2027 Rankings Update: Scout Notes, Players 59-40

<!-- 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>#59: [player_tooltip player_id='432324' first='Jamel' last='Hammary'], WR, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A defender who drives on short passes near goal line, opportunistic in that sense; gets hands on receivers to redirect their routes/throw off timing, allowing no cheap/easy routes; looks good when back pedaling, rallies to the ball carrier nicely; tackling can improve; needs to identify himself on his film, each and every clip</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#58: [player_tooltip player_id='1160587' first='Nate' last='Klecko'], DL, Paul VI</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gets hands on the man in front of him and works to lock out on defense; at times he can bowl upfield, being disruptive and knifing upfield; at right guard he chops opponents hands down as they try to hit a move; looks very big on film; pulls and moves well in open space while keeping feet through contact when pulling; maintains a good base in pass protection, leads forward just a bit; want to see him squeeze harder, more physically and aggressively, and improve stance so he fires out rather than up</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#57: [player_tooltip player_id='910956' first='Waylon' last='Harper'], OL, Don Bosco Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Might have played JV film; moves laterally very quickly; want to see him bump his guard off so he knows to climb to next level on zone double teams; good steps, correctly positions himself when back blocking; maintains a good, strong, balanced base when drive blocking; picks up stunts well; good in space, downfield on screens, sells screens well; want to see offseason gains</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#56: [player_tooltip player_id='510788' first='Cannon' last='Benzio'], QB, Pennington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Loads up to throw in his motion, but ball looks like it explodes when it comes out; arm strength is about 40 yards give or take; can effectively make correct option reads; leads receivers, perhaps a bit too much at times; needs more film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#55: [player_tooltip player_id='910868' first='Benjamin' last='Carter Jr.'], WR, Camden Eastside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Defensive end with a good get off; gains a bit too much depth in the backfield; gets hands under his opponent; had very limited game footage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#54: [player_tooltip player_id='909629' first='Nasir' last='Snead'], DB, St. Joseph Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Balanced when running, does not get faked out; textbook gator tackler; a little late to the ball, but effectively plays receivers' hands to break things up; matches the physicality put forth of perimeter WRs; gains speed quickly with ball in his hands, changes direction well too</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#53: [player_tooltip player_id='450021' first='Kristopher' last='Foster Jr.'], QB, Glassboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As quick feet; ball placement seems ok, just do not see much YAC from his highlights provided, a lot of fades/deep ball; want to see him put together a better film roll;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#52: [player_tooltip player_id='476456' first='Anthony' last='Willis'], DB, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A safety that explodes downhill well; breaks down to make secure tackles; can leap, trusts his height leaping ability to break passes up when defenders get behind him; long body, lays out to break passes up; unsure of his footwork when receivers are running routes directly at him, looks flat-footed in this situation; want to see hip fluidity improve when he turns and runs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#51: [player_tooltip player_id='909967' first='Ryan' last='Barry'], LB, St. Joseph Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Think this was JV footage; able to stick with sloppy/lazy route runners, often jumping their routes; does not get driven when blocked on perimeter; can be more physical when taking on pullers; solid tackler; reacts and vice tackles well on short game; akes risks going inside at times, but sure of what he is doing and goes; has a knack for being around loose balls; can make catches in traffic at WR; played deep safety at times; always in the right place, scheme-sound player; improved hips will make him more explosive and likely enable him to play any position and during any down on the field</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#50: [player_tooltip player_id='1105232' first='Nicholas' last='Danieli'], OL, Seton Hall Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Drives feet and keeps working; gets good movement when double teams; securely grabs cloth to control his matchup; in pass protection keeps his head on a swivel for stunts; knows to prioritize protecting his inside gap first; although he bends, he seems to do so at the waist; must improve hip, knee, ankle bend.