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Recruiting Update: Mid-April Edition, Pt. III

Recruiting Update: Mid-April Edition, Pt. III
Brendan Mankarious
Brendan Mankarious April 23, 2024 @ 07:25 PM
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Kyle Ramos
Kyle Ramos 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB | 2025
NJ
Jayden Hadzovic
Jayden Hadzovic 6'6" | 285 lbs | OL | 2025
NJ
Renick Dorilas
Renick Dorilas 5'11" | 150 lbs | DB | 2025
NJ
Samir Wilkins
Samir Wilkins 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR | 2025
NJ
Matt Occhipinti
Matt Occhipinti 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB | 2026
NJ
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Pinelands Regional's [player_tooltip player_id='819152' first='Jayden' last='Hadzovic'] has grown to 6'5u0022 290 and caught the attention of several colleges. With a 3.9 GPA, Hadzovic has garner the attention of Brown University, one of the country's few Ivy League schools.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6627efb5bf4be"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jaydenhadzovic/status/1781394303337566356","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jaydenhadzovic/status/1781394303337566356 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["389775"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Soon-after his transfer out of Union and to Don Bosco, [player_tooltip player_id='389775' first='Renick' last='Dorilas'] made his official commitment to the university of his choosing. In the weeks leading up to his announcement, Stretch also picked up offers from West Virginia, Jax State, Tulane, Liberty, and announced his top five: Rutgers, Tennessee, Penn State, Syracuse, and West Virginia. For Stretch, however, home is where the heart is - the top prospect has committed to Rutgers.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6627efb5bf52f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dorilas_renick/status/1774499128757641237","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dorilas_renick/status/1774499128757641237 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1255849"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The captain linebacker who boasts a 3.8 GPA, and now teammate of Stretch, has made his decision. Don Bosco's [player_tooltip player_id='1255849' first='Kyle' last='Ramos'], a prospect we u003cemu003esomehowu003c/emu003e managed to miss, will be enlisting in the Naval Academy, playing ball for the Midshipmen. God Bless America.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6627efb5bf588"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KyleRamos0/status/1773429065451545085","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KyleRamos0/status/1773429065451545085 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["347422"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The Orange Tornadoe's talent skill prospect [player_tooltip player_id='347422' first='Samir' last='Wilkins'] is closing ranks in on his recruitment, recently announcing his top 5 universities that he is considering. Making the cut are Miami of Ohio, Akron, Rhode Island, Sacred Heart, and Jax State. More to come soon.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6627efb5bf5da"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/samir_wilkins/status/1776459827440468347","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/samir_wilkins/status/1776459827440468347 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212395"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"An offer we initially overlooked prior to the no-contact period, another Ironman from Don Bosco racked up an offer back in February. Linebacker and 2026 graduate [player_tooltip player_id='212395' first='Matt' last='Occhipinti'] earned an offer back form West Virginia. The WVU offer marked Occhipinti's first FBS scholarship opportunity.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6627efb5bf629"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MattOcchipinti1/status/1755634783130898662","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MattOcchipinti1/status/1755634783130898662 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->

With the contact period coming to a close, there have been several prospects that either recently announced their commitments to play college football or earned football scholarships. Here are a few noteworthy announcements made over the last few weeks.

Jayden Hadzovic

Jayden Hadzovic

NJ
OL
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 285
POS OL
CLASS 2025
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Jayden
Hadzovic OL
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2025
Height
6'6"
Weight
285
HS
Pineland Regional
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NJ
Recruiting Update: Mid-April Edition, Pt. III
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Jayden Hadzovic

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School: Pineland Regional
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Rutgers
Renick Dorilas

Renick Dorilas

NJ
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 150
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Renick
Dorilas DB
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
150
HS
Don Bosco
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NJ
Recruiting Update: Mid-April Edition, Pt. III
Soon-after his transfer out of Union and to Don Bosco, Renick Dorilas made his official commitment to the...
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Renick Dorilas

State: New Jersey
School: Don Bosco
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Navy
Kyle Ramos

Kyle Ramos

NJ
LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 205
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Kyle
Ramos LB
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
205
HS
Don Bosco
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NJ
Recruiting Update: Mid-April Edition, Pt. III
The captain linebacker who boasts a 3.8 GPA, and now teammate of Stretch, has made his decision. Don...
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Navy
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Kyle Ramos

State: New Jersey
School: Don Bosco
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Samir Wilkins

Samir Wilkins

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Samir
Wilkins WR
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
165
HS
Orange
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NJ
Recruiting Update: Mid-April Edition, Pt. III
The Orange Tornadoe’s talent skill prospect Samir Wilkins is closing ranks in on his recruitment, recently announcing his...
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State: New Jersey
School: Orange
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Matt Occhipinti

Matt Occhipinti

NJ
LB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Matt
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Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
220
HS
Don Bosco
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NJ
Recruiting Update: Mid-April Edition, Pt. III
An offer we initially overlooked prior to the no-contact period, another Ironman from Don Bosco racked up an...
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Matt Occhipinti

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School: Don Bosco
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