Division Returners: Big Central United Silver
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Patrick Smith Patrick Smith 5'9" | 150 lbs | RB South Plainfield | 2024 NJ POS RB CLASS 2024 Patrick Smith Patrick Smith 5'9" | 150 lbs | RB South Plainfield | 2024 NJ School: South Plainfield There is something…
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Continue ReadingThere is something special about this player. Patrick Smith Patrick Smith 5’9″ | 150 lbs | RB South Plainfield | 2024 NJ is South Plainfield’s workhorse, and is returning in 2023 for his senior season. With over 1700 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns last season, Patrick did his best Reggie Bush impersonation with his incredible cutting ability. He is a very swift runner that is able to weave in and out of defenders as he takes off down field. Though he is a smaller back, defenders lose track of him on the field, and you’ll often find him get to open field without ever being touched. Patrick is a big time return threat and has a second gear that he is ready to deploy at any moment. Look for him to creep towards the 2000 yard mark this fall.
Jahad Thompson Jahad Thompson 5'7" | 150 lbs | ATH Carteret | 2024 NJ
Jahad Thompson Jahad Thompson 5'7" | 150 lbs | ATH Carteret | 2024 NJ
Jahad Thompson Jahad Thompson 5’7″ | 150 lbs | ATH Carteret | 2024 NJ is arguably the best returning player from this division from a pure athleticism perspective. The Carteret wide receiver accumulated 616 yards and 6 touchdowns last season. Positionally, he receives the ball often in the backfield as he goes through motion with his legs already cooking. A straight up missile once the ball is in his hands, Jahad unleashes the speed and narrows in on one simple goal: get to the end zone. He is faster and more athleloic than his competition, and has the endurance to keep his top speed all the way down the field. He is also a deadly cornerback that baits QBs to throw his direction. With 3 interceptions on the season, Jahad was able to disguise himself well and pounce once the ball left the quarterback’s hands.
Tyrell King Tyrell King 6’2″ | 175 lbs | WR North Plainfield | 2025 NJ is a big sized receiver with hands that can catch far away from his body. North Plainfield’s 2025 wide receiver outsizes almost every cornerback he goes up against. Tyrell is a deep threat that is confident catching it in traffic and over the shoulder. He is also a player you need to watch out for on shorter routes. Tyrell can convince the DB he’s going long before digging his foot into the ground, running an out, and picking up the first down. He has great body awareness whenever he is close to the sideline or back of the end zone. Tyrell is a player with the potential to put up huge stats in 2023.
Ja’kir Thomas
Ja’kir Thomas
Carteret has not one but two of the most talented football players in this division. Ja’kir Thomas is right up there with Jahad Thompson Jahad Thompson 5’7″ | 150 lbs | ATH Carteret | 2024 NJ as the most athletic players returning for 2023. With 1110 rushing yards last season, Ja’kir was an extremely slippery runner and very hard to take down. He was able to spin out of would be tackles and throw off any player grabbing at his jersey. Ja’kir is a fluid jump cutter that is able to put the brakes on quickly, change directions, and leave the defenders in the dust. This backfield is stacked and scary to go up against. Both Carteret runners deserve D1 recognition.