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Key Players on My Radar for the Upcoming Season

Key Players on My Radar for the Upcoming Season
Earnest Daniels
Earnest Daniels February 28, 2024 @ 11:21 AM
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Elijah Diaz
Elijah Diaz 6'7" | 315 lbs | OL | 2026
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Jayden Lucas
Jayden Lucas 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB | 2025
NJ
Eahjay McAdams
Eahjay McAdams 6'1" | 190 lbs | DL | 2025
NJ
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Eahjay McAdams

Eahjay McAdams

NJ
DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
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CLASS 2025
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6'1"
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West Orange
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NJ
Key Players on My Radar for the Upcoming Season
Eahjay McAdams from , standing at an imposing 6’2” and weighing 205 pounds, epitomizes the modern-day defensive athlete....
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Charles Williams

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HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 270
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Jayden Lucas

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HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 200
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Phillipsburg
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Key Players on My Radar for the Upcoming Season
Jayden Lucas of Phillipsburg emerges as a versatile force on the gridiron, contributing across multiple facets of the...
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Elijah Diaz Elijah Diaz 6'7" | 315 lbs | OL St Thomas More | 2026 State New E

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