Palmer Stablein

Defenseman

2027 Class

6'2" Height

McDonogh School

True National Club

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About Palmer

Palmer Stablein is a 6'2" Defenseman in the 2027 class. Stablein attends McDonogh in Maryland and plays club lacrosse for True National . Stablein's Player Profile was created on February 2, 2026. Subscribe to Prep Lacrosse to see what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Palmer

Stablein D

Class

2027

Height

6'2"

HS

McDonogh

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MD

Palmer Stablein

When you learn that Palmer Stablein has only been playing lacrosse since 2023 and that a broken arm...

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Michael Campanile

Prep Lacrosse Scout

When you learn that Palmer Stablein Palmer Stablein 6'2" | D McDonogh | 2027 MD has only been playing lacrosse since 2023 and that a broken arm sidelined him for much of his freshman year, his ceiling becomes clear. The raw tools are already there: size, speed, strength, and the ability to win 1v1 matchups. Sure, his stick and lax IQ need some improvement, but two more years at McDonogh will definitely prepare him for the Division I level.

Physically, Stablein sets a tone. He’s a punishing cover guy who isn’t shy about laying a hard check, and opposing attackmen feel him throughout the game. That edge carries into the groundball game, too. He’s willing to get into the mix, comes out of scrums with possession, and his hand pressure makes opponents think twice about going for the ball. He also shows promise as a team defender. As a slider, his timing is strong, and he’ll clear the crease with authority when shooters try to live inside the hub. With that kind of on-and-off-ball presence, he has the makings of a difference-maker at Hawk Hill as a turnover producer who can disrupt rhythm.

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