By Chris Dokish

The following is PSR’s final Top 50 for the state of Pennsylvania’s 2008 class. Dozens of players, coaches, and scouts were asked for their opinion so that we could being you the most detailed list in the state. Every single player on the list was seen either on tape or in person by at least half of the panel.  After National Letter of Intent day we will send the list again with the only changes being the final tally of where all of the prospects went to school.

And as always, this list is for the best college prospects, not the best high school players. There is a very big difference.

Superstar Prospect

1. Terrelle Pryor, Jeannette HS (Jeannette) QB

Not much more to say about one of the best football players to ever play in PA. Unparalleled athleticism on a 6’6” 230 pound body, to go along with blazing speed, strength and a strong arm. Totally dominated Class AA en route to the state title and rarely had to try his hardest to do so. He will be a quarterback on the next level and depending on where he chooses to play, a redshirt could be possible. Some question his passing skills, but his arm is strong and the rest can be worked on. Because of his basketball commitments, he did not attend many QB camps, but he has the mental makeup and intelligence to learn the position. Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan appear to be the current leaders. Bottom line: Vince Young came within two yards rushing of both rushing and passing for 1,000 yards as a redshirt freshman. There is no reason why Pryor, in the right system, couldn’t have similar success that early.

Elite Prospects

2. Jonathan Baldwin, Aliquippa HS (Aliquippa) WR - Committed to Pittsburgh

Entered the season as an athlete with great size and finished the season as an excellent football player. A major weapon at 6’6” and 235 pounds. Had the elite athletic ability to get major offers from basketball to go with his legit big time speed. Being a former tight end, he is also an excellent blocker. Had a great season and lived up to his massive talent, thanks to the development of quarterback Rasheem Jones, a top 2010 prospect. His father Jeff played at Pitt. Bottom line: Ignore recruiting sites that mention him as a tight end. College coaches only looked at him as a wide receiver and compare him to Plaxico Burress.

3. Lucas Nix, Thomas Jefferson HS (Clairton) OT - Committed to Pittsburgh

Big 6’5” 300 pound lineman that could get much bigger. Big frame yet doesn’t look big. Naturally strong but needs to firm up his body and gain more strength. Excellent athletic ability for his size and has very quick feet. Humongous wingspan. Also projects as an excellent defensive tackle, but was made for the very vital left tackle spot. Brother Nate is a linebacker at Pitt. Bottom line: He may not provide the instant impact that Panthers fans will want, but he has everything it takes to be a future All-American left tackle.

4. Brendan Beal, Liberty HS (Bethlehem) LB - Committed to Florida

Very strong and tough with great 6’3” 238 pound size. Nasty, hard hitting, old school player. A born linebacker that makes a lot of tackles. Has the athletic ability to also play outside. Transferred from a high school in southern New Jersey so that he could graduate early. Excellent student with a GPA over 4.0. Bottom line: His final two choices were Florida and USC. That’s all you need to know when discussing his talent.

5. Shayne Hale, Gateway HS (Monroeville) DE/LB –

The best way to describe him is “physical specimen.” A rock solid 6’4” and 245 pounds, with excellent athleticism and very good speed. Played linebacker until this past season when the Gators excellent head coach Terry Smith moved him to end. Still has the ability to play middle linebacker at the next level and some schools have told him they will give him that opportunity. Had over 50 offers, but now has a final two of Ohio State and a fast charging Pitt. Bottom line: Though he was an excellent high school player, there was always a feeling that he could be a lot better. His high ceiling is why college coaches quietly rave about him, but a possible lack of natural instincts could prevent him from dominating as much as his size/speed combination would lead you to believe.

Excellent Prospects

6. Andrew Sweat, Trinity HS (Washington) LB - Committed to Ohio State

Solidly built at 6’2 ½” and 230 pounds. Very good speed and athletic ability. Makes a ton of tackles from his middle linebacker spot but can also play outside at the next level. An excellent football player with a lot of passion for the game. Played with a damaged shoulder this season which limited his effectiveness. Also was an excellent fullback and punter. Bottom line: Took some local criticism this year because he wasn’t as dominant, but his shoulder was in very bad shape. Was only healthy in his last three games and he was back to being dominant.

