Joenel Aguero names final 4, sets commitment date

Four-star safety Joenel Aguero of Lynn (Mass.) St. John’s Prep has narrowed his list to four schools— Ohio State, Florida, Miami, and Georgia. He also tells On3 that he will announce his commitment on July 23rd.

The 6-foot, 205 pounder went in-depth on his finalists.

Ohio State

“Ohio State has been one of my top teams ever since they offered me. I love the coaches and all the staff that were over there.”

Florida

“Ever since Florida got their new staff I immediately just got a good relationship with Coach PT and coach Raymond.”

Miami

“Ever since I took my visit to Miami I fell in love with the place and also the people there.”

Georgia

“I feel like UGA would be a good place for me to go and get developed and get ready for the league.”

Joenel Aguero Scouting Summary

“Head-hunting, twitched-up safety who is the biggest hitter in the 2023 cycle,” On3’s Director of Scouting wrote. “Delivers crushing blows over the middle of the field. Explodes into ball carriers and receivers. A top athlete who tests very well in the combine setting. Ran a 4.48 electronically-timed 40-yard dash prior to his junior season. Was considered the top athlete on the loaded IMG Academy defense as a junior.”

“At his best when he can use his athleticism and physicality to play fast and move forward as a cover down defender. More of a strong safety type at this stage. Not overly long and may not have much more room for growth on his 5-foot-11 frame. Will need to continue developing his man coverage skills.”

Aguero ranks as the No. 34 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 4 safety and the No. 1 player in the state of Massachusetts.