Buzz: Dudley has produced at quarterback for Central Valley and helped lead his team to a state title appearance, but his athleticism may best translate to receiver at the next level. Buzz: He’s a slot guy who can run better than just about any other slot guy you’ll see. Wills moves well, has some power, and can lock defenders up and drive them back. --. Gunn is big, can move and does a good job of pulling out in front the run and putting guys on their back in the open field. He can also play guard. Buzz: Jeudy has been under the tutelage of former Penn State and NFL defensive lineman Deion Barnes, who is his defensive line coach. Buzz: He’s got some explosiveness, and his ability to start and stop, cut – his suddenness — combined with his speed make him tough to cover. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Buzz: He plays corner for his team, and he’s a nice athlete with some coverage skills and long arms. Elliott Donald is pictured during a visit to Penn State. Colleges are taking notice, and he had a big December in terms of offers. He is slated to return in 2020, and will be an interesting player to watch. He uses his hands well and is a constant disruptor. In 1954 and 1955, Lower Merion spoiled Radnor unbeaten seasons in the final game. October 26, 2018. -- CAN’T SEE THE TOP 60 PLAYERS’ EMBEDDED HIGHLIGHTS? Buzz: Rochelle can play receiver, too, but he spent a lot of time at safety in 2019 and is an interesting guy there because of his height and ability in coverage. Buzz: He’s got nice size — height and arms — for the position, and he is a fluid athlete who can make plays. He’s got good get-off, and he uses his hands well. 124 of the Lower Merion-Radnor football rivalry, in the face of a potentially-cancelled season, persisted and prevailed Nov. 21. Isaiah Houser, Shippensburg, intercepts a pass intended for Northern's Aidan Wenger to kill Northern's last drive and outlasts Northern York 27-21 in high school football action at Robert F. Bostic Field in Dillsburg, Pa., Oct. 11, 2019. Buzz: He’s a strong interior guy, who should be able to bulk up and effectively help fill the middle for someone at the next level. He ran for nearly 1,900 yards as a junior. Those same attributes make him an interesting defensive tackle prospect. To follow this profile, please let us know your relationship to Buzz: He was a standout at running back this season, too. His list of offers includes Penn State, Alabama, Clemson, Wisconsin, Florida, LSU, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pitt, Stanford, Texas, Texas A&M, Virginia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Twitter: @umvikingsfb. Jr. Aaron Anderson-WR/CB. Buzz: They stood him up a lot and brought him off the edge. He may be at his best, in fact, on the move, because he does an excellent job of using his feet to keep plays alive while keeping his eyes downfield looking for open receivers. Nazareth's Nathan Stefanik is upended by St. Joseph's Prep's Julian Talley (3) after catching a pass during the PIAA Class 6A quarterfinals on Nov. 22, 2019. Buzz: He’s a good athlete for the position with some upside. He can throw it around, and while he’s not a runner, but he can run it, too. All rights reserved (About Us). Sr. Tayain Lobban-WR/CB . He’s got good hands and good enough speed to make him a nice weapon out of the slot for someone at the next level. Buzz: Another one of Imhotep’s talented secondary members, Jackson moves well, is fluid, aggressive and isn’t afraid to be physical. Buzz: Another guy who might be a little undersized but he can run and has some explosiveness to him. Watch Lower Merion Lightning Lower Merion Lightning highlights and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com, Penn State recruit CJ Dippre visits with head coach James Franklin at midfield before the Michigan game on Oct. 19, 2019. Each player’s film is linked in their bio. Buzz: Quick slot guy who runs good routes and has good hands. Buzz: Paramore isn’t the biggest guy on the field, but he can run and he flies around the ball making plays. The Lower Merion varsity football team lost Saturday's neutral conference game against Upper Darby (Drexel Hill, PA) by a score of 28-14. Then in October, Klain again voted with the majority to allow the schools to play football, and Gilbert voted not to allow them to play. Buzz: Physical guy who shows good effort and can run good enough to put himself in position to make plays. Buzz: Quick and strong he is an excellent blocker on the run. He’s been playing out wide and can catch it. His offers included Penn, William