7. Nick Moody, Roman Catholic HS (Philadelphia), S - Committed to Florida State

Superb athletic ability on a muscular 6’1” 220 pound frame. Very good speed and very tough. Has been measured to have a 37 ½” vertical leap. Comes to play on every down, but needs to be more consistent. Wants to play safety but has the ability to move to linebacker down the road. Despite size, he was athletic enough to play cornerback in high school. Bottom line: Size, speed, athleticism, and toughness are topnotch.

8. Mike Yancich, Trinity HS (Washington) LB - Committed to Penn State

Part of a trio of D-1 linebackers at Trinity, along with Andrew Sweat and Brandon Weaver. Not big at 6’2” and 220 pounds but has excellent athletic ability and very good speed. Really came on over the summer when coaches could see his athletic ability up close. Superb coverage skills that are better than a lot of defensive backs. Bottom line: There is no reason why he can’t join the long line of excellent Penn State linebackers.

9. A.J. Alexander, Altoona Area HS (Altoona) WR

Played quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and defensive back at Altoona, but projects to wide receiver at the next level. Fastest player in the state and will be one of the fastest players in college football. Doesn’t have a lot of experience at the wide receiver position but has good hands. Has very good return skills. Not big at 5’ 10 ¾” and 180 pounds and needs to get stronger. Originally committed verbally to Florida State but now is considering Pitt, Penn State, Tennessee, Florida and Clemson. Bottom line: More of a speed demon than a complete player right now, but the speed alone is worth having on your team. 

10. Christian Wilson, Montour HS (McKees Rocks) LB/RB/H-Back - Committed to Michigan*

So much for being injury-prone and not being tough. Both descriptions were hurled liberally at Wilson before the season started, but that changed as he became a one man wrecking crew from his running back slot. A very strong frame at 6’2 ½” and 230 pounds, but he looks even bigger than that. Very good athlete but may lack the explosiveness to be a halfback, and playing him at fullback would waste his talent. Michigan wanted to first try him at H-Back, but with the coaching change, the new system will not employ an H-Back. It is unknown where he would play there now and he is also looking at Clemson, LSU, Tennessee, Rutgers and West Virginia. Bottom line: Very talented played in search of his college position.

11. Chris Burns, Wilmington Area HS (New Wilmington) RB - Committed to Pittsburgh

Not a big back, but is well put together and surprisingly strong at 5’10” and 185 pounds. Great leg drive and always keeps his legs moving. Spins, dives, jumps and falls forward for every last yard. May not have true breakaway speed, but his speed is above average. Very good athlete that finished second in the Class AA in the long jump as a junior. Excellent hands make him a great threat out of the backfield. Level of competition is a question and he did not dominate against the few elite teams he played against. Wilmington’s offense featured the Delaware Wing-T and he has no experience running in a traditional offense. Bottom line: Has great talent and at the very least he could be a nice change of pace back. At best, he could put up significant yardage behind an excellent offensive line.

12. Cameron Saddler, Gateway HS (Monroeville) WR/KR - Committed to Pittsburgh

Yes, he is only 5’6” and 160 pounds soaking wet, but good size is the only thing he doesn’t possess. Excellent 4.4 speed, elite level athleticism, and very tough for his size. Will play in the slot for Pitt, but it’s in the return game where he should make the biggest impact. Electrifying player that can go the distance at any time. Confident player that displays excellent leadership ability. Infectious personality that his teammates feed off of. Very good student. Bottom line: You can’t tackle what you can’t catch. Has the ability to be an All-American return man and if he was a few inches taller, he would have been one of the most recruited players in the country.

