NUC Rankings: 2014 Pennsylvania Top 25

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NUC Rankings: 2014 Pennsylvania Top 25

Courtesy: Barry Every / National Underclassmen Combine           Release: February 26, 2013

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It looks like the Keystone State is loaded this year. The top end of the Pennsylvania Top 25 sees skilled athletes galore. Montae Nicholson, KJ Williams, and Thaddius Smith get it done on both sides of the ball for their respective schools. Don't forget the big guys! Alex Bookser, Donate Angus, Noah Beh, and Mike Grimm would fill the biggest freight elevator in the country. And if you like tall pro-style signal callers then you have to love JJ Cosentino, Andrew Ford, and Chandler Kincade. These guys can see the whole field. Look for the Pennsylvania state rankings to be updated at least two more times before signing day 2014.

1.       Montae Nicholson, ATH, Gateway, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1097867/#highlights/26605373
Nicholson caught 25 passes for 653 yards and six scores.

2.       KJ Williams, WR, Liberty, PA       
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/284277/#highlights/31264378
Williams averaged over 20 yards per catch last year.

3.       Thaddius Smith, ATH, Cardinal O'Hara, PA            
http://www.ncsasports.org/college-recruiting-videos-highlights/thaddius-smith
Smith accounted for 789 yards of offense and 12 scores in 2012.

4.       Robert Martin, RB, Harrisburg, PA           
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1676906/#highlights/37885375
Martin was named First Team All-State.

5.       Dravon Henry, DB, Aliquippa, PA              
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DMpu9LNcYM
Henry was part of defense that recorded six shutouts in 2012.

6.       Alex Bookser, OL, Mt. Lebanon, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1616672/#highlights/31750382
This two-way star recorded 51 tackles.

7.       DeAndre Scott, DB, Imhoptep Institute, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/408737/#highlights/18070374
Scott had six picks and four sacks last year.

8.       Dontae Angus, OL, Germantown, PA     
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVr9guv9P64
Angus excels on both sides of the ball.

9.       Noah Beh, DL, Scranton Prep, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2283312/#highlights/39843381
Beh was in on 70 tackles and ten sacks in 2012.

10.   Zaire Franklin, LB, LaSalle, PA     
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/874031/#highlights/26980377
He helped guide team to the third round of the PIAA AAAA playoffs.

11.   Elijah Zeise, ATH, North Allegheny, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1069956/#highlights/19898390
He caught 23 passes for 677 yards and had 41 tackles in 2012.

12.   JJ Cosentino, QB, Central Catholic, PA    
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC_H7n3fe-4
Cosentino has the size and arm strength to hit all parts of the field.

13.   Andrew Ford, QB, Cedar Cliff, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/594850/#highlights/32897392
Ford threw for 2,957 yards and 35 scores in 2012.

14.   Justice Rawlins, LB, Monessen, PA          
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxqGyAaZZY0
Rawlins helped guide team to (8-1) District record.

15.   Tyler Burke*, LB, Coatesville Area, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/795844/#highlights/21990381
Burke helped guide team to AAAA State Championship game.

16.   Mike Grimm, OL, Bethel Park, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1128376/#highlights/33998374
Grimm plays one of the toughest schedules in the Keystone State.

17.   Anthony Davis, DB, Gateway, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1097866/#highlights/29169442
Davis recorded 38 tackles and four picks.

18.   Chandler Kincade, QB, Blackhawk, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1130563/#highlights/33415378
Kincade threw for 2,220 yards and 16 touchdowns.

19.   Daquan Worley*, RB, Coatesville Area, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/809776/#highlights/40219373
Worley ran for 1,779 yards and 20 scores.

20.   Chase Winovich, LB, Thomas Jefferson, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1067374/#highlights/35592394
He recorded 69 tackles and nice sacks in 2012.

21.   Troy Apke, WR, Mt. Lebanon, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1616621/#highlights/29266373
He caught 54 passes for 1,048 yards and 13 scores.

22.   Jamal Custis, WR, Neumann-Goretti, PA              
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/931583/#jamal-custis
This giant receiver causes serious matchup problems.

23.   Shai McKenzie, RB, Washington, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1544254/#highlights/42175386
McKenzie scored over 40 touchdowns in 2012.

24.   Ricky Rogers, WR, Gateway, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1743557/#highlights/41240376
Rogers was a two-way standout for the Gators.

25.   Patrick Amara, DB, West Catholic, PA
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/623165/#highlights/17551375
Amara was in on 77 tackles and ten sacks in 2012.