Currently ranked among the top 250 juniors in Pennsylvania’s 2028 class, sitting just one spot outside our top 10 tight end rankings. Previously listed at 6’4, 215 pounds, he has made a tremendous improvement to his physical profile and is now checking in at 6’5, 235 pounds. That is an additional inch of height and 20 pounds of weight since my last evaluation, along with an outstanding 4.1 GPA. This is exactly the type of development I want to see from prospects who are straddling the line between Division I and Division II grades. His frame continues to fill out, his academic profile is excellent, and he has been consistently uploading individual game cutups throughout the season. At this point, I would love to see him organize those clips into a complete midseason highlight reel, especially considering that he already has more than enough film available to put one together.

I was recently tagged in a single game highlight reel posted on October 7, and the tape opens with him playing left tackle. That isn’t necessarily surprising given his size and athletic ability, although it certainly isn’t where I project him at the collegiate level. I continue to view him as a potential tight end or edge defender, but I appreciate that he is willing and capable of handling responsibilities along the offensive line when his team needs him there. He demonstrates the ability to execute down blocks, reach the second level and contribute as an athletic blocker in space. There is value in seeing a prospect perform outside his projected position, particularly when those responsibilities help demonstrate traits that could translate to his future role. In his case, the offensive line reps provide a strong look at his blocking technique, physicality and overall movement ability.

What impresses me most about his offensive line work is the combination of hand placement, upper body strength and consistent leg drive. He does a good job keeping his elbows tight, shooting his hands into defenders and maintaining control throughout the block. He also plays through the whistle, continuing to drive his feet rather than simply making initial contact and allowing the defender to disengage. At 235 pounds, he is obviously undersized for a traditional collegiate offensive tackle, which makes it even more encouraging to see him overpowering defensive ends and driving them off the football. There are even a few pancake blocks mixed into the tape. However, I’m arguably more interested in his lateral movement and technical consistency than the occasional dominant finish. He shows the ability to move his feet, establish proper hand positioning and sustain blocks without relying exclusively on size or momentum.

Those traits are particularly important when considering his potential transition to tight end. If he eventually moves into that role, he will already have meaningful experience blocking defensive ends, working from an in line alignment and executing assignments against physical defenders. His hand placement, tight elbows and willingness to finish blocks would give him a strong foundation as a traditional blocking tight end. He may feel that playing left tackle limits his opportunities to showcase his receiving ability, but I actually think these reps provide college coaches with valuable information about what he could offer in a different position. A 6’5, 235 pound athlete who can move laterally, reach the second level and consistently win with his hands has plenty of potential as a developing tight end.

His defensive production is equally encouraging. Later in the tape, he aligns in a two point stance with his hand off the ground, comes off the ball and recognizes a swing pass developing in his direction. The quarterback delivers the football directly toward his facemask, and he secures the interception before returning it for a touchdown. It is an excellent example of his awareness and ability to capitalize on an offensive mistake. Another rep features him defending a power run reverse coming toward his side of the formation. He recognizes the developing blocking scheme, meets the lead blockers, stops their momentum, sheds the contact and finishes the play with a tackle for loss. I particularly appreciate his ability to diagnose the run and remain physical at the point of attack rather than getting caught up in the movement of the backfield.

This was an excellent individual game showing for a prospect whose physical development has already given me plenty of reason to reconsider his ceiling. He is demonstrating valuable traits at left tackle, tight end and defensive end, and his versatility should make him an interesting evaluation for college coaches looking for a developing athlete with multiple potential positional fits. I still want to see a complete midseason tape that brings together his best production across several games, particularly more reps that showcase his defensive ability and potential as a receiving tight end. However, his improved size, strong academics, blocking technique and defensive playmaking are all encouraging. He is trending in the right direction, and I believe he has a legitimate opportunity to climb higher in our rankings as I continue evaluating his junior season.