Section V All-Star Award Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Section V season is only about two weeks away. There are going to be top players at each position who are going to work hard to prove they belong at the top in Section V. These are my predictions for the first-team players who should come out with All-Star selections at their positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">First Team QB:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["668381"],"_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-6a7d38b531f2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">No doubt that the number one ranked QB is [player_tooltip player_id='668381' first='Pooty' last='Cunningham'] from James Monroe. We know the arm strength that Cunnighham possesses. The ability to push the ball down the field and make accurate throws is present. Cunningham is going to be an electric playmaker that connects on 35+ balls often. Altogether, he will use his legs to extend plays with fast moves in open space.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20294238/68dabe4ee42273cb9f4e38a6u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a7d38b531fbb"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great team scrimmages last week!! Watch us work!<a href="https://x.com/RoeFootball_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoeFootball_</a> <a href="https://x.com/CTC4CHANGE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CTC4CHANGE</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZcory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZcory</a> <a href="https://x.com/GregCTC585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregCTC585</a> <a href="https://t.co/ogHUniElGe">pic.twitter.com/ogHUniElGe</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='668381' first='Pooty' last='Cunningham'] 2027 QB (@PootyCunningham) <a href="https://x.com/PootyCunningham/status/2081835758533443792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">First Team WR:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513229"],"_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-6a7e65b456682"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was a close debate here for the best WR in Section V, but [player_tooltip player_id='1513229' first='Brien' last='Walker'] is a freak of wide out. Walker has a tremendous amount of length, which is evident in his wingspan. Above all, he is a playmaker that makes incredible catches on the outside, including a number of 50/50 jump balls. That ability to win at the catch point makes Walker a tough matchup for any CB. Do not underestimate Walker's route running and speed, either.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19953839/68ff8fcd510b34c6379acc1au0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a7e65b4566dd"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Locked in with @UBFootball 🤘🏾 <a href="https://t.co/YglfKR2tuh">pic.twitter.com/YglfKR2tuh</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1513229' first='Brien' last='Walker'] 6'4 WR ⭐️ (@brienwalker14) <a href="https://x.com/brienwalker14/status/2066946820622664054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">First Team DL:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1294921"],"_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-6a7e65b45672e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am going to take [player_tooltip player_id='1294921' first='Zahmar' last='Tookes'] here, who is committed to the University of Florida. Coming into this season, Tookes is going to have to continue to penetrate the interior of the line. In like manner, he has the talent to line up in multiple techniques, and his speed is going to allow him to make plays. This season, Brighton will see Tookes as a force to wrap up his High School career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20633040/693879a392752ff4074cb80eu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a7e65b456750"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/GatorsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GatorsFB</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachJonSumrall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJonSumrall</a> <a href="https://x.com/JoeHamilton__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeHamilton__</a> <a href="https://x.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> it&#039;s a great day to be a gator!!!!🐊🐊🐊<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/StrikeU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StrikeU</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/committed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#committed</a> <a href="https://t.co/BEu7lA41oA">pic.twitter.com/BEu7lA41oA</a></p>&mdash; Zahmar_Tookes_09 (@datboymar09) <a href="https://x.com/datboymar09/status/2062230130882142238?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">First Team LB:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1367177"],"_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-6a7e65b456795"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1367177' first='John' last='Zicari'] for McQuaid Jesuit is an athletic monster that I see taking the spot as the best LB. At the OLB position, Zicari moves all around, making diving tackles behind the LOS and incredible INTs. Tracking down ball carriers all across the field is a major standout in his game and is why he had 66 tackles this past season. Nevertheless, Zicari is a difficult matchup for opposing offenses who will matchup in coverage concepts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17671483/68d28aecca41c69c85a51c10u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a7e65b4567b2"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had a great time competing at Lehigh today. Super excited to get back down for a game this fall! <a href="https://x.com/CoachDanHunt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDanHunt</a> <a href="https://x.com/Coach_Tee02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Tee02</a> <a