A Pennsylvania junior previously ranked among the top 400 prospects in the 2028 class and the top 25 at the edge rusher and tight end positions. He has undergone some significant physical development since I last checked in on him, reportedly growing from 6’4 to 6’6 and now weighing approximately 230 pounds. His previous measurements were considerably lighter, so I would like to confirm that updated weight before making any definitive judgments about his physical projection. Interestingly, it appears he is no longer attending Dallastown High School and has transferred to a program in Texas. That is an unfortunate loss for Dallastown, considering how promising he looked as an underclassman, but it could also provide him with some excellent opportunities to continue developing in a state where high school football is taken extremely seriously. We wish him the best of luck with the transition and hope everything is going well for him away from the football field.

He has only posted a couple of times on Twitter this season, although I don’t want to make assumptions about the circumstances surrounding his transfer or his limited activity. There could be plenty happening outside of football that understandably takes priority. Regardless, I would love to see him continue sharing his development and production whenever he has the opportunity. Fortunately, his Hudl provides a much more substantial look at his current abilities, with a nearly eight minute midseason highlight reel uploaded just five days before this evaluation. Some of that footage may still feature his time in Pennsylvania, which gives me an opportunity to revisit the player I originally ranked and see how much his game has progressed. Given his reported physical growth and positional versatility, there is plenty worth examining.

His tape opens with him aligned as a traditional in line tight end, working directly alongside the offensive tackle. He releases into his blocking assignment and does a good job engaging a defender at the second level, demonstrating the physical advantage he can create with his size. Additional early reps feature him operating from similar alignments, where he is trusted to handle down blocks, release into the second level and contribute as a primary blocker on the strong side of the formation. I appreciate that his coaching staff is comfortable placing him in those situations rather than using him exclusively as a receiving target. At his reported size, he should be capable of overwhelming smaller linebackers and defensive backs, and that is exactly what some of these reps demonstrate. He has the strength and frame to control smaller defenders, create movement and contribute to the running game in ways that extend beyond simply occupying a blocker.

One interesting offensive rep features him taking a tight end reverse or counter concept, carrying the football for approximately eight yards. It is a useful opportunity to see how he moves with the ball in his hands rather than simply evaluating him as a blocker. He demonstrates some encouraging athletic ability for a player with his frame, and I actually think he looks more natural once he has secured the football and begins working toward available yardage. There is a noticeable difference between his movement as a ball carrier and some of his route running mechanics. He appears more comfortable accelerating into space with the football than he does transitioning through certain receiving routes. That is something I would like to see him continue developing, particularly if his future is going to involve significant receiving responsibilities at tight end.

He is also capable of aligning outside the numbers in ace formations, which demonstrates that his offensive responsibilities aren’t limited to working directly alongside the tackle. His coaching staff occasionally splits him wide and asks him to run shorter concepts such as hitches and curls. I appreciate the versatility, but there is some stiffness in his route running that becomes apparent when he is operating in space. His transitions aren’t always particularly fluid, and I would like to see him improve his ability to break down, redirect and create separation without relying exclusively on his physical advantages. Considering his size, I wonder whether his best long term projection is as a more traditional in line tight end rather than someone frequently asked to operate as a detached receiver. That wouldn’t necessarily limit his value, especially if he continues developing into a dependable blocker who can contribute as a receiving option when needed.

One recommendation I would make regarding his film is to reorganize the highlight reel so that his most impressive and projectable reps appear immediately. Eight minutes is a substantial amount of footage, and while I appreciate having that much material available, college coaches are often working through large numbers of prospects with limited time. His best examples of blocking, receiving ability and athleticism should be placed toward the beginning, allowing evaluators to quickly understand what makes him worth recruiting. The current tape contains plenty of encouraging moments, but some of the early blocking reps become repetitive before his broader skill set is fully demonstrated. A tighter collection of his strongest plays would help communicate his upside more effectively, especially as he introduces himself to a new recruiting landscape in Texas.

Overall, I still believe this is a recruitable prospect with significant developmental potential. His reported growth to 6’6 gives him an intriguing frame, and his ability to contribute as an in line blocker, handle the football on designed runs and occasionally align outside provides several different ways for a coaching staff to utilize him. He plays through the whistle, gives consistent effort and demonstrates the physicality I want to see from a tight end with his measurements. His route running needs refinement, and I would like to get a clearer understanding of his current weight and how that affects his movement ability. Still, there is plenty to like about his long term potential. With his apparent move to Texas, I’ll be interested in following how he adjusts to his new program, whether his positional responsibilities change and how his recruiting opportunities develop. I wish him the best moving forward and look forward to seeing what he accomplishes in the next chapter of his high school career.