Preseason Pennsylvania All-State high school football team

When the MaxPreps 2020 Preseason High School Football Team was released on July 13, St. Joseph's Prep had more selections (three) than any other school in the country. The same can be said for the 2020 MaxPreps Preseason All-Pennsylvania football team.

Quarterback Kyle McCord, receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (all first team All-Americans) join four teammates from The Prep on this year's all-state squad. The Hawks open at No. 7 in the MaxPreps Preseason Top 100. 

Imhotep comes in second with five players on the team, while Pittsburgh Central Catholic, which debuts at No. 92 in the Top 100 rankings, headlines a select list of schools who also have 2-3 selections. First Team Offense

QB — Kyle McCord, St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia) | 6-3 | 204 | Sr.
The 5-star recruit and Ohio State commit is ranked the No. 3 overall pro-style quarterback prospect nationally and the No. 22 overall prospect regardless of position. Also an Elite 11 Finalist and All-American Bowl selection. Threw for school record 2,883 yards as a sophomore. Missed last month of the season last year with injury. Looking to lead Hawks to third straight PIAA title. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State.

QB — Cole Spencer, Pine-Richland (Gibsonia) | 5-10 | 160 | Sr.
Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State selection last year after throwing for 2,994 yards and 36 touchdowns en route to leading the Rams to the WPIAL Class 6A final. Is 21-5 and has thrown for 4,453 yards and rushed for 1,177 in two years as a starter. Also went 42-2 at 152-pounds and finished fourth at the PIAA state wrestling tournament this winter. Committed to Penn for wrestling.

RB — Nicholas Singleton, Governor Mifflin (Shillington) | 5-11 | 195 | Jr.
Pennsylvania’s No 4 overall 2022 prospect and a Top 10 running back prospect nationally. Looking for third straight 1,000-yard season. Rushed for 1,690 yards and 32 touchdowns last year. Owns 25 offers including Notre Dame, Michigan, Penn State, Ohio State, USC, Pitt and Wisconsin. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 5A All-State.

RB — Eddie Tillman, Central Catholic (Pittsburgh) | 5-8, 170 | Sr.
Ran for 2,064 yards and 26 touchdowns last season. Named Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State.

WR — Marvin Harrison Jr., St. Joseph’s (Phildelphia) | 6-4 | 184 | Sr.
Ohio State commit is Pennsylvania’s No. 5 overall prospect and the country’s 14th ranked receiver prospect. His 19 offers include LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Florida, Pitt and Michigan State. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State. First team selection on both the MaxPreps Sophomore and Junior All-American teams the past two seasons. Caught 47 passes for 1,033 yards and 15 touchdowns last year. Runs a 4.64 40-yard dash and has a 31.3-inch vertical.

WR — Mehki Flowers, Steelton-Highspire | 6-1 | 187 | Jr.
Pennsylvania’s No. 3 overall 2022 prospect and the nation’s No. 11 receiver prospect. Owns 13 offers including Penn State, Pitt, Nebraska, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 2A All-State.

TE — CJ Dippre, Lakeland (Jermyn) | 6-5 | 245 | Sr.
Nation’s No. 43 tight end prospect committed to Maryland on May 10. Virginia, Syracuse, Rutgers, Pitt, Army and Boston College among his 15 offers.

OL — Nolan Rucci, Warwick (Lititz) | 6-8 | 289 | Sr.
Five-star prospect is the country’s No. 4 tackle prospect and the No. 14 overall prospect regardless of division. Holds 29 offers including Clemson, Notre Dame, Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Texas, Stanford and Michigan. Penn State and Wisconsin are listed as favorites. Will play in All-American Bowl. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 5A All-State. Father (Todd) played eight seasons in the NFL after playing at Penn State. Brother (Hayden) is a tight end at Wisconsin.

OL — Aaron Gunn, Union Area (New Castle) | 6-3 | 308 | Sr.
Louisville commit is a Top 40 guard prospect nationally and owns a 73-inch wing span. Kentucky, Michigan State, West Virginia and Western Michigan also offered. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 1A All-State.

OL — Tyler Needham, William Penn Charter (Philadelphia) | 6-4 | 265 | Sr.
Top 75 tackle prospect nationally committed to Rutgers on June 13. West Virginia, Maryland, Wake Forest, Arizona State and Boston College among his 17 offers.

