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New Jersey Recruiting: June Update, Part VI

New Jersey Recruiting: June Update, Part VI
Brendan Mankarious
Brendan Mankarious July 2, 2023 @ 07:08 PM
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Nolan Lazor
Nolan Lazor 6'5" | 205 lbs | QB | 2024
NJ
Elijah Rose
Elijah Rose 5'11" | 195 lbs | DB | 2024
NJ
Hunter Watson
Hunter Watson 6'5" | 225 lbs | ATH | 2024
NJ
Tyler Koffa
Tyler Koffa 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB | 2024
NJ
Daniel Vargas
Daniel Vargas 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB | 2024
NJ
Ta’Ron Haile
Ta’Ron Haile 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR | 2024
NJ
Lamont Lester
Lamont Lester 6'2" | 240 lbs | LB | 2024
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the class of 2023 prepares to go on and continue their football careers at the next level, we turn our attention to New Jersey's recruiting class of 2024 graduates. Since our last recruiting updates (<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/new-jersey-recruiting-june-update/">here</a>, <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/new-jersey-recruiting-june-update-part-ii/">here,</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/new-jersey-recruiting-june-update-part-iii/">here,</a> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/new-jersey-recruiting-june-update-part-iv/">here,</a> and <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/new-jersey-recruiting-june-update-part-v/">here</a>) earlier this month, there have been several other noteworthy college prospects from the Garden State that have announced their commitment status. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["220098"],"_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":"The Orange-Blue Gang ties run deep. The Thunderbolt's top skill player in the class of 2024 has announced his intention to attend a certain university in the fall of his graduating year. With a litany of schools to choose from - Rutgers, Pitt, Penn State, Maryland, Nebraska, and Boston College to name a few - Haile decided to commit to a higher learning institution with a familiar face. Haile will be attending Syracuse University after he graduates high school, reuniting with his former high school Head Football Coach Dennis Thomas, who is now the Director of High School Relations for the Orange (and former Prep Redzone NY Contributor Caleb Holfoth for that matter).","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649e1cba4e80b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/taronh80","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/taronh80 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["886847"],"_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 is a fact that Eagles do not fly in flocks, but the brotherhood Coach Wilber Valdez has created atop the roof in Union City has broken animalistic nature. Earlier this month Rose's Soaring Eagle teammate announced [player_tooltip player_id='849543' first='Tyler' last='Koffa'] announced his acceptance of Morgan State University offer. Today we are reporting that Rose will be joining Koffa in the Bear's defensive backfield, also at Morgan State. The HBCU beats out Akron and UMass for Rose's services.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-649e1cba4e8c4"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_elijahrose11","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/_elijahrose11 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["174155"],"_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":"Something just feels right when Ironmen stay home to continue to build their legacies. Lester of Don Bosco Prep is doing exactly that. Having his choice of out-of-state offers to choose from like Buffalo, UConn, LIU, Merrimack, and Sacred Heart, the linebacker and part-time D-lineman chose Monmouth above the field. The Hawks have had a very productive month, with Lester being the third recruit to commit to the school this month that I can recall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64a0574fb979a"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LamontLester6","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/LamontLester6 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["854635"],"_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":"Another physical athlete with the build and size to literally play u003cemu003eanywhere u003c/emu003eon the football field has made a decision as to where he will continue his his academic and athletic career. It is not crystal-clear as to what offers Watson, a 6'5u0022 225lb edge player out of Mainland, held. Rumors swirled about him being on the radar for both Army and Temple; however, Holy Cross has earned Watson's commitment. In the fall of 2024 Watson will partake in a crusade to Worcester, MA to suit up for the Crusaders.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64a0574fb983b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/hunterwatsonnn","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/hunterwatsonnn </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378668"],"_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":"Two is company and three is a crowd. Vargas is the third Union City Soaring Eagle to announce his college commitment this month. Being the versatile skill that he is, Vargas will be attending Sacred Heart upon graduating high school in 2024. It was rumored that Marshall had shown interest in this dynamic prospect as well.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64a0574fb98d6"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/D1Daniel2","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/D1Daniel2 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["889501"],"_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":"Our last update for the month comes out of Lawrenceville, NJ from the Lawrenceville School - one of the state's better post-graduate prep programs. Lazor, who originally hails from Vernon Hills, Illinois, currently plays not far from one Ivy League university (Princeton) but intends to play for a different Ivy League school  upon graduation. In the fall of 2024 Lazor will be joining the Bears at Brown University, adding to their quarterback room way up in Rhode Island.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64a0574fb9970"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LazorNolan","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/LazorNolan </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

As the class of 2023 prepares to go on and continue their football careers at the next level, we turn our attention to New Jersey's recruiting class of 2024 graduates. Since our last recruiting updates (here, here, here, here, and here) earlier this month, there have been several other noteworthy college prospects from the Garden State that have announced their commitment status.

Syracuse
Ta&#8217;Ron Haile

Ta’Ron Haile

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2024
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Ta’Ron
Haile WR
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Millville
|
NJ
New Jersey Recruiting: June Update, Part VI
The Orange-Blue Gang ties run deep. The Thunderbolt’s top skill player in the class of 2024 has announced...
Written by Brendan Mankarious
Syracuse
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Ta’Ron Haile

State: New Jersey
School: Millville
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Elijah Rose

Elijah Rose

NJ
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 195
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Elijah
Rose DB
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
195
HS
Union City
|
NJ
New Jersey Recruiting: June Update, Part VI
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Written by Brendan Mankarious
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Elijah Rose

State: New Jersey
School: Union City
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Monmouth (NJ)
Lamont Lester

Lamont Lester

NJ
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 240
POS LB
CLASS 2024
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Lamont
Lester LB
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
240
HS
Don Bosco
|
NJ
New Jersey Recruiting: June Update, Part VI
Something just feels right when Ironmen stay home to continue to build their legacies. Lester of Don Bosco...
Written by Brendan Mankarious
Monmouth (NJ)
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School: Don Bosco
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Monmouth (NJ)
Hunter Watson

Hunter Watson

NJ
ATH
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 225
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Hunter
Watson ATH
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
225
HS
Mainland
|
NJ
New Jersey Recruiting: June Update, Part VI
Another physical athlete with the build and size to literally play anywhere on the football field has made a decision...
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Monmouth (NJ)
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Hunter Watson

State: New Jersey
School: Mainland
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Daniel Vargas

Daniel Vargas

NJ
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Daniel
Vargas DB
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Union City
|
NJ
New Jersey Recruiting: June Update, Part VI
Two is company and three is a crowd. Vargas is the third Union City Soaring Eagle to announce...
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Daniel Vargas

State: New Jersey
School: Union City
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Nolan Lazor

Nolan Lazor

NJ
QB
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Nolan
Lazor QB
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
205
HS
Lawrenceville School
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NJ
New Jersey Recruiting: June Update, Part VI
Our last update for the month comes out of Lawrenceville, NJ from the Lawrenceville School – one of...
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State: New Jersey
School: Lawrenceville School
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