Here's our 29th annual list of city-leagues players deserving of attention
from Division I recruiters, compiled with the help of coaches.
  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.
- Ted Silary

OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
CENTERS
  The Best: None.
  Others: *Joe D'Orazio, SJ Prep, 6-3, 250.
GUARDS
  The Best: None.
  Others: *John Gazzola, SJ Prep, 6-5, 260 (awaiting early-entrance word from Harvard); Antoine Kemp-Smith, Germantown, 6-2, 250; *Mike Murphy, Judge, 6-1, 265, also DT, possible C.
TACKLES
  The Best: Jeff Battipaglia, SJ Prep, 6-5, 260, also DT-DE, quite agile, strong, respects nuances, playing at elite level, eyeing Army/Navy; Joe McKendry, SJ Prep, 6-6, 275, 2nd-year player with huge upside, great leverage, SAT: 1,210, could benefit from prep school year; Maurice Jessup, Bartram, 6-3, 300, also DT, likely C, mobile wide-body, aggressive, hates to lose, Temple/Ohio U. among interested; Paul Ostick, Malvern, 6-3, 275, also DT-DE, natural leader, highly motivated, stays with blocks, may opt for Ivy; Mike Thompson, Central, 6-4, 285, also DT, fearless, plays basketball, drive-blocker, some sniffs; Ahmad Rasheed, Imhotep, 6-4, 260, coming off broken hand, visited UConn, good feet, big upside; Chris Oliver, Germantown, 6-3, 250, also DT, likely G, rangy/athletic, pulling no problem, strong academics, possible gem.
  Others: Brett Olsen, Ryan, 6-5, 250; Terrance Frazier, Gratz, 6-foot, 225, likely G-NG, possible FB; *John Pettine, Carroll, 6-3, 250, also DE, likely C; Matt Sheehan, Episcopal, 6-4, 250, likely G; Anthony DeLuca, N. Catholic, 6-3, 295; Jerry Penrose, O'Hara, 6-1, 275, possible C.
RECEIVERS
  The Best: J.C. Montgomery, Frankford, 6-5, 220, WR, also LB, quite simply: looks like future pro, oozes athleticism, wonderful teammate, S. Carolina native, may need JC; Chris Lorditch, Wood, 6-3, 185, also DB-K-P-KR, hands R us, crafty, TD city, quick bursts, Syracuse has offered; Courey Burrell, Lincoln, 6-3, 215, TE, also WB-DE-KR, tireless worker, has become return whiz, perceptive, W.Va/'Cuse in contact; Darrell "Butta" Brown, Dobbins, 6-2, 180, WR-Slot, also DB, exhibits "certain something," confident, works at craft, ask for Central tape; Roberto Townsend, Dougherty, 6-3, 185, WR, also DB, explosive athlete, basketball star, vast potential if he decides on FB.
  Others: Joe Hoban, Malvern, 6-foot, 175, WR, also FS; Steve Schell, SJ Prep, 6-2, 225, TE, also DT-LB (injured much of season); Bradley Martin, Gratz, 6-1, 175, WR, also S; Addison West, Gtn. Academy, 6-4, 185, TE, also LB; Brian Brinkmann, SJ Prep, 5-8, 160, also KR-PR.
RUNNING BACKS
  The Best: Alex Holcombe, Gtn. Academy, 5-11, 195, also LB-P, boundless energy, national-level decathlete, 53-carry game, may opt for Ivy and/or track; Calvin Spires, Frankford, 6-foot, 190, HB, runs on balls of feet, delivers blow, deceptively quite fast, spirited competitor.
  Others: *Kory Marshall, Edison, 6-1, 180, HB, also DB; Dennis Shaw, W. Catholic, 5-9, 170, HB; Kendell Coleman, King, 5-6, 150, also KR-PR; John "Fudgie" Pratt, Bartram, 5-9, 175, also DB; Anthony Sample, Neumann-Goretti, 5-10, 185, HB; Daniel Barrett, Central, 5-8, 175, HB, possible OLB.
QUARTERBACKS
  The Best: Chris Whitney, SJ Prep, 6-3, 210, also FS, impeccable vision/instincts, wiry strength, driven, SAT: 1,320, widespread contact; Jerrick Jenkins, Gratz, 6-2, 185, also DB, VERY impressive, velocity/touch/field sense, on pace to qualify, hurry!; John Kennedy, Central, 5-10, 165, possible WR-CB, option wizard, electric on the go, pure FB athlete, Academies interest.
  Others: Kenny Moore, University City, 6-6, 210; Mark Hatty, Neumann-Goretti, 6-4, 185; *Kevin Schafer, Conwell-Egan, 6-1, 205, also DB; Andreas Hudson, Frankford, 6-4, 170.
KICKERS/PUNTERS
(One Category)
  Eric Muller, Penn Charter, 5-10, 180, K-P; Joe Buckley, Malvern, 5-10, 165, K-P.

DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
ENDS
  The Best: Sean Evans, Northeast, 6-6, 205, also WR-OLB, off-the-charts possibilities, also D-I hoops prospect, stirs memories of Lance Johnstone (Gtn/Temple/NFL); Jim Surdykowski, McDevitt, 6-2, 245, also T, likely ILB, relentless, bear-like, takes NO plays off, strong student; Jahmel Bashir, Southern, 6-4, 235, also TE, possible DT, Del. State offer, consistent/committed, aggressive; Donte Harmon, Bartram, 6-3, 220, possible OLB, coming on strong, runs & stuns, whole list's top sleeper?
  Others: *Drew Fullen, Penn Charter, 6-4, 205, also C; Isiah Edmond, W. Catholic, 6-foot, 250, possible G; Randall Wilson, Dobbins, 6-4, 240, also TE; *Rob Bates, Malvern, 6-2, 235, also G; Chris Clanton, Washington, 6-2, 220, also C; Ryan Kreider, Judge, 6-3, 235, possible T; *Luke Miller, Episcopal, 6-4, 210, also T.
TACKLES
  The Best: Tyree Dudley, Frankford, 6-4, 305, also T, envelops ballcarriers, must double-team, student of game, mid-major inquiries; Ryan Haber, SJ Prep, 6-2, 265, likely NT, runs 4.7 40 yet squats 500-plus, freak of nature, junkyard dog mentality, Temple involved; Wayne Crawford, Chestnut Hill, 6-3, 290, also G, possible NT, athletic for size, can dominate, BC interested; Matt Wilk, Ryan, 6-4, 225, also T, possible LB, intense, desirable frame, scrapes down line; Mark Surma, Central, 6-3, 210, possible DE-OLB-TE, interesting possibilities, dedicated, businesslike, SAT: high 1,400s.
  Others: Jordan Faust, Carroll, 6-2, 305; Tyrone Bolden, Lincoln, 6-4, 225, also T, possible DE; Aaron Murrey, Washington, 6-2, 285, also G; Malaquan Butler, Dobbins, 6-2, 280; Charles Owens, Overbrook, 6-1, 260.
LINEBACKERS
  The Best: Anthony Rhoades, W. Catholic, 6-2, 230, OLB, worker bee, man-child moments, gets to sideline, Cincy/W. Va./Rutgers lead pack; Neil Doogan, SJ Prep, 6-4, 230, also FB, possible DE, big hits, defends pass, cornerstone-type, Central Michigan mulling offer; Calden Pierce, Roxborough, 5-11, 195, also FB, likely SS, many attributes, powders people, intestinal fortitude-plus, strong academics, Ga. Tech/'Cuse inquiring; Khalief Evans, Imhotep, 5-10, 185, also RB, likely SS, teeth-rattler, flat-out playmaker, Northwestern/Temple looking; Khaleel Evans, Imhotep, 5-9, 175, also RB, likely CB, similar to his twin, UConn curious; Buster Ousley, SJ Prep, 6-3, 200, also TE, can run, coach on field, Navy in pursuit, SAT: 1,490, may opt for Ivy.
  Others: Matt Marcinek, Roman, 6-3, 230, ILB, possible DE; *Marc Holloway, W. Catholic, 6-1, 220, ILB; *Alex Forte, Malvern, 5-11, 195, ILB, possible SS, also FB; Sean McNally, Penn Charter, 6-1, 205, SS, possible OLB, also HB; *Pat McAfee, Wood, 6-foot, 220, ILB, also FB; Taylor Cave, Ryan, 6-2, 210, ILB; Eric "Neckbone" Williams, Germantown, 6-1, 225, ILB; Brennan Shapiro, Northeast, 6-foot, 205, ILB, also G.
BACKS
  The Best: Daryl Robinson, N. Catholic, 5-10, 170, also RB-KR, CB, committed to Temple; Dom Joseph, Roman, 6-1, 185, also WR, likely CB, committed to Virginia; PJ Shirdan, Bonner, 6-1, 190, committed to West Virginia (injured all season); Mark McPherson, Neumann-Goretti, 5-9, 185, also RB, likely SS, born leader, feisty, hits for keeps, Temple/UConn.
  Others: John Dempsey, O'Hara, 6-1, 200, also RB, likely SS-OLB, committed to Villanova; *Tyler Ahrenhold, Chestnut Hill, 6-1, 180, CB, also FB, CB; Maurice "Rookie" Goodwin, Bok, 6-1, 175, FS, also WR; Greg Frantz, La Salle, 6-2, 210, SS, possible OLB; Ramon Odom, Roxborough, 5-10, 170, FS, also RB-KR; *Brock Baxter, Central, 5-10, 160, CB; *Jim Daley, Wood, 5-10, 170, CB.