2023 Rankings Update: Top Thirty District 7 (WPIAL) Seniors Pt.1
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After this most recent rankings update, we will begin breaking down the top prospects from each of the 12 districts in Pennsylvania. Rodney Gallagher Rodney Gallagher 6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH Laurel Highlands | 2023 State PA | 6’0,…
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Continue ReadingAfter this most recent rankings update, we will begin breaking down the top prospects from each of the 12 districts in Pennsylvania.
Rodney Gallagher Rodney Gallagher 6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH Laurel Highlands | 2023 State PA | 6’0, 160 | ATH | Laurel Highlands
Lamont Payne Lamont Payne 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Chartiers Valley | 2023 State PA | 6’1, 175 | DB | Chartiers Valley
Jordan Mayer Jordan Mayer 6'5" | 230 lbs | DL Thomas Jefferson | 2023 State PA | 6’5, 230 | DL | Thomas Jefferson
The top three WPIAL seniors are three recruits that should be recognized nationally. That’s a no brainer when speaking on reigning top WPIAL player Rodney Gallagher Rodney Gallagher 6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH Laurel Highlands | 2023 State PA , same goes for PSU-bound Lamont Payne Lamont Payne 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Chartiers Valley | 2023 State PA . Those not in the know or not invested in Pennsylvania football might actually scratch their head seeing Jordan Mayer Jordan Mayer 6'5" | 230 lbs | DL Thomas Jefferson | 2023 State PA being labelled a national recruit. The Badger Football commit almost cracked the Top-20 on our list before his decision to play Big-Ten football at Wisconsin. Check back two years from now and I can foresee a future where Jordan Mayer Jordan Mayer 6'5" | 230 lbs | DL Thomas Jefferson | 2023 State PA is an elite BIG10 defender.
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— Jordan Mayer (@Jordanmayer33) June 12, 2022
Davoun Fuse Davoun Fuse 6'4" | 190 lbs | ATH Washington | 2023 State PA | 6’5, 190 | ATH | Washington
Donovan Walker Donovan Walker 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Aliquippa | 2023 State PA | 6’1, 170 | DB | Aliquippa
Conlan Greene Conlan Greene 6'4" | 265 lbs | DL Penn-Trafford | 2023 State PA | 6’4, 250 | DL | Penn-Trafford
Davoun Fuse Davoun Fuse 6'4" | 190 lbs | ATH Washington | 2023 State PA ’s tape is just as electric as anyone in the state, regardless of class. Personally, I’m not sure there’s a tape that better encompasses the word “ATH”, with Gallagher being the only prospect to rival this notion. If there was a prospect I can make a case for that deserves national attention, it would be Davoun Fuse Davoun Fuse 6'4" | 190 lbs | ATH Washington | 2023 State PA . Added in this tier is the best DB after Lamont Payne Lamont Payne 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Chartiers Valley | 2023 State PA , a tough choice considering the amount of talented DBs behind him. We went with State Champion Donovan Walker Donovan Walker 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Aliquippa | 2023 State PA , who is working hard to earn a dream offer out of Pittsburgh, one that we think is deserving at this point. Conlan Greene Conlan Greene 6'4" | 265 lbs | DL Penn-Trafford | 2023 State PA ’s stock has been scorching hot this offseason. We moved him into the top-50 in his class, another state champion who dominated our Prep Redzone camp. We valued the chance to see him up close and personal.
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— Davoun Fuse🦋✨ (@davoun_fuse) May 11, 2022
Cruce Brookins Cruce Brookins 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Steel Valley | 2023 State PA | 6’2, 180 | DB | Steel Valley
Raion Strader Raion Strader 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Penn Hills | 2023 State PA | 6’0, 170 | DB | Penn Hills
Bobbie Boyd Jr. | 5’7, 165 | DB | McKeesport
Three excellent DBs that all scored FBS-capable grades out of me. I talked about each in our top 10 overall DB article posted over a week ago. Picking defensive backs at this point in the rankings is absolutely splitting hairs. If you told me either Brookins, Strader or any defensive back below was the best after Lamont Payne Lamont Payne 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Chartiers Valley | 2023 State PA , I wouldn’t argue with you. Cruce gets the edge simply because of how special he is with the ball in his hands at Quarterback.
Jayvin Thompson Jayvin Thompson 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH Central Valley | 2023 State PA | 6’2, 190 | WR | Central Valley
Jake Beam Jake Beam 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Pine-Richland | 2023 State PA | 6’5, 280 | OL | Pine Richland
Gregory Smith Jr. | 6’5, 315 | OL | Steel Valley
First time mentioning prospects out of Central Valley or Pine-Richland, which is a surprise considering how stacked both teams are. Central Valley is represented by Jayvin Thompson Jayvin Thompson 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH Central Valley | 2023 State PA , an elite athlete who and back-to-back champion who could be designated as a DB or WR. 11 touchdowns on offense, 11 interceptions on defense. He joins the list of potential defensive backs that could easily make their way into the top-20, especially considering he could go for 1000+ receiving yards this upcoming Fall. Somehow, we may have underrated this kid. Representing Pine-Richland is Jake Beam Jake Beam 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Pine-Richland | 2023 State PA , another state-champion who carries a wonderful 4.0 GPA. Group of Five programs are heavily recruiting this young man, yet we expect a big spike in offers before the season commences. Can’t forget this young man’s potential along the defensive line as well. After Beam comes Gregory Smith jr., who is a top offensive lineman in this class regardless of grade. Many FCS and G5 schools are after this mammoth of a prospect. Cruce Brookins Cruce Brookins 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Steel Valley | 2023 State PA can’t do everything by himself, Steel Valley is special trotting out Gregory Smith alongside the dual-threat QB/DB.
Neco Eberhardt Neco Eberhardt 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL Aliquippa | 2023 State PA | 6’3, 285 | DL | Aliquippa
Braylan Lovelace Braylan Lovelace 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Leechburg | 2023 State PA | 6’1, 190 | LB/ATH | Leechburg
Jahmil Perryman Jahmil Perryman 5'9" | 170 lbs | DB McKeesport | 2023 State PA | 5’9, 170 | DB | McKeesport
These three might be “last” in this piece, don’t get it twisted. Each of these three prospects still land in the top-60 overall out of 700 total prospects ranked. This goes to show just how loaded this District is. Neco Eberhardt Neco Eberhardt 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL Aliquippa | 2023 State PA has been shown love from schools this Spring/Summer, some of which include Maine, Albany, Lehigh, Rhode Island, Air Force, and Georgia State to name a few. I’m happy programs have pulled the trigger on quite possibly the best interior defensive lineman the WPIAL has to offer. A man this big shouldn’t move as fluidly as he does. Big shout out to Braylan Lovelace Braylan Lovelace 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB Leechburg | 2023 State PA , who committed to the University of Pittsburgh just two days ago. An underrated get for the program that offered the Leechburg product just six days before his announcement to commit.
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