Up Next: 2026 Athletes 2.0

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212396"],"_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='212396' first='Mekhi' last='Armour']'s twitter says he is the number 1 DB in the 2026 NJ class, and I am starting to believe him. A big sized cornerback when on defense, Mekhi is not an easy guy to throw against. He has great presence on the field and can go stride to stride with the best receivers, making it a huge challenge for QBs to throw into a window. And with choppy feet to compliment his speed, Mekhi can stop on a dime and change directions on the shorter comeback routes.rnrnNo two positions complement one another better than cornerback and receiver. Mekhi plays both, and he knows the best way to exploit the position he lines up against. He is someone you need to keep track of wherever he is on the field. Look for Mekhi to do great things in his sophomore season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6478ddc21ceaf"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18038233/6322733c90ef590e2ca37461' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6478ddc21cefd"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["676408"],"_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":"Playing at Don Bosco automatically puts you on the map. And while [player_tooltip player_id='676408' first='Marist' last='Veres Royal'] will be playing for Northern Highlands in 2023, he is still a player that should be on everyone's radar. As a freshman, he lined up as a Nose tackle predominantly. He has good use of his hands, can shed the blocker, and pursue the runner well. For Northern Highlands, Marist will be looking to play both sides of the ball as he may potentially lineup at OL, FB, and TE.rnrnAs an undersized defensive lineman in 2022, Marist will look to continue his growth and put on more size as he becomes the 6'5u0022 player he is projected to be.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6478ddc21cf58"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17951617/634c471dc11a270fa43ff46e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6478ddc21cf78"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["211802"],"_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":"With only 6 games under his belt his freshman year, KaRon Ali created a lot of buzz in the football world. Rushing for 297 yards and 6 touchdowns, KaRon is that burst of energy that ignites any team. With amazing lateral quickness and speed, KaRon is able to bounce the play to the outside and can make it all the way downfield untouched. A running back with sneaky agility, KaRon is also utilized often as a return man on special teams. He is the type of player that makes every kicker regret kicking it his direction.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6478ddc21cfc8"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15291496/638a473b90f9ef0a28b39ae7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6478ddc21cfea"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212394"],"_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":"Bergen Catholic's [player_tooltip player_id='212394' first='Mason' last='Marck'] is a jack of all trades. A true athlete that can line up in multiple positions, Mason is developing into a major threat. A force at the linebacker position, Mason outsized his competition and is surprisingly quick when pursuing the ball carrier. Offensively, Mason lined up as a RB and FB, but occasionally tossed the rock as a QB or from a trick play position.rnrnAs a downhill runner, it can be scary going in for the tackle as Mason picks up speed. He is a true power back and can make tacklers think twice about tackling high. I see Mason thriving as a linebacker in the future, and potentially lining up in an H back position to use him in the pass, run, and trick play scenario.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6478ddc21d041"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15431438/638ea811d4684809bcdc03c6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6478ddc21d05e"} /-->