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Derek
Katch QB/DB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Hempfield
|
PA
A deeper tape evaluation will come post-rankings drop. STANDOUT TRAIT ON TAPE: Improv skills, middle of the field...
Evaluation by Vic Castillo
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Derek Katch

Derek Katch | Hempfield

Derek Katch

Class
2026
Position
QB/DB
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
School
Hempfield
State
Position
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About Derek

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Smart, gritty dual threat QB who gets the most out of himself and his teammates

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

Prepared gamer who leads his teammates to do their best. Positive role model. Will do whatever it takes to get on the field an win. I have played special teams including long snapper.

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

Future Business Leaders of America.

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

Leadership, teamwork, hard individual worker, community service.

What type of college are you looking for?

A college with a respected business program that matches my athletic ability. Ideally, the college would be located in the Middle Atlantic States.

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Derek
Katch QB/DB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Hempfield
|
PA
Derek Katch
A deeper tape evaluation will come post-rankings drop. STANDOUT TRAIT ON TAPE: Improv skills, middle of the field...
Written by Vic Castillo
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Vic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout

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@PRZPAvic vic@prepredzone.com

A deeper tape evaluation will come post-rankings drop.

STANDOUT TRAIT ON TAPE: Improv skills, middle of the field accuracy

A ton of next-level throws completed over the middle of the field. Great accuracy when testing digs, slants, seams, and crossers. Mechanics need some cleaning up. Good improviser too, Katch was witnessed moving his launch point to create passing lanes that wouldn’t have revealed themselves without the extension of plays. A bit small for the position, yet provided a solid junior tape as the man behind center for Hempfield. A deeper eval will come post-rankings drop.

Junior Season Highlights
Lanc-Leb Section 1 6A leader in completions (167) and passing yards (2,055). 15 passing TDs and 11 Rushing TDs. @MrEagerHHS @HempfieldFB @PaFootballNews @PrepRedzonePA @EPAFootball https://t.co/A05nYdQr3k

— Derek Katch Derek Katch Derek Katch 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB/DB Hempfield | 2026 State PA (@Derek_Katch) November 27, 2024

Written 9 months ago

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