Top 10 Pennsylvania defensive players for 2023 HS football season
1. Zahir Mathis, Jr., Imhotep Charter
Mathis is a truly elite prospect, and the 6-foot-6, 230-pound edge rusher enters his junior season as not only one of Pennsylvania鈥檚 top defenders, but the state鈥檚 No. 1 player the Class of 2025, the . Mathis is powerful thanks to his size and also has quickness that allows him to wreak havoc in opposing backfields. That happened time and again last season on a talented Imhotep Charter defense that led the Panthers all the way to a state championship appearance. With the collection of talent Imhotep Charter still has, Mathis should have a couple more cracks at winning state before his college football career. Currently, the standout edge rusher鈥檚 recruiting list is down to 12 which includes some top programs like Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State.
Top 100 2025 Michigan EDGE target Zahir Mathis () with the sack
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