Fireworks in NJ Recruiting – Part 1
It’s been fireworks everywhere in New Jersey recruiting in the last few weeks! Some of New Jersey’s top prospects are locking up their spots and preparing for their last season of High School Football. This has been an eye opening…
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Continue ReadingIt’s been fireworks everywhere in New Jersey recruiting in the last few weeks! Some of New Jersey’s top prospects are locking up their spots and preparing for their last season of High School Football. This has been an eye opening experience as a writer and as a parent as my son, Marques Hicks Marques Hicks 5'9" | 195 lbs | RB Camden Catholic | 2023 State NJ , is being recruited as well. There are a lot of exciting experiences in recruiting and for those of us who’s situations have worked out well, count your blessings. Also for players, hug your parents. We’ve been driving you around and going through the ups and downs of games, travel and recruiting every step of the way. We’re excited for you, but we also know that a special time in our lives together is coming to a close. We’re so proud of all of you and congratulations on your well deserved commitments!
Sydir Mitchell Sydir Mitchell 6'5" | 350 lbs | DL Bergen Catholic | 2023 State NJ , DL, Bergen Catholic
Sydir Mitchell Sydir Mitchell 6'5" | 350 lbs | DL Bergen Catholic | 2023 State NJ is nationally ranked prospect and a highly sought after prospect with offers from Power 5 programs like Texas A&M, Penn State, Georgia and Ole Miss. Ultimately the massive 6’6, 340 Junior committed to the University of Texas, adding to an already elite recruiting class in Head Coach, Steve Sarkisian’s second season with the Longhorns.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/13652562/Sydir-Mitchell/about
Joey Lis Joey Lis 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Ramsey | 2023 State NJ , DB, Ramsey
I’ve been a huge fan of Joey’s game ever since I saw him lock everybody down at a PrepRedzone Showcase in North Jersey. In fact I couldn’t believe a player with his size and athleticism didn’t have any offers. That finally changed recently when he received offers from LIU and Navy in quick succession, and Joey has decided to be a Midshipmen at the US Naval Academy!
You can read more about Joey’s incredible skillset here!
Marques Hicks Marques Hicks 5'9" | 195 lbs | RB Camden Catholic | 2023 State NJ , RB, Camden Catholic
Marques is listed as the top running back in the 2023 class according to the Prepredzone rankings. His combination of size and explosiveness has garnered him a lot of attention multiple D1 programs like Temple, Fordham, Monmouth and LIU. After an impressive visit to, Marques has decided to be a member of the Kent State Golden Flash!
Read more about Marques’ recruiting journey here!
Jack Grusser Jack Grusser 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Ramapo | 2023 State NJ , QB, Ramapo
Jack Grusser Jack Grusser 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Ramapo | 2023 State NJ may be the most dangerous QB in the state. With elite athleticism and his ability to throw on the run he’s going to be a problem at the next level. He’s also smart enough to get D1 offers from elite institutions like West Point, Fordham, Yale, and Columbia. True to form though, if you’re smart enough to get into Harvard, you’re smart enough to go so the Crimson will get athlete at QB and Ivy league defenses will get a problem on Saturday!
Read more about Jack’s performances here!
https://www.hudl.com/profile/15629352/Jack-Grusser/about
Donovan McKoy Donovan McKoy 6'5" | 205 lbs | WR St. Joseph | 2023 State NJ , WR, St. Joseph’s Regional
Listed at 6’5 and 205 pounds, Donovan is a top football and basketball prospects in New Jersey and has gotten a lot of attention on the recruiting trail. His GPA must be special too, because he has offers from some of the most elite academic institutions in the country, including the Air Force Academy, Columbia, Princeton and Penn. Ultimately, Donovan decided to attend Yale University, a decision I’m sure makes the staff and his parents very proud!