and Mary and Columbia. Buzz: Johnson has a nice confidence about him, and it’s justified. That vote was 5-3-1 (one abstention). Buzz: He’s a good athlete who runs well and has a frame that will allow him to add more mass. Jr. Keith Boyle-OT/DT. Buzz: McNeil showed tremendous improvement down the stretch for the Cougars in 2019 and had some big games against good teams. He can do it all. He lost his junior season to injury so he’ll be a guy to watch heading into 2020. Buzz: He has good vision, bounces it to the hole without losing speed, and can accelerate well enough to pick up big gains. Buzz: He can play safety too, but we like him at receiver where his ability to run and make plays make him a weapon. Buzz: Here’s a guy who has, obviously, made gains in strength and size during the past year. Buzz: He’s got some athleticism and good strength. He could, very well, play receiver at the next level. He can cover ground, and has long arms and a nice frame. He moves well and is a productive player. Buzz: He’sa good athlete for his size, and should be able to add some mass to his frame. Cummings has long arms and legs, appears to have been adding the right type of mass to that frame, and can do a lot of things to help a team there. TEAMS CHOSEN BY CENTURY LEAGUE COACHES FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB Trey Blair Haverford OL Lance Schwartz Garnet Valley OL Sam Burk Strath Haven OL Joe Goodman Marple-Newtown OL Mitchell Benjamin Conesto… Team: Upper Merion Area High School Vikings. Davis can cover, but could also, likely, slide into the safety spot at the next level, too. But he’s got the size, and is, obviously, a tremendous athlete. He claims an offer from Central Michigan. We aspire to preserve the history of the Radnor Football Program, connect with the players and coaches and be a place where the community can visit to share their memories and celebrate their friends, families, and neighbors. He could play guard, if needed, but looks like an interior defender at the next level. Knipe runs well, has good strength and a strong lower body. He’s not big, but he’ll hit you. He also has the ability to play defensive end. Buzz: He’s a rangy athlete who has done nothing but improve the past two seasons. Buzz: A solid athlete on the edge with some playmaking ability. Bishop McDevitt's Omari Hopkins runs the ball during McDevitt's 42-7 win over Mechanicsburg at Rocco Ortenzio Stadium, October 18, 2019. The nation's elite are coming into focus as the season nears completion. Sr. Chris Nero-OG/DT. Buzz: He’s a good athlete with good length and strength and a good motor. He’s a solid athlete who gets after it. Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com. He claims an offer from Kent State. Vicki Vellios Briner | Special to PennLiveVicki Vellios Briner | Special to PennLive, Derrick Davis Jr, a Penn State recruit, takes in the Blue-White game on April 13, 2019. Don’t want to hop in the comments, but want to put a player on the radar? Buzz: The Pitt commit’s first step is lightning, quick and he gets into the backfield and disrupts in a hurry. He claims an offer from Temple. He lost his junior season due to a knee injury. Former Lower Merion Aces basketball star, Jack Forrest, came off the bench Thursday night (November 26) against Auburn, to score 15 points in his first appearance as a St. Joseph’s Hawk. ARDMORE — Ed Cubbage, who was Lower Merion High School’s head football coach for the past two seasons, resigned earlier this month to take a coaching and teaching position at Truman High School. by. Buzz: He’s a fluid atlhlete who moves well and has some strength. With the departure of such early-decade stalwarts as Ted Dean, 1956 was a down year for the Raiders, who could muster only one win and suffered their 12th straight defeat at the hands of Lower Merion. He’s not the biggest guy in this class, but he is an absolute burner who can change direction and run away from guys at running back. Watch this highlight video of Brian Loeper of the Penncrest (Media, PA) football team in its game Lower Merion High School on Sep 29, 2018. Buzz: He’s a good enough athlete to be an All-State level performer at safety but his size dictates he’ll, likely, be a next-level linebacker. Buzz: He’s built thick and is strong and physical. His offers include Kent State, Army and Buffalo. Buzz: He’s an intriguing prospect who can make plays happen via the run and pass. Buzz: Guys never fall forward when they’re being tackled by Hondru. Please support high-quality local journalism. Buzz: A bigger more physical