13. Jarred Holley, Easton Area HS (Easton) CB

At 5’9” and 165 pounds, he isn’t big, and he isn’t a speed demon, but he has good quickness and athleticism. Very advanced in coverage with superb smarts and anticipation. Proves that you don’t need to be a speedster to be an excellent corner. Very good return man. Excellent student with a lot of maturity. Final list of schools are Pitt, Penn State, Michigan, Stanford, Iowa and Virginia. Bottom line: Is practically a legend in the Easton area because of the way he carries himself both on and off the field, yet is a very humble and mature person.

14. Hubie Graham, West Scranton HS (Scranton) TE - Committed to Illinois

Tough, scrappy player. Willing and excellent blocker. Workout warrior who the coaches have actually had to lock out of the weight room at times. Recently added almost 20 pounds of muscle and now checks in at 6’4” and 230 pounds. Speed and athleticism are average but he makes up for it with toughness, determination and smarts. Excellent student. Bottom line: Good player and an even better person. Want a player with character? Graham went to the prom with a mentally challenged classmate because she was sad that nobody would ask her. Enough said.

15. Adrian Robinson, Harrisburg HS (Harrisburg) LB

Very athletic, nasty playmaker on one of the most talented teams in the state. Played with his hand on the ground and had a lot of sacks and tackles for losses. Because he played more of a defensive end position, he hasn’t developed pass coverage skills, but he should have little problems with his speed. Like other Harrisburg players this year he got a late start on taking his SATs and that has slowed his recruitment. Is planning on visiting at least UConn, Rutgers and Pitt in the next few weeks. Bottom line: Excellent prospect with a high ceiling, but until he takes, and passes, his SAT, the top offers won’t come. If he passes, he will be a late steal for somebody. If he doesn’t, he will be steal after a year in prep school.

16. Matt Stankiewitch, Blue Mountain HS (Schuylkill Haven) C - Committed to Penn State

Played offensive tackle at Blue Mountain but is expected to move to center for the Nittany Lions. A solid 6’4” and 295 pounds with very good strength and quickness. Explodes off the ball. Currently, he is a much better run blocker and must improve his pass blocking skills. Bottom line: Tough, aggressive and athletic, his future is bright in the center of the line.

17. Kaleb Ramsey, Laurel Highlands HS (Uniontown) DE - Committed to Boston College

Great 6’4” 255-pound size on a very muscular, thick frame. Has the wingspan of a pterodactyl. Very athletic and moves effortlessly. Dominating high school basketball player, but he doesn’t project as a high major basketball prospect. Played at an obscure school on the PA/WV border that doesn’t win a lot of games. Has had injury problems in his career. Bottom line: One of the more underrated prospects in the country and he could be as good as anybody in this class.

18. Mark Wedderburn, Cardinal O’Hara HS (Springfield) TE - Committed to Penn State

Excellent size at 6’ 6 ½” but must get bigger than his current 235 pounds. He does have the frame to add on a lot more weight in his career, while still keeping most of his athleticism. One dimensional now as he is mostly a big wide receiver, but he is a willing blocker and has the drive to excel at it. Good speed for a tight end, but not fast enough to play wide receiver at the next level. Could also play defensive end down the road if he doesn’t pan out at tight end. Brother Floyd played at Penn State. Bottom line: He isn’t a complete tight end yet, but he has the tools and the determination to get there.

19. Quentin Williams, Central Catholic HS (Pittsburgh) TE

Very athletic tight end that makes a lot of highlight reel catches. Good speed to dart down the middle of the defense. Will eventually have to add at least 20 pounds to his 6’4” 230 pound frame. Good blocker. Great student. Dominant performance in state championship game as a defensive end. Talented baseball player and wants to play both sports in college. Got offers from Pitt, Oklahoma, and Virginia Tech, among others, but Boston College, Rutgers, Stanford and Northwestern—where his brother Nate plays—are his final four. Bottom line: A winner who has great things ahead of him, both on and off the field.