OL — Nate Bruce, Harrisburg | 6-4 | 320 | Sr.
Penn State commit is a Top 45 guard prospect nationally. Also owns offers from Virginia Tech, Rutgers, Toledo, Massachusetts and Bowling Green.

OL — Brad Harris Jr., St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia) | 6-4 | 255 | Jr.
One of the state’s Top 10 2022 prospects and one of the country’s Top 10 guard prospects. Holds five offers (Arizona State, Michigan State, West Virginia, Rutgers and Central Michigan).

AP — Lonnie White, Malvern Prep | 6-2 | 210 | Sr.
One of the country’s Top 25 athlete prospects. Originally committed to Clemson for baseball, but now is headed to Penn State for football. Also plays basketball. Played receiver as a sophomore and was the quarterback as a junior. Will play receiver and safety as a senior.

K — Sander Sahaydak, Liberty (Bethlehem) | 6-2 | 160 | Sr.
Penn State commit. Also had offers from Rutgers and Army. Can hit from 55-65 yards.

First Team Defense

DL — Enai White, Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia) | 6-5 | 225 | Jr.
Country’s No. 8 and Pennsylvania’s No. 1 overall 2022 prospect is the nation’s No. 1 overall weakside defensive end prospect. Holds 35 offers, including LSU, Penn State, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Miami (Fla.), Michigan, Oklahoma and Oregon.

DL — Elliot Donald, Central Catholic (Pittsburgh) | 6-3 | 230 | Sr.
Nephew of NFL defensive end Aaron Donald is considered the No. 9 defensive tackle prospect nationally and a Top 125 player regardless of position. Has 25 tackles-for-loss, 15.5 sacks and four forced fumbles the past two years. Holds 18 offers including LSU, Penn State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Wisconsin. Pitt is considered the heavy favorite. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State.

DL — Ken Talley, Northeast (Philadelphia) | 6-2 | 220 | Jr.
Pennsylvania’s No. 6 overall 2022 prospect and a Top 10 prospect nationally at weakside defensive end. Penn State, Florida, Pitt, Texas A&M, Tennessee and Arizona State are among his 20 offers.

DL — Nahki Johnson, West Mifflin | 6-3 | 225 | WDE | Sr.
A Top 20 prospect nationally at weakside defensive end. Committed to Pitt on June 25. Penn State, Michigan and Virginia Tech among 11 offers.

DL — Dorien Ford, Baldwin (Pittsburgh) | 6-4 | 290 | Sr.
Top 25 defensive tackle prospect nationally. Holds 17 offers, including Penn State, Michigan, Nebraska, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Arizona, Arkansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota and Michigan state. Pitt is considered the favorite.

LB — Jeremiah Trotter Jr., St. Joseph's Prep (PA) | 6-1 | 210 | Sr.
Son of former NFL linebacker and four-time Pro Bowler Jeremiah Trotter is ranked the No. 1 inside linebacker prospect in the country. Also the 34th ranked recruit regardless of position nationwide. Runs a 4.81 40-yard dash and owns a 30.1-inch vertical. Chosen to play in the Under Armour All-American game.

LB — Anthony Johnson, Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia) | 6-1 | 230 | Jr.
Pennsylvania’s No. 7 overall prospect and the country’s No. 4 inside linebacker prospect. Holds 17 offers including Ohio State, Penn State, Oregon, Pitt, Nebraska and Texas A&M.

DB — Derrick Davis, Gateway (Monroeville) | 6-1 | 194 | Sr.
The country’s No. 2 overall safety prospect and the country’s 53rd ranked recruit regardless of division. Holds 25 offers, including Clemson, Ohio State, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame, Alabama, USC, Wisconsin and Michigan. Penn State considered the favorite. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 5A All-State selection will play in the Under Armour All-American Game. Runs a 4.64 40-yard dash and owns a 35.1-inch vertical. Four-year starter also excels on offense where he has 3,151 career rushing yards, 91 receptions and 65 touchdowns.

DB — Donovan McMillon, Peters Township (McMurray) | 6-2 | 193 | Sr.
Top 25 safety prospect nationally. Holds a staggering 54 offers, including Penn State, Michigan, LSU, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, Oregon and Oklahoma. Committed to Florida on July 18. Also wrestles (101-18 career record). Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 5A All-State.

