Senior Defensive Backs Flying Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the first signing day approaches we decided to look at which senior defensive backs are flying under the radar in the state of New Jersey. Each prospect was outstanding for their school in 2022, but have yet to receive much college interest at the moment. However, based on what they put on tape this past season, I fully expect that to change in a hurry. Their futures are very bright and I believe they could make a big impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you have any prospects you'd like for me to watch, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</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>Michael Strachan, 6'2" 185, Edison</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Frame allows for him to easily box out smaller receivers.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Superior leaping ability allows him to attack the football at its highest point.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An adept tackler coming down from the third level.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Takes great angles to the tackle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows noticeable closing speed once he locks onto a ball carrier.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='331417' first='Hamin' last='Anderson'], 5'11" 165, Camden</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a fantastic mixture of recovery speed and ball skills.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Reads the quarterback's intentions like a book. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a knack for always being around the football.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Covers a ton of ground while the ball's in the air.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Zach Bolesta, 5'10" 165, South Plainfield</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An extremely physical tackler coming down from his deep third.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a quick trigger to go with great instincts.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Easily defeats perimeter blocks with quickness and upper body strength.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Knows how to overlap and give help in zone coverage.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Elijah Rippey, 6' 185, Seton Hall Prep</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows outstanding body control when tackling In space.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Closes ground on opposing ball carriers in a hurry.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Displayed stable ball skills from his high safety position.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks like a natural joining in-box run fits.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Adam Meiner, 6' 170, Ridge</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hauled in a whopping ten interceptions this fall.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Like glue in press coverage and can run with the best of them on the go ball.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Proven to be a natural reading wide receivers intentions and will jump routes once hip to hip in phase.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Does a good job leaning receivers to widen their release. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Kid is competitive on tape and will make you fight for every inch.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Nick Gonzalez, 6' 170, Morris Catholic</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays a sudden brand of ball with terrific range.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Effort and willingness is off the charts.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is a consistent tackler that rarely whiffs on attempts. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows no hesitation when reading run and coming down from his stem.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->