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Updated Evals: Five Complete RB’s On The Watchlist From Jersey

Updated Evals: Five Complete RB’s On The Watchlist From Jersey
Arlen Harris
Arlen Harris February 26, 2024 @ 07:56 AM
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George Figueroa III
George Figueroa III 5'7" | 170 lbs | RB | 2028
NJ
Trey Alexander
Trey Alexander 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB | 2028
NJ
Ca’si Thomas
Ca’si Thomas 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB | 2028
NJ
Jay Nelson
Jay Nelson 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB | 2028
NJ
John Chirico
John Chirico 5'7" | 160 lbs | LB | 2028
NJ
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Keeps feet.rnrnBall Skills/Security- Slippery if utilized more underneath and in screen game. Plays to his strengths.rnrnBPA: Big Play Ability- With the right pieces around him. He will develop into a playmaker on Friday nights.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d8a6d03bdc0"} /-->

New Jersey has consistently put out running backs that have stood the test of time. Three of these studs are from South Jersey, and two from the shore area. Each player is evaluated by vision, speed, power, balance, ball skills/security and big play making ability. I chose not to use the number grading system for when I rank the Top backs in all of Jersey. Take a look and see who has the goods to apply pressure as a puppy next season.

John Chirico

John Chirico

NJ
LB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 160
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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John
Chirico LB
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
160
HS
St. Augustine Prep
|
NJ
Updated Evals: Five Complete RB’s On The Watchlist From Jersey
John Chirico – 5’6, 155 lbs.RB Type: All-PurposeVision- Sees the field really well. Keeps eyes to the horizon...
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State: New Jersey
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Jay Nelson

Jay Nelson

NJ
RB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 175
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Jay
Nelson RB
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
175
HS
Winslow Township
|
NJ
Updated Evals: Five Complete RB’s On The Watchlist From Jersey
Jay Nelson – 5’8, 160 lbs.RB Type: All-PurposeVision- Runs with his eyes. His change of direction in traffic...
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State: New Jersey
School: Winslow Township
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George Figueroa III

George Figueroa III

NJ
RB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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George
Figueroa III RB
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
170
HS
Vineland
|
NJ
Updated Evals: Five Complete RB’s On The Watchlist From Jersey
George Figueroa III RB Type: All-PurposeVision- Plays very fast but can see things open up on the moveSpeed-...
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State: New Jersey
School: Vineland
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Trey Alexander

Trey Alexander

NJ
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 200
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Trey
Alexander RB
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
200
HS
Williamstown
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NJ
Updated Evals: Five Complete RB’s On The Watchlist From Jersey
Trey Alexander – 5’9, 170 lbsRB Type: All-PurposeVision- Patience is a by product of trusting what you see....
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State: New Jersey
School: Williamstown
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Ca’si Thomas

Ca’si Thomas

NJ
RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 165
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Thomas RB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
165
HS
St. Thomas Aquinas
|
NJ
Updated Evals: Five Complete RB’s On The Watchlist From Jersey
Ca’si Thomas – 5’9, 160 lbsRB Type: All-PurposeVision- At his best when getting downhill and keeping shoulders square...
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