2027 Rankings Update: Scout Notes, Players 129 – 115

<!-- 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>#129: [player_tooltip player_id='1105270' first='Kayden' last='Phillips'], ATH, Newton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>CB who in run support gets hands on receivers and separates to avoid getting blocked, fights like hell to do so; at WR has a decent burst, capable of beating comparable defenders; catches with hands; must improve tackling target, does so too high</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#128: [player_tooltip player_id='909635' first='Cameron' last='Santos'], WR, Bridgewater-Raritan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>CB who rises to play/effort of his match up; serves as a good tackler on kickoff, wrapping returners waist</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#127: [player_tooltip player_id='909328' first='Lucas' last='Faas'], OL, Red Bank Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>At his best when asked to down block; has a tendency to grab and toss, rather than drive and move; must improve speed of feet and how feet are used</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#126: [player_tooltip player_id='909396' first='Rocco' last='Scialla'], DB, Don Bosco Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A good tackler who will smack someone running along the sideline, as well as make a sure take down in the open field/space; elusive with ball in his hands; will lay out to break up passes and knows, at a minimum, to get hands on the ball; must look to improve hip mobility</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#125: [player_tooltip player_id='910743' first='Zach' last='Miceli'], QB, Old Tappan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Best attribute to his game is that ball can get delivered with touch on it; solid decision maker when dropping back, unafraid to tuck it and run when he needs to; must improve arm strength</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#124: [player_tooltip player_id='764884' first='Colin' last='Moore'], RB, Seton Hall Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Slows down to allow over-pursuing defenders to run past him; prioritizes ball security over shiftiness; runs high</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#123: [player_tooltip player_id='1083931' first='Tyshawn' last='Bailey Jr'], WR, Newark Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Only two clips available; solid, hustle player on kickoff who maintains lane properly; must improve wrap, drive, and level when tackling</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#122: [player_tooltip player_id='632860' first='Rocco' last='Sosa'], LB, St. John Vianney</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Diagnoses run, flows accordingly over top to point of attack nicely; solid tackler who does not let many break; must improve speed and agility this offseason to crack varsity</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#121: [player_tooltip player_id='910914' first='Andrew' last='Wright'], QB, Newark Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No issues with release; likes to throw the deep fade ball; runs well in the open field but first steps up, keeping eyes downfield to throw; needs to get more in rhythm when throwing - lower body torque and timing will put ball in spot for targets to accrue YAC</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#120: [player_tooltip player_id='910147' first='Eric' last='Berg III'], WR, Raritan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>In his one clip available, he can work in space to make LBs miss; slow release from line</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#119: [player_tooltip player_id='1206814' first='Owen' last='Lapetina'], WR, Watchung Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can lull defenders to sleep by jogging and then turning up past them; adjust to poorly thrown balls; shows desire to make big blocks in run game, seals with his head too; hand catcher; better receiver than CB at this point; must improve back pedal and "athletic position" when defending</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#118: [player_tooltip player_id='910874' first='De'Aire' last='Simpson'], TE, Williamstown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good hands and can high point ball consistently; questionable balance as he extends, tumbles, and falls - yet all the while prioritizing possession of the ball consistently; somewhat difficult to take down; need clips of him blocking as an in-line TE</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#117: [player_tooltip player_id='653933' first='Jonah' last='Carbon'], DB, DePaul Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Just 3 clips; as a safety takes good angles of pursuit; breaks down and tackles well, embracing the "last line of defense" role in the secondary; a little slow to react in NOW passing game, but rallies well and in a hurry</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#116: [player_tooltip player_id='1105271' first='Jonathan' last='Davis'], ATH, Ramsey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Appears to have taken varsity snaps; takes the first bit of green grass he sees and looks to capitalize upon it; runs well; upright runner who cradles the ball and pins the ball between his arm and chest when a receiver</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#115: [player_tooltip player_id='690907' first='Che'' last='Patrick'], LB, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Takes on climbing linemen physically with his shoulder; capable of reading keys, reacting, and going; sets hard edge by effort; strength with come with age; can arm tackle at times</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->