Players To Watch: Battle At The Beach

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are the players who will put a show and be the standout performers of the Battle At The Beach weekend:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='215740' first='Angelo' last='Rodriguez'] HB, Highland 2023</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Angelo is ranked as the second best back in the 2023 class. This young man has by far, the best contact balance of any back in New Jersey with some sneaky burst. Angelo will have at least two or three punishing runs and make some defenders regret trying to tackle him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1558833722140532738","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1558833722140532738 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='422463' first='Connor' last='Leary'] QB, Highland 2024 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leary has been the talk on the 7-on-7 circuits. Many people have noticed the improvement he's made as a passer. Battle At The Beach will be his first opportunity to showcase his new skills in live action. With Leary's ability to create out of structure wouldn't surprise us if Leary were a top QB performer of the weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/c__leary/status/1549569390110277635","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/c__leary/status/1549569390110277635 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='219373' first='Cameron' last='Smith'] ATH, Salem 2025</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the hottest names in the 2025 class out of New Jersey Cam Smith will no doubt be all over the field. Smith is a prospect who has tremendous upside on both sides of the football. A solid contributor at runningback and linebacker he has eye-popping athleticism that makes you take notice. He will most certainly be a player to look out for during the weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/camduhhgoat/status/1474068298748862470","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/camduhhgoat/status/1474068298748862470 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='183497' first='Jahki' last='Coates'] QB, Salem 2023</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most underrated quarterbacks in the entire state. Coming off a state championship, Coates is a dual-threat quarterback who is dangerous on the ground and who has an underrated accurate cannon for an arm. He will be a top player at BAB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_GridironAccess/status/1551536064262815746","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_GridironAccess/status/1551536064262815746 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='181955' first='Derek' last='Namnun'] QB, Delran 2023</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Namnum is one of the best quarterbacks in all of New Jersey. His ability to execute in high pressured situations is what separates him. If Delran is a tight game late, know that Namnun will execute at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DNamnun/status/1533916397960568833","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DNamnun/status/1533916397960568833 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='181958' first='Brandon' last='Boria'] HB, Cherokee 2023</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top running backs in the 2023 class Boria is a load to handle. He has great contact balance and can break away from defenders in the open field. Expect Boria to break off two to three big runs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BamXXVIII/status/1404169080832155652","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BamXXVIII/status/1404169080832155652 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='380411' first='Emanuel' last='Ross'] WR/DB, Red Bank 2024</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the hottest names in the 2024 class, Ross is a highly coveted recruit for good reason. He's a standout player on both offense and defense. He is one of the more explosive wide receivers in state and brings uncanny dynamism to the table. As a defensive back, he's one of the smoothest movers you'll find and creates much ball production. Ross will put all his talents on display as Red Bank takes on ArchBishop Wood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EmanuelRoss13/status/1462627698266759171","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EmanuelRoss13/status/1462627698266759171 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EmanuelRoss13/status/1459669533782945792","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EmanuelRoss13/status/1459669533782945792 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='366481' first='Kenny' last='Jones'] OL/DL, Delran 2024</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a young man Delran has high hopes for. He flashed immense potential at offensive and defensive lines, but he would be better suited long term to hone his craft at offensive tackle. He'll still be playing both ways and he will be a player on the offensive and defensive line that will turn heads. Standing at 6'5 280 his size and quickness is something that can't be taught and he is very athletic for his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Before his Sophomore year, he was offered by Rutgers, and there will certainly be more schools lining up to offer him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KennyJones_77/status/1389676015501385738","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KennyJones_77/status/1389676015501385738 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='172516' first='Micah' last='Ford'] ATH, Toms River North 2024</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's listed as a quarterback, but there aren't very many throws on his tape to speak seeing that the offense he's in, is similar to the old Georgia Tech and Navy offense which pretty much makes him a runningback. Nonetheless, he gets the job done on the ground and is a bruising runner at the quarterback position. We're looking forward to seeing how he's progressed as a passer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1560277151185661953","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1560277151185661953 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='422456' first='Marlon' last='Leslie Jr'] QB, Mainland 2023 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leslie is one of the most athletic and electric quarterbacks in the state of New Jersey. There aren't many defensive players that can contend with his speed, agility, and quickness in the open field. At the PSR combine he tested out as the most athletic quarterback in the state and displays all these traits on the field. We would love to see him take a step as a passer making him even more dangerous as an all-around player. He holds one offer from Temple. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1558512320275431439","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1558512320275431439 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->