NEW ENGLAND: Rising Underclassmen To Be Ranked - Prep Redzone (2024)

Dexter Southfield • 2027 • 6’4 220 @DXSF_FB Football • TE / DE • Basketball PF @CoachCDayHighlight Film Review: He is positioned at tight end and defensive end for his team. He has a combination of size and speed and can change the LOS at the point of attack when playing tight end. His film lacks passing clips to evaluate hands fully. His blocking skills pop on film. He shows good technique while holding and finishing his blocks. He is mighty at the point of attack. He is physical and very aggressive. His lower body strength, foot drive on contact, and willingness to be a physical blocker stand out in the film.

Projection: His physical measurables ( height & weight) align with High Div 1 FCS Tight End prospects and below.

JERSEY #: 2, POSITION(S): QB, HEIGHT: 5’9″, WEIGHT: 155lbs, CLASS OF: 2027, TWITTER: @Tashaadbrown

Highlight Film Review:“Brown” is positioned at Qb. He appears very comfortable in the pocket. His command presence in the pocket shines brightly. I see him as a fluid athlete who keeps his eyes down field when dropping. He has a good sense of pocket awareness to step up in the pocket when needed to complete the pass. He is seen as a bit undersized for the position at the college level, but he does have the high-level athletic ability needed to play quarterback in high school. He shows a nice touch on the ball when it comes out of his hand.

Projection: His physical measurables ( height & weight) will not align with any college-level QB prospects. His athletic skills track toward him being recruited as an athlete at the next level. To early to project a position for college.

6’1 | 175lbs | Class of 2027 | Safety | Catholic Memorial HS, MA | 14 years old|

Highlight Film Review: “Tucker” saw some varsity action as a DB during the fall 2023 season. He flashes very good run support awareness. He is fluid in his movements and plays physically and aggressively. Appears to have a great feel for the game. He anticipates routes/patterns. Flashes the ability to “see” run fits develop and play accordingly. He has a strong desire and effort to make plays down field.

Projection:His physical measurables ( height & weight), align with Low Div 1 FCS/High D2/High NAIA Defensive Back prospects.

JERSEY #: 59, POSITION(S): G, HEIGHT: 6’3″, WEIGHT: 255lbs, CLASS OF: 2028

Highlight Film Review:This rising young star earned his time as a varsity starter and 8th grader toward the end of the 2023 fall season. At first glance, his skill set does not show the consistent dominance of an elite FBS Power 5 caliber recruit, but he has the time and he is in a program that will have a good strength and conditioning program to develop him by graduation time. In viewing his film, he has an early skill set that shows future dominance at the high school level as an OL. Checks many boxes such the ability to move the line of scrimmage, finish blocks and displays good balance. He is technically raw at this time, but his coach states he has a strong desire and work ethic to allow development in his skill set.

Projection: His physical measurables ( height & weight), align with Div 1 FBS Group of 5 and/or High FCS Offensive Linemen prospects.

Cheshire Academy (CT) ’27 | 78′ Wingspan| WR/ATH | 6’2, 205 | @coach_mella / Email: vincereno131@gmail.comHighlight Film Review: “Reno” is an athlete. His film shows him positioned as an outside linebacker, wide receiver, and kick-off team specialist for his team. He appears to have length in his frame and states his wingspan is 78 inches, including an 11-inch hand size. I like his 2nd clip, showing his soft hands to pluck the ball in the air and get upfield quickly. He has clips showing his willingness to be an effective blocker while playing wide receiver. He displays good open-field tackling ability while on kick-off special teams. He has good awareness on defense and reacts quickly to pass as an OLB. Makes very good use of his wing span on defense. His speed needs to be verified to get a good projection in his skill level.

Side Note: He has a brother, Dante, who will be a freshman at South Carolina in spring 2024. His father, Tony Reno, is the Head Football Coach at Yale.

Projection: His physical measurables (height & weight), align with many skill positions at the Div 1 FCS level and below as an athlete.