href="https://x.com/coach_vogs12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_vogs12</a> <a href="https://x.com/tommyreamon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tommyreamon</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachJurkovec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJurkovec</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachJohnRooney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJohnRooney</a> <a href="https://t.co/uDEMSVSoPC">pic.twitter.com/uDEMSVSoPC</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1367177' first='John' last='Zicari'] C/O 2028 (@JohnZicari_) <a href="https://x.com/JohnZicari_/status/2069926395317272786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">First Team OL:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1373102"],"_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-6a7e65b4567f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1373102' first='Alijah' last='Jones'] Jr. is the front runner coming into this season to be the best offensive lineman in Section V. With his brute size at an 81" wingspan and the power that he plays with, Jones Jr. will be the anchor for Monroe. Certainly, Jones Jr. has the strength to drive opponents backwards in the run game. There are no limitations in his ability to make pull action blocks or to get to the opposite gaps to make blocks. Moreover, he is an OT that is going to protect the blind slide at a high rate and withstand all types of rushers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22420065/68ded4188c3e2a8ea82c5253u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a7e65b45680d"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rutgers continues to add to its class with NY OL <a href="https://x.com/AlijahJones77?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlijahJones77</a> (FREE)<a href="https://t.co/fDR7qvZqEb">https://t.co/fDR7qvZqEb</a> <a href="https://t.co/QRqJaNT0XK">pic.twitter.com/QRqJaNT0XK</a></p>&mdash; BrianDohn247 (@BrianDohn247) <a href="https://x.com/BrianDohn247/status/2063386373634109701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">First Team Edge:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1607775"],"_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-6a7e65b456847"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Rush-Henrietta edge rusher in [player_tooltip player_id='1607775' first='Jayden' last='Peters'] is going to be one impactful force in his senior season. Peters has the tools between speed and power to make OT's lives difficult. Furthermore, he has active hands at the POA that allow him to conduct active pass rush moves. Peters is a strong and disciplined player that will be an impact in the run defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22571315/6913351ccc4483b5a6c11843u0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a7e7520f3e09"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">i'm coming for it all this season they better be ready for me they be ready <a href="https://t.co/xfTYgNaeUc">pic.twitter.com/xfTYgNaeUc</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1607775' first='Jayden' last='Peters'] (@JaydenPete76188) <a href="https://x.com/JaydenPete76188/status/1954041273003765911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">First Team CB:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2328219,"_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":2043329,"_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-6a7e7520f3e7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2328219' first='Jake' last='Maurer'] is an ultra-talented athlete at the CB position that can match in a variety of coverages. The ability to make plays on the football was one of Maurer's strongest traits, as he had 6 INTs and 11 PBUs this past season. Significantly, he will read the QB's eyes with a high amount of proficiency. Swatting down balls over the middle and making diving tackles is a keynote to make him the top CB in Section V.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='2328219' first='Jake' last='Maurer']<br>C/o 2027<br>6'2 170 lbs DB<br>6 ints<br>11 PBUs<br>35 Tkls<br><br>Junior Year DB highlights here: <a href="https://t.co/HmMk6ZR1A3">pic.twitter.com/HmMk6ZR1A3</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2328219' first='Jake' last='Maurer'] (@jake_maurerr) <a href="https://x.com/jake_maurerr/status/2002998102043595092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">First Team RB:</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563822"],"_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-6a7e7520f3ed3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was a close debate on the top RB in Section V, but I see [player_tooltip player_id='1563822' first='Imani' last='Wagstaff'] taking the spot. As shown, Wagstaff is an RB that can accelerate and decelerate to make defenders miss in space. Finding open lanes with his ball carrier vision was a major strength, granting Wagstaff the chance to come away with large gains. By all means, Wagstaff is a player that can get low and use his power to fight for tough, short-yardage situations. This was a key standpoint in him having 12 rushing TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src=u0022https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19409177/68d75e421a75ecd5d8973e3fu0022 width=u0022640u0022 height=u0022360u0022 frameborder=u00220u0022 allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a7e7520f3efc"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">8 D1 🅾️s <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/uncommited?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uncommited</a> <br>5'11 185 pound<br>4.62 40 Laser <br>4.14 Shuttle Laser <br>1st All Greater Rochester <br> All state RB<br>1st All star <br>1st All county <br>C/o27 <br>Where is home???<a href="https://t.co/dDWTkCiYnN">https://t.co/dDWTkCiYnN</a> <a href="https://t.co/B0cdM0dbO4">pic.twitter.com/B0cdM0dbO4</a></p>&mdash; Imani T Wagstaff Jr. ⭐️PLAYMAKER (@Wagstaff_imani) <a href="https://x.com/Wagstaff_imani/status/2076326955293589684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->