Ashton Blatt Ashton Blatt 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE/LB Central Catholic | 2026 State PA is one of the best defenders in the state. His ability to make plays running sideline-to-sideline is excellent. He is also a great pass rusher. His ability to pass rush and give quarterback fits when they go back to pass is awesome. He is a dynamic player who is disruptive in the backfield against opposing offenses. If PCC is going to beat LaSalle College, they need him to be a star on defense.

It is fascinating that Ashton Blatt Ashton Blatt 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE/LB Central Catholic | 2026 State PA is committed to North Carolina, as his other teammate, Colsen Gatten Colsen Gatten 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB/ATH Central Catholic | 2026 State PA , is committed to Duke. Blatt is an implosive, twitchy athlete who is unblockable as an edge defender. His 1st step is incredible as he just explodes off the ball and attacks offenses. He also has a motor that never stops. Blatt is a great prospect, and North Carolina is getting a good player.

Ashton Blatt Ashton Blatt 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE/LB Central Catholic | 2026 State PA is a difference-making edge/linebacker from Pittsburgh Central Catholic. Watching his film, you see a highly skilled player. So, he had plenty of offers to play College Football. He then committed to North Carolina. If Bill Belichick stays in North Carolina, Blatt can learn from the best football coaches.

Ashton Blatt Ashton Blatt 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE/LB Central Catholic | 2026 State PA is a college-ready EDGE rusher. Blatt is strong and plays with a low center of gravity off the EDGE, punishing pullers. In the pass game, he’s simply more athletic than most of the offensive tackles he goes against. He primarily uses speed to get around the edge, but he has a nice touch of power. When he is purely power rushing, you can catch him running through tackles face or throwing a hump move. While he is likely a 4-3 defensive end, he has the versatility to be a 3-4 OLB at the next level. Blatt is a clear Power 4 contributor at EDGE.

Ashton Blatt Ashton Blatt 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE/LB Central Catholic | 2026 State PA is one of the best athletes in the 2026 class. His athleticism, speed, and strength are impressive. He does a great job as an edge defender with his ability to attack the offense. He is hard to block one-on-one as offensive tackles cannot handle his elite ability. He is equally as good at defending the run and the pass. As a pass rusher, he shows exceptional pass-rushing ability. As a run defender, he takes on blockers well and makes a ton of plays against opposing offenses. Blatt projects as a high-level Division 1 prospect.

We called our shot on Ashton Blatt Ashton Blatt 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE/LB Central Catholic | 2026 State PA . Prior to the season beginning, I made it known that Blatt was a name FBS programs should key in on immediately. I did so before Blatt was offered by a single program. Flash forward to today, Blatt is now perceived to be one of the best EDGE defenders the class of 2026 has to offer. We hit this on the nose.

Offers out of Eastern Michigan, Duke, and Michigan State, Blatt is now squarely on the radar of BIG10 and ACC programs recruiting the Keystone State. 6’4, 230 pounds. A monstrous effort against North Allegheny, blowing back the opposing tackle on several occasions with a standard bull-rush. Blatt could have easily recorded 3-4 sacks in this one, he could have even registered a scoop and score has refs not blow a play dead a bit prematurely. Blatt’s rise through the ranks are reminicsent of Alexander Haskell Alexander Haskell 6'4" | 255 lbs | EDGE St. Joseph's Prep | 2026 State PA ‘s rise this time last year. 215 in the offseason, a good-looking 230 on the field this past weekend. Blatt possesses fantastic physical traits, traits that have previously allowed him to play QB, TE, OLB, even safety if necessary. Now that Blatt is maturing and filling out his build in the weight room, I’m finally excited to classify him as one of the state’s best OLB/EDGE defenders. We will see if more Big10 programs offer him before 2025 comes around. Power Four programs are backing on Blatt’s ability to develop pass-rush moves, as he’s just dipping his toe into pass-rush tech, learning and improving with each passing week.

Very excited to see Ashton Blatt Ashton Blatt 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE/LB Central Catholic | 2026 State PA pick up an FBS offer out of Eastern Michigan. I had been personally knocking on the door and pounding the table, urging college coaches I know to pursue the Pittsburgh Central Catholic junior.

I won’t get into his tape or what he brings to the turf, I’ve already done so in the past. Yet, this is a name I have clamored for behind the scenes. 6’4, 230 pounds. Can align at EDGE or OLB but is athletic enough to get creative with. Hopefully, the Eastern Michigan stamp will open things up for Blatt, the more opportunities the better.