2027 PRZTop100, Two Standout Trait Witnessed on Tape, 55-51

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["953135"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003ch3u003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSTANDOUT TRAIT ON TAPE: Arm Length, Inside/Outside movesu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/h3u003ernYet another Cheltenham freshman showing promise. Boasts a three-minute tape, much of which I believe to be varsity reps. Cheltenham deploys a three down-lineman front, with four backers making up the front seven. [player_tooltip player_id='953135' first='Kyle' last='Montgomery']'s stature and build has him serving as a 3-4 DE with his hand in the dirt, or (more often) a 3-4 OLB who can set the edge and/or rush the passer with his hand off the turf. Limb length stands out immediately, Montgomery likes to flash speed off the snap, while locking out his arms after shooting into the chest of OT/TEs. The space created by this lengthy punch gives Montgomery ample room to shed or dip inside and out. The best pass-rushers in the world often have speed, power, and length, making it damn near impossible for OT to get into thier chest to be steered. Montgomery is clearly working on the speed and length side of the pass-rsuhing spectrum. I could easily see this young man blow up and follow in the footsteps of many special Panthers pass-rushers from the past. Good hustle/motor, good pursuit skills too, excpeting him to make a leap this coming Fall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6611d0d00cd09"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["488331"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003ch3u003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSTANDOUT TRAIT ON TAPE: Release approach, Return Skillsu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/h3u003ernRanked here before his offer from Miami of Ohio. Freshman tape illustrates a prospect who has an advanced understanding of release skills at the LOS, both against off/press coverage. Ahmed eats up cushion in a flash when faced with off coverage. A release with purpose, you can witness Ahmed use his long stride and acceleration skills to quickly get on the toes of his matchup. The quicker you can force action on a DB, the easier it is to manipulate said DB. Great footwork, a mix-up of jabs, mix of lateral tempo, good hand-fighter here too. Ahmed's hands and production after the fact are all icing on the cake, so are his potential skills at DB. Speaking of potential, Ahmed gets the opportunity to work with the ball in his hands as a return man, both kicks and punts. You don't normally see the 6'3, long wideout serving these roles, that is until you see his somewhat suprising skills in the open field. Ahmed shows he can read lanes on the fly, he looks a bit more natural with the ball in his hands than you might figure. Expect Ahmed to place well in future ranking updates.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6611d0d00cd63"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MekhiAhmed27/status/1766857055032299689","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MekhiAhmed27/status/1766857055032299689 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["341857"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003ch3u003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSTANDOUT TRAIT ON TAPE: Lateral Agility, Two-Way Producer after one yearu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/h3u003ernA likely future star out of District 11. Don't love that he has separate Offensive and Defensive tapes, I do love what's packed inside each, however. Enamored with his abilities on defense. [player_tooltip player_id='341857' first='TJ' last='Lawrence'] has reps relieving Tremba and the rest of the crew at back, he is certainly capable of starting in the future here. His future position is at LB/S. Speed and quickness to the edge stands out immeduatley. Zero hesitation, more than willing to attack would-be blockers head on, there's no running around blocks with Lawrence. Fearless between the trenches, this statement made obvious as you see Lawrence stationed at MLB against varisty competition. Athletic profile makes him a reliable option to cover curl/flat zones if need be, he'll improve in terms of technique here. Is already a resounding gap-stuffer, would realistically rank well if he was a 2026. A name to know for those recruiting Eastern PA.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6611d0d00cdab"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tjlawrence263/status/1729706817020731753","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/tjlawrence263/status/1729706817020731753 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913611"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003ch3u003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSTANDOUT TRAIT ON TAPE: Anticipation skills, Momentumu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/h3u003ern[player_tooltip player_id='913611' first='John' last='Banbury']'s evaluation is eerily similar to that of [player_tooltip player_id='341857' first='TJ' last='Lawrence']'s. Both starting on great varsity programs, both comfortable at MLB, both can serve RB roles on offense, both producing well early into their careers. [player_tooltip player_id='913611' first='John' last='Banbury'] gets the one-slot nod because of his measurables, a trivial number, but an important difference in terms of recruiting one or the other. The Upper St. Clair backer is a stout run defender that can blitz and drop back into coverage. An athlete who can lateral step from hash to hash in a flash. A ton of TFLs recorded early, can stand up backs with multiple yards of build-up, it's what I mean by momentum. Banbury brings a ton of force behind his pads, you meet him at the LOS, you're going to be driven back. A natural backer with natural insticnts, you can see this reveal itself watching him take harldy any false steps off the snap. Top five backer currently.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6611d0d00cdf9"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["651151"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003ch3u003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSTANDOUT TRAIT ON TAPE: Zone-Beating Capabilities, Ball Skillsu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/h3u003ernNot a true evaluation, most of [player_tooltip player_id='651151' first='Max' last='Roman']'s provided tape comes from JV ball, as well as in large deficits over opponents on varsity. Can't fault the young man, he's behind many talented D1 upperclassmen over at Pittsburgh Central Catholic. Roman's time will come, for now he's going to have to fine-tune his game in case the coaching staff elevates his role this offseason. Uber talented prospect, I've had the pleasure of watching him catch balls on air, as well as against looks in 7v7 settings. His freshman tape will show his soft hands, both on offense and defense. What's more, you can see the subtleties in Roman's game that will likely have him eating against zone defenses in the future. Short area quickness, a clear understanding of when and where to throttle down, or when to pick up the pace. Roman is witnessed bending slants and posts alike according to the leverage of LBs or DBs. The kid has brains that can put to use offensively. Not going to burn by DBs, yet his ball skills and whits will have him eating in terms of production.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6611d0d00ce48"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/max_roman5/status/1755070400449409482","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/max_roman5/status/1755070400449409482 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->