Skylights

SKYLIGHTS: 11 players to watch in the 2018 high school football season

PITTSBURGH — We're just over a month away from the start of the WPIAL high school football season and the return of Channel 11's Skylights on Friday nights.

Games begin on Aug. 31.

Channel 11 sports anchor Alby Oxenreiter broke down his 11 players to watch for the upcoming season.

1) Andrew Kristofic, OT, Pine Richland, 6'5-1/2" 276 pounds

  • Verbal commitment: Notre Dame
  • Hard-to-find left tackle. Possesses great "length" and footwork

2) M.J Devonshire, FS/CB, Aliquippa, 5'11" 185 pounds.

  • Outstanding "ball-skill" DB with versatility. Possesses a great speed and toughness

3) Joey Porter, Jr, CB, North Allegheny, 6'2", 185 pounds.

  • A talented corner with size. Very "explosive" and has great "ball skills"

4) Mike Katic, OL, Pine Richland, 6'3" 280 pounds

  • Verbal commitment: Indiana.
  • One of top interior lineman in the state. Possesses balance, leverage and is very physical

5) Courtney Jackson, CB/WR, Gateway, 5'11" 168 pounds

  • Verbal commitment: Syracuse.
  • Very versatile athlete. Plays either wide receiver or corner, athletic and makes acrobatic catches

6) Trent Holler, OL, Latrobe, 6'2" 282 pounds.

  • On-the-rise player.  Physical and quick. Can play guard or center. Strong body. Can also play DT

7) Mike Coleman, CB, Woodland Hills, 5'10" 175 pounds

  • Verbal commitment: Toledo.
  • Natural corner, quick and athletic. Excellent defender versus the run

8) Rahmon Hart, WR, Imani Christian, 6'2" 205 pounds

  • Verbal commitment: Ball State
  • Big target with good hands. Very adept at catching the ball on the run

9) Dino Tomlin, WR/CB, Shady Side Academy, 5'11" 172 pounds

  • Good speed and versatility. Good hands and can compete at corner

10) Corey Thomas, WR/SS/OLB, Penn Hills (transfer from Central Catholic), 6'4-1/2" 208 pounds

  • Great "length" and very athletic. Still growing into body. Can play safety, linebacker and wide receiver

11) Daniel Walker, OLB, Washington, 6' 1-1/2" 220 pounds.

  • Gained 25 pounds and transformed from safety to linebacker. Physical tackler. Runs well. Has a high ceiling.