SNE was present at every New England Showday event throughout the circuit tour, which began on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Connecticut and wrapped up on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Massachusetts. Over 150 college coaches from different states visited the area to evaluate emerging high school football talent for possible recruitment into their programs. The Tabor Academy program had many talented prospects participating in the showcase. In this report, I will highlight five players with a short analysis that caught my attention during the live evaluation event and list the players who earned verbal offers after the event concluded.
Connecticut Show Day: “Tabor Academy” Standouts, Offers, Skill Notes.
Brooks School transferring to Tabor academy Fall of 2026/Reclassing to Class of 2028
At the Tabor Academy Evaluation Showcase, Simon Nuamah (DL, ’28) absolutely dominated the initial eye test. Measuring a massive 6’4″ and 255 lbs, his college-ready, physically advanced frame immediately drew a heavy crowd of college coaches before drills even started. During the active evaluation, Nuamah put on an absolute clinic. He showcased elite first-step quickness out of his stance, blending sudden athleticism with immense functional strength and explosive power. Nuamah demonstrated an excellent knee bend and remarkably nimble feet through every position drill. His recruitment has officially gone national; holding zero offers in February 2026, he now holds 23 total. Following this dominant showcase performance, Nuamah picked up major offers from UCLA, UNC, Syracuse, Tulane, and UCF, cementing his status as a premier national recruit.
Entering the Tabor Academy Evaluation Showcase, Anthony DiGiantommaso (WR/DB, ’27) was a well-known prospect. Measuring 5’10” and 180 lbs, he carries a solid, athletic frame built with natural twitch that immediately caught the attention of college coaches on hand. During the active evaluation, proved to be a highly explosive athlete who changes direction with absolute ease, showcasing exceptional quickness, light feet, and a violent burst. His route-running mechanics are incredibly disciplined, snapping cleanly in and out of his breaks while displaying top-end speed. Holding five Division 1 offers from Georgetown, Fordham, URI, East Carolina, and UNH, his dominant performance at Tabor Academy Show Day confirmed exactly why his regional recruiting stock continues to rise.
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Quinn Vanneste
Massachusetts
2027
6’0
218
LB/Ath
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Entering the Tabor Academy Evaluation Showcase, Quinn Vanneste (OLB, ’27) was a known prospect who completely crushed the initial eye test. Measuring 6’0″ and 218 lbs, he boasts a rock-solid, physically imposing frame with heavily defined arms, shoulders, and legs that immediately drew a crowd of college coaches. Once the evaluation began, Vanneste’s elite movement traits took center stage. He is a super-fast, dynamic athlete who changes direction with absolute ease, showcasing exceptionally loose hips during agility drills. His performance was highlighted by excellent footwork and highly advanced hand-eye coordination. Moving with rare fluidity for a defender of his substantial build, Vanneste backed up his impressive soffer sheet—which currently features multiple div 1—proving he is a high-priority, caliber defensive target.
At the Tabor Academy Evaluation Showcase, Xander Odenyo (WR, ’28) instantly passed the initial eye test. Measuring a striking 6’3″ and 215 lbs, the sophomore carries a beautifully lean, athletic build that immediately captured the attention of the college coaches on hand before a single whistle blew. During the live evaluation, Odenyo’s refined skill set took center stage. He moved with exceptional fluidity, dropping his weight to explode in and out of his breaking points. His performance was highlighted by excellent footwork and incredibly reliable hands. During routes-on-air, he showcased dangerous vertical speed and sudden acceleration, effortlessly tracking deep balls over his shoulder and securing catches in stride. Odenyo’s dominant display triggered a massive recruiting surge, picking up six new Division 1 offers post-showcase to bring his total to eight.
At the Tabor Academy Evaluation Showcase, Mikey Landers (DB, ’28) emerged as a premier underclassman who effortlessly passed the initial eye test. Measuring 6’3″ and 200 lbs, he possesses a remarkably long, lean, and athletic frame that immediately draws college coaches’ attention. Once the active evaluation started, Landers’s movement traits took center stage. Despite his exceptional length, he showed great footwork, getting in and out of his breaking points efficiently. He displayed very quick feet, highly fluid hips, and excellent overall speed and quickness during secondary drills. Landers topped off his dominant day by showcasing reliable, hands. His rare blend of prototypical FBS size, and fluid DB mechanics makes him a high-priority recruit in the class of 2028.
