Hidden Talents: 2026 & 2027 Prospects Flying Under the Radar

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1679308"],"_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-68325fd769e8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1679308' first='Tayvon' last='Jacoby'] is an excellent wide receiver from New Oxford. His ability to make difficult catches is impressive. He has great body control, the way he can contort his body and make a catch. He also catches the ball between defenders in traffic well. He runs excellent routes, especially routes like slants and seam routes. Jacoby has good skills as a wide receiver and should only improve by going into his Junior Year. As an unranked prospect, you won't find many more talented players than him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/tnBpcSj6Bq">https://t.co/tnBpcSj6Bq</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1679308' first='Tayvon' last='Jacoby'] (@JacobyTayvon) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobyTayvon/status/1918693891189952615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1679311"],"_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-68325fd769ef0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1679311' first='Zion' last='Stokes'] is an explosive athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. His ability to catch the ball and make people miss in space is special. He is lethal after the catch by using his speed and exclusiveness to make defenders miss. He is also good at 50/50 balls, where he can make acrobatic catches over defenders. He also shows good hands and can catch difficult passes by making it easy. Finally, Stokes is an excellent blocker on the edge. Stokes is a good prospect who should be ranked in the future, he is that talented of a prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/1SDC3lPdXD">https://t.co/1SDC3lPdXD</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1679311' first='Zion' last='Stokes'] (@zionstokes29) <a href="https://twitter.com/zionstokes29/status/1890273470937796694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1684206],"_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-68325fd769f40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Atticus Batt showed good skill last year as a quarterback for Quaker Valley. On a team that struggled last year and won 2 games, Barr was a bright spot. The left-hander was able to stay in the pocket and deliver a good football while under serious pressure last year. He didn't always throw the most accurate pass, but he did throw a solid ball most of the time. He moves well inside and outside the pocket. Barr has a chance to be even better this year and to improve as a pocket passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights<a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Cover3_ATH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cover3_ATH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAPrepsRivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepsRivals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cappajason?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cappajason</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coachshadstepp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coachshadstepp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/QuakersQv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QuakersQv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/QVAthletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QVAthletics</a><a href="https://t.co/m7Hgtx6mOI">https://t.co/m7Hgtx6mOI</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1679312' first='Atticus' last='Barr'] (@AtticusBarr) <a href="https://twitter.com/AtticusBarr/status/1884599037568954426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680241"],"_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-683518ff164e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1680241' first='Jeff' last='Thompson'] is a good prospect who showed a ton of ability as a quarterback last year for Clairton. His ability to throw the ball inside the pocket is excellent. He seems content to sit in the pocket and pick apart the defense. His mechanics and footwork are excellent, as he delivers good football. He is especially lethal on deep balls. His ability to throw the ball with the perfect amount of touch is excellent. Thompson has a chance to take a major step next year and improve even more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680243"],"_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-683518ff1653f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1680243' first='Jadyn' last='Johnson'] is a good defensive back for Central Dauphin. He has excellent coverage skills. Then, when the ball is thrown in his direction, he usually knocks down the pass thrown in his direction. He is also in good run support by being a good tackler. He does a good job making tackles in the open field. Johnson has the skills as a defensive back, and he should be able to continue to grow as a player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">junior year highlights <a href="https://t.co/UQ5LZmKQhT">pic.twitter.com/UQ5LZmKQhT</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1680243' first='Jadyn' last='Johnson'] (@JadynJo3) <a href="https://twitter.com/JadynJo3/status/1899661418883846289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->