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New Prospect Emerging in New England

New Prospect Emerging in New England
When we gave you some new names added in the first two parts of this series, the response was overwhelming from prospects, parents and coaches – as well as those who sent us names and video of other players who deserve some of the exposure.
Brian Phillips
Brian Phillips
June 29, 2025 @ 10:57 AM
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Joey Fryer
Joey Fryer 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB | 2026
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Joshua Olubaja
Joshua Olubaja 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB | 2026
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Will McNamara
Will McNamara 6'5" | 275 lbs | OL | 2026
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Noah Alexander
Noah Alexander 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL | 2026
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Brayden Hyde
Brayden Hyde 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will highlight and review 5 prospects from the Class of 2026 in New England.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["892304"],"_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-685d76d150ec9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brayden is a Class of 2026 defensive back at St. Thomas More.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brayden is a playmaker at DB. He show high level change of direction skills and the ability to close quickly when the ball is in the air. Brayden appears to have fluid hips and positions himself well to make plays in coverage. Brayden has enough size to match up against most pass catchers. He is a physical player who can make big hits and secure tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15277388/65483e895eec0a0b902b5c71' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685d76d1510fe"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686669"],"_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-685d76d15117e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joshua is a Class of 2026 RB at St. Thomas More.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joshua is a big, strong and powerful type RB. He shows good vision and patience when running the football. He can wear down opposing defenses with his running style. When Joshua gets to the second level he is a problem for the secondary to try and tackle. He will run through arm tackles to extend plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17709391/675ee42ef20bc0734c2a38c3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685d76d1511c3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1308254"],"_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-685d76d15121a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Will is a Class of 2026 OL prospect at the Kent School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will has all the qualities of a Division 1 OL. His size at 6'5", 270lbs puts him in a position to match up well against most defensive linemen. In only his first year playing OL, Will shows the athleticism and strength to be a top OL in the Class of 2026. He shows quickness off the LOS and works to the second level with ease. He engages and works with a strong base of support in pass protection. Will has received numerous Division 1 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19325724/6747c5a11a0be782ea79ff4e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685d813874921"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698038"],"_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-685d7a12590f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joey is a Class of 2026 prospect at Amity Regional High School in Connecticut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joey is a productive 2 way player. Defensively, Joey is an inside linebacker. He plays the position with toughness and physicality. In the run game he does a great job of filling his gap at the line of scrimmage. He uses his hands well to shed blockers to free up his tackling ability. Offensively, Joey runs the ball with purpose. He is a runner that gets to his nose and gains extra yards. He is a willing run blocker as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19107129/67b500f36b6cb59a414dabc8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685d7a12593a8"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1308057"],"_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-685d813876e6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Noah is a Class of 2026 OL at the Kent School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noah plays center and shows the ability to execute many different types of blocks. He can pass block, run block, reach block and work to the second level. He appears to have total body strength as he stymies defenders up front. Noah does a nice job of playing snap to whistle to finish the play. He has had a busy offseason, displaying his ability at many camps and showcases. Noah is a key piece of a very strong offensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23659897/66f45473261d1d79a9f3f24e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685d813876ebb"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This article will highlight and review 5 prospects from the Class of 2026 in New England.

Brayden Hyde

Brayden Hyde

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DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Brayden
Hyde DB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
St. Thomas More Chancellors
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New Prospect Emerging in New England
Brayden is a Class of 2026 defensive back at St. Thomas More. Brayden is a playmaker at DB....
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Brayden Hyde

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School: St. Thomas More Chancellors
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Joshua Olubaja

Joshua Olubaja

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LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 225
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Joshua
Olubaja LB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
225
HS
St Thomas More Ct.
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New Prospect Emerging in New England
Joshua is a Class of 2026 RB at St. Thomas More. Joshua is a big, strong and powerful...
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Joshua Olubaja

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School: St Thomas More Ct.
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Will McNamara

Will McNamara

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OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 275
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Will
McNamara OL
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
275
HS
Kent School
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New Prospect Emerging in New England
Will is a Class of 2026 OL prospect at the Kent School. Will has all the qualities of...
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Will McNamara

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State: New England
School: Kent School
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Joey Fryer

Joey Fryer

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LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Joey
Fryer LB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
215
HS
Amity Regional H.S. Ct.
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New Prospect Emerging in New England
Joey is a Class of 2026 prospect at Amity Regional High School in Connecticut. Joey is a productive...
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Joey Fryer

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State: New England
School: Amity Regional H.S. Ct.
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Noah Alexander

Noah Alexander

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OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 280
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Noah
Alexander OL
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
280
HS
Kent School
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New Prospect Emerging in New England
Noah is a Class of 2026 OL at the Kent School. Noah plays center and shows the ability...
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Noah Alexander

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State: New England
School: Kent School
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