The 4 Most College Ready Seniors

     We start our post Thanksgiving coverage by kicking off our individual recognitions.  This weekend we'll have our re-cap of Thanksgiving games, All ADFC Teams, and our playoff previews.   

     There will be plenty of good players continuing their careers at the college level.  Below, we look at four we feel are most ready to make an impact at the next level given the levels we have them projected to play.  Remember, this ranking isn't meant to say which athletes we think are or will be the best; its purpose is to identify the players that will most likely see the field and make an impact before others.

1. Anthony Fabiano, OT/TE, Wakefield (Harvard) - Anthony is a hybrid type prospect.  He has a Division 1 skill set as a tight end, but I think he can be more dominant at offensive tackle.  He has very good feet, stays low at the point of attack, and has shown quite a mean streak.  He'll be on a talented Harvard team, but I suspect his athleticism will help him rise on the depth chart fairly quickly.  If he makes the change to offensive tackle, there is no reason to believe he won't be starting sometime during the first third of the season.  Should he stay at tight end, he could start seeing some serious time mid-to late year.
2. Nate Robitaille, QB/DB, Attleboro (Undecided) - Nate is intriguing.  He doesn't project to be a quarterback at the next level, but his skill set as a receiver and defensive back are without question among the best.  Defensively he shows fluid hip movement and has shown the ability to quickly break on the ball and break up plays. He is also a solid tackler.  On offense, his quickness can be devastating, as he is able to recognize space and explode into it.  At this point he is in between Division 1AA and Division 2.  If he ends up on a Division 2 team, he will start from day one on whatever side of the ball the team needs him most.  If Division 1AA is his destination, he may have a red shirt year, but will almost certainly see the field extensively the very next year.
3. Manny Asprilla, WR/DB, Everett (Boston College) - I fully expect Manny to be red-shirted next year; however, with the Eagles current struggles on offense and defense, Asprilla could find himself contributing by the end of his red-shirt freshman year.  Given his natural coverage ability and his recovery skills, Asprilla should be able to lend the Eagles a hand in Nickle packages early in his career.  His size will be a hindrance, but his ball skills and instincts are too good to be ignored.
4. Chris Tamasi, LB/FB, Xaverian (Undecided) - Tamasi is a special player.  His instincts and read and reaction time are very good.  He is a sound tackler with a sturdy build who always leads with his shoulder and uses his lower body well.  Currently, Tamasi is getting interest from quite a few Ivy League, Patriot, and NESCAC schools; I think he sees the field his first year no matter where he lands.  If a NESCAC school is able to steal him, he'll be a four-year stater and at times seem like a man amongst boys.  For an Ivy or Patriot League school, his contributions will most likely start on special teams, but given his football IQ, I see him as someone earning solid minutes towards the end of his freshman year and starting by year two.