2025 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 449 – 400

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Enjoy our newest rankings release by using promo code “mankarious30” for 30% off your first subscription to Prep Redzone New Jersey</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are our team's quick notes for the aforementioned ranked players in the New Jersey class of 2025 high school graduates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#449: [player_tooltip player_id='1265761' first='Kameron' last='White'], DB, Kingsway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks to rip ball out if receiver grabs it; hips and break can stand improvement; backepdal is ok; disciplined, does not take the bait when tested; has shown to play receivers both over the top and underneath on deep ball; tackles high; disciplined when setting the edge; balance must improve when running</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#448: [player_tooltip player_id='1210989' first='Jassin' last='Gaviria'], OL, Clifton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good technique on skip pull; small lower body, needs to work legs this offseason; finds first opposite color when pulling; will snatch/pull down someone stronger than him rather than drive;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#447: [player_tooltip player_id='819148' first='Shane' last='Gordon'], LB, Pinelands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>MUST keep eyes up when tackling, afraid he will hurt himself; film's first three minutes do not indicate who he is; physical with his shoulder; gets too much depth in backfield</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#446: [player_tooltip player_id='990346' first='Salvatore' last='Bonizio'], LB, Haddonfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Takes a moment to diagnose when on the edge; plays MLB as well in stack; engages with linemen too high; finishes his rip, spins out when he gets pinned and will hustle pursuit to sideline; good tackler who wraps; can bend corner well; motor keeps coming; executes gap exchanges well;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#445: [player_tooltip player_id='1212500' first='Altarik' last='White, Jr.'], DL, Piscataway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks to shed blocks more, toss you aside; needs more rigor when he slants or goes inside; tackling must improve; attacks correct shoulder as an offensive lineman; keeps arms extended to have pass rushers at bay; spins back against pressure rather than fight it</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#444: [player_tooltip player_id='1085725' first='Max' last='Garcia'], DB, West Essex</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Uses hands to make catch and turn upfield; comes back to the ball when needed; tries to go low to make high tacklers miss; corner that high points and tracks ball well; moves fairly well when side back peddling </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#443: [player_tooltip player_id='1022234' first='Roddy' last='Morinho'], LB, Lyndhurst</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Often walked up at the LOS; reads keys from backside well and tries to shoot backside window; has free shots due to timing blitz well, should breakdown so finishes; have not seen a true pass drop yet; a bit too high when tackling; needs to track hip better</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#442: [player_tooltip player_id='1021039' first='Jameson' last='Moore'], DL, New Providence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Offensive tackle who needs to be more vigilant with his kick step; good short, choppy steps when climbing to level two; defensive tackle that must improve block recognition; good tackler that wraps</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#441: [player_tooltip player_id='1029742' first='Exavier' last='Cuevas'], RB, Paterson Eastside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Must move feet better to stick to receivers when lined up at defensive back; solid runner that looks to bounce; can get low and dip under converging defenders; follows his blockers and will protect ball as contact arrives; hits hole at full speed; attempts to press receivers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#440: [player_tooltip player_id='1176378' first='Reed' last='Donegan'], DB, Morristown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a second gear to him; sent off the edge at times and can sniff out the correct gap to school; plays with leverage when covering; an upright runner who can shift hips some; has a jump cut</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#439: [player_tooltip player_id='1207622' first='Fady' last='Mansour'], DL, Bayonne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Nose who is slow off the ball and wants to bull rush; moves forward, but must remember to consistently work hands; better block recognition will prevent him from getting hooked; appears to feel leverage when ran straight at him; capable of holding point against double teams</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#438: [player_tooltip player_id='1196465' first='Jamari' last='Atkinson'], RB, Piscataway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can be taken down by hand/arm tackles; has a second gear he can achieve when rushing; waits just a moment before he moves to receive ball to wait for hole to clearly open up; willing blocker, most effective downfield when quarterback breaks pocket</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#437: [player_tooltip player_id='344158' first='Jordan' last='Kilkenny'], LB, North Brunswick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Well coached, takes