Top 4 2023 Players Without FBS Offers
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As the new year approaches, many coaches would like to know who the young bucks are. These are the top 4 sophomores without FBS offers. Gabriel Arena Gabriel Arena 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Bishop McDevitt | 2023…
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Continue ReadingAs the new year approaches, many coaches would like to know who the young bucks are. These are the top 4 sophomores without FBS offers.
Gabriel Arena Gabriel Arena 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Bishop McDevitt | 2023 State PA (SOPH) Offensive Tackle 6’4 250 – Bishop McDevitt HS, Harrisburg
Gabriel has really good size for a sophomore. He is quick off the snap. He is extremely well coached when it comes to pass protection, shows all the right techniques. Gabriel plays with good leverage. He is an athletic physical kid who shows to drive feet on contact. He is also a finisher. He plays for a powerhouse program from Central PA so it’s surprising how he doesn’t have any offers right now, especially at the FBS level. There is a lot of upside to him and believe he will be a national recruit by his senior year.
Donovan Walker Donovan Walker 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Aliquippa | 2023 State PA (SOPH) Safety 5’10 150 – Aliquippa HS
Donovan already has decent size and should be expected to grow. He has good speed but lacks closing speed when running downhill. He has good short area burst though. Donovan reads plays well, shows to read screens really well. He has good foot turnover. He has good ball skills, shows to catch with hands instead of body. He is a good tackler as well. He had 42 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 4 interceptions on the season. Donovan has a lot of upside to him. There have been some great players to come out of Aliquippa and I believe he could be the next one up. There is no doubt this kid should be a Power 5 safety as he continues to grow and develop these next two years.
Jahiem White (SOPH) Running Back 5’9 185 –York HS (William Penn)
Jahiem already has decent size and a thick body. He shows quickness and speed. He has good vision and stays low through the hole. He has average balance who will lose his footing every once and a while. Has a really smooth jump cut. In 7 games he ran for 1,332 yards and 17 touchdowns. He averaged 109 yards per game. Doesn’t show much physicality from him as you would like but does keep his feet moving when on contact. He shows he can catch out of the backfield as well. Jahiem is someone who FBS schools should be really looking at right now. Believe he could be a Power 5 running back when it’s all said and done.
Kade Werner Kade Werner 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB Bishop McDevitt | 2023 State PA (SOPH) Linebacker 5’11 185 – Bishop McDevitt HS, Harrisburg
Kade has good size but should continue to grow. He shows quickness and speed with good change of direction along with good closing burst speed. He also shows to read plays well. Plays with a lot of effort and a high motor kid doesn’t give up on a play. He is a good tackler. On the season he had 43 total tackles, 21 solo, 9.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 interception. Right now, believe Kade should have at least MAC offers but could be a Power 5 linebacker if he produces at a high level for the next 2 years.