Meet Pennsylvania’s top college prospects in the Class of 2021: Part 1

PennLive ranked Pennsylvania’s top 350 college football prospects for the Class of 2020 last Monday.

So, this week, the Class of 2021 is up.

In the newest rankings for 2021, PennLive expanded its list from 100 college prospects to 150.

However, for this go-round, we broke it into three parts.

Today’s first part will feature the athletes we ranked 150-101. Tuesday will feature 100-51, and Wednesday will feature the “Fab 50,” of the class.

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For the list as a whole, there are some impressive athletes — a nationally-ranked quarterback, receiver and lineman — to name a few.

But there are also some guys who are just coming into their own following their sophomore campaigns.

The next year will be huge for them in determining their college fates.

This is not a “most productive high school player” or “best high school player” list.

There are, often, times when high school production does not equal college interest.

And, again, this is a “college football prospect” list. It’s a projection of an athlete’s value as a next-level prospect.

Production is considered in developing the rankings, however, but so are other things college recruiters look for — size speed, strength … the measureables.

Film and in-person evaluations are also considered.

Some, perhaps not all, of an athlete’s offers may be listed, but offers were not a qualifying factor. They are there to give readers an idea of the type of college attention the athlete is already receiving.

Feel like we missed someone? Hop in the comments and let us know about it.

Feel like someone should be higher on the list? Let us know about that, too.

Below is a look at the first installment of the rankings:

150. Ethan Adams

School: Lake-Lehman

Position: QB

HT/WT: 5-10, 170

Buzz: He’s a hard worker with some tools, and, with a growth spurt, his stock could increase. As is, he’s developing into a prospect.

Twitter: @adams_qb

149. Isaiah Houser

School: Shippensburg

Position: WR

HT/WT: 5-10, 130

Buzz: He’s the brother of former Shippensburg standout, Adam Houser, and while he’ll need to add some size during the next year, he has some playmaking ability and could become one of those nice, playmaking slot types.

Twitter: N/A

148. Cole Shergi

School: Burgettstown

Position: WR/S

HT/WT: 5-10, 180

Buzz: He’s a good athlete who can contribute on both sides the ball. As a receiver, he shows good speed and quickness, and good versatility. Burgettstown hands him the ball, too, and he shows good vision on the run. As a safety, he does a good job reading plays and putting himself in position to win.

Twitter: @ShergiCole

147. Julius ‘Booper’ Johnson

School: Conestoga Valley

Position: RB/S

HT/WT: 5-11, 175

Buzz: “Booper” shows good patience and vision, setting up his blocks in the run game. If he can improve on his quickness and speed, some, he could climb the rankings. His nickname is top of the list.

Twitter: @Booperjohnson

146. Aiden Chavis

School: Episcopal Academy

Position: S

HT/WT: 5-8, 150

Buzz: Not a big guy, but he flies around, and will come downhill to make a big hit. He’s got a knack for being around the ball and making plays.

Twitter: @aidenchavis

145. Arnold Paramore

School: Simon Gratz

Position: S

HT/WT: 5-8, 150

Buzz: He played a lot of centerfield for his team a season ago, and did well. He has good speed and quickness, and does a good job of recognizing plays so that he puts himself in position to make a play.

Twitter: @arnoldparamore

144. Khaleef Jones

School: Neumann Goretti

Position: CB

HT/WT: 5-8, 160

Buzz: He’s got excellent speed, is fluid and physical, and that makes him excellent in coverage. He can make up ground quickly, and has excellent ball skills. He has an offer from Morgan State.

Twitter: @khaleefjones7

143. Darius Bruce

School: Westinghouse

Position: CB

HT/WT: 5-10, 150

Buzz: He does a good job of recognizing what’s happening, and putting himself in position to make a play on the ball.

Twitter: @dariusbruce1

142. Brandon Gilliard

School: Wissahickon

Position: CB

HT/WT: 5-10, 155

Buzz: He’s a good coverage guy, who hangs with receivers and makes a play on the ball.

Twitter: N/A

141. Cross Douglas

School: Lakeland

Position: OL/DL

HT/WT: 6-1, 280

Buzz: He’s strong, plays with good leverage, and shows a nice nasty streak.

Twitter: @CrocifissoDoug1

140. Khian’Dre Harris

School: Conwell-Egan

Position: ATH

HT/WT: 5-10, 155

Buzz: He has solid speed and versatility, and can play tailback or, perhaps, slot, but his best spot in college may be in the secondary. He’s fluid there, coming out of his backpedal with ease to make plays on the ball.

Twitter: @khiandre

139. Julian Talley

School: St. Joseph’s Prep

HT/WT: 5-9, 170

Position: ATH

Buzz: He’s physical and can run, and has reportedly had an excellent offseason at camps. His best position will likely be in the defensive backfield, but he has versatility. His list of offers includes Sacred Heart.

Twitter: @Julianxtalley

138. Willie Goods

School: Souderton

Position: RB

HT/WT: 5-9, 140

Buzz: He’s not the biggest guy on the list, but he’s got good speed and vision with the ball in his hand. He also shows great versatility, and is a good enough receiver to possibly move to the slot as well.