read step and then gets back to his drop; some movements are a bit out of control; can eek out and make plays behind bigger linemen; film should be more selective, not any/all plays he made; wraps and squeezes, will run sideline to sideline with good angles</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#436: [player_tooltip player_id='927421' first='Elan' last='McCrorey'], QB, Piscataway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good weight transfer in throw; can tightrope in close areas to escape, sidesteps in picket; asked to move/roll out to his right often; capable of delivering an accurate ball; seems to have a predetermined read; best YAC throws are on the fade</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#435: [player_tooltip player_id='939354' first='Hector' last='Torres'], OL, Hightstown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Does not tackle with leverage; decent job surfing when unblocked; does not get arms extended when engaged; must consistently fight pressure at times</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#434: [player_tooltip player_id='1185932' first='Ethan' last='Abreu'], OL, Elizabeth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick feet at times allows him to gap/seal/funnel effectively; keeps eyes up when double teaming; struggles against bigger opponents who take the inside; can stay in front of most of his matchups; pulls well, although pad level can improve when doing so</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#433: [player_tooltip player_id='1214399' first='Daniel' last='Pagan'], DL, Montclair</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Block recognition must improve, this will improve his tendency to fight pressure; uses hands but must get stronger to consistently extend and lock out matchup; reaches when tackling; offensively he is a solid blocker who works and tries hard with maximum effort</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#432: [player_tooltip player_id='939352' first='Adrian' last='Santiago'], OL, Hightstown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No need for a 10 minute film; tackles high; defensively gets off high; extends and through and locks out man in front of him; has ability to aggressively establish new LOS; can over power opponents at times when on offense; want to see him grab inside chest plate of opponent</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#431: [player_tooltip player_id='1214397' first='Jarius' last='Davis'], DL, Montclair </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Redirects well and chan chase flat down the LOS; attacks the quarterback's hand when going for a sack, the ball when pursuing backside; avoids pullers rather than working spill/box techniques; swims low hats; will match hand to deflect ball; </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#430: [player_tooltip player_id='1032185' first='Jake' last='Liloia'], DL, Glen Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Second step appears better than his first; good stance that allows him to generate power; wiry frame; gets hands on man infront of him but does not move feet; quick with the pass rush, must work moves</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#429: [player_tooltip player_id='990287' first='Matt' last='Kelly'], K, Timber Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No single tape, individual game clips; gets his all into PATs; kicks off to about the 5 yard line; PATs are in the middle of the upright; starts kicking motion before ball is place, has to adjust to bad snaps</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#428: [player_tooltip player_id='675679' first='Jermaine' last='Rose'], WR, Red Bank Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Returner who should play more back on the ball to ensure he judges it correctly, possesses good vision; will play hands and break up the pass attempt; can take a hit and hold on to the ball; should look to catch with his hands more often and work on route breaks and breaks on the ball</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#427: [player_tooltip player_id='1040415' first='James' last='Bodley'], RB, Piscataway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tackles too high, dives at ankles, or looks to sling you; once consistent speed as a rusher; takes read step, strafles, and finds a seam to make a play over the top, typically avoids taking chances by going underneath; protects ball as a rusher; takes good pass drops and has his head on a swivel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#426: [player_tooltip player_id='341832' first='Ian' last='Adrien'], WR, Irvington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Falls forward with ball in his hands; cuts can improve by sinking his hips and getting low; good vision and hits hole at full speed; fights with maximum effort near the goal line</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#425: [player_tooltip player_id='1216545' first='Daniel' last='Iannone'], TE, West Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Versatile piece who has lined up at tailback, tight end, and long snaps; hands must get to the inside when blocking; good bace when blocking and can bend at moments; weight room will aid him in 1on1 blocks, at his best when he is pre-snap movement blocking; finds opposite color every time; does not allow easy releases on punt return</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#424: [player_tooltip player_id='802075' first='Nate' last='Johnson'], QB, Northern Highlands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Patient in pocket, will hold on to ball; good mechanics on throws; desire more zip on short to intermediate routes; chins the ball when contacted