Pennsylvania and Delaware 2027s Come Off the Board in Week 1

Below is a review of Class of 2027 prospects from Pennsylvania and Delaware who are now “off the board” after they gave their verbal commitment to a DI program this past week.    Earlier in the week, this 4-star attack announced via social media that he had committed to Harvard. Burnetta is a well-rounded offensive player with a knack for rising to the occasion in big games. He is an incredibly creative passer who can deliver dimes to the backside, hit cutters in stride and fire skip passes to open teammates. He excels in two-man action as well as in give-n-go scenarios. When needed, Burnetta can also score from anywhere in the offensive end. His polished stick skills and change of direction moves frequently produce goals on the run. Burnetta's field awareness and high IQ enable him to find open spaces in the defense for quick catch and shoot dunks. His ability to fire from multiple angles makes Burnetta a threat rip from the wing too.     Hondru was one of the biggest stock risers in Pennsylvania during summer 2025 and the Delaware coaching staff was quick to recognize his ascension by offering Hondru during the opening week of recruiting for 2027s. Hondru jumped on that offer and now the Blue Hens are set at FOGO for years to come. This face off specialist is a nimble athlete with a powerful build, quick hands, and polished technique. Hondru wins a high percentage of draws cleanly, which enables him to dash into the offensive end and create a transition opportunity. He is a threat to score or distribute on the run. Hondru has also proven that he is a high IQ FOGO who can counter his opponents moves or vary his own strategies to keep the opponent off balance. When things get chaotic at the face off dot, Hondru has shown a knack for locating the rock, securing possession, and then getting clear of the scrum.     Included in Cornell's week one haul of 2027 prospects was this incredible net minder. Ippoldo is widely considered a Top 40 prospect nationally and there is good reason for that lofty ranking. As a sophomore starter last year at La Salle, Ippoldo was a brick wall in net. His hand speed and active stick combined with the way Ippoldo stands tall between the pipes makes it impossible for shooters to beat him up high. Ippoldo's flexibility, refined footwork and controlled drops enable him to stop low shots too. Plus, Ippoldo is a speedy distributor who delivers smart and precise outlet passes. Still, what the Cornell staff will love the most about Ippoldo is his all-around athletic ability. Ippoldo owns the speed, agility, elusive moves, and non-stop motor that is typical of a standout midfielder.     On Tuesday, the University of Delaware landed a homegrown star when Motta gave his verbal commitment to Coach DeLuca's program. Motta is an elusive attackwith elite distribution skills and remarkable finishing moves. He owns a quick burst and serious shake, so the initial defender has no chance of staying with Motta. His ability to change directions multiple times in the same possession is impressive. He has also shown the unique ability to slip through even the smallest gaps in the opposing defense. Once Motta finds open space, he is a threat to shoot with power from multiple angles. He can also charge to the net and then finish around the crease with creative flair. Still, with his field vision, anticipation skills and unselfish nature, Motta's passing game could be the most impressive part of his skill set. He always executes the next pass and frequently hands out dimes that catch opposing defenses sleeping. Last spring this lefty registered 34 goals and 30 assists as he helped Salesianum capture the Delaware state championship.     This6-foot-1, 200-pound attackmen was a key member of Salesianum's 2025 Delaware state championship team. Nurry used the momentum from his incredible sophomore season to post a monster summer circuit. So, it should not have come as a surprise that Nurry was one of the first prospects in the Delaware to come off the board. On September 1st, Nurry announced that after graduating from high school, he will be taking his talents to Brown. The Bears are adding an attack with impressive size and agility who is a match-up nightmare for opponents. Nurry can overpower defenders until he gets to his spots for a shot. He can also attack the cage from the wing or X and absorb significant contact on his way to a score opportunity in close. Plus, Nurry can operate along the crease where he can take a beating before depositing the ball in the net. As a bonus to his physicality, Nurry's quick burst and deep bag of moves enable him to blow past the initial defender for clean looks on the run. Nurry attracts a great deal of attention from opposing defenses. When those double teams arrive, Nurry will smartly move the ball to an open teammate.     Lafayette continues to find recruits close to campus as O'Donnell gave his verbal commitment to the Leopards yesterday. O'Donnell is a versatile attack with speed and filthy stick skills. From X, O'Donnell can elude his defender and then turn the corner for quality attempts in-close. Or O'Donnell can patiently change directions behind the cage until a cutter comes open and then feed that teammate for a goal. From the wing, O'Donnell will use a deceptive inside hitch move to set up his sweeps across the defense for shots on the run. O'Donnell is also a crafty off-ball mover who excels at cutting behind defender's helmets for easy goals. With his speed and ability to slip through double teams and slides, O'Donnell can dodge from up top too.     Over the last few years, the Fighting Irish have been incredibly successful at recruiting the Philadelphia area. Well, Notre Dame found gold again this week in Philly when they landed vanBastelaar. This athletic and gritty two-way midfielder is considered at Top 50 prospect nationally and was a 1st All-PCL selection after the 2025 season. VanBastelaar's ability to create a turnover, scoop up the GB and then race down field to generate a scoring opportunity makes him a transition phenom. During 6on6 action, vanBastelaar is a poised and high IQ mid who is a threat to initiate the offense from anywhere on the field. With his quick first step and serious shake, vanBastelaar can win 1v1 matchups and then shoot or distribute on the run. VanBastelaar also thrives in two-man game action. The Notre Dame staff will make use of his underrated SSDM skills too.

Below is a review of Class of 2027 prospects from Pennsylvania and Delaware who are now “off the board” after they gave their verbal commitment to a DI program this past week.