DB — Keenan Nelson Jr., St. Joseph’s (PA) | 6-1 | 200 | Jr.
Pennsylvania’s No. 2 overall 2022 prospect and a Top 20 cornerback prospect nationally. Holds 16 offers, including Notre Dame, Michigan, Penn State, Georgia, Michigan State and Nebraska.

DB — Tysheem Johnson, Neumann Goretti (PA) | 5-10 | 190 | Sr.
Country’s 17th ranked safety prospect. Holds 23 offers, including Ohio state, Michigan, Penn state, Pitt, LSU, Florida, Michigan State, Wisconsin and Stanford. Mississippi considered the favorite. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 3A All-State.

AP — Elijah Jeudy, Northeast (Philadelphia) | 6-3 | 246 | Sr.
No. 10 weakside defensive end prospect nationally and a Top 175 player regardless of position. Two-sport athlete also excels in track (60 meters, high jump and long jump). Vertical is 35.8-inches. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State.

P — Mitchell Groh II, Dallastown | 6-1 | 170 | Sr.
Former elite soccer player is considered one of the region’s top kicking prospects. Four-year starter.

Second Team Offense

QB — Joey McCracken, Warwick (Lititz) | 6-2 | 185 | Sr.
Threw for 2,911 yards and 27 touchdowns last season. Named Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 5A All-State.

QB — Beau Pribula, Central York | 6-2 | 195 | Jr.
Top 15 2022 dual-threat quarterback prospect nationally. Holds 12 offers, including Penn State, Nebraska, Syracuse, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Threw for 1,006 yards and six touchdowns and ran for 298 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore. Played varsity receiver as a freshman.

RB — Nahjee Adams, Easton Area | 5-9 | 200 | Sr.
Named Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State last year after rushing for 1,868 yards and 26 touchdowns. Holds offers from Bowling Green, Buffalo, Furman, Lafayette and Massachusetts.

RB — Dresyn Green, State College | 5-9 | 160 | Sr.
Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State. Holds offers from The Citadel, Sacred Heart, Fordham, Long Island and Monmouth.

RB — Sam Brown, La Salle College (Wyndmoor) | 6-1 | 195 | Jr.
One of the state’s Top 10 2022 prospects. Holds 14 offers, including Wisconsin, Baylor, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan State, Pitt, Vanderbilt and West Virginia.

WR — Anthony Ivey, Manheim Township (Lancaster) | 5-11 | 170 | Jr.
Pennsylvania’s No 5 overall 2022 prospect and the nation’s 12th ranked receiver prospect. Holds eight offers, including Penn State, Michigan State, Pitt, West Virginia and Virginia Tech.

WR — Malik Cooper, St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia) | 5-9 | 165 | Sr.
Temple recruit. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State.

TE — Khalil Dinkins, North Allegheny (Wexford) | 6-3 | 220 | Sr.
Son of former Pitt and NFL tight end Darnell Dinkins. A Top 45 tight end prospect nationally. Holds 16 offers, including Michigan, Michigan state, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Maryland, Kentucky and Georgia Tech. Penn State and Pitt listed as favorites.

OL — Evan Azzara, Plum (Pittsburgh) | 6-6 | 290 | Sr.
One of the state’s Top 50 prospects. Committed to Miami (Ohio).

OL — Max Bowman, East (West Chester) | 6-6 | 280 | Jr.
One of the country’s Top 50 2022 tackle prospects. Holds eight offers, including Arizona State, Cincinnati, Michigan State and Pitt.

OL — Connor Vass-Gal, Wilmington (New Wilmington) | 6-2 | 330 | Sr.
Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 2A All-State. Doubles as a track standout. PR in shot is 64-4.75. PR in discus is 163-2. State-runner-up in shot put at 2019 outdoor and 2020 indoor state championships.

OL — Ryan Wills, LaSalle College (Wyndmoor) | 6-4 | 275 | Sr.
One of the state’s Top 50 prospects. Holds offers from Maryland and Kent State. 

OL — Jake Chimiak, Wilmington | 6-2 | 310 | Sr.
Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 2A All-State.