20. Mike Cruz, Bishop McCort HS (Johnstown) TE

Polished all around prospect with a very strong 6’4” 250 pound build. Speed isn’t top notch, but he is very agile and makes a lot of diving catches. Great hands and catches everything thrown to him. Tough, nasty blocker. Had major knee surgery and didn’t participate in the summer camps, but the college coaches still found him. Could also project down the road to the defensive or offensive line. Committed to Pitt, but changed his mind. The Panthers are still in his final five, though, with Clemson, West Virginia, Florida State and Illinois also on the list. Bottom line: Big, strong tight end that can block and is agile.

Very Good Prospects

21. Vaughn Carraway, Muhlenberg HS (Laureldale) WR/DB

Lanky 6’2” 170 pound athlete that needs to add some weight. Excellent athlete with very good speed. Had an excellent season and caught a lot of passes. Excellent hands. Has a lot of range on defense and plays run support like he was shot out of a cannon. Shows good toughness despite thin frame. Michigan, Pitt, West Virginia and Boston College are in the hunt. Bottom line: Very good athlete that can play equally well on offense or defense, but must fill out his body.

22. Tino Sunseri, Central Catholic HS (Pittsburgh) QB - Committed to Pittsburgh

Only 6’1” and 190 pounds, but has very good athletic ability and a very strong arm. Good scrambler. Student of the game and well coached. Father, Sal, played at Pitt and is currently the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers. Had a sub-par junior season after transferring from North Carolina, but rebounded with a very good senior season. Bottom line: Smart, athletic and strong armed. In the right system, and with a strong supporting cast, he could be an accomplished college quarterback.

23. Manny Williams, Clairton Area HS (Clairton) S - Committed to Pittsburgh

Dominated Class A with his strong 6’1” 195 pound body, good strength and speed, and top notch athleticism and instincts. Because of his level of competition, he was relatively unknown in recruiting circles until he made a name for himself at summer camps. Has the strong physique to put on some weight and become a smallish athletic linebacker. Bottom line: True sleeper that has proven that he can do a lot more than just dominate at the small school level.

24. Mike Shanahan, Norwin Area HS (North Huntington) WR - Committed to Pittsburgh

Long, athletic 6’5” 200 pound possession receiver with decent speed. Great hands and excellent route runner. Originally decided to play basketball in college and got many small and mid-major offers. After a great senior season, he decided that football was his best option. Bottom line: Very polished, productive receiver that has the skills to be an excellent No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in college.

25. Tyler Sands, Boyertown Area HS (Boyertown) OG - Committed to Illinois

Agile, versatile lineman that can play guard, tackle or center, but first will be tried at guard. Good size at 6’4” and 290 pounds. Excellent footwork and mobility. Top notch student with 3.7 GPA. Good strength, but needs to be nastier. Bottom line: No reason why he can’t be a quality guard in the Big 10.

26. Brandon Ware, Harrisburg HS (Harrisburg) DT/OT

Giant two way lineman with great natural strength and surprisingly quick feet and agility. Very tough and nasty. Harrisburg coaches report his size at 6’4” and 355 pounds. Very raw and has never been in a weightlifting program, yet recently had a 395 pound bench press on his first try. Has yet to take his SATs and some major programs are waiting with anticipation for him to do so. Penn State is the most interested. Bottom line: Very raw but players his size with good feet are at a premium. As high up as the NFL, huge run stuffers are being coveted more frequently. Could be a steal if he gets past the NCAA Clearinghouse. Otherwise, he will have a year in prep school where he can get the coaching and help with his weight to be an even better prospect. 

