Here's our 28th annual list of city-leagues players deserving of
attention from Division I recruiters.
   Those players with expanded information following their name are
considered I-A prospects.
   Those in the “others” category are more likely better fits for I-AA
(*indicates Ivy League academic credentials).
   Many of these players perhaps would be better served by setting their
sights at a level below where they’re listed, but that’s for recruiters
and/or players to decide.
   The comments are based on personal observations and coaches’ insights.
   All players are listed by current position.
OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
CENTERS
  The Best: Yaroslav Mukha, Northeast, 6-5, 275, gets to LBs, packs
wallop, oaklike, class president, born leader, motivated.
  Others: Lawrence “Juice” Brown, West Phila., 6-1, 340, also DT; James
Dowden, Mastbaum, 5-10, 215, also DE, possible FB-LB; Eric Pender,
Haverford School, 6-foot, 250, also ILB.
GUARDS
  The Best: Dan Gough, O’Hara, 6-4, 275, possible C, (status uncertain due
to injury); Kellen “Bubba” Kemp, Dougherty, 6-3, 295, also DT, bright
light for any team, student of game, aggressive, Big East contact.
  Others: Rick Faison, University City, 6-foot, 250, also DE.
TACKLES
  The Best: Jim McKenzie, St. Joseph’s Prep, 6-4, 290, bound for Syracuse;
Carlin Edwards, Lincoln, 6-4, 280, also DT, true force, leader, varied
skills, good feet; Mike Wojcik, McDevitt, 6-4, 285, also DT-long
snapper, determined, athletic, creating buzz, excellent academics; Jude
Cooke, Judge, 6-7, 290, classic worthwhile project, willing worker, good
feet, can add weight, military academies, SAT: 1,200; Reggie Burton,
Roman, 6-3, 320, vast potential, scratching surface, drive-blocker,
keeps feet; Angel Gonzalez, Frankford, 6-3, 300, Mr. Pancake, get in
early, runs a mean 200 at track practice, dedicated.
  Others: *Matt Boerner, Dougherty, 6-2, 255, also DT; Kirk Hinton, West
Catholic, 6-5, 270; Tim Kelly, Bonner, 6-1, 255, possible C; *Joe
Mulhern, Roman, 6-1, 250, also DT, possible TE.
RECEIVERS
  The Best: John Maddox, West Catholic, 6-3, 175, also FS, numerous
offers, leaper, spidery, soon to visit Purdue, NC/Mich. St./W.
Va./ND/Syr. also on list; Trey Womack, Malvern, 6-foot, 175, also DB,
superior skills, explosive, effective in tight spots, offers from
Va./Rutgers; Naftalie “Talie” Ellis, Overbrook, 6-5, 260, TE, also DE,
snowshoes for hands, relentless blocker, many film requests, winner;
Matt Leddy, St. Joseph’s Prep, 6-3, 230, TE, also DE, dominant blocker,
knack for tough/clutch catches, increasing interest, star student; Erik
Frazier, Germantown, 5-10, 195, WR, also DB, thirsts for the ball,
sacrifices body, precise patterns, strong student; Terron Oates,
Imhotep, 6-4, 240, TE, also DE, promising, willing to learn, runs/jumps,
part-time FB.
  Others: *Bill Edger, St. Joseph’s Prep, 6-3, 180, WR; Alonzo Williams,
Frankford, 5-11, 190, TE; James Tyree, Central, 6-1, 210, slotback,
projected athlete; Derrick Davis, Gratz, 6-foot, 165, WR; Antwain
Brown-Barnes, Germantown, 6-foot, 230, TE; Maurice Sullivan, Mastbaum,
6-foot, 175.
RUNNING BACKS
  The Best: Lamone Fox, Northeast, 5-11, 200, HB, also LB, passionate
runner/blocker, lives for tough yards, puts team 1st, perceptive;
Maurice Dantzler, Franklin, 6-foot, 190, HB, also OLB, possible SS,
specimen, has the burst, strong student, born leader; Brandon Norris,
Frankford, 5-8, 180 (needs to attend prep school/JC).
  Others: John Shaw, St. Joseph’s Prep, 5-8, 180, HB (status uncertain due
to season-ending injury); Joe Zeglinski, Ryan, 5-11, 185, HB, also DB
(status uncertain due to season-ending injury); Jimmie Cotton, Malvern,
5-8, 160, HB, possible WR (expected to opt for basketball); *Bryan
McCartney, Wood, 5-11, 190, HB (expected to opt for lacrosse); Donald
“Shug” King, Gratz, 5-10, 185, TB; Terrance Sample, Dobbins, 5-10, 180,
TB, also KR, possible WR-CB; *Josh Halladay, Carroll, 6-foot, 185, HB;
*Tom Hagan, Malvern, 6-foot, 220, FB; Manny Harrison, McDevitt, 6-foot,
180, TB, possible WR; Rasuel Thomas, Conwell-Egan, 6-1, 195, TB,
possible FB; Akeem Johnson, Germantown, 5-6, 160, HB; Atland Williams,
West Phila., 6-foot, 195, FB, projected SS.
QUARTERBACKS
  The Best: Marc Verica, Bonner, 6-3, 205, bound for Virginia; Ryan Hardy,
Frankford, 6-4, 185, pinpoint passer, nice touch, 1st-year starter with
much potential, quite mobile.
  Others: *Brendan McNally, Penn Charter, 6-3, 195, also FS; *Ian
Mitchell, Malvern, 5-9, 175, also DB, possible WR; *Sylvester “Lefty”
Broxton, Overbrook, 6-1, 180; Justin DeCristofaro, Judge, 6-3, 195; *Joe
Kosich, Wood, 6-foot, 200; Chris Bennett, Mastbaum, 6-foot, 165.
KICKERS/PUNTERS
(One Category)
  Kevin Lawrence, Kennedy-Kenrick, 6-1, 205, K-P; Louis Purr, Lincoln,
6-4, 220, P; *Pat Quinn, O’Hara, 6-1, 170, P.