Neco is another FBS prospect on that defending state champion’s roster. He is explosive out of his stance with great pad level. He has a lot of strength and maneuverability redirecting in pursuit. His motor & athletic ability make it extremely hard for teams trying to establish the run. Eberhardt is a relentless pass rusher that regularly makes big plays in the backfield. Neco is one of 3 OL/DL prospects that Quips have currently. Nico has been receiving FBS & FCS interest so far receiving offers from Georgia State, Albany, Rhode Island, & Monmouth. 

The first prospect on this list outside of Philadelphia, Aliquippa’s Neco Eberhardt Neco Eberhardt 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL Aliquippa | 2023 State PA acts as the best defensive linemen outside of Eastern PA that has remained uncommitted. The top 50 prospect is still heralded by many FCS schools, some of which include Albany, Maine, Lehigh, and Monmouth University. We recently spoke about the Quip defense as a whole, expecting the unit to be just as dominant this Fall as it was in 2021. Eberhardt will have plenty to do with that. Excited to see where he chooses to play at the next level.

Neco Eberhardt Neco Eberhardt 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL Aliquippa | 2023 State PA acts as Aliquippa’s second senior in the Top 50 of our rankings. Since the end of February, Eberhardt has accumulated a whopping ten offers from FCS programs looking to add the young man’s overwhelming presence inside the interior defensive line. Every Championship program needs to have a player like Eberhardt in the trenches. The overall disruption Eberhardt provides from snap to whistle is crucial and essential to defeating teams that might be better than you “on paper”. You can have all the skill guys and elite quarterback play in the world, if you can’t block grown men like Eberhardt inside, good luck beating this team. Eberhardt and Walker provide elite defense up front and in the back end, rounding out a seriously balanced defense.