Defensive Playmakers to Watch
You hear about it all the time – defense wins championships. There will be a lot of impactful players on the defensive side of the ball this upcoming season. Let’s take a look at some defensive playmakers you should watch…
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Continue ReadingYou hear about it all the time – defense wins championships. There will be a lot of impactful players on the defensive side of the ball this upcoming season. Let’s take a look at some defensive playmakers you should watch once the 2020 season kicks off.
Michael Dotro Michael Dotro 6'0" | LB Brearley | 2021 State NJ , Brearley, Sr. – Dotro has been a force at linebacker for Brearley the last three years. He can break through offenses and he’s incredible on his pursuit to the ball carrier. Dotro totaled 85 tackles last year despite missing two games, and he has 240 in his high school career. Dotro had three sacks a season ago and finished with six double-digit tackling performances.
Demie Sumo Demie Sumo 6'0" | RB Willingboro | 2021 State NJ , Willingboro, Sr. – Sumo, an NC State commit, made a ton of plays last year at strong safety. In addition to 52 tackles, the Willingboro playmaker recorded four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and two interceptions in his junior year.
Brendan Hughes Brendan Hughes 5'11" | LB Park Ridge | 2021 State NJ , Park Ridge, Sr. – Hughes made his presence known last year at Park Ridge. He had 10 sacks on the year, with his top performances coming against Bogota (2 sacks), Emerson Boro (2 sacks) and Weehawken (3 sacks). Hughes also finished with two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and 95 tackles – with four double-digit tackling showings.
Keshon Griffin Keshon Griffin 6'4" | DL St. Joe's (Hamm.) | 2021 State NJ , St. Joseph (Hammonton), Sr. – In-state Rutgers is getting a good one with Griffin. The three-star linebacker had 51 tackles, three fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, four pass defenses 2 ½ sacks and an interception.
Anthony Henriquez Anthony Henriquez 5'10" | LB Hoboken | 2021 State NJ Jr., Hoboken, Sr. – Henriquez was a defensive presence last year with a whopping 149.5 tackles and two sacks for Hoboken at linebacker. He had double-digit tackles in every game, including 19 apiece against Weequahic and Verona.
Q’yaeir Price Q’yaeir Price 6'3" | DL DePaul Catholic | 2022 State NJ , DePaul, Jr. – Price has been recruited by some major programs in college football. A three/four-star recruit, he had 73 tackles and 11 sacks a season ago as a sophomore for DePaul. That included 10 tackles and three sacks against St. Peter’s Prep.
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Kenny Fletcher Kenny Fletcher 6'3" | DL Delran | 2022 State NJ , Delran, Jr. DL
Jake Louro, Red Bank Catholic, Sr. DL
Ethan Hunt Ethan Hunt 6'1" | DL St. Joe's (Hamm.) | 2021 State NJ , St. Joseph (Hamm.), Sr. DL
Charlie Sasso Charlie Sasso 6'1" | LB Wall | 2022 State NJ , Wall, Jr. LB
Jihaad Campbell, Timber Creek, Jr. DL
Louce Julien Louce Julien 6'2" | DL Orange | 2021 State NJ , Orange, Sr.
Christian Lebrun, St. Peter’s Prep, Jr. DB
Mike Jarvis Mike Jarvis 6'5" | DL Shawnee | 2021 State NJ , Shawnee, Sr. DL
Frankie Monte Frankie Monte 6'0" | LB St. Joe's Montvale | 2021 State NJ , St. Joseph (Mont.), Sr. LB
A.J. Pena, Somerville, Sr. DL
Jordan Thompson Jordan Thompson 6'3" | ATH Parsippany Hills | 2021 State NJ , Parsippany Hills, Sr. DL
Ryan Ruane Ryan Ruane 6'1" | ATH Rumson-Fair Haven | 2021 State NJ , Rumson-Fair Haven, Sr. S
John Testa, Wayne Valley, Sr. LB
Dominick Brogna, Bergen Catholic, Jr. DL
Josh Toner Josh Toner 6'3" | OL Cherokee | 2021 State NJ , Cherokee, Sr. DL
Kahri Banton, West Side, Sr. LB
George Rooks, St. Peter’s Prep, Sr. DE
Mikai Gbayor Mikai Gbayor 6'2" | LB Irvington | 2021 State NJ , Irvington, Sr. LB
Duce Chestnut Duce Chestnut 5'11" | DB Camden | 2021 State NJ , Camden, Sr. DB
Tywone Malone Tywone Malone 6'4" | DL Bergen Catholic | 2021 State NJ , Bergen Catholic, Sr. DE
Desmond Igbinosun Desmond Igbinosun 6'3" | ATH Union | 2021 State NJ , Union, Sr. S
Dominick Giudice Dominick Giudice 6'4" | DL Mater Dei | 2021 State NJ , Mater Dei, Sr. DE
Aaron Armitage Aaron Armitage 6'4" | DL Blair Academy | 2021 State NJ , Blair, Sr. DE