Ronell Word
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Vic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout
- Ranked one spot outside the Top Ten among 2027 PA classmates. 3.6 GPA, recently accepted into a STEM Ambassador program. 5’9, 195 pounds, measurables stand pat since the last time we updated his profile.
- Limited tape available on Hudl right now. Won’t speculate as to why, but I am of course aware how talented the Imhotep backfield is and was this past Fall. I was able to see Word work up close against Harrisburg early this past Fall. Was on the receiving end of several swing passes in that game, he can prove to coaches that he’s a viable threat out of the backfield. Again, this is a trait that’s been in Word’s repertoire for some time, so not new. Yes, there’s a lack of substantial tape to truly re-evaluate Word currently. That being said, based on the single-game cut-ups on Hudl, I still see much of the same burst, the between-the-tackle toughness and pass-catching skills I’ve become accustomed to seeing throughout the years. Here’s to hoping Word can put some more film out on socials from this year and for a steady workload next Fall as a senior at Imhotep. Talented kid.
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Read EvaluationVic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout
Received serious MVP consideration. Verified 5’8, 185 pounds.
Headed into his third season at Imhotep. A crowded backfield is an annual hurdle for any back trying to earn tick each Fall.
Ronell Word
Ronell
Word
5'9" | 195 lbs | RB
Imhotep Charter | 2027
PA
looked like an upperclassman, both in the way he handled himself in front of coaches, as well as his work during 1v1s. A step above the rest of the group, I’d put only Hardy and Gowans in front of him in terms of best in-camp producers. A thick build, one that is pushing close to 190 pounds, you wouldn’t have guessed it based on how much separation Word was able to create while running routes throughout all levels of the field. Great balance, great accelerator, this is easily the best I’ve seen Word look in person. Word took a slight tumble on our rankings post Fall tape evaluation, it’s likely he’ll receive a deserved boost after an MVP-worthy performance. Grateful to see him in person again.
Serious MVP consideration.
Here’s how Word was moving during 1v1s. @WordRonell74969 https://t.co/44DI7E3oPV pic.twitter.com/dikZpSH3oy
— VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZVicCastillo) May 11, 2025
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Read EvaluationVic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout
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- 3.37 GPA
STANDOUT TRAIT ON TAPE: Toughness between the tackles, pass-catching ability
If you can catch my eye with names like
Jabree Coleman
Jabree
Coleman
6'1" | 185 lbs | RB
Imhotep Charter | 2025
State
PA
, Syeer Coleman, and Mikal Davis toting the rock at Imhotep, you’ve done your job as a freshman. Imhotep spent a considerable amount of time up big on teams last Fall, so
Ronell Word
Ronell
Word
5'9" | 195 lbs | RB
Imhotep Charter | 2027
PA
was able to carve out a role for himself in relief of upperclassmen, he didn’t squander them. He caught my attention week 0 against LCA, he caught my attention in the playoffs when he scored the game-winning score against Roman Catholic in the City Playoff Championship. Word deserves credit, the Imhotep coaching staff clearly trusts him to serve a role when the Coleman brothers aren’t available. I can speak of the kid’s toughness, particularly when running between the tackles. Word might be lacking in height, yet he isn’t lacking in weight. Cut up well, low center of gravity, short area burst. If
Ronell Word
Ronell
Word
5'9" | 195 lbs | RB
Imhotep Charter | 2027
PA
can do this as a freshman, wait until he settles into his role as the years progress. Top Five 2027 back currently.
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Read EvaluationDylan Callaghan-Croley | Prep Redzone Scout
Word is definetely on the shorter side at 5-foot-6 and 174-pounds but the Imhotep running back has good vision and solid agility. He’ll be a player to watch over the next few years when it comes to potentially making an impact for one of the state’s top programs.
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Nile Brown
Nile
Brown
6'0" | 180 lbs | WR
Imhotep | 2024
State
PA
, along with freshmen
Kareem Haqq
Kareem
Haqq
5'10" | 172 lbs | WR
Imhotep | 2027
State
PA
and
Ronell Word
Ronell
Word
5'9" | 195 lbs | RB
Imhotep Charter | 2027
PA
each put forth some quality reps throughout this game. I was unfamiliar with all three coming into this, so seeing each make plays that help the team win football games is always a plus.
Nile Brown
Nile
Brown
6'0" | 180 lbs | WR
Imhotep | 2024
State
PA
is a senior who could come up big in moments this season. Haqq and Word being freshmen, we might not see them back on the field in some weeks. Was still nice to see them get action.
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Combine Series: Pennsylvania
05/10/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
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- 40 Yard Dash #2
- -
- Shuttle #1
- 4.55
- Shuttle #2
- 4.63
- Broad Jump #1
- 8'4"
- Broad Jump #2
- 8'4"
- L Drill #1
- 7.38
- L Drill #2
- 7.37
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
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- Wingspan
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- Hand Size
- 9
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Combine Series: Pennsylvania
05/10/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- -
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- -
- Shuttle #1
- 4.55
- Shuttle #2
- 4.63
- Broad Jump #1
- 8'4"
- Broad Jump #2
- 8'4"
- L Drill #1
- 7.38
- L Drill #2
- 7.37
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- -
- Hand Size
- 9