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#49: [player_tooltip player_id='852585' first='Joaquin' last='Phillips'], DB, Don Bosco Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Moves well, fluid; reacts to the ball nicely and has good recovery speed; looks to play the ball when breaking up passes; want to see him give less space to receivers when covering, trust your speed and skill more - you have them</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#48: [player_tooltip player_id='829984' first='Cadel' last='Barilford'], ATH, Seton Hall Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has shifty hips that can make multiple people miss, evading tacklers with ease; capable of turning up for big gainers when the ball is in his hands; looks small on film; high points ball, can leap; gallops and then back pedals on defense; a returner with vision and tremendous get off on PAT block; used often with trick plays/reverses/jet sweeps; needs to improve tackling</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#47: [player_tooltip player_id='690920' first='Faheem' last='Ausbon'], RB, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Upright runner; needs to scoot up in the backfield when getting set to allow himself to see things open up more clearly; very long arms; used in passing game; has good vision; tough to bring down as a runner; I suspect that he will play another position at some point.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#46: [player_tooltip player_id='909412' first='Carter' last='Blattner'], DL, Highlands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Interior defensive lineman with a long frame, sometimes asked to play end; gets off quickly and neutralizes opponents hands by chopping; hips not twitchy just yet, but he engages them and actively tries to use them; pursues as a backside bender well; sometimes he is asked to play end; reaches for strip sacks when he closes in on the quarterback; comes off high and must improve his bend in order to play below opponents' pad more easily</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#45: [player_tooltip player_id='205508' first='Luke' last='Gialanella'], RB, Pope John,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A balanced runner, very good in tight spaces; low pad level, due to his height, which plays to his advantage; disciplined runner; has vision for cutbacks and agility to get to his spot; has a nice in/out move; needs improved balance/center of gravity to stay upright, longer, when toting the rock; will look to bowl over opponent in open field if that is his only option; can cut on a dime; fights to stay up if tripped up; glad to see what I saw twice at live events translate to the field </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#44: [player_tooltip player_id='835854' first='Chris' last='Horn Jr.'], ATH, St. Peter's Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Disciplined corner who does not budge until WR approaches him; reads QBs eyes, will break on another receiver's route to make play on the ball; high points and uses hands for grabs thorough double coverage; sticks with most WRs despite their best move to separate from him; tough runner with ball in his hands; plays the ball when defending the pass; looks to crack the hell out of LBs on plays outside; willing blocker on screens for teammates, will peel back and look for pursuers; shifty hips, most effective with ball in his hands early, wants to create by being physical; can maintain force leverage when tackling; seems like an instinctual player on both sides of the ball; size is a concern</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#43: [player_tooltip player_id='910822' first='Jordan' last='Key'], DL, Red Bank Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can penetrate and win B gap when a 4i from frontside or backside; reads keys, gets hands on down blocks, then looks to make a play or for contact; pursues very well from backside; at times he can have a very good jump; when doubled he works through one, half-man; sheds to adjacent gap effectively; offensively he pulls a big high and looks to make a big hit, yet always looks to get inside the kick out man to wedge a gap for the RB to hit; loads hands when drive blocking and keeps feet moving to finish blocks; a bit slow when pulling</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#42: [player_tooltip player_id='431328' first='Tasheem' last='Butler'], LB, Glassboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big bodied mike backer playing varsity; religiously takes his run diagnosis steps, sees things ok; when asked to blitz is able to achieve great extension if offensive linemen engage with him - needs to apply this skill to climbing OL at defense's second level; applies force and thump when he pursues to the sideline or his a help defender; keeps climbing in zone coverage, rather than getting to landmark or depth and sitting</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#41: [player_tooltip player_id='690078' first='Nicky' last='Mauro'], ATH, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hand catches high points ball, has a little wiggle to get loose; able, and willing, to go up-and-over to make plays; shifty hips allow him to duck and dip to evade pressure; lowers pads when running; a Mike 'backer who takes reads steps, pauses, then continues as he finds a hole to shoot; keeps feet buzzing upon contact, tackling low; will, in the old fashion sense, hit/wrap/drive rather than role; settles in a zone and waits to make a play; good quality player; want to see size/speed/level of play all increase; played safety and wildcat QB</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#40: [player_tooltip player_id='910867' first='Akeem' last='Mills'], DL, St. Augustine Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/2027-rankings-big-time-additions-from-the-watch-list-part-ii/"><strong>READ ARTICLE</strong></a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->