Ed O’Brien is one of the most respected and influential figures in youth and high school football coverage, scouting and recruiting.
Now Ed O’Brien is a Youth1 contributor, helping us identify top middle school and high school talent across the country.
Ed has been on the selection committee for NextGen’s The SHOW and has contributed his scouting expertise to top prospect reports and exposure media for fifteen years, which is why he’s one of the most well-known names in the industry.
A former college football player himself, Ed has been involved in the recruiting game for Penn State and Pitt as well, so he’s got an impeccable eye for talent and knows what it takes to play at the next level.
This fall he’ll be shining the Youth1 Spotlight on athletes around the country. Welcome Ed, this is going to be an amazing season!
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