Scouting Report: NEW ENGLAND C/O 2024 NEW NAMES TO KNOW ..

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, we will preview new recruits we have evaluated and will be future additions to our upcoming New England rankings from the class of 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["565569"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='565569' first='LOGAN' last='MERCER'] is 5'10 200 lbs who was positioned as a running back for his team this season. He also played linebacker.  His athletic numbers are as follows: He has a recorded 40yrd time 4.64, Shuttle (5-10-5) 4.37,  255lb 3x5 bench, and a 355lb 5x5 squat.  He has a academic 4.1 GPA. He had a outstanding junior year finishing with 130 carries for a total of 1000 yards yards, and 13 touchdowns. He also had 11 receptions for 130 yards.u003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-582485u0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/eqsy-K0j.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003ernrnOn offense, he has a quick initial burst at the snap of the ball. He has good vision and locates running lanes quickly. He knows how to finish runs with power and aggression. He has the speed to turn the corner.  He shows loose hips with the ability to cut in either direction to make defenders miss. He fights through initial contact. His college interest will likely pick up heading into spring 2023 and through summer camp season. He has college interest from Harvard, Yale, UPenn, Dartmouth, UMass. 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On offense he totaled 1332 rushing yards and 40 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns.  On defense he totaled 70 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 pick six, and 3 forced fumbles.u003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-582229u0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/p3OCWu27.jpg?w=139u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022139u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003ernrnHe shows good strength in his running abilities. Runs downhill and is a thumping style runner who can get the tough yards when needed. Has good patience allowing his blockers to get in front and reading running lanes. Protects the ball well, and falls forward for the extra yards when being tackled.  On defense, he has a good burst when shooting gaps.  Strikes through the ball carrier when tackling.  Has a desire to be physical and aggressive consistently. He has interests from Southern Connecticut State, University of Montana and Holy Cross.  Will see additional college interest after signing day through summer camp season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b5c486b737e"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/GabrielCopela20/status/1608612582348455942?s=20u0026amp;t=uwMKsu7NAHnL1lPFu1H7aw","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/GabrielCopela20/status/1608612582348455942?s=20&amp;t=uwMKsu7NAHnL1lPFu1H7aw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18513570/6384269c0c539b0ce4b735f7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b5c486b73a8"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["416959"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='416959' first='Ben' last='Yedid'] is 6'3” 235lbs and was positioned as a interior defensive lineman and edge player for his team this season.  He resides in Montreal, Canada, and  once attended Selwyn House School. He now is enrolled at Choate Rosemary Hall, in Wallingford CT, as a Junior (C/O 2024) and member of the varsity football team. While at his former high school, he was also a competitive alpine ski racer and played hockey, rugby, baseball, basketball, and waterski.  He was awarded 2022 top overall senior school athlete, football team MVP and top lineman, top Rugby forward, and Basketball (D3) defensive MVP. He is committed to football and other athletics, and has always prioritized academics and been a high honors student (u0026gt;90% average) while taking demanding courses such as AP Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, and Enriched French. He has a 3.94 GPA.u003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-582207u0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/PSI2xb24.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022252u0022 /u003ernrnHe has good lateral quickness and balance.    He uses good leverage when taking on 1st level blockers and or using a power rush technique.  He has a good burst out of his stance. Has a quick 1st and 2nd step seen in his skill set. Takes good downfield pursuit angles when ball is going away from him.  Has good pursuit and effort during play.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b5c486b73f3"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ben_yedid/status/1517287563731558401?s=20u0026amp;t=uwMKsu7NAHnL1lPFu1H7aw","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/ben_yedid/status/1517287563731558401?s=20&amp;t=uwMKsu7NAHnL1lPFu1H7aw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17757163/6384277f4ba99e0abccd53c2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b5c486b7417"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["569324"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='569324' first='Triston' last='Ward'] is 6'1u0022 190lbs positioned as a wide receiver for his team this season.  His confirmed athletic numbers are as follows: 40 Yard  = 4.5, Shuttle (5-10-5) = 4.14, Vertical = 40, Bench Max = 305, Bench Press 185lbs = (15-Reps), 100 Meter Dash = 10.7, Squat = 435lbs., Deadlift = 500lbs., Clean = 265lbs. He has an academic GPA 3.8. In summer 2022, he earned a u003cstrongu003epower 5u003c/strongu003e offer from Duke University.    This season he had 51 catches for a total of 1167 yards, and 16 touchdowns.rnrnHe has superior hands and can pluck the ball out of the air.  He has speed that can be a home run threat each time he is targeted. His yards after the catch are impressive.  Shows good toughness and desire to be competitive. Runs good routs and knows how to get separation. Seen as  dependable receiver with playmaking ability. He is a Division 1 athlete.rnu003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b5c486b745f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/triston_ward1/status/1540026874180603906?s=20u0026amp;t=uwMKsu7NAHnL1lPFu1H7aw","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/triston_ward1/status/1540026874180603906?s=20&amp;t=uwMKsu7NAHnL1lPFu1H7aw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18334371/637300955b3cab0e8055a142' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b5c486b7482"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["579598"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='579598' first='Isaiah' last='Pierre'] is 6'1u0022 225lbs, and was positioned as a defensive lineman/edge for his team this season. He has an academic GPA 3.53.  His athletic numbers ae as follows: 40 yard dash - 4.72, Broad jump - 8'7u0022, Vertical leap - 28.5u0022, Bench press - 185 X 11. u003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-582499u0022 src=u0022https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/n7qRMec8.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022200u0022 /u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022textu0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022paragraphu0022u003eHe is fast destructive force playing the edge. His first and second step are quick. Has a good initial burst coming off the edge. His ability to pass rush with good hand technique, allows him to play fast each rep and cause problems in the opponents backfield.  He is seen knocking lineman off balance while continuing to the ball carrier. He keeps his eyes top the backfield and recognizes pass easily and reacts quickly. He shows great strength while holding the edge with the ability to disengage to make a play.  Has good game speed and tempo. He looks to create turnovers with his disruption he brings each play.u003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b5c486b74c8"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Isaiah_S_Pierre/status/1607064886147952642?s=20u0026amp;t=uwMKsu7NAHnL1lPFu1H7aw","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/Isaiah_S_Pierre/status/1607064886147952642?s=20&amp;t=uwMKsu7NAHnL1lPFu1H7aw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16085126/6378fb34ab92460b50dce169' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63b5c486b74ec"} /-->