target who catches it well and should be tough for opposing corners to bring down after the catch. Buzz: He’s a strong kid who moves well and has a nice little mean streak between the white lines. Buzz: He’s got solid speed and a knack for making big plays. Buzz: Dippre is a little bit of a projection at tight end as his primary offensive position at Lakeland is quarterback. Yes, production was factored in, but we went to games through the fall, looked at film and took into account the measurables — height, weight, speed and strength. And he was special there, this year, for Goretti, but his next-level home may be in the secondary where he can cover ground and make big plays. He’s also a versatile guy who can catch it, run it and help in the return game. Sr. Dale Clayton-QB/LB. Buzz: A nice athlete with a good arm he’ll be an interesting to watch in 2020. With the exception of two vestigial Republicans who serve on the Board of Commissioners, Lower Merion is a one-party town. His list of offers includes Penn State, Pitt, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Maryland and Kentucky. December 08, 2018 Sean Simmers | ssimmers@pennlive.com PENNLIVE.COM. He’s a heat-seeking missile who gets to the ball and has a knack of separating offensive players from it. He lined up at tailback a lot for Woodland Hills and he can run it. He’s got solid speed. Penn State recruit Eddy Tillman visits for the Purdue game on Oct. 5, 2019. Buzz: He runs well and has the size and athletic ability that allow him to be a playmaker at the position. Buzz: He might not be the biggest guy, but he can run and he does make big plays. The Lower Merion-Radnor football series has a long and storied history. He’s been a productive guy for a couple seasons now. Hudl Highlights: Top players: (9) Sr. Marc Clayton-FB/LB . Buzz: He’s a physical guy who diagnoses plays, breaks on the ball, and drives through guys with his tackle. Buzz: He’s a big, thick, strong guy who played both tackle positions and guard for Norwin. Is his school’s all-time leading rusher. Buzz: He’s a nice, physical linebacker prospect who runs well. Check out our updated 2021 PA college prospect rankings below: Downingtown West's Julian Williams runs against Central Dauphin in the 6A high school football semifinal. Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com. Buzz: While he may lack ideal height, he can spin it and he can make things happen with his legs, too. Buzz: He’s got good strength and can run. Buzz: He was lost in the shuffle a bit with the Vikings boasting, perhaps, the state’s top defensive line, but Henderson is a good looking athlete with a nice frame who could make some noise as a senior. His list of offers includes Alabama, LSU, Penn State, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Florida and Baylor. Buzz: He’s a good athlete who can run and make plays. He offers some versatility in that he could stay on the edge or, perhaps, bulk up and move inside. Pottsville's Bobby Walchak (3) rushes the ball against Allentown Central Catholic during the District 11 Class 4A final on Nov. 16, 2019. Buzz: Hough is one heckuva running back, piling up more than 1,200 yards as a junior, and he said schools are offering him there. He recently added an offer from William and Mary. He can turn it on too, and has enough speed to break off chunk gains. He could, potentially, be a tackle at the next level, but at 6-4 with his build, we like him at guard for the moment. He’s extremely intriguing. Sean Simmers | ssimmers@pennlive.com. The Lower Merion Township Building is restricted to public access and will be … He can catch it, too, making him an all-around solid tight end prospect. His list of offers includes Pitt and William and Mary. Buzz: He’s a big-bodied receiver who can run some, and does a good job of using his body to box out and fend off defenders for contested balls. Buzz: He comes downhill quickly and explodes through the ball. CLICK HERE. Like Aaron, Elliot isn’t the biggest guy on the interior, but he’s quick, has good technique and a good motor. Buzz: He’s squatty and powerful. Buzz: He’s a good athlete who can also play safety. Cooper is a playmaker and as some coaches would say, the guy is a guy. Sean Simmers | ssimmers@pennlive.com. A really intriguing prospect. Find out who made the cut in this week's rankings. He absolutely hammers guys out in front to open up those running lanes. This isn’t a best high school football player list because college offers aren’t always handed out based on stats. 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