Spotlight Series: 2024 Safeties

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part II of the defensive backs has arrived. We split it up between cornerbacks and safeties for good reason; both positions have immense talent in the 2024 class. For the safeties in particular, we have some of the best players in the entire state. You'll be hearing these names on ESPN in the not too distant future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["172522"],"_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":"If you haven't heard yet, [player_tooltip player_id='172522' first='William' last='Love'] is one of the most sought after players in New Jersey. He has been getting looks from schools all around the country, and you can see why in the film. Playing multiple roles for Eastside in 2022, it's hard to label Willy as a pure u0022safetyu0022, but that seems to be the position he may be most suited for at the collegiate level. A mobile player and found all over the field, he's quick with his decision making and harder with his hits. 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Playing along a loaded roster at Bergen Catholic, this team has dominated the past two seasons, winning state championships in both. Kaj is a straight up ball hawk. He plays the position like a centerfielder, have the bandwidth to go sideline to sideline every play. And good luck breaking a tackle from Kaj in open space, there's a good chance it isn't happening. With his big body for the position, he will have a seamless transition into the next level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f2e1c74e0b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14909818/638486894ba99e0abccd875c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f2e1c74e2a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["447441"],"_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_tooltip player_id='447441' first='Jeremiah' last='Pruitt'] is the hardest hitting safety in New Jersey. If he need a player to dislodge the ball from a receiver's grasp when it matters most, this is your guy. He plays safety very stealthily, positioning himself against receivers that puts him in a better position than his opponent to get to the ball.rnrnJeremiah is really a triple threat, playing all three phases of the sport. You will find his elusiveness really shine on offense and as a returner. Defensively, he could play either cornerback or safety in college. He has great reaction time and finds his way to the backfield better than most. Jeremiah will be found all over the field his senior year.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f2e1c74e7b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17255396/639a189090ef2311ecde69ab' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f2e1c74e98"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["380331"],"_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_tooltip player_id='380331' first='Danny' last='Platt'] is that old school safety you loved watching growing up as a kid. A hard hitter, great size for the position, and a great last line of defense when the running back breaks it to the second level. Danny screams down field and executes flawless technique to wrap up the runner. He is part of a loaded Pope John 2024 class, so make your way to a game this upcoming season if you want to see Danny and Co. dominate opponents.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f2e1c74ee4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11753227/636d61490dc0190db0370c6b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f2e1c74efe"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["380409"],"_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":"It seems like it would be a mistake for any quarterback to throw in the direction of [player_tooltip player_id='380409' first='Jeyshai' last='Rosario']. The QB better be sure he's throwing it on target, because if he's off even just by a little, you can be sure it'll end up in Jeyshai's hands. He had multiple picks in 2022 where he flew into the frame at the very last minute to make a huge play for his team. Great pursuit down hill, Jeyshai is everything you would want in a safety.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f2e1c74f48"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16086038/6372664202bc530e548f75d9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-640f2e1c74f64"} /-->