Group 3 First-Team Offensive Selections

We continue our series of First-Team selections in each group with the offensive selections from Group 3. <strong>QB: [player_tooltip player_id="27907" first="Charles" last="DePrima"] (2021) | Ramapo</strong> DePrima was one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the state this season. The Harvard commit is an extremely well-round player and student off the field. He was able to dominate using both his arms and legs this season. <strong>RB: Cookie Desiderio (2021) | Somerville</strong> Desiderio was one of the running backs in the state that put up eye-popping numbers. He finished with 1,529 yards and 26 touchdowns on 152 carries. He was able to dominate using his size and speed. <strong>RB: John Volker (2021) | Rumson-Fair Haven</strong> Volker was a model of consistency for a Rumson team that pumps out talent in the backfield. He rushed for 100 or more yards in every game this season finishing with 1,173 yards and 15 touchdowns. <strong>WR: Anthony Johnson (2022) | Burlington Township</strong> As a junior, Johnson burst onto the scene as one of the top receivers in a big-play offense. He totaled 675 yards and eight touchdowns making him a must-watch prospect moving forward. <strong>WR: Jaimen Bryant (2022) | Somerville</strong> Bryant was another breakout star this season. He logged 671 yards and nine touchdowns on 39 catches this season. He was extremely reliable with great hands and footwork. <strong>OL: Billy Searle (2021) | Nutley</strong> Searle was near the top of the state in terms of offensive lineman. He uses his size along with great technique along the line to open holes and get the better of the defense. <strong>OL: Joe Metzger (2021) | Delsea</strong> Metzger is another lineman with great size that knows how to use his hands and footwork in a positive way. He was a staple on the line throughout his final season. <strong>OL: Grant Puharic (2021) | Wall</strong> Wall was one of the top teams in the state this season and it was because of every position. This includes the offensive line, led by Puharic. He was able to lead a strong rushing attack for Wall. <strong>OL: [player_tooltip player_id="27917" first="CJ" last="Miller"] (2021) | Timber Creek</strong> Timber Creek has one of the top passers in the state in [player_tooltip player_id="27971" first="Donovan" last="Leary"]. Miller was a huge part of success over the years. He was the leader of an offensive line thatkept Timber Creek moving forward. <strong>OL: Sean Clapp (2021) | Ramapo</strong> The Ramapo offense was one that was difficult to stop because of DePrima and the rushing attack. Clapp had a hand in this as well. He is a big lineman who was able to move people all season. <strong>UTIL: [player_tooltip player_id="27875" first="Jordan" last="Thompson"] (2021) | Parsippany Hills</strong> Thompson was a dominant two-way player this season. He finished with 316 receiving yards and five touchdowns while totaling 67 tackles and two forced fumbles on the defensive side. The Rutgers commit is an elite prospect. <strong>UTIL: Savon Myers (2022) | Manchester Township</strong> At 6’4, Myers has great size at the quarterback position. He finished with 916 yards and 11 touchdowns through the air. This will continue during his final season at Manchester Township. <strong>UTIL: Nasir Arribas (2021) | Rahway</strong> Arribas was a dual-threat quarterback this season but dominated more through the air. Rahway’s offense put the ball in his hands much this season and it was the correct choice. <strong>K: Evan Weiner (2023) | Manchester Township</strong> Weiner got plenty of chances with the success of Manchester Township’s offense and he was able to take advantage of them.