27. Joshua Potts, Harrisburg HS (Harrisburg) CB/S

Potts and Terrelle Pryor may be the two most exciting players in the state. Models himself after Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, right down to the long, bushy ponytail. At 6’0” and 190 pounds, he is an electrifying speed demon who plays with a lot of flair. Nationally ranked track star that combines his elite speed with amazing quickness. When in his top gear, he makes other players on the field look like they are standing still. Plays every down at full speed, but must play a little more in control. Elite level return man. Academically, he is No. 1 in his class. Miami, Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt are among those highly interested and he may be most interested in going to Miami to play football and run track. Bottom line: According to Harrisburg coaches, Potts does not pay much attention to recruiting and doesn’t always meet with coaches who come to the school. He is finally realizing that he must show more interest in the process and the offers should follow. 

28. Antwuan Reed, Johnstown Area HS (Johnstown) CB - Committed to Pittsburgh

Not big at 5’10” and 170 pounds but an excellent athlete with very good speed. Willing to come up and make tackles despite his slight frame. Has excellent return skills. Bottom line: Very athletic and fast cover corner.

29. Mike Jones, Bishop McDevitt HS (Harrisburg) DB/RB

Replaced LeSean McCoy at McDevitt and showed that he was no slouch. At 5’11” and 190 pounds, he showed excellent speed, athletic ability, and unreal balance. Offered by the likes of Iowa, Michigan State and Iowa but still hasn’t made a decision. Bottom line: Underrated player with a lot of physical talent. Check out one of his videos on youtube.com for the best 11 yard touchdown run you will ever see.

30. Ed Tinker, Brashear HS (Pittsburgh) WR

The top prospect in Pittsburgh’s City League. Solid at 6’1” and 190 pounds. Decent speed and good athleticism. Excellent hands. Can also project at safety or even grow into a linebacker down the road. Strong, fluid runner on offense and a rangy hitter on defense. Projects equally well on both sides of the ball, but most schools are looking at him for wide receiver initially. Has a final four of West Virginia, Colorado, Louisville and Michigan State. Bottom line: Will probably never be a star, but is a versatile player that could eventually help any program. 

31. Chris Hayden-Martin, Gbg. Cent. Cath. HS (Greensburg) CB - Committed to Boston College

Great 6’1” 190 pound size for a cover corner, as well as top notch speed and athleticism. Willing tackler but tackles too high. Received a lot of offers over the summer when college coaches saw his excellent size/speed combo for a cover corner, but he has never dominated like a player with his athletic skills should. Bottom line: Has the physical attributes to be an excellent college corner, but he has yet to deliver on his promise.

32. Jewhan Edwards, Roman Catholic HS (Philadelphia) DT - Committed to Minnesota

Very raw and hasn’t been playing football for long, but he is a massive 6’2” and 320 pounds. Looks even bigger. Bull strong and amazingly agile and quick for his size. Must come to play on every down, though. Bottom line: When he decides on any given play to be dominant, he is a one man wrecking crew. Unfortunately, he doesn’t do it often enough. 

33. Chris Palmer, St. John Neumann HS (Philadelphia) DT - Committed to West Virginia

Very strong, stocky 6’2” 290 pound interior lineman with excellent athleticism for his size. Well built with little fat. Raw, but has a very high ceiling.  Can also move to guard if he doesn’t pan out on defense. Bottom line: A raw sleeper with a lot of natural talent. 

34. Pete Massaro, Marple Newtown HS (Newtown Square) DE - Committed to Penn State

Scrappy, tough and relentless. Good athleticism. Is currently a skinny 6’4” and 240 pounds so he has the frame to add a lot more weight and eventually move inside if necessary. Bottom line: Tough, typical PA football player that will give it all he has on every play.

35. David Posluszny, Hopewell Area HS (Aliquippa) LB - Committed to Notre Dame

Former safety that added weight to play linebacker in college. Now up to 6’2” and 230 pounds. Good athleticism and instincts. Tough player, but has had a lot of injury problems. Brother Paul starred at Penn State. Bottom line: A good player that was never going to live up to the expectations that came with being the brother of a legend.

