Recruiting Updates From Around The State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We look back at some of the recruiting news from some of the top players around the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["363403"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d9cad4e0d5a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In one of the more shocking recruiting moves from around the state. PrepRedzone's number one OL in 2025 class commits to Penn State. While this move comes very premature with Matthews only being a sophomore. Penn State is one of the best schools in terms of developing offensive linemen and coach Adam Trautwein will be a great mentor to Matthews having spent over ten years in the NFL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the proliferation of NIL and the top college's use of it. I fully expect this story to be far from over, but for now, Matthews is headed to Happy Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaelyneMatthew3/status/1620095305097281536","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/JaelyneMatthew3/status/1620095305097281536 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270939"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d9cad4e0dcd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nyier is on the list every time we list a recruiting update. Nyier adds more Power 5 schools as he adds USC, Michigan State, and Minnesota to the lengthy list of schools salivating for his commitment. At 6'8 310 pounds their aren't many offensive linemen that have the type of size at the NFL or college level. Daniels will be the hottest prospect in New Jersey come next football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Nyiergbg/status/1620232053823520769","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/Nyiergbg/status/1620232053823520769 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Nyiergbg/status/1618637422543376389","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/Nyiergbg/status/1618637422543376389 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Nyiergbg/status/1618332307496243200","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/Nyiergbg/status/1618332307496243200 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["172832"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d9cad4e0e37"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones nets an offer from Monmouth. After putting up gaudy numbers at quarterback this past season, he seems to be slowly getting on the Division One radar. We have him listed as a defensive back, and honestly, he's one of the most athletic players in the entire class. This offer will be the first of many.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jaeden_Jones2/status/1620571514423906306","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/Jaeden_Jones2/status/1620571514423906306 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jayden Elijah ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Matawan ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d9cad4e0eea"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matawan seems to have some Division one talent no one knows about as Boston College offers Jayden Elijah. A 6'7 300 pound sophomore OL who plays not only football but basketball. Elijah's interest from D1 schools will heat up after this coming football season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaydenElijah_/status/1613947531221766148","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/JaydenElijah_/status/1613947531221766148 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335879"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63d9cad4e0f39"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After making a connection with Coach Galesh and Coach Hoddie in Tennessee [player_tooltip player_id='335879' first='Cole' last='Skinner'] is headed to the University of South Florida. Skinner is another massive offensive lineman who has been dominant as a run blocker. I expect that trend to continue at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ColeSkinner31/status/1604672653842939905","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/ColeSkinner31/status/1604672653842939905 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->