The Senior Sleeper Report: Paramus Catholic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we're back in New Jersey, looking at some of the Paramus Catholic Paladins' top 2023 sleepers. Paramus is known for putting out top-tier talent, including names like Rashan Gary and Jabrill Peppers. The names featured in this piece aren't necessarily five-star prospects, however, each one can play and contribute at the next level. Their level of play does vary from prospect to prospect and ranges from the FBS level all the way down to the Division three level. Keep an eye on these guys as the recruiting process is about to heat up for the 2023 class. </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>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='215512' first='Justus' last='Diaz-Rinaldi'], 5'10" 185</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stays firm on his line after defeating press coverage and stacking the defender. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A potent threat on the outside or working out of the slot.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Deep ball tracking ability is quite impressive.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DB: Josh Narcisse, 6' 180</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A talented return man who can set up short fields for the offense. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Breaks are tight, within the framework of his body.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Displayed quick feet and a sturdy off-hand jam in press coverage.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LB: Jayden Morello, 6'1" 210</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dummies running backs in pass protection.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Proven to be a forceful tackler on impact.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a quick trigger after reading his guard keys.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: Kievon Harper, 5'10" 180</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fantastic touch on throws of thirty yards plus.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dynamic when he chooses to tuck it and run.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Throws are constantly placed in stride for his targets.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: Zhaire Trinidad, 6'4" 180</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Frame does create mismatch opportunities.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the traits of a possession-type receiver who is willing to do the dirty work.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Showed a tough, rugged playing style that should translate well to the next level.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH:</em></strong> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='272205' first='Justin' last='Mays'], 5'10" 165</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A highly skilled route runner that can crush man coverage. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is a firm tackler when forced to come up in space.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the man coverage skills to play slot corner if need be.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: [player_tooltip player_id='525015' first='Devin' last='Fragale'], 6'3" 275</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A blue-collar throwback offensive lineman that plays through the whistle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hands are explosive and quite deadly on pulls.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Body control and grip strength are there for dominant second-level blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: Eliseo Polanco, 6'4" 270</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A swing offensive lineman who can play both guard and tackle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Flexible and punches on a rise.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays with a wide base and moves well for a big man.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DT: Jamal Simon, 6'1" 270</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quite slippery through tighter interior gaps. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Constantly chasing the ball through the whistle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shows a good mixture of quickness and raw upper-body strength.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: Elijah Davidson, 6'1" 200</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Patient with excellent vision to spot smaller running lanes.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has enough wiggle to make defenders miss 1 on 1 in the hole.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Runs hard through contact with little to no deceleration.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: Jayden Beauchamp, 5'8" 175</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A jitterbug-type runner with plenty of short area quickness.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Don't let his size fool you, this young man runs HARD.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>His overall shiftiness makes him a tough man to bring down in space.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->