for the most part; surprisingly his best throws seemed to be the ones across his body; appears to be one-read-and-rip-it; throws to the target</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#423: [player_tooltip player_id='1216546' first='Joseph' last='Feli'], TE, West Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Grabs cloth inside to control man; gives up his base at times when he begins to stride but keeps working/fighting when blocking; h-back who picks up pressure off the edge very well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#422: [player_tooltip player_id='1185931' first='Nico' last='Abreu'], DL, Elizabeth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A bit lighter for an interior lineman; gets moved off the spot on double teams; works back to his gap quickly when displaced; rushes with solid lane integrity; fights reach well; most effective when he can get hands on a half man and work through him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#421: [player_tooltip player_id='1036994' first='Peter' last='Kurys'], DL, Demarest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Works arm over nicely, desire more speed and violence; stance has an upward crouch, desire a forward lean; can extend arms; first man downfield on punt as a guard; must work back into pcoket better; leverage tackles are a must</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#420: [player_tooltip player_id='1017492' first='Lucciano' last='Santamaria'], QB, Governor Livingston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays with moxie, like he has a bigger arm than he really does; does not necessarily set in the pocket too often; at his best when things break down and he has to move around; faster than most; resets feet quickly when throwing against his body; must chin ball better; appears to get his all into his throws</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#419: [player_tooltip player_id='939357' first='Cole' last='Vinson'], QB, Hightstown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One read and rip-type quarterback; good throw and accuracy on out-breaking routes; has to load to throw deep; arm strength will improve as his mechanics in his lower half do</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#418: [player_tooltip player_id='1214398' first='Moustapha' last='Green'], OL, Montclair</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Drives people backwards by sheer force; will take inside path in pass protection; capable of hitting a good rip and arm over; scrapes down the line well; must improve bend, plays too high, causing him to not take short, choppy steps when pulling - has to sprint</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#417: [player_tooltip player_id='1181816' first='Lincoln' last='Meyers'], DL, Westfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Redirects fairly well; fights to maintain half-man leverage and plays to adjacent gap nicely; fighting and scraping is the name of his game; squeezes well from backside; near goal line has more of a tendency to get his hands above his eyes; improved stance will improve get off and firing out</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#416: [player_tooltip player_id='1191252' first='Dylan' last='Thornton'], LB, Hackensack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gets low when tackling; hops and waits, rather than seeing keys clearly and attacking; violent tackler at the expense of form; fullback on offense that runs straight ahead and high; wants to barrel over defenders; manages to keep pile moving and falls forward;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#415: [player_tooltip player_id='1216637' first='Tysheed' last='Hawkins'], LB, Elizabeth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good at timing blitz and shooting the backside window; wraps at the waist and rolls to his leverage, going dead weight, when tackling; needs to keep legs driving when tackling; foot speed can benefit from training</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#414: [player_tooltip player_id='823164' first='Aidan' last='Travaglini'], DL, Eastern Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Works arm over in pass rush situations, yet will blow contain; does not get arm over violently; consistent tackler, leans and goes dead weight; get off can improve as well as engagement when he is back side</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#413: [player_tooltip player_id='1196468' first='Dajuan' last='Weems'], LB, Piscataway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Times blitz well; goes low when tackling, but puts his head down - this is a safety concern; pursues ball carrier well and vice tackles with correct leverage; rotates coverage correctly, pressuring quarterback when he rolls his way; athletic enough to squeeze for quarterback and bounce back for pitch man vs. option; must get more comfortable in his pass drops</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#412: [player_tooltip player_id='389786' first='Jawon' last='Lee'], WR, Linden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dawg safety/linebacker who keeps his feet through contact; breaks up passes by delivering his body; bounces a bit and reacts, rather than reading; aggressive when filling the alley; at receiver accelerates on his route when he sees the hole in the coverage; adjust to bad balls; will block on perimeter; must keep hands tighter to avoid holding penalties; quicker feet necessary to avoid getting shook</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#411: [player_tooltip player_id='1002388' first='Everett' last='Bell'], LB, Becton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Waivers with his depth when playing linebacker; angles