Tall safety with elite instincts and ball skills. Measured at 6-foot-4, 180 pounds with 32.5-inch arms and 9.75-inch hands at Rivals Five-Star before his senior season. A two-way star at the high school level, showing his playmaking ability as a safety and wide receiver. One of the more dominant players we’ve seen on the 7-on-7 circuit over the years. Has elite coverage instincts. Seems to see routes before they develop. Jumps passes and comes down with remarkable interceptions. An absolute menace when defending intermediate routes over the middle of the field. Has sticky hands, making him a walking turnover. Smart…

2026 safety Joey O’Brien had a big showing at the OT7 Finals. The Glenside (Pa.) La Salle College product was a ballhawk all week, snaring four interceptions by our count. O’Brien has advanced ball skills and good size at this very early stage of his high school career.