Division Returners: Patriot Red
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Continue ReadingWest Side’s Nazir Smith Nazir Smith 6’1″ | 170 lbs | QB Shabazz | 2024 NJ is a player you need to keep a close eye on. Earning 1st team all division this past fall, Nazir stood tall as he helped lead West Side to a 7-2 record (and 4-0 in the division.) Nazir is that prototypical passer you’d want to command an offense. Good size and a cannon for an arm, Nazir is able to deliver the ball wherever its needed on the field.
Tossing for 1807 passing yards and 17 touchdowns in 2022, Nazir dominated as a fluid thrower that gets his whole body into the throw. A man of many different velocities, Nazir is able to add zip to the ball when he needs to thread the needle, but can also put excellent touch on it when tossing it to the corner of the end zone. West Side is bringing back one of the strongest offensive units in the state, and Nazir is right in front leading the charge.
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Nayad Walker
Nayad
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5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH
Shabazz | 2024
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Nayad Walker
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5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH
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Another West Side product,
Nayad Walker
Nayad
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5’9″ | 165 lbs | ATH
Shabazz | 2024
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is a name you need to become more familiar with. If you’re looking for a speed demon, Nayad is your man. With 633 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns to go with it in 2022, Nayad is an all around dominant receiver. Defenders need to be careful when lining up against Nayad. If the corner gets caught looking into the backfield, you can be sure Nayad will make them regret it when he sprints right by. He is able to track the ball in air extremely well and consistently catches it at its highest point. A pass catcher that is itching to make a defender look silly with his impressive agility, look for Nayad and the West Side receiving co. to make a lot of big plays in 2023.
This whole list could be composed of only West Side players, however, this one will be playing for Weequahic in 2023. Another receiver returning for the 2023 is Darrell Barrow Darrell Barrow 5’8″ | 150 lbs | WR Weequahic | 2024 NJ . Darrell may be the smaller of the two West Side receivers on this list, but what he lacks in size he makes up with killer speed and nimbleness. Darrell is able to weave in and out of defenders as he fluidly out maneuvers them. He brought in 332 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns in 2022, but don’t be surprised if we see those numbers double this next season. Darrell will be able to make a name for himself in a new environment in 2023.
Maurice Williams
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is one of the best returners from Patriot Red. In only 6 games he was able to pass for 1405 yards and 19 touchdowns, and on top of that he ran for 501 yards and ran the ball into the end zone 4 times.
The soon to be senior QB for Orange has phenomenal arm talent. He can deliver the ball with perfect touch when he needs to float it over defenders, and also tosses it with great accuracy and timing. On top of his throwing skills, Maurice is dangerous with the ball in his hands. He can escape the pocket and make defenders regret missed tackles. Maurice is one of my top QBs for the 2024 NJ class, and he should be highly sought after.
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Rocky Rodriguez is our final player on the list, and he is one of those versatile offensive talents that can be put anywhere on the field and be successful. He lined up at running back majority of the season, but from time to time you could find him as the QB in wildcat or out wide to receive the catch.
A powerful and agile back, Rocky is reliable inside and outside the tackles. As a bigger sized ball carrier, Rocky is not afraid to lower the shoulder and churn his feet for extra yards. Rushing for 750 yards, catching another 205, and totaling 13 touchdowns, Rocky will continue his success into 2023.