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Recruiting Report
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Corey Bailey
Corey Bailey March 27, 2023 @ 10:00 AM
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Carleton “JuJu” Preston
Carleton “JuJu” Preston 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR | 2025
VA
Kadan Smith
Kadan Smith 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2024
MD
Brenton Toles
Brenton Toles 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB | 2024
MD
Xavier Rivers
Xavier Rivers 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL | 2024
MD
Caiden Newsome
Caiden Newsome 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH | 2024
MD
Brycen Coleman
Brycen Coleman 6'5" | 190 lbs | WR | 2024
MD
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Look for Smith to make some great connections with Top ranked QB [player_tooltip player_id='264047' first='Brenton' last='Toles'].","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642198242100f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kadan_Smith4/status/1548483991283544066?s=20","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/Kadan_Smith4/status/1548483991283544066?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249253"],"_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='249253' first='Brycen' last='Coleman'] is a Swiss army knife for Decatur. He plays option QB and is one heck of a receiver,, he can score at any time from any position, his acceleration and are deceiving. At 6'5 190+ pounds he could play either position at the next level or even tight end in the right offense. He recently added ivy league school Harvard University to his list of 12. We have watched Brycen's recruiting stock rise at a steady rate since 2021, he is a prospect who is still on the rise with a very high ceiling.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642198242107a"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/brycen_coleman/status/1638994789436739588?s=20","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/brycen_coleman/status/1638994789436739588?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732025"],"_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":"Preston is a recent St. Frances transfer from VA power Freedom High. JuJu has been on fire in the recruiting race since, landing 5 more D1 offers including UNLV and Kansas. He is a player that I've seen a lot of on the 7on7 circuit, his game translates and even surpasses what you see over the off-season. He's fast, shifty, and plays with a chip on his shoulder.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64219824210c6"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JujuPreston25/status/1638726847281221634?s=20","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/JujuPreston25/status/1638726847281221634?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["263187"],"_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":"Rivers is starting to heat up, and its well deserved. All in the month of March, Rivers landed 3 Ivy league offers from Yale, University of Penn, and Brown. With a GPA through the roof (4.5) and explosive abilities off the edge, this should be a very interesting season for Xavier. He's showed dominance on the interior line as well as an edge rusher, that versatility will make him attractive to a lot more programs. Expect Rivers recruiting stock to continue to rise, we've been predicting an increase in his recruiting, now programs are starting to take notice.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6421afa309d29"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/PXavierRivers/status/1635784087607599104?s=20","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/PXavierRivers/status/1635784087607599104?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["258711"],"_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":"Newsome is another player that March has been great for, he landed 3 offers through the month including Army, Navy, and Sacred Heart University. He now holds 4 all together and the future is looking bright for Caiden. He was named to The Baltimore Touchdown Club Super 22 Team for his performance last season at DB. He's a lengthy versatile DB, he has the speed and technique to lock down receivers and the aggressiveness to be a factor in run support from the safety position. Keep an eye out for Caiden to play a big part and step up as a leader on Calvert Hall's new young defensive secondary.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6421afa309dc4"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/caiden1newsome/status/1636403417110429696?s=20","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/caiden1newsome/status/1636403417110429696?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

What players are catching the attention of programs around the nation, take a look at some prospects heating up on the recruiting boards.

Kadan Smith

Kadan Smith

MD
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Kadan
Smith ATH
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
St. Mary's Ryken
|
MD
Recruiting Report
Smith is a dynamic receiver out of WCAC power St. Mary’s Ryken. He is a weapon on special...
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Kadan Smith

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State: Maryland
School: St. Mary's Ryken
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Brycen Coleman

Brycen Coleman

MD
WR
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 190
POS WR
CLASS 2024
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Brycen
Coleman WR
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
190
HS
Stephen Decatur HS
|
MD
Recruiting Report
Brycen Coleman is a Swiss army knife for Decatur. He plays option QB and is one heck of...
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Brycen Coleman

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State: Maryland
School: Stephen Decatur HS
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Highlights

Carleton &#8220;JuJu&#8221; Preston

Carleton “JuJu” Preston

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Carleton
“JuJu” Preston WR
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
St. Frances
|
VA
Recruiting Report
Preston is a recent St. Frances transfer from VA power Freedom High. JuJu has been on fire in...
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Carleton “JuJu” Preston

State: Virginia
School: St. Frances
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Yale
Xavier Rivers

Xavier Rivers

MD
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 230
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Xavier
Rivers DL
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
230
HS
Northeast
|
MD
Recruiting Report
Rivers is starting to heat up, and its well deserved. All in the month of March, Rivers landed...
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Yale
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Xavier Rivers

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State: Maryland
School: Northeast
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Caiden Newsome

Caiden Newsome

MD
ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Caiden
Newsome ATH
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
165
HS
Calvert Hall College
|
MD
Recruiting Report
Newsome is another player that March has been great for, he landed 3 offers through the month including...
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State: Maryland
School: Calvert Hall College
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