Top Five Uncommitted 2016 Football Recruits from Pennsylvania

Written by Charlie Beuttel 

Twitter: @charlie_cds3 

Pennsylvania produces talented college football recruits every year and the Class of 2016 is no different with high schools athletes from all across the state going on to play college football all over the country next season.

Some notable football players from Pennsylvania who thrived at the college level and made it to the NFL include former St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current head coach Jason Garrett, and New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

Some top Class of 2016 recruits from Pennsylvania include Downington East (Exton) tight end Cary Angeline (USC), Aliquippa linebacker Kaezon Pugh (Pittsburgh), Hickory (Hermitage) defensive back Andrew Pryts (Penn State), Clairton athlete Aaron mathews (Penn State), Imhoptep Institute (Philadelphia) tight end Naseir Upshur (Florida State), and Council Rock North (Newtown) quarterback Brandon McIlwain ( South Carolina).

However, there are many top recruits in this area that are still weighing all their options before making one of the biggest decisions of their lives. These athletes are being looked at by college teams every day and have two weeks before National Signing Day on Feb. 3 to pick their college of choice.

Top Five Uncommitted Class of 2016 Recruits – Pennsylvania
Karamo Dioubate
6’3”, 279 pounds
Defensive End
Prep Charter, Philadelphia

26 offers: Auburn, Michigan State, Temple, Penn State, Ohio State
Decommitted from Penn State on Jan. 7

Official Visits: Auburn Dec. 11, Temple Dec. 15, and Michigan State Jan. 22

Plays with great explosiveness as he can quickly make big plays in the backfield. Has tremendous strength which he uses push aside offensive lineman and chase down ball carriers. Also has good athleticism.

Damar Hamlin
6’1”, 175 pounds
Cornerback
Central Catholic, Pittsburgh

32 offers: Penn State, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Pittsburgh

Official Visits: Notre Dame Oct. 17, Ohio State Jan. 15, Penn State Jan. 22, and Pittsburgh Jan. 29

On Dec. 24 announced his top three schools:  Ohio State, Penn State, Pittsburgh

Has good vision and ball awareness. Has good athleticism and acceleration which he uses backpedal and turn to cover wide receivers. Also uses his speed and quickness to keep up receivers and make tackles in the open field.

Khaleke Hudson
5’11”, 205 pounds
Athlete
Mckeesport High School, Mckeesport

32 offers: Virginia Tech, UCLA, Michigan, Penn State, and Pittsburgh

Official Visits: Virginia Tech Nov. 21, UCLA Dec. 11, Michigan Jan. 15, Penn State Jan. 22, and Pittsburgh Jan. 29

Currently being recruited as a running back, safety, or both. On both sides of the ball, he has great athleticism and speed. He is also very physical and has good instincts.  As a ball carrier, he is very durable.

Tyliek Raynor
5’10”, 185 pounds
Running back
Imhotep Institute, Philadelphia

16 offers: Arizona and Temple

Decommitted from Arizona on Jan. 8

Has blazing speed to break through a hole and get past the secondary. Has the vision and athleticism to change direction on a dime. Also has the unique ability to catch the ball out of the backfield well.

Tymir Oliver
6’3”, 265 pounds
Defensive End
West Philadelphia Catholic, Philadelphia

12 offers: Rutgers, Temple, Pittsburgh, Northwestern

Decommitted from Rutgers Dec. 4

Very strong and powerful. Does a great job of getting off the blocks and making plays on ball carriers. Plays with great effort and intensity. Could develop into a defensive tackle at the collegiate level.

Photo credit: philly.com; Prep Charter defensive end Karamo Dioubate chases down a quarterback