Will Palmer

The Taft School ‘26 | Villanova football ‘30

[Will Palmer @will72palmer]

I am extremely proud and honored to say I was captain of team 134! Thank you to my teammates and Taft football for an incredible 3 years!

6 foot 3
275 pounds
10 inch hands
4.67 5-10-5

Here are my complete Senior season highlights:

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[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

The 135th Taft Football team will be led into the summer by @Chrispangaro @jp_antonino @MylesPet59 🦏🆙 #gorhinos #gobigred #wearetaft #brickxbrick🧱

[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

🦏🆙 #10 in the 🇺🇸 for 🏈 and #6 in the 🇺🇸 for all college athletes! #gorhinos #gobigred @TaftRhinos @TaftSchool

[Jonah Oquendo 6’4.5 245 TE/DE @jonah___20]

Happy to announce that I’ll be doing a PG year & Reclassifying to the class of 2027! My recruitment is 100% open
Below 👇🏾
1. Offensive highlights
2. Defensive highlights
3. 1v1 reps

[Will Palmer @will72palmer]

After a great visit and conversation with @CoachEliGardner I’m blessed and honored to announced I’ve received my first Division 1 offer from @StonehillFB !!

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[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

Congratulations to our Class A All-NEPSAC selections! 🦏🆙

DL Jude Okeleke @JudeOkeleke1
DL Brian Oliver @BrianOliver50

Honorable Mention

OL Will Palmer @will72palmer
OL Max Hoke @Max_hoke

#gorhinos #gobigred

[Will Palmer @will72palmer]

After a great visit and conversation with @CoachEliGardner I’m blessed and honored to announced I’ve received my first Division 1 offer from @StonehillFB !!

@TaftFootballCT @CoachBenChapman
@diantev22

[Will Palmer @will72palmer]

Honored to be named First Team Class A Group One as well being the recipient of the Taft Football Black Award which is given for exceptional athletic performance and leadership ability!!

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[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

Congratulations to the recipients of the Cross Award and the Black Award 🦏🆙

Cross: QB Gilbert Kimrin @GKimrin

Black: OL Will Palmer @will72palmer

[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

Congratulations to our NEPSAC Class A Group One All-League 1st Team Selections! 🦏🆙

OL Will Palmer @will72palmer
DL Brian Oliver @BrianOliver50
DL Jude Okeleke @JudeOkeleke1
LB Steve Soares @Stephensoares_

[Diante Vines @diantev22]

First Year of Coaching ✅ It was a blessing to be able to return to @TaftFootballCT and help develop these young men! We got better each week and these boys stats can prove that! Excited for the next chapter!! #RhinoUp THE BEST WRS COME TO TAFT!! 🦏🦏

[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

@will72palmer is an exceptional leader. A gritty and physical competitor that got bigger, stronger, and more athletic every year in his 3 as a starter. Also made all of our line calls! There is no doubt that Will is a multiple year starter in college.

[Xavier Hairston @XavierHairston5]

Sophomore Season Highlights
9 Games
11 Touchdowns
1200 All Purpose Yards
140 carries 725 yards 5.1ypc
17 Receptions 325 yards 19ypc
6 Kickoff Returns 150yards 25ypr

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https://t.co/G6RRXCVozZ

[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

TAFT WINS! The Rhinos played a great offensive game and held up against a tough Bearcats effort. The victory extends our win streak to 9 straight vs our rivals. #gorhinos #gobigred #wearetaft #brickxbrick @TaftRhinos

[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

Congratulations to our Players of the Week in our victory over Lawrenceville!

Defensive Player of the Week
@JudeOkeleke1

Offensive Players of the Week
@Max_hoke @MylesPet59 @will72palmer @FosterFriess09 @LoganScott302 @ColinOvery58

🦏🆙 #gorhinos #gobigred #brickxbrick🧱

[Brian “BO” Oliver Jr @BrianOliver50]

With a great start to the season, here is my Midseason Film! https://t.co/sToOIgLlDp @TaftFootballCT

[Will Palmer @will72palmer]

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[Will Palmer @will72palmer]

Mid Season Film (weeks 0-3)
6 foot 3
275 Ibs
91/100 Average
Honor roll student

https://t.co/Qx7H6hxtlK

[Will Palmer @will72palmer]

Honored to announce I've received my first offer of admission support to Hamilton College! Thank you to the coaching staff for this opportunity.

@TaftFootballCT @CoachMattWright

[Will Palmer @will72palmer]

Can’t wait for this upcoming season, where I will be playing center!
The following are my end of summer camp metrics:
Height-6’3
Weight-278
Hand size- 9 5/8
Shoe size- 16
Wing span- 6’6.5
5-10-5- 4.68 (laser time)
Broad jump- 8’3

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