2027 Rankings Update: Scout Notes, Players 99-80

<!-- 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>#99: [player_tooltip player_id='1105233' first='Reid' last='Hunt'], OL, Rancocas Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Climbs and latches on to second-level defenders effectively at times; does a good job helping with his body and keeping his eyes up for threat to his gap in pass protection; a worker, plays until the whistle and hustles downfield; want to see him keep arms tighter and not extended as early &amp; double teams on his film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#98: [player_tooltip player_id='1196461' first='Landon' last='Pernell'], QB, Piscataway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Likes to get ball out and into playmakers' hands early; good throwing motion; good, efficient freshman season; interested to see if more will be demanded of him as returning starter in sophomore year; want to see an improvement in arm strength</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#97: [player_tooltip player_id='909638' first='Michael' last='Mickens'], DB, Bloomfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>With ball in his hands, uses stiff arm naturally in the open field; opens up and turns to the correct leverage when taking drps; high points the ball and goes up for it; need more clips; want to see improved back pedal</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#96: [player_tooltip player_id='910716' first='Jason' last='Bocio'], RB, Ridgefield Park</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>RB who achieves his top speed very early on; can beat most LBs to the edge and can make one cut and have the first mass miss; likes to bounce outside and lowers his shoulder when plunging forward in short yardage; appears to have played JV later in the season; LB who gets over the top well and gets to his pass drop quickly to rally to the flat and down hill; appears to be a solid tackler; must lower pad level when running, leaves body exposed as a tackling target</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#95: [player_tooltip player_id='910871' first='Anthony' last='Salamone'], QB, St. Joseph Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ball clearly has zip and command; has a sidearm-type motion, reminds me of a shortstop throwing from the hole; decisive and knows where he wants to go with the ball, prioritizes getting it there; prefers to escape and bust contain rather than step up in the pocket; capable of holding safety in check by looking him off; shifts weight ok; seems to prefer to want to throw the ball vertically rather than let athletes work for him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#94: [player_tooltip player_id='912675' first='Tristan' last='Hamilton'], DL, Willingboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Squeezes well; physical enough for freshman ball; good get off on passing downs, works back as QB steps up in pocket; will work OL pad level upward, under armpit; not enough film to rank higher</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#93: [player_tooltip player_id='1105238' first='Tristan' last='Bester'], ATH, St. Joseph Metuchen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Not sure where he will play, took snaps at wing back, wildcat, corner; capable of throwing about 50 yards; makes decent jump-cuts when toting the rock; catches with his hands; takes advantage of poor pursuit angles; must clean up false steps and secure ball more, currently cradles it when running</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#92: [player_tooltip player_id='1105217' first='Jah'naad' last='Cady'], ATH, Franklin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can be physical at times when blocking along the perimeter; can high point the ball at times; makes lesser defenders miss with ease; at safety seem to recognize run and run fits more naturally; likely has potential, upside, and raw talent, however bad habits on football field may his Achilles heel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#91: [player_tooltip player_id='909390' first='Joseph' last='Corchado'], WR, St. Joseph Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Comes back to aggressively snatch the ball on hooks/curls/hitches; uses spin to break out of tackles; plays high, giving up his tall frame; need more film to see more</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#90: [player_tooltip player_id='1228166' first='Ethan' last='Nicolas'], RB, Donovan Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Follows lead blockers nicely; has decent jump cut toward first bit of green grass he sees; good tackler from safety; would benefit from sleds/harnesses/parachute training</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#89: [player_tooltip player_id='909631' first='Patrick' last='Adames'], LB, St. Peter's Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Takes on linemen physically with shoulder; can arm tackle at times; more than capable of reading his keys, reacting, and going; sets hard edge by physicality and "umph"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#88: [player_tooltip player_id='910849' first='Aiden' last='Torres'], OL, Arthur P. Shalick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Appears to have played varsity; feels pressure and works to fight against it to best of his ability; gets hands on his matchup and works from there; faster upfield than in pursuit; can out-muscle weaker opponents, but needs to add strength to win on a down-to-down basis</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#87: [player_tooltip player_id='910817' first='Nyron' last='Snerling'], ATH, Long Branch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Takes advantage of defenders who play off; can make falling catches; able to gain a head of steam when he gets going; want to see him come back to and attack the ball and improve balance when running</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#86: [player_tooltip player_id='215189' first='Elijah' last='Contaldi'], LB, St. Joseph Metuchen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Does a good job of filling gaps, although he does not always penetrate the gap; appears to be a solid tackler who breaks down so he does not whiff, also can deliver a hit as well; played some safety; does not give up on plays, saved a TD vs. Summit; willing blocker who gets his face in somebody's chest; gets to drop and sits with head on a swivel; abandons drop if nobody near when QB scrambles - makes that decision and does not hesitate; reads keys and is disciplined on reverses and trick plays; runs a bit high as ball carrier</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#85: [player_tooltip player_id='1105215' first='Dwayne' last='Hunt'], WR, St. Joseph Metuchen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wing who can stretch field vertically; adjusts to under thrown balls by spinning so he does not break stride; sees blockers ahead of him and work to set up blocks accordingly; CB who likes to get handsy at times; looks to tip the ball on defense; offseason speed and agility will do him good</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#84: [player_tooltip player_id='910891' first='Ahmare'' last='Bonus'], RB, Red Bank</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Runs hard through the middle; has also lined up in the slot; uses shoulder fakes to turn defender's hips; extends, uses hands ot catch bad balls; drives to tackle on defense; must improve form tackling; freshman level appears to have been too easy for him; willing to bowl over linemen if they are too slow, likes to bounce ball early sometimes because of this; might have been best athlete in any game he played last year</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#83: [player_tooltip player_id='1069063' first='CJ' last='Woods'], DB Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Class ic strong safety who breaks down nicely, attacks the hip, and wraps for secure tackles - unafraid to tackle bigger opponents; gets to his drops and gets vertical with good depth and spacing; pursues plays, stays alert; high points the ball for interceptions; slips inside and re-stacks poor blockign WRs; hips are a bit late when opening up to run - if adds weight and size is LB in his future?</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#82: [player_tooltip player_id='910970' first='Joe' last='Amadeo'], OL, Red Bank Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Center who has a base wide enough to absorb two rushers and screw up their stunt; gets arms extended when playing nose; extension allows him to get one arm free to make a tackle; speed of feet must improve so he can pull and seal opponents' with his head</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#81: [player_tooltip player_id='1030108' first='Naaim' last='Presbery'], ATH, Pennsauken</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A hard runner; wins tip drill while he is on the move; can jack up OL when he is playing LB by getting under them; willing blocker who puts forth genuine effort, seals with head better than some OL; runs upright but protects ball with 5 points of pressure</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->