Twitter: @Williegoods1

137. Cole Spencer

School: Pine-Richland

Position: QB

HT/WT: 5-10, 180

Buzz: He’s an excellent runner, and is still developing as a passer, but has a solid arm. There’s a lot of athleticism and promise here.

Twitter: @2002cole

136. Eddy Tillman

School: Central Catholic

Position: RB/CB

HT/WT: 5-7, 155

Buzz: He’s got good speed and vision, cuts to the open seam, and hits the jets.

Twitter: @Crazy_Legs_Ed

135. Max Moyers

School: Lewisburg

Position: RB

HT/WT: 5-10, 185

Buzz: He ran for more than 2,100 yards and 28 touchdowns as a sophomore. He’s got solid speed, finds the hole and gets upfield.

Twitter: @Max_Moyers7

134. Michael Peyton

School: Peters Township

Position: RB/LB

HT/WT: 5-11, 180

Buzz: He runs well, but his next-level position will most likely be linebacker. He’s good in coverage there, and does a good job of getting to the ball.

Twitter: @MichaelPeyton7

133. Nah-Syr Garner

School: Wyoming Valley West

Position: CB

HT/WT: 5-10, 169

Buzz: He has good speed, quickness and agility and hangs with receivers in coverage well. He has a knack for making a play on the ball and coming away with it.

Twitter: N/A

132. Charley Rossi

School: South Fayette

Position: WR

HT/WT: 5-7, 150

Buzz: He’s one of those quick, little slot guys that won’t wow many people, at the moment, with his physical appearance. But then the ball is hiked, and he’s zipping around the field open.

Twitter: @CharleyRossi1

131. Sean McTaggart

School: Lampeter-Strasburg

Position: QB

HT/WT: 6-1, 195

Buzz: He’s a dual-threat, who can throw well on the run. He’s got a strong enough arm, and if he adds some there, and continues to refine his game, he could be a big riser in these rankings during the next two years.

Twitter: @mctaggart_sean

130. Sam Sykes

School: Cheltenham

Position: S

HT/WT: 5-8, 175

Buzz: He’s got short-area quicks, and speed to match, and he uses it to fly around the field making plays. Turn on the film, and Sykes is blocking kicks, making big-time hits on ball carriers, and covering receivers with ease.

Twitter: @Sam_sykes1

129. Luke Persinger

School: Montour

Position: QB

HT/WT: 6-2, 175

Buzz: He’s a good athlete with a solid arm, who surpassed 1,000 yards passing as a sophomore.

Twitter: @PersingerLuke

128. Coltin Deery

School: Garnet Valley

Position: OL

HT/WT: 6-2, 260

Buzz: He’s a big kid, who is strong and moves well for his size. He’s a wrestler, too, and a good one, so the mental toughness is there.

Twitter: @DeeryColtin

127. Darryl Simpson Jr.

School: Archbishop John Carroll

Position: TE/DE

HT/WT: 6-3, 200

Buzz: He needs to add some size, but he’s a strong guy, who even played on the interior of the defensive line last season. He’s also a good enough athlete to lineup at receiver, and contribute there.

Twitter: @phillydj23

126. Nadir McLeod

School: Martin Luther King

Position: WR

HT/WT: 5-10, 160

Buzz: He has good speed and quickness, and could become a dangerous slot guy at the next level.

Twitter: @NadirMcleod9

125. Eric McClung

School: Allderdice

Position: OL

HT/WT: 6-2, 250

Buzz: He’s got some athleticism, and with some added size, he could make a nice guard at the next level.

Twitter: @_Eric52

124. Connor Lavelle

School: Baldwin

Position: S/WR

HT/WT: 6-2, 165

Buzz: He’s got a nice frame, is a fluid athlete who can play both safety and receiver, and has good hands.

Twitter: @Lavelle_2002

123. Dom Sheidy

School: Governor Mifflin

Position: DL

HT/WT: 6-2, 245

Buzz: He’s built thick with a strong base and moves well. He’ll continue to add mass, and his development will be interesting.

Twitter: @Dshei21

122. Drew Harper

School: Avonworth

Positon: ATH

HT/WT: 6-0, 170

Buzz: He’s a physical player, who gets it done on both sides the ball. He moves well enough to be a hard-hitting safety, but may ultimately grow into a linebacker.

Twitter: @drewpharper

121. Brian Finley

School: Springfield

Position: OL/DL

HT/WT: 6-1, 261

Buzz: He’s got some nastiness to him, especially at guard, where he has shown he can pull out in front of running plays and blow open lanes. He’s an excellent guard prospect, and his stock could really rise with a growth spurt. He’s also a solid defensive tackle.

Twitter: @B_Finley22

120. Zachary Belles

School: Sayre

Position: OL/DL

HT/WT: 6-5, 290

Buzz: He’s just a massive guy, who’s been playing in the middle of the defense and eating up space.

