Bishop McDevitt has even more talent in 2009

Harrisburg (Pa.) Bishop McDevitt is a regular pipeline for collegiate talent and the school features potentially five prospects in the 2009 recruiting class. Rivals caught up with head coach Jeff Weachter to get the latest on his talented group.

Leading the way is 5-foot-11, 175-pound receiver Chris Houston.

"He runs a consistent 10.6 100 meter," he said. "I expect by the end of June he'll have at least 10 offers because he has good speed and shows good hip flexibility. He's really good academically too.

"I think he's more of a cornerback and that's where he's being recruited at. West Virginia and Pittsburgh are very close to pulling the trigger. I think Pittsburgh will offer at their 7 on 7 tournament on June 20 and 21st."

Houston is joined on offense by 5-foot-11, 190-pound running back Aaron Marks.

"Illinois likes him a lot they are recruiting him as a defensive back," he said. "He's getting looks both ways. He is a hard worker and wasn't our main running back since we have a sophomore that was real special.

"He is getting better technique at defensive back. He's athletic and very fast."

Already Pittsburgh, Maryland, West Virginia, Illinois and North Carolina are interested.

Meanwhile, big tight end Terahje Gratkowski is getting some looks as well.

"He's a 6-foot-4, 260-pounder," he said. "Some people are looking at him at tight end and others at offensive tackle. I think he could grow into an offensive tackle. He's 260, but looks 230-pounds and runs a 4.9. He has great hands, is very athletic and I think could make money on Sundays playing the line.

"His size and athleticism stick out. He's only played two years of football and the lights are just starting to come on. He's physical and a real good pass blocker."

Virginia, Notre Dame and a couple other schools are looking at him already.

"He's another kid I expect to have offers once the camp circuit goes around."

On the defensive side of the ball, Weachter has a linebacker to watch in 6-foot-1, 220-pounder Dante Ushery.

"He just runs really well and is very physical," he said. "He's a very instinctive football player and has a knack for blocking punts and kicks.

"Already Temple has offered him and I'm pretty sure Pittsburgh will. A lot more offers will come. The biggest thing for him is that he has a lot more to do academically."

Rounding out the group is an athlete, 5-foot-11, 195-pounder, Kyle Cowcar.

"He might be a MAC school or I-AA player," he said. "He can run a sub 4.5-second 40. He had 1,800-yards of offense the last two seasons and is the best quarterback I've ever had. He won't be a I-A quarterback."