PRZ Next New Jersey Camp: Defensive Back Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After the PRZ Next Middle School Camp at the Superdome in Waldwick, New Jersey this past weekend, it's time to begin highlighting some of the prospects from the camp. The 2028 defensive backs below made their presence known in front of a collection of scouts, media members and college/high school coaches. Here's a look at some of the top seat belts from the camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other writeups from camp:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/class-of-2029-2030-standouts-from-new-jersey-prz-next-camp/"><strong>Class of 2029/2030 Standouts</strong></a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/prz-next-new-jersey-camp-running-back-standouts/"><em><strong>Running Back Standouts</strong></em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/prz-next-new-jersey-camp-offensive-line-standouts/"><em>Offensive Line Standouts</em></a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/prz-next-new-jersey-camp-athlete-and-linebacker-standouts/">Athlete/Linebacker Standouts</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Lead Dawg</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1160105"],"_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":"Class of 2028 Philadelphia prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1160105' first='KK' last='Woseley'] was nothing short of phenomenal at the New Jersey Prep Redzone Next Middle School Camp, this past weekend. Some kids are just born to play to play a specific position and that's the case here with Woseley as a corner. He officially measured in at 5-foot-10 and 132 pounds at camp, complete with what appeared to be a very wide wingspan. His length was something to marvel at, as he is already just an inch shorter than his older brother, 2024 Penn State commit [player_tooltip player_id='141009' first='Kenny' last='Woseley Jr.']. During 1-on-1's he completely blanketed and overwhelmed wide receivers, who could not get out away from his length. Watching him early in indy drills, he had loose hips that flipped with ease. There were a number of defensive backs that tested better in the combine portion, but no other prospect put together a more complete camp from start to finish, than Woseley. When asked if he was definitely going to Imhotep for high school (as his older brother does/did), he quickly said, u0022Yes, 100% . I'm there.u0022 The rich get richer at 'Tep.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b2876cbee18"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Headliners</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["972833"],"_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":"Earlier this month when I released the defensive back's on the initial 2028 New Jersey Watchlist, I said that although I hadn't watched him play in person yet, [player_tooltip player_id='972833' first='Sa'Vion' last='Jones'] was my top defensive back in the state at this point. What I saw at the New Jersey Prep Redzone Next Middle School Camp this past weekend, confirmed everything I thoughtu002du002dJones is an absolute stud. The Millville prospect was neck-and-neck with [player_tooltip player_id='1160105' first='KK' last='Woseley'] for the MVP award throughout the camp. Loved the way he competed the entire time, specifically in 1-on-1's. Out of all the defensive backs there, he didu002du002dhands downu002du002dthe best job of defending all the way through the play and punched numerous balls out of the hands of receivers trying to reel in a catch. He played a mean version of position and dared receivers to get physical with him. Quick reflexes and natural position instincts allowed for him to play press coverage without the fear of getting faked out. Absolutely loved his performance and at 5-foot-9 and 145 pounds, he's a prospect I could see gaining major college attention early.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1140204"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Seeing Swiney register as a walk up at camp was a welcomed-surprise. I saw Swiney in early December at AYF Nationals in Florida, as he played for a member of the Brick City Lions 13U squad this season. In Florida he was an obvious standout on a very good team and I listed him as an ATH. However, after watching him play this weekend, I changed him to a defensive back. I watched the defensive backs very closely during the first individual period, and the two words I wrote down next to Swiney's name were u0022speedu0022 and u0022anglesu0022. Before I even saw his 4.95 in the forty and 4.53 in the shuttleu002du002dboth of which were near the top amongst defensive backsu002du002dI could see he was dropping back quickly and gaining ground on angle better than others. He performed best in off-man coverage, but with some more work in the weight room, it's a skill he'll get more comfortable with, as he gets physically stronger.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1160399"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Call intuition, call it luck, call it whatever you want, but when I saw [player_tooltip player_id='1160399' first='Omari' last='Billings'] signed up for camp I looked him up and thought he could be someone to keep an eye on. While he didn't have any film or any real information out there, he looked the part. Fast forward to the New Jersey Prep Redzone Next Middle School Camp this past weekend, and he was easily one of the top three-to-five defensive backs in attendance. It's ironic that Billings is off to St. Peter's Prep for high school ball, because he reminds me a ton of current Marauders 2026 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='960402' first='Julian' last='Cruz']. Like Cruz was in eighth grade, Billings initially caught my eye because of his 6-foot, 158-pound frame. Then, while watching him in drills, his speed and quickness really stood outu002du002dwas clocked at a position group-best 4.13 in the shuttle. With his size, frame and quickness, don't rule out a shift to outside linebacker or safety over the next four years under Coach Hansen.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b2c7bda86ee"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Standing On Business</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["372556"],"_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":"Connecticut's [player_tooltip player_id='372556' first='Brody' last='Garner'] returned for another Prep Redzone Next Middle School Camp this past weekend and he had a nice showing. Garner is a longer kid that looks like he could be a very good option at Safety over the next four years, at whichever high school he chooses to attendu002du002dhe has options. The improvement in his overall athleticism is what jumped out to me the most. He did well at camp last year but there was some stiffness to the way he moved around the field, but he certainly seems to have smoothed that out. For proof of that, look no further than consecutive 4.31's in the shuttle.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1160602"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"In yet another example of how important it is for prospects to have their basic information on social media and on film, [player_tooltip player_id='1160602' first='Sabir' last='Dawson'] is a kid I had noticed on film and on social media multiple timesu002du002dbut there's nothing to help anyone looking know what his name is, what class he's on, how to get in contact with his coaches, etc. However, he thankfully signed up for the New Jersey Prep Redzone Next Middle School Camp this past weekend. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound prospect had a good amount of thickness and I originally thought I'd see him working with the linebackers. Then, when I saw him doing individual drills with the defensive backs I was intrigued even more. He was nearly 15 pounds heavier than the next biggest kid in the defensive group, yet still ran the second fastest forty of any defensive back there with a 4.96. If his high school coaches turn him into a linebacker over the next four year, he could become a tackling machine at the middle linebacker.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b2c7bda8797"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Best Of The Rest</span></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- West Orange is home to a number of promising 2028 prospects and we can add defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='1160636' first='Jamil' last='Torres'] to that list. He's certainly on the smaller side at 5-foot-6 and 128 pounds, but he did a nice job at camp. Looked much better in drills than his combine testing times would indicate. Got muscled around and boxed out by some of the bigger wide receivers, but there's potential for him as he moves onto high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- An additional new name to me was [player_tooltip player_id='1161257' first='Desmond' last='Allen'] out of Newark. Allen, like [player_tooltip player_id='1160636' first='Jamil' last='Torres'], gave up a good amount of size at 5-foot-6 and 135 pounds but did some good things at camp. Looked very natural in his stance and back pedal. Has a ways to go to in terms of physical development, namely speed, but there's some natural corner technique that he brings to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->