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2025 Class Rankings: Biggest Risers

2025 Class Rankings: Biggest Risers
Earnest Daniels
Earnest Daniels December 20, 2023 @ 03:00 PM
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Braswell Thomas
Braswell Thomas 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR | 2025
NJ
Haleem Muhammad
Haleem Muhammad 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL | 2025
MD
Joshua Rodriguez
Joshua Rodriguez 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR | 2025
NJ
Haleem Muhammad
Haleem Muhammad 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL | 2026
NJ
Kole Briehler
Kole Briehler 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL | 2025
NJ
Terrell Wilfong
Terrell Wilfong 6'5" | 180 lbs | WR | 2025
NJ
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Penn State
Braswell Thomas

Braswell Thomas

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Braswell
Thomas WR
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Lower Cape May
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NJ
2025 Class Rankings: Biggest Risers
Braswell Thomas , standing at 6’2” and around 160 pounds, is a versatile player who excels on both...
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Braswell Thomas

State: New Jersey
School: Lower Cape May
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Terrell Wilfong

Terrell Wilfong

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Terrell
Wilfong WR
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
Weight
180
HS
West Orange
|
NJ
2025 Class Rankings: Biggest Risers
Terrell Wilfong, a 6’5” wide receiver, has emerged as a hidden gem, catching the attention of recruiters with...
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Terrell Wilfong

State: New Jersey
School: West Orange
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Joshua Rodriguez

Joshua Rodriguez

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 195
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Joshua
Rodriguez WR
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
195
HS
Somerville
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NJ
2025 Class Rankings: Biggest Risers
Josh Rodriguez, the 6’1” wide receiver from Somerville, has made a significant impact, impressing with his smooth route...
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Haleem Muhammad

Haleem Muhammad

NJ
DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 260
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Haleem
Muhammad DL
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
260
HS
Camden
|
NJ
2025 Class Rankings: Biggest Risers
Haleem Muhammad , a standout at the defensive tackle position, distinguishes himself with exceptional athleticism and an impressive...
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School: Camden
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Stanford
Kole Briehler

Kole Briehler

NJ
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Kole
Briehler DL
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
240
HS
Hun School
|
NJ
2025 Class Rankings: Biggest Risers
Kole Briehler, recognized as the top interior defensive lineman in the 2025 class, stands out not only in...
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School: Hun School
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