Twitter: N/A

119. Alex Klingensmith

School: Shaler

Position: OL

HT/WT: 6-5, 280

Buzz: He’s a massive guy, who could really move up this list with another year of development.

Twitter: @AKlingensmith68

118. Daniel Doegan

School: Academy Park

Position: CB

HT/WT: 5-11, 165

Buzz: He’s a solid athlete with good coverage skills, and he isn’t afraid to help against the run.

Twitter: @ddoegan2

117. Ethan West

School: Seneca Valley

Position: S

HT/WT: 6-2, 195

Buzz: He’s a tall, long guy, who could grow into a linebacker during the next two seasons. As is, he his length allows him to make plays some other guys might not. He also plays a little running back.

Twitter: @malachiwest

116. Joey Antuono

School: Neshannock

Position: DL

HT/WT: 6-0, 250

Buzz: He’s a strong, hard-nosed guy on the interior who can disrupt the passing game and is solid against the run. A few more inches, added strength, and his stock will rise.

Twitter: @joeyantuono

115. Christian Suber

School: Penn Wood

Position: DE

HT/WT: 6-0, 220

Buzz: He’s a strong kid, who took on blockers, and won, a lot, as a sophomore. He was credited with 85 tackles, 18 for loss, and 6.5 sacks playing on the end.

Twitter: @suber32

114. Eli Jochem

School: Pine-Richland

Position: WR

HT/WT: 6-0, 175

Buzz: He runs good routes and has good hands. A productive slot guy, he led the Rams in receptions a season ago.

Twitter: @EliJochem

113. Ameer Dudley

School: Central Valley

Position: ATH

HT/WT: 6-0, 165

Buzz: He’s a slippery athlete who has a knack for making guys miss in the open field. He plays quarterback, but his best position, next level, may be corner or receiver. That said, if he continues to develop, he could be a fit at quarterback, too, for certain schemes.

Twitter: @DudleyAmeer

112. Christian Sapp

School: East Stroudsburg

Position: S

HT/WT: 6-0, 183

Buzz: Sapp has areas where he could improve, but the kid loves to play football and that shows up on film. He can catch and play receiver, but his best position, next level, could be safety.

Twitter: @cloutedsapp

111. Logan Pfeuffer

School: Peters Township

Position: QB

HT/WT: 6-0, 160

Buzz: “Mojo” can pitch the pill around the field. He’s not the biggest quarterback in this class, but he can make throws downfield with zip or touch.

Twitter: @MojoPfeuffer

110. Jeremiah Nixon

School: Exeter Township

Position: RB

HT/WT: 5-10, 205

Buzz: He’s a squatty guy, with nice speed. He runs hard, and he produced with a near-1,000 yard season.

Twitter: @Jeremiahnixon1

109. Chamor Price

School: Gateway

Position: ATH

HT/WT: 6-2, 167

Buzz: He’s got great size and is a good athlete who can play a handful of positions.

Twitter: @price_chamor

108. Scott Cummings

School: West Chester East

Position: DE/TE

HT/WT: 6-5, 230

Buzz: The build is the selling point now. He’s a tough guy, who battles on the line, coming off the edge, but will need to add some size and strength.

Twitter: @scott_cummings_

107. Ryan Duell

School: West Chester East

Position: QB

HT/WT: 6-4, 200

Buzz: He doesn’t have a ton of film, but what’s out there shows an intriguing prospect. He’s a big guy with a solid arm, who will step up in the pocket and deliver the throw. This could be a big season for him in terms of establishing himself as a prospect.

Twitter: @RyanDuell08

106. Brandon Cox

School: Episcopal Academy

Position: RB

HT/WT: 5-11, 175

Buzz: He’s an aggressive guy who’s quick and hits hard. He has excellent athleticism, and can carry the ball on offense, too.

Twitter: @brandoncox6_

105. Anthony Giansante

School: Norwin

Position: OL

HT/WT: 6-3, 265

Buzz: He’s got a nice build, and is a bit of a scrapper. With added size and strength, his stock should climb.

Twitter: @AGiansante_2021

104. Malachi Bowman

School: Central Dauphin

Position: CB

HT/WT: 5-10, 160

Buzz: He does a good job of reading plays and making plays on the ball. He isn’t the biggest guy, but won’t shy away from coming up and helping against the run.

Twitter: @bowman_malachi

103. Dresyn Green

School: State College

Position: RB

HT/WT: 5-9, 160

Buzz: He’s not the biggest back on the board, but he has game-changing speed that most don’t.

Twitter: @dregreenn

102. Mujaheed Muhammad

School: High School of the Future

Position: CB/RB

HT/WT: 5-8, 160

Buzz: He shows excellent speed, and plays bigger than listed. Muhammad is physical at the line, and isn’t afraid to come up and make a big hit in the run game. His speed also shows at running back, and he could also settle in there at the next level although with an added inch or two in height, corner looks like his best spot.

Twitter: @6mmuhammad

101. Anthony Evans

School: Belle Vernon

Position: OL

HT/WT: 6-2, 260

Buzz: He’s got a wide body, but moves well, and has a good, strong base.

Twitter: @Anthony_Evans58

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