2023 Sack Artists: Top Pass Rushers in the State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pressuring QBs all fall long, here are some of the top pass rushers from the 2023 season. New Jersey had many double digit sack performances, but these five really separate themselves from the pack as they struck fear into opposing quarterbacks game in and game out. Look for these players to do great things at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1124926"],"_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='1124926' first='Travis' last='Trempy'] was the leading sack artist in the state in 2023. Compiling 21 sacks from the outside linebacker position, the Brick product was able to use his quick footwork to get linemen moving in the wrong direction. A relentless pass rusher, Travis used his hands aggressively to throw blockers arms down in pursuit of the QB. 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Aidan is another player that deserves a lot more collegiate attention. As a junior, Aidan rarely gave the QB a lot of time to throw the ball, often getting to them before their receivers were breaking on their routes. He accelerates off of the ball and delivers his hands to the blocker as soon as the ball is snapped. A physical defender, Aidan really shined all of 2023 as he racked up 18 sacks. 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Bringing the pressure for Bernards, David was able to find his way to the QB 13 times. A team that made it far into the playoffs, a lot of that success revolved around Bernard's ability to attack the quarterback and make them feel uncomfortable. 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