36. Julian Harrell, Bishop McDevitt HS (Harrisburg) WR

Strong 6’2” and 215 pound build. Strength lets him shield defenders easily. Not blazing fast but has good athleticism. Very productive, catching 100 passes over the last two seasons. Some colleges like him at safety with maybe a chance at linebacker down the road. Michigan State, Duke and Boston College are among those who have offered. 

37. Geoffrey Prather, Archbishop John Carroll HS (Radnor) LB - Committed to Temple

Excellent athlete with good speed. Very raw, more of an athlete than a player right now, but is willing to work hard to get better.   Athleticism let him play at times at corner, safety, wide receiver, and kick returner.  Has worked hard on his size and is now up to 6’2” and 215 pounds. Has a lean and muscular frame with long arms. Very aggressive.  Academics could be an issue which hurt his offer list.

Good prospects

38. Marvase Byrd, McKeesport HS (McKeesport) CB – Committed to Akron

The star of the Tigers’ “Flex-Bone” offense. Only thing he is missing is size as he checks in at just 5’8” and 180 pounds. Very fast, quick, and athletic. Tough player who can also return kicks and punts. Bottom line: Talented player that got a few major college offers, but decided to play in the MAC instead, where he should succeed nicely.

39. Josh Vick, Kiski Area HS (Vandergrift) QB

Returned to form after missing most of his junior year with a torn ACL. Solid all around game with good 6’2 ½” 200 pound size, mobility on the pocket, and a strong arm. Played in a passing offense so he has a lot of experience passing. State champion in the javelin. Akron has offered. Bottom line: An underrated field general who can be a steal for somebody.  

40. Ryan Nassib, Malvern Prep (Malvern) QB - Committed to Syracuse

Strong 6’3” 210 pound frame with a cannon for an arm. Takes every snap from the shotgun in a Wing-T offense, so he hasn’t gotten the chance to develop yet. Hard worker. Bottom line: Very often a talented quarterback is hidden on a team because of their system, then explodes when he has the chance. He could be one of those quarterbacks. 

41. Tyrell Harris, Bishop McDevitt HS (Harrisburg) CB/WR

Tall, slender athlete at 6’2” and 185 pounds. Excellent speed and athleticism. Came from a rough background that included gang activity, but has turned his life around at Bishop McDevitt. Tennessee, Syracuse, Akron and Buffalo have offered and the Vols are the current leader. Bottom line: Raw but talented player who has done well with his second chance at life.

42. Chris Smith, Chichester HS (Boothwyn) CB/WR

Originally committed to West Virginia early in the recruiting season and was pegged to be an athletic quarterback for their system. However, the Mountaineers have since rescinded their offer and now he is scrambling to get the word out on himself again. Not big at 5’9 ½” 165 pounds, but very good speed and athleticism. If he snags a late major offer, he will probably end up at wide receiver or defensive back, but if he has to go down a level or two, he could still end up as a quarterback. Bottom line: Small but talented player who could be a steal late for a program needing more speed in their program.

43. Tyler Urban, Norwin HS (North Huntington) DE - Committed to Maryland

Solidly built at 6’4” and 240 pounds. Good athlete and displays a lot of toughness and scrappiness. Goes hard all the time. Versatile and also received offers for tight end and fullback. Displayed his toughness by being a vicious lead blocker from his fullback position. Will play the “Leo” position for the Terps, which is a combination of defensive end and linebacker. Bottom line: Tough, solid player who turned down local offers from Pitt and West Virginia.

44. Dan Vaughan, Central Catholic HS (Pittsburgh) DE –

Jack-of-all-trades for the Quad A champs, he provided a major impact at H-Back, fullback and defensive end. Only 6’3” and 230 pounds, but he has the frame to add a lot more muscle. Pitt, Stanford and Syracuse are among his offers. Bottom line: A natural football player that plays hard all the time. Could be very good in a few years after his body develops more.

