Preps.com PA Class of 2017 Top 50
by Ayo Fapohunda
Posted March 7, 2016 8:59 pm
CJ Thorpe, D'Andre Swift, Damion Barber, Donovan Jeter, Josh Lugg, Kenny Robinson, Lamont Wade, Mark Webb, Paris Ford
After long hours of travel and film evaluation we now feel comfortable releasing our PA Class of 2017 Top 50. Historically we have taken pride uncovering sleepers that we have introduced with high rankings and later watched them excel at the next level, despite being underrated by most outlets.
This year may have had the slimmest margin from player to player that i’ve seen over the past few years. After the top 10 to 15 players, it was pretty much a crap shoot. Even amongst the top 10, there is plenty of room for debate. It was extremely difficult crowning the number one spot this year, but we were still able to put together a list of players that continue the tradition of elite Pennsylvania players.
Players like John Reid, Jordan Whitehead, Robert Foster, Will Fuller, Saquon Barkley, Tyler Boyd and many more have topped our lists in the past, and this group should be no different in their production once they reach the next level. So with no further adieu, we introduce the Preps.com PA Class of 2017 Top 50.
1. North Allegheny– Josh Lugg- 6’7 280 OL
2. St. Josephs– D’Andre Swift- 5’10 203 RB
3. Clairton– Lamont Wade- 5’10 185 ATH
4. Central Catholic– Chris CJ Thorpe- 6’4 300 DT
5. Steel Valley– Paris Ford- 6’2 185 ATH
6. University Prep– Kenny Robinson- 6’2 205 ATH
7. Beaver Falls- Donovan Jeter- 6’5 270 DL
8. Archbishop Wood– Mark Webb- 6’3 195 ATH
9. Harrisburg– Damion Barber- 6’4 236 DL
10. Beaver- Darius Wise- 5’10 168 ATH
11. Cardinal Ohara– Desmond Holmes- 6’5 290 DL
12. Central Catholic– David Adams- 6’2 230 LB
13. Mckeesport– Curtis Harper- 6’2 291 DL
14. Central Catholic– Kurt Hinish- 6’3 280 DL
15. Mckeesport– Davon Brown- 5’11 240 DL
16. West Allegheny– Kieran Firment- 6’4 280 OL
17. Aliquippa– Kenny Rainey- 6’3 285 OL
18. Thomas Jefferson– Zane Zandier- 6’3 205 ATH
19. Johnstown– Exree Loe- 6’0 182 ATH
20. Apollo Ridge– Duane Brown- 5’11 182 ATH
21. James Coughlin– Ryan Solt- 6’3 285 OL
22. Central Dauphin East– Tyshaun Pollard- 5’11 185 ATH
23. Waynesboro– Forrest Rhyne- 6’2 230 LB
24. Beaver Falls– Raquan Crowder- 6’3 275 OL
25. Farrell– Braxton Chapman- 6’1 195 ATH
26. Malvern Prep– Jake Glavin- 6’3 295 OL
27. Central Dauphin East– Brandon Hickerson-Rooks- 6’1 220 LB
28. Liberty– Darian Street- 6’3 170 ATH
29. Easton– Katrell Thompson- 5’10 165 ATH
30. Boys Latin Charter– De’Andre Salters- 6’2 170 WR
31. Upper St. Clair– Gabe Houy- 6’6 270 OL
32. Clairton– Noah Hamlin- 6’0 180 ATH
33. Penn Hills– Rick Squires- 6’1 196 LB
34. Kittanning– Zane Dudek- 5’10 180 ATH
35. Montour– Roman Macek- 6’2 255 DL
36. Steel Valley– DeWayne Murray- 5’10 185 RB
37. Archbishop Wood– Raheem Blackshear- 5’11 170 ATH
38. Epispocal Academy– CJ Mcanally- 6’1 182 ATH
39. Milton Hershey– Keonte Lucas- 5’10 180 ATH
40. Upper St. Clair– Thomas Vissman- 6’0 200 ATH
41. Ligonier Valley– Collin Smith- 6’0 194 ATH
42. New Castle– Geno Stone- 6’0 185 ATH
43. Bishop Guilfoyle– Andrew Irwin- 6’1 205 LB
44. Clearfield– Ryan Lezzer- 6’0 186 ATH
45. Haverford– Eli Godfrey- 5’11 175 ATH
46. Mt. Lebanon– Jack Young- 6’2 185 ATH
47. Ringgold– Dalton Holt- 6’0 170 ATH
48. St. Josephs– Carter Lynch- 6’6 315 OL
49. Delaware Valley Charter– Maurice McCray- 6’2 230 LB
50. Simon Gratz– Kenny Bennett- 6’2 192 DB
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CJ Thorpe, D'Andre Swift, Damion Barber, Donovan Jeter, Josh Lugg, Kenny Robinson, Lamont Wade, Mark Webb, Paris Ford