2027 Rankings Update: Scout Notes, Players 114-100

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are our team's quick notes for the aforementioned ranked players in New Jersey's class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#114: [player_tooltip player_id='513683' first='Kevin' last='Bunt'], WR, Paul VI</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On kickoff breaks down and uses sideline well to eliminate returns; very tall and lean, good release and works his tail off to bloc - changing speeds to gain an advantage in angles when blocking; no clips of him being targeted</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#113: [player_tooltip player_id='751554' first='Jonathan' last='Okolo'], RB, Ridgewater-Raritan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Capable of beating LBs to the sideline; finds second gear running when open field is ahead of him; plays LB and bumps out vs twins; disengages from blcoks well; protects ball when as a carrier; instinct is to bounce outside and trust speed rather than run his track</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#112: [player_tooltip player_id='910200' first='Max' last='Markho'], OL, Delbarton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Loads up when executing blocks nicely; showing instances where he can have <em>some </em>bend; coached to use hands; should look to improve speed of feet to get to his spots and gain better position when blocking</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#111: [player_tooltip player_id='751319' first='Jaylin' last='Bullock'], QB, St. Peter's Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Long legs and uses them well; utilizes check down when nothing is there, taking what defensive is giving; as his spiral on his ball improves, so will his on-target accuracy, allowing athletes to catch-and-run more</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#110: [player_tooltip player_id='910877' first='Travis' last='Benton'], ATH, Eastern Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Appears to have cracked the JV lineup; as a ball carrier he breaks poor tackling easily; defensively, fills the alley nicely; looks to take on incoming blockers with hands, vision, and out-manuver them rather than blow them up; aggressive near line of scirmmage with how he plays run; want to see more aggression when tackling</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#109: [player_tooltip player_id='997699' first='Jack' last='Frassetto'], DB, The Lawrenceville School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Varsity player who was used near the line of scrimmage, outside the box, and as a center field safety; very good in run support, particularly in the box; uses alley leverage to force cutbacks to the middle of the field; tackling needs to improve and we need film of him defending the pass</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#108: [player_tooltip player_id='1205837' first='Jamelle' last='Jones'], DL, Bridgewater-Raritan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Seemed bigger than most he competed with on film; despite rushing relatively upright, possesses balance as a back; serving as a FB, he looks to pick up first possible threat when lead blocking; occassionally lined up in slot where he was able to out-jump defenders on key downs; alternated between DE and MLB; knows to attack the ball when he gets to the quarterback; hustles his butt off and also works as a bender well; too fast for freshman level football; look for improved pursuit angles</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#107: [player_tooltip player_id='1026003' first='Dishon' last='Jerman'], WR, Newark Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Appears to have played varsity; makes catches with hands, especially through traffic; high points fades well; can lull bad CBs into taking a play off at times; too far in the backfield when lined up in slot; must improve reads on defense if he will continue to play there</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#106: [player_tooltip player_id='910858' first='Kellen' last='Pierce'], ATH, Lenape</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good weight transfer with a quick release; used a lot in play action pass; willing to take a hit for his teammates in order to deliver a good ball; likes to get ball to playmakers early; running style reminds me of a rugby player for some reason; willing to cut back into the middle of the field when scrambling; drives on the ball when at safety; questioning how his current speed with translate to varsity ball </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#105: [player_tooltip player_id='1105212' first='Colby' last='Gunter'], ATH, Rancocas Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>CB who breaks on short, now game well; RB who runs with a forward lean and uses this as a way to lower his pad level; as a WR, comes back to the ball in short game and cuts off his route appropriately when scramble drill is in effect; tends to slow down when in open space, making easier for QB to locate; returner who extends arms, reaches upward to receive the kick off</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#104: [player_tooltip player_id='434091' first='Joziah' last='Mays'], LB, Don Bosco Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Scrimmage film was available; commands the defense, can see him communicating and calling things out pre-snap; blitzes hard; plays too high at times, especially when engaging with OL</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#103: [player_tooltip player_id='1105230' first='Michael' last='Ohnegian'], OL, Ramsey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Not sure if he will end of as a DL or OL, solid two-way player; DE with good get off, forces hard edge back inside; rips across face of opponents when stunting or making play in adjacent gap; gets hands on man in front of him; matches hands when he does not get home in pass rush situations; uses hands at times when at OL; played center, asked, and successfully, pulls out on the perimeter; takes a decent path when pulling to make sure he has an angle to block; must improve agility and ability to change directions/redirect</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#102: [player_tooltip player_id='910082' first='Joseph' last='Diver Jr.'], OL, St. John Vianney</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Varsity center; finishes blocks by pinning, falling on his matchup; correctly seals with head at times; should look to improve his lower-half, specifically: steps, speed of feet, and bend; very few clips of him in pass protection</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#101: [player_tooltip player_id='910759' first='Zarek' last='Perez'], DL, Westfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Worker he keeps feet moving, staying active, when pass rushing; can overpower wearker opponents; plays a bit high at times, but works hands under opponents and upward; redirects and pursues nicely; mostly played interior DL; understands how to attack joints of OL, grabbing elbows while dipping &amp; ripping under; uses hands and grabs, but toss and turns, struggles, rather than outright controlling gap</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#100: [player_tooltip player_id='910757' first='Kyron' last='Dubose'], WR, DePaul Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very few clips; uses hands to create separation; wins fade ball on shorter opponents; pins the ball to his chest when catching</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->