AP — Sahmir Hagans, St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia) | 5-9 | 168 | Sr.
Duke commit holds eight offers, including Miami (Fla.) and Arizona State. Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State.

AP — Steve Smith, Erie | 6-1 | 185 | Sr.
Ran for 1,993 rushing yards and scored 29 TDs last season en route to being named Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 3A All-State. Set Erie County records by rushing for 508 yards and eight touchdowns in game at Union City. Had five additional games with at least 200 rushing yards and averaged 11.7 yards per carry for the season. Also a standout cornerback and returner. Holds offers from West Virginia and Toledo.

K — Mac Plummer, Annville-Cleona | 5-9 | 165 | Sr.
Earned Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 3A All-State honors last season after converting 52-of-53 extra-point attempts and 9-of-12 field goals, including a Lancaster-Lebanon League record 54-yarder against Donegal.

Second Team Defense

DL — Robert Jackson, Archbishop Wood (Warminster) | 6-6 | 245 | Sr.
Considered the nation’s No. 36 strongside defensive end prospect. Holds 17 offers, including Boston College, Indiana, West Virginia, Toledo, Pitt, Nebraska, Virginia Tech and Virginia. Arizona State, Cincinnati and Rutgers are the slight favorites.

DL — Eric Gentry, Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia) | 6-6 | 205 | Sr.
Arizona State is the favorite to land the country’s No. 46 weakside defensive end prospect. Holds 19 offers, including Oregon, Texas A&M, Washington, Tennessee, Cincinnati, Virginia and West Virginia.

DL — Taleeq Robbins, Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia) | 6-3 | 300 | Sr.
Top 50 defensive tackle prospect nationally. Had 40 tackles, six tackles-for-loss and three sacks last year. Owns 34 offers, including Georgia, Texas A&M, Auburn, Michigan, Washington, Minnesota, South Carolina and Virginia Tech. Texas A&M is listed as the favorite.

DL — Cam'Ron Stewart, Governor Mifflin (Shillington) | 6-4 | 225 | Sr.
Rutgers commit is the country’s No. 60 strongside defensive end prospect. Syracuse, Temple, Toledo among eight offers.

LB — Caleb Schmitz, Warwick (Lititz) | 6-4 | 200 | Sr.
Country’s No. 46 outside linebacker prospect committed to Cincinnati on May 22. Also owns offers from Air Force, Army and Temple.

LB — Corban Hondru, Peters Township (McMurray) | 6-1 | 225 | Sr.
Maryland commit is one of the country’s Top 60 inside linebacker prospects. Holds 20 offers.

LB — Abdul Carter, LaSalle College (Wyndmoor) | 6-3 | 205 | Jr.
One of the state’s Top 10 2022 prospects. Penn State, Michigan and USC among his nine offers.

LB — Jason Henderson, Delaware Valley (Milford) | 6-0 | 210 | Jr.
Averaging 11.5 tackles over 37 career games (427 total tackles). Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State. Has also accounted for 23 career touchdowns.

DB — Javon McIntyre, Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia) | 6-1 | 187 | Sr.
Ranked the nation’s No. 51 safety prospect. Vertical is 32.8-inches. Arizona State, Tennessee, Michigan state, Penn State, Virginia Tech, and Maryland among 15 offers.

DB — Tyreek Chappell, Northeast (Philadelphia) | 5-11 | 177 | Sr.
Texas A&M commit is the country’s No. 70 cornerback prospect. Holds 28 offers, including Tennessee, Michigan, Pitt, Penn State, Michigan State and Miami (Fla.).

DB — Shafeek Smith, Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia) | 5-9 | 165 | Sr.   
Top 80 cornerback prospect nationally holds 13 offers, including Penn State, Pitt, Oregon State, Rutgers, Maryland, Baylor and Temple.

DB — Saint McLeod, Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia) | 5-11 | 197 | Sr.
West Virginia recruit is one of the country’s Top 100 safety prospects.

AP — Timmy Smith, Central Dauphin (Harrisburg) | 6-0 | 196 | Sr.
Named Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 6A All-State last season after registering 80 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Offensively, he accounted for 20 touchdowns and rushed for 1,356 yards.

P — Ronan Swope, Malvern Prep | 5-11 | 160 | Sr.
Averaged 40.7 yards per punt last season.