An unranked sophomore in Pennsylvania’s 2029 class, currently listed at 5’11, 192 pounds with a 3.5 GPA. He identifies as a running back and edge defender, although his available film suggests he may offer additional versatility as an H-back or fullback. I discovered him while working through his school’s Hudl roster in search of new names to add to our database, and his Week 1 footage immediately caught my attention. He has only posted one individual game cutup on Twitter this season, along with footage from an August scrimmage. His Hudl provides a little more material, with four single game cutups available, but he has yet to assemble a complete midseason highlight reel. There is enough here to make me interested in his development, although I don’t have the volume of film necessary to provide a complete evaluation or assign an official ranking.

His Week 1 tape opens with him aligned in an H-back or sniffer role, working from what appears to be a two tight end formation. He releases upfield, works into an out route and secures a reception for positive yardage. I like seeing how comfortably he moves in space at 192 pounds, particularly considering his listed positions are running back and edge defender. He has the frame and movement ability to contribute as a traditional fullback, receive handoffs out of the backfield or function as a smaller tight end within certain offensive packages. His versatility is one of the first things that stands out, and I appreciate that his coaching staff is finding different ways to get him involved rather than limiting him to one specific responsibility.

Another encouraging rep features him aligned in a three point stance as a defensive end in a 3-4 front, working near the C gap. He doesn’t possess the traditional measurements I would look for in a collegiate defensive end, but I still appreciate seeing him compete and produce from that alignment. He engages the blocker, sheds effectively, locates the ball carrier and finishes with a tackle for loss. He recorded two tackles for loss while working from this defensive alignment in the same game, which speaks to his toughness and willingness to handle physical responsibilities near the line of scrimmage. I wouldn’t necessarily project him as a true edge defender at the next level based on his current frame, but the defensive production is valuable because it demonstrates physicality, effort and the ability to contribute in the trenches despite being somewhat undersized for the position.

What interests me most about his offensive potential is how naturally he functions as a receiving option out of the backfield or from an H-back alignment. He looks like a fantastic candidate for delayed releases and leak concepts, particularly when the offense wants to take advantage of defenders committing to the initial blocking action. I can envision him being effective on out routes, swings and curls, giving his quarterback a reliable safety blanket underneath. He demonstrates sure hands on the available footage and appears comfortable transitioning from an alignment near the offensive line into a receiving responsibility. That combination of toughness, positional flexibility and receiving ability could make him a useful offensive piece as he continues developing physically.

I want to be careful not to draw too many conclusions from a single Week 1 highlight reel, even though the footage has given me several reasons to be encouraged. His ability to contribute as an H-back, running back, fullback and defensive end is intriguing, but I need to see more sustained production before determining which position offers the strongest long term projection. A complete midseason tape featuring his best reps from the four games already available on Hudl would be an excellent next step. For now, he is a new name worth monitoring rather than someone I’m prepared to place in our rankings immediately. I’ll be checking back in soon to see whether additional film becomes available and whether the encouraging traits from his opening game continue showing up throughout his sophomore season.