A prospect I’ve been particularly fond of throughout the evaluation process, and someone I once considered a potential early offer candidate. I still believe the recruiting potential and overall ceiling are there, although he currently remains on our watch list. One important update is that he is now attending Bishop McDevitt High School after previously being listed at Lebanon High School on our site. I would strongly encourage him to update his Twitter bio to reflect that change, especially as college coaches continue learning more about him. He is currently listed at 6’0, 191 pounds, having added an impressive 16 pounds since my last evaluation. That physical development is encouraging, particularly for a defensive back who already possesses an excellent athletic foundation.

Another major positive is his wrestling background. He is a fantastic wrestler and a two time state qualifier, which speaks to his toughness, body control, competitive nature and ability to handle physical situations. Those are qualities I value in defensive back prospects, especially when evaluating their potential to contribute near the line of scrimmage or compete against physical receivers. His recruiting activity has also started picking up, with recent game day visits to Bucknell University and Buffalo, among others. Those opportunities are encouraging for a player I’ve believed in for quite some time. Between his improved build, wrestling accomplishments and growing recruiting interest, there are plenty of reasons to remain optimistic about his collegiate potential.

He has also been active on Twitter, consistently providing updates and making it clear that he is getting opportunities to contribute at Bishop McDevitt. That is encouraging, and I can tell from the available clips that he is playing well and getting meaningful reps. Unfortunately, his Hudl isn’t nearly as complete as I would like. He currently has only two individual games available, with no first three games compilation or midseason highlight reel to work through. That isn’t necessarily a bad starting point, but it makes a comprehensive reevaluation more difficult than it needs to be. There could be an issue with film availability or the release of game footage, especially considering his recent transition to a new program, but I would still love to see him organize his best production into a more complete highlight reel.

What makes this situation particularly interesting is that he is now developing within one of Pennsylvania’s premier high school football programs. Bishop McDevitt has a strong reputation for developing defensive backs, and I believe that environment could be extremely beneficial for a player with his physical tools and competitive background. His additional 16 pounds should help him handle the physical demands of the position, while his wrestling experience provides a strong foundation for contact, leverage and overall toughness. I already had high expectations for him before this season, and the move to Bishop McDevitt gives me another reason to believe he could take a significant step forward. However, I don’t want to elevate him simply because of his physical development, recruiting activity or the program he now represents. I want to see those improvements consistently reflected on tape.

This is absolutely a prospect who has a chance to come off our watch list and earn an official ranking. I have followed his development for approximately 18 months, and based on what I’ve seen and heard throughout that time, I still believe he possesses Division I potential. At the very least, I would like to see a compilation of his first three games, although a complete midseason reel would be even more valuable at this point in the schedule. The two individual game cutups are appreciated, but additional footage would allow me to make a much more confident assessment of his current ability. I have high hopes for this young man and remain encouraged by the direction of his development. Now I simply want the opportunity to see enough of his junior season to determine whether he is ready to make the jump from our watch list into the official rankings.

Quite possibly the best 2028 prospect in the state that nobody has been talking about as of August 2024. Multi-sport athlete that has a chance to be special.