to the ball can stand to improve; sees iso well, takes it right on and fills the hole aggressively; able to avoid lineman who climb to the second level to block him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#410: [player_tooltip player_id='1022243' first='Ben' last='Decore'], RB, Hopewell Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very Patient runner, almost walks, and then accelerates to hit the hole; covers the ball by applying the 5 points of pressure as he enters the hole; does not switch arms when carring; ball protection is a clear priority for him over everything else; runs his track inside-out; breaks tackles by keeping his feet going; absorbs blockers in pass protection</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#409: [player_tooltip player_id='1036997' first='Devin' last='Smith'], LB, Holy Cross Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As a runner he is wiling to bowl someone over with his shoulder; chins the ball; defensively will grab and sling rather than use shoulder; matches the quarterback's hand when he does not get home in pass rush; out uscles to shed blocks; needs better read steps</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#408: [player_tooltip player_id='768016' first='Michael' last='Dwyer'], DL, Middletown North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Must come off the ball faster and lower; he is faster than he is quick, uses this to pursue the ball and constantly hustles; offensively he will reach first rathern than mov ehis feet; can press and shed when pass rushing; wraps when tackling; must be reminded to avoid too penetrating backfield too far</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#407: [player_tooltip player_id='1055388' first='Caden' last='Eastmond'], DB, Manasquan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As a receiver he can get over the top in man coverage; needs to highpoint the ball better; he will win with body position, shielding the defensive back from his path to the ball; slows down a bit, rather than sinking his hips, when expecting the ball on short to medium pass attempts; defensively tackles low; is a long snapper who hustles down field as middle gunner</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#406: [player_tooltip player_id='1093204' first='Brian' last='O'Donnell'], LB, Middletown North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Safety/linebacker type who likes to try to light people up; must abide by his backpedal and break; hips are inconsistent when flipping; plays alley inside out; beats receivers to the ball when it is up in the air</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#405: [player_tooltip player_id='1022244' first='Owen' last='Lengle'], WR, Hopewell Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Uses hands to catch; good depth on, and thus, runs bubbles very well; can evade low tacklers by contorting body; can blow past slower defenders, even at times outrunning his quarterback's arm; uses stiff arm to create separation from tackler; high tacklers fall off of him; want to see him high point the ball; should look to expand route tree - only really runs verts, bubbles, or outlets</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#404: [player_tooltip player_id='1213677' first='Elvert' last='Garcia'], DL, Hackensack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Kills slow tackles of the edge; appears to prefer physicality over technique; redirects fairly well; should look to improve stance to increase power on his get off; uses long arm at times to create space; appears hesitant at times rather than being in attack mode; plays surf technique well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#403: [player_tooltip player_id='1195972' first='Harrison' last='Cariddi'], OL, Ridgewood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tackles a bit high; keeps an eye on the running back when he pass rushes; must continue to work hands-to-chest when climbing to second level; able to squeeze flat down the line when defending; if he cannot get his head across on a block, he will ride oppoent down the line and make a pile; when pulling keeps eyes inside for oncoming threats; defensively can get off-arm into gap to corral and tackle; slants and rips with purpose; gets hands on most of the time; film is missing double teams</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#402: [player_tooltip player_id='1187544' first='Bryson' last='Dempaire'], DB, Plainfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Corner who plays about 7 yards off and in press, although he does not jam, he prefers bump and run; tackles very high; competes with any ball thrown toward the end zone and never appears out of position; looks to tip the ball and trusts his ability to play from a trail technique; want to see him drive on the ball more as well as loosen hips to improve change of direction</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#401: [player_tooltip player_id='1054138' first='Will' last='Renda'], DL, Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can open weak inside shoulder; alternated between end and tackle, or off the line as as an edge; has not shown back pedal in the latter-most scenario; good wrapper, although tackles a bit high; fights reach and cutoff blocks nicely; want to see him use his hands more</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#400: [player_tooltip player_id='1037508' first='Nahshon' last='Brown'], RB, Newark Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has good cutback vision in the latter-levels of the defense; safety who plays trail technique and can get hands on the ball or high pointing it; carries ball a bit low and runs high</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->