I’m not entirely sure how a young man of this caliber has remained unranked in our Pennsylvania 2028 database, but I’m certainly glad we’ve discovered him sooner rather than later. Currently listed at 6’2, 200 pounds, he identifies as a tight end, EDGE and defensive end, with the additional ability to contribute as a long snapper. That is an intriguing combination of positional versatility and physical development for an underclassman, particularly one who already appears comfortable handling several different responsibilities on both sides of the football. He posted a three minute midseason highlight reel to Twitter at the end of September and has been consistently sharing weekly highlights throughout the season, which I applaud. His Hudl is filled with production for college coaches and evaluators to examine, and I appreciate that he has made a genuine effort to put himself out there. At 6’2, 200 pounds, he already has a frame worth investigating, and he has equipped himself with plenty of film to demonstrate what he can do.

Checking into his midseason highlight reel, one of the first things that caught my attention was his comfort operating as a tight end slightly off the line of scrimmage, essentially functioning as a sniffer or H-back within the offensive formation. That is a role requiring considerable awareness and an understanding of the offense’s blocking schemes, particularly because a player in that alignment can be asked to execute several different assignments depending on the play call. He has to recognize defensive fronts, understand his responsibilities and be prepared to contribute as either a blocker or receiver. On one goal line rep, he releases through the B gap, works his way beyond the second level and slips into the secondary before securing a touchdown reception. I appreciate the awareness and execution here, particularly his ability to navigate through traffic and find an opening in the defense. His experience in this type of role speaks positively to his football intelligence and overall versatility.

His next rep features him at what I believe is his most natural position moving forward: defensive end. Aligned in a four down defensive front, he comes off the football with good urgency and immediately recognizes what appears to be a power rushing concept developing toward his side of the formation. Rather than getting caught up in the movement of the offensive line, he attacks the pulling guard, blows up the block and maintains enough awareness to locate the ball carrier through the traffic. He finishes with a tackle for loss of approximately five yards, an outstanding rep that demonstrates both physicality and defensive recognition. I particularly appreciate that he doesn’t lose sight of the football while engaging the blocker. He understands where the play is developing, attacks with purpose and creates a negative result for the offense. That combination of awareness, strength and aggression is exactly what I want to see from a young defensive end.

Another impressive defensive rep later in the tape features him working from a similar alignment, this time with a relatively free path toward the quarterback. Although he doesn’t have to defeat much blocking resistance on this particular play, it provides an excellent look at his closing speed and physical mentality. He accelerates toward the quarterback and delivers an aggressive hit that helps force a turnover downfield. I like the urgency with which he finishes the play and the amount of ground he can cover once he identifies an opportunity to attack. There is a violent, physical element to his game that becomes apparent when he has a chance to finish through contact. He also records a fumble recovery elsewhere in the footage, further demonstrating his ability to find the football and contribute to momentum changing defensive plays. He has a good nose for the ball, and I appreciate how frequently he seems to be involved when opportunities for turnovers or negative plays develop.

From a developmental standpoint, I believe his long term ceiling will depend heavily on how much additional size and strength he can add without sacrificing the movement ability that currently makes him effective. At 6’2, 200 pounds, he already has an encouraging foundation, but I would love to see him eventually develop toward 6’3, 230 pounds if his frame allows it. Even reaching a lean, athletic 220 pounds would be a significant step forward for his projection as a defensive end. I’m also interested in learning more about his arm length, particularly because that measurement could help determine how effectively he projects against larger offensive tackles at the next level. These are the types of details I would love to evaluate in person, where I could get a better understanding of his physical proportions, movement skills and ability to handle contact against quality competition.

Overall, this is a prospect I am genuinely excited to add to our Pennsylvania 2028 rankings, and I expect to represent him primarily as a defensive end. His offensive versatility is valuable, particularly his experience operating as an H-back and tight end, but his defensive film provides the strongest indication of where his collegiate potential may lie. He plays with aggression, demonstrates good awareness against developing rushing concepts, closes quickly on the quarterback and consistently finds ways to affect the football. I also appreciate his ability to contribute as a long snapper, giving him another potential avenue to help a collegiate program. There is still plenty of physical development ahead of him, and I want to learn more about his measurements and technical consistency, but the foundation is encouraging. I’m surprised he remained outside our rankings for this long, and I’m looking forward to correcting that while continuing to follow his development. This is a talented, recruitable underclassman who deserves to have his name represented on our site moving forward.