-6a5e233fc33db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams lines up at wide receive and safety for GP. He caught 33 passes for 682 yards (led the team) and three touchdowns last season. Defensively, he made 50 tackles (24 solo) and intercepted two passes. Adams plays way bigger than his size, and is a playmaker on both sides of the football. He uses his speed and quickness from his slot receiver position (a mismatch for safeties and knows how to find openings against zone defenses) and safety position (impressed with how fast he closes the gap between him and ball carrier). One the better two-way players in Class 3A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2241936"],"_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-6a5e233fc34e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wright came close to breaking the 2K mark in passing last season. He completed 114-of-194 passes for 1,898 yards, 16 touchdowns, and three interceptions. His team had a lot of lopsided victories, so he didn't get to play full games. Wright, to my surprise after watching his highlights, did not run the football a whole lost last season (only 49 carries for 122 yards and four touchdowns). He looks very mobile in the pocket, easily escapes pressure in the pocket, and could probably run for a ton of yards if that's what was needed. Wright makes quick reads and excels in the short-to-intermediate passing game. He does go through his progressions and is a pass-first quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631095"],"_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-6a5e233fc35b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One thing is for certain: GP's running game starts and ends with Lee. He carried the football 233 times for 2,059 yards (8.8 yards per carry) and 35 touchdowns. Lee ripped off five straight 200-plus yard rushing games to begin the 2025 season and had six overall. He scored three or more rushing touchdowns nine games last season. It's safe to say, Lee will be counted to carry a lot of the offensive load once again this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2251912,"_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-6a5ebfce89ba5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Small made 56 total tackles (19 solo) and recovered two fumbles last season. Impressed with his closing speed in the box from the middle linebacker position. When he's unaccounted for, Small takes great pursuit angles to track down ball carriers. It's worth noting that if GP needs another running back to take some carries, Small looks like a perfect candidate based on the small sample size of carries that I watched in his 2025 season highlights. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2118222"],"_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-6a5e233fc369d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Howard-Brown is a versatile defensive back who lines up at both safety and cornerback positions. Last season, he made 51 total tackles, caused two fumbles, broke up seven passes, and intercepted two passes. Howard-Brown also made plays on special teams (kickoff coverage and punt returns). Underrated prospect that definitely deserves to be rated in the near future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1349748"],"_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-6a5ebfce89c31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Best, a safety, made 55 total tackles (28 solo), intercepted three passes, and recovered two fumbles last season. He committed to Fordham on June 15th. Best plays physical, fast, and is explosive. Has a burst that allows him to quickly close on throws and under routes. Best is another versatile defensive back for GP, able to play both safety and cornerback positions. Can play in the box as a safety and also cover his area deep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other prospects to watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2251432' first='Caden' last='Thibert'] | 6-0 | 195 | Athlete - Linebacker | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the offensive side of the football, Thibert caught 18 passes for 268 yards (14.9 yards per catch) and caught one touchdown. Defensively, he contributed with 12 toal tackles (four solo). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140210' first='Demari' last='Keitt'] | 6-1 | 155 | Safety | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keitt made 42 total tackles (14 solo), intercepted two passes, and recovered three fumbles last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->