New Jersey 2025 & 2026 Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My travel reports on the Garden State are coming to a close. In the final installment of my underclassmen series, we're looking at some stock risers in the 2025 &amp; 2026 classes from around New Jersey. These young men impressed me in person and on tape, &amp; it's my belief each has a very bright future at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DB: [player_tooltip player_id='475349' first='Naiim' last='Parrish'], 5'11" 165, Bergen Catholic 2025</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An exceptional all-around athlete with big-time skills. The Bergen Catholic sophomore can play WR, SB, CB &amp; FS. Excels as a cover corner. A quick twitch athlete with explosive moves and speed. 3.6 GPA. Twitter: @naiimparrish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DB: [player_tooltip player_id='481977' first='Jymir' last='Williams'], 5'11" 160, Irvington, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A ballhawk on both sides of the ball at wide receiver and corner. Shows excellent timing, anticipation, strong hands, and impressive leaping ability. Very athletic and productive. He is easily one of the top freshmen in the state of New Jersey. Twitter: @wi11iams_jymir</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='1022159' first='Na'cir' last='Ransom'], 6'1" 168, Irvington, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Smoke at Irvington has developed quite a few players over the past few years, and a rising star in the 2026 class is [player_tooltip player_id='1022159' first='Na'cir' last='Ransom']. Very athletic and has nice touch. Good velocity, can throw the deep out with authority, escape the pocket, and shows pinpoint accuracy while throwing on the run. Twitter: @jiggy__1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='1022160' first='Jayden' last='Herron'], 5'5" 151, Irvington, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He may be on the smaller side, but this young man can flat-out play. A tough running back with good footwork and balance. Also, a very productive safety on defense. Plays much bigger than his size would indicate. Is already playing on the varsity as a freshmen. Twitter: @jayden_herron7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: [player_tooltip player_id='354977' first='Ma'khi' last='Jones'] 5'11" 175, Saint Joseph Regional, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A rising star with the ability to play WR, SB, FS, and CB. On tape, he's very aggressive, plays with good technique, has a smooth backpedal, and loves to stick his nose into the action. The majors have already begun to take notice. Holds a 3.9 GPA. Twitter: @makhijones31</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='855765' first='Gavin' last='Bickford'], 6'1" 180, Depaul Catholic, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blessed with a strong arm, good footwork, smarts, and an excellent work ethic. He's very accurate, and I believe he shows serious potential. Holds a 4.0 GPA. Twitter: @gavinbickford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: Daniel McClees, 6'5" 310, Irvington, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shows the versatility to play tackle, guard, or center. Excels in pass protection and can also dominate as a run blocker. Shows good foot quickness and plays with a nasty attitude. Holds a 3.2 GPA. Twitter: @Danny70McClees</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->