Jersey Shore AYF All-Star Tryouts: Linemen Standouts
On a beautiful, sunny, late-September day, the reigning AYF 14u All-Star Division National Champions held their official tryout for the 2021 season. Jersey Shore AYF had well over 100 players hit the field in Jackson, N.J. in an effort to…
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Continue ReadingOn a beautiful, sunny, late-September day, the reigning AYF 14u All-Star Division National Champions held their official tryout for the 2021 season. Jersey Shore AYF had well over 100 players hit the field in Jackson, N.J. in an effort to travel to Florida in December and contend for a national championship. Here’s a look at some of the offensive and defensive linemen that shined.
Jack Harris Jack Harris 6'3" | 295 lbs | OL Rumson Fair-Haven | 2026 State NJ | Rumson-Fair Haven | 2026
While the athletes were still strapping up their shoulder pads and helmets, Harris caught my eye almost immediately. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds on the tryout roster, he looked heavier than that—but in a good way. He demonstrated power and strength that was unmatched by any of the other athletes there. Hands down the top offensive line prospect in attendance, he showed the ability to finish his blocks and drive the opposition into the ground. Harris was serving up pancakes throughout the tryout and certainly looked the part of an athlete that has next level ability. There is still room for improvement in some areas of his game but expect him to keep his quarterback’s jersey clean.
Vincent LoPiccolo | Jackson | 2026
Playing on his own home turf, LoPiccolo looked like an athletic two-way lineman that can straight up get after it. Like Harris above, LoPiccolo looked bigger than the 6-foot, 200-pounds that he was listed at on the tryout roster. The two things that really stuck out about LoPiccolo were his ability to move around with ease and his versatility. He was the most agile lineman at the tryout and looked to be very comfortable moving around in space. The ability to move makes him a valuable asset, as he looks like he can be a pulling guard or an athletic tackle that can protect again speedy edge rushers.
Caden Sternlieb | St. Barts | 2026
Depending on scheme, Sternlieb looks like a natural fit to play center or guard on the offensive line and is a sure-fire nose guard on the defensive lien. Sternlieb is a big, wide body that is hard to push around on either side of the ball. Offensively, when he is locked in and engaged with a defensive lineman there is a little the opposition is able to do to get around him—specifically in run blocking. Defensively, the 270-pounder will certainly eat up space upfront, which will make the life of the linebackers much easier. There is an obvious need for improved quickness and agility, but he had one of the better tryouts.
Corelli Thomas | Jackson | 2026
I debated where to list Thomas since the Jackson product stayed and tried out for multiple positions throughout the day, but ultimately, I feel he performed best at defensive line. He showed to be every bit of the 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds he was listed at on the roster, with a very thick lower body. He told me he can play anywhere on the field but was listed as a running back offensively, so he holds that combination of power and quickness that it takes to be successful. Likely a defensive end, he had a nice little arsenal of pass rush moves and used his athleticism to win 1-on-1 reps.
Colin Izzo | Southern | 2026
Izzo had a nice tryout and competed hard throughout the morning session. Listed at 5-foot-10 and 250 pounds, he showed some flashes of dominance during 1-on-1 drills. He showed a similar playing style to the above-mention Sternlieb, as he was very strong in run blocking. He had a strong base, and when he stayed locked into his fundamentals, could easily drive the opposition out of the hole. He needs to improve on flexibility and overall laterally movement, but he did a nice job.
Kai Pritchard | Southern | 2026
Another one of the more athletic linemen in attendance, the name of the game with Pritchard is potential and upside. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Pritchard has a great frame to add some serious size and muscle mass once he gets starting in a weightlifting program. He used his long arms to effectively keep pass rushers at bay during 1-on-1 drills and was one of the more violent strikers when hitting the sled.