45. Jermaine Robinson, Brashear HS (Pittsburgh) S/LB - Committed to West Virginia

A rail thin 6’2 ½” 160 pounds, and has been nicknamed “French Fry” by his teammates because of his thinness. Not blazing fast or highly athletic, but he is a good player that should only get better. The Mountaineers want to make him a linebacker, which may take a few years given his size. Bottom line: The kind of player that the Mountaineers often turn into a topnotch college player.

46. Breon Phillips, G.A.R. Memorial HS (Wilkes-Barre) WR

A big time sleeper, he has great size at 6’3” and 200 pounds, plus is athletic enough to also star in basketball and track. Deep threat. Very long arms. Highly underrated performer from the northeast part of the state.  Bottom line-  Has everything it takes to be a good college receiver, but college coaches don’t travel through Wilkes-Barre very often.

47. Eric Reynolds, Central Bucks South HS (Warrington) RB

One of the more interesting prospects in the state. 5’10” and 195 pounds but strong and fast. Viewed as a ‘tweener because he is a between-the-tackles runner that lacks wiggle, yet isn’t considered big enough to consistently run between the tackles in college. Had a huge senior year in Quad A with over 2,800 yards rushing and 38 total touchdowns. Also a young man with a lot of character. He has been offered by Boston College, UConn, and a few MAC schools. Bottom line: If he can transfer his style effectively to the next level, he will be a success.

48. Corey Lewis, East Stroudsburg HS (East Stroudsburg) OT – Committed to Virginia*

Has great wingspan and length at 6’7” and 292 pounds. Needs to add more weight and get much stronger. Very agile with quick feet. Originally committed to Virginia, but is now looking at Illinois and Penn State also. Bottom line: Very raw and needs work, but his height and quick feet can’t be taught.

49. Chris Johnson, Roman Catholic HS (Philadelphia) QB

Extremely athletic 6’1” 200 pounder with a ripped physique that contains no apparent fat. Very good speed and a stronger than average arm. Very raw and lacks a lot of the nuances of playing the position, but is willing to learn. Boston College and Buffalo have offered. Bottom line: Kids from inside the Philly city limits often get overlooked and he is another one. Physically talented enough that he could move to wide receiver or defensive back if need be.

50. James O’Quinn, Kiski Area HS (Vandergrift) WR

Tall, rangy 6’2” 170-pound wideout with good speed, hands and athletic ability. Silky smooth running routes and after the catch. Makes a lot of difficult catches. Track star in the triple jump and long jump. One of the more under-recruited players in the east with offers only from Buffalo and Toledo. Bottom line: If he ends up in the MAC, he could be a star eventually.

*Indicates players who have a verbal commitment but are still open to other programs

Fast Facts

Biggest Sleepers

Joshua Potts, Mike Jones, Chris Palmer, Geoffrey Prather, Marvase Byrd, Ryan Nassib, Breon Phillips and James O’Quinn

Geographic Breakdown

24 players from Harrisburg and east

26 players from west of Harrisburg

WPIAL Breakdown

22 players from the WPIAL

7 of the top 10 prospects are from the WPIAL

5 of the top 6 prospects are from the WPIAL

Position Breakdown

WR: 10

*LB: 9

*Not including Nick Moody and Christian Wilson, who may also end up at linebacker

Leading the Way

3 players each: Pittsburgh Central Catholic, Harrisburg, Roman Catholic, Bishop McDevitt

2 players each: Gateway, Trinity, Norwin, Brashear, Kiski Area

Find Yourself a City

Harrisburg: 6 players

Pittsburgh: 5 players

Philadelphia: 4 players

The Need For Speed

The fastest players are A.J. Alexander and Joshua Potts.

Electric Avenue

The most electrifying players are Alexander, Potts, Terrelle Pryor and Cameron Saddler.

You Ain’t a Beauty but Hey You’re Alright…

Players not in the top 10 that have huge talent and could make a big impact on their future teams are Cameron Saddler, Adrian Robinson, Kaleb Ramsey, Mark Wedderburn, Manny Williams and Joshua Potts.