2025 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 149-100

<!-- 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>#149: [player_tooltip player_id='811586' first='MarQuet' last='Dorsey'], DB, Don Bosco</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Capable of playing press bail; good break on ball; gets a little handsy early because he reacts quicker than the quarterback can get the ball out; tackles with appropriate leverage, breaks down and tackles nicely, going low and attacking through the defender, will role to leverage; maintains his force leverage; very few clips of him being truly tested deep, most throws were inaccurate; no clips of flipping hips and changing direction</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#148: [player_tooltip player_id='960397' first='Xavier' last='Williams'], RB, Paramus Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can change direction to make pursuit man miss in the open field; will get behind bigger linemen and eek out towards another direction; safety on defense, will play hands through contact; faster than most; can cutback, but more of a hit the hole at full speed type of runner; solid tackler, able to wrap and squeeze a leg; decent balance, gets feet up when tacklers go low on him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#147: [player_tooltip player_id='827679' first='Reilly' last='Hoffacker'], QB, Cedar Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big frame, stands in pocket and is willing to take a hit; keeps eyes downfield; needs to get ball out a bit sooner on deep passes; apt at throwing fades; shows instances/flashes of going through his progression; has shown to look off a defender; limited playing time due to 3-year starter; appears to have all the arm strength to succeed; want to see him throw intermediate routes; allows playmakers to make a play; can sling it over the middle; not a scrambler, runs designed runners</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#146: [player_tooltip player_id='736704' first='Cole' last='Toddings'], LB, Barnegat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Edge player with good get off; extends hands rather violently at times; slow plays pass; can bend the corner, tomahawks when chasing the ball; gets hands in dirt at times; extends arms and able to knock the ball loose; physical with blockers, initially, but stops feet; hard to reach because of arm length; surf technique used; plays a bit high off the edge at times, lower man can kick him; change of direction can improve; lunges a bit when tackling</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#145: [player_tooltip player_id='1040419' first='Eric' last='Klemmer'], WR, Delaware Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Nifty route runner, high points ball with hands; needs to sink hips lower when breaking route stem, yet manages to get the job done; might be a tight end in college; leap and go up to get it; quicker than you might expect for his size; comes back to ball well; uses body to box out opponents; rangy catch radius; has some speed, can push the limit on fades against weaker competition; gets hands inside chest when run blocking</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#144: [player_tooltip player_id='218547' first='Amir' last='Reason-Dallas'], LB, Timber Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Breaks on ball well and can effectively read quarterbacks; burst, accelerates, but chance of direction and lateral movement can improve; good tackler, wraps and squeezes well, yet also looks to be a big hitter; hops when diagnosing, does not always take read steps; need clips of him engaging with linemen; has first sudden burst; no clips in man coverage or playing zone against intermediate routes</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#143: [player_tooltip player_id='1036995' first='Josh' last='Leath'], DL, Moorestown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Edge with good get off and quickness, gets opponents to overset so he can take inside; needs to bend, squeeze tighter; solid wrapper when tackling; manages to get hands free to swipe at the ball; sees screens clearly; solid wrong arm, can be lower and must u-turn; needs to work moves; has shown to get hands on and fight reach</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#142: [player_tooltip player_id='525275' first='Dominic' last='Campanile'], QB, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No need for a 13 minute highlight film; lefty quarterback; can deliver deep ball over the shoulder so receiver can run; throws a bit behind receiver on deep post, rather than lead him; goes through progression at times, did so impressively down near the goal line; willing to give body to make the play; very good at placing ball on outside shoulder between corner and safeties; scrambles, keeps eyes down field, but usually finds check down rather than forcing it; adjust arm angle to get off throws; release timing seems to fluctuate; room to lead receivers over the middle a bit more; throws roughly 45 yards; arm velocity does not change much</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#141: [player_tooltip player_id='1182682' first='Kervin' last='Desire'], DL, Union</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Not enough forward lean in stance, will have more explosion if he did; no shot he can be blocked by a running back; works up in the pocket nicely once level with quarterback's drop; must continue to work and fully extend arms; typically relies on physicality, collision more than moves or technique; needs more horizontal displacement on double teams, better vertically; good senses when defending screen; needs to finish rips when slanting</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#140: [player_tooltip player_id='1002362' first='Rocco' last='DeBiaso'], LB, Mainland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wing-T running back, runs a bit high; will split out wide and use hands to catch; strider in the open field, has break away speed; must chin the ball; will lower his shoulder; takes good drops in pass coverage, will open, run, and get downhill - tackling through your thigh boards; good angles to the ball; finds a crease and splits in when between the tackles; runs laterally well to chase bouncers after he is through the line; want to see hand fighting when linemen engage him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#139: [player_tooltip player_id='354982' first='Bryan' last='Anderson'], WR, Woodbridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Safety who breaks on the ball well enough, but has room to improve; stutter move when route running allows him to create space and get past defenders; tackles with incorrect head placement, can blow leverage that way - will wrap and drive; always seems to be around the ball on defense; sharp cuts when running his routes; has sense for over pursing defenders, will spin against their leverage to get yardage; appears to have length when defending the pass - can tip and grab passes you do not think he would be able to; varies his releases; must commit to using hands more; good player, unsure whether he is better on offense or defense</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#138: [player_tooltip player_id='939270' first='Jack' last='Moye'], WR, The Pingry School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Keeps play alive in scramble drill; sinks hips at times to break route, will also break down hips to change direction on an over pursuing defender; extends hands and comes back to the ball well when quarterback is in trouble; consistency in speed is needed; has stiff arm available; comes back to the ball on longer throws; solid player, does many things well, high-quality, trustworthy player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#137: [player_tooltip player_id='1031715' first='Jeremiah' last='Hayes'], LB, Union City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mike backer who commits to read steps; files up into gaps; plays a little further back than some; a thick athlete; will be asked to spy quarterbacks; when walked up to blitz, does a good job disengaging and block shedding; takes on blockers with full force, unafraid of contact; goes low, often wrapping just a leg; susceptible to play fakes; have not seen him in space for longer periods of time; potential to have shifty hips based off of his lone carry on film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#136: [player_tooltip player_id='1216610' first='Kevin' last='Rosario'], OL, Union City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A guard who turns well and can accelerate through the hole; adjusts to inside/outside threats when pulling; uses his head to seal; when his pad level goes up, his base gets narrow; taught to swim over fellow offensive linemen if they are stood up at the line</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#135: [player_tooltip player_id='1041986' first='Murad' last='Campfield'], RB, Cherokee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good vision; has a bigger body, able to keep feet turning to move a pile, even break poor vice tackles - generates sheer force to break them; catches the ball with his body; good vision in pass protection; a power back who is very solid; uses his body to his advantage; forward lean, allowing him to fall forward when contacted by more than one defender</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#134: [player_tooltip player_id='1100627' first='Ja'kem' last='Brown'], ATH, Newark Eastside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Switches ball hand, carries ball away from body; catches ball with body; runs high, yet absorbs contact and keeps going; has enough to make the first man miss; can jump up and make catch over two defenders; high points the fade ball; full body, full force tackler; hips are standout against his competition; comes up aggressively to defend run, maybe can get sucked up in play fakes</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#133: [player_tooltip player_id='819157' first='Cameron' last='Bailey'], LB, Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Allows nothing easy in terms of release, very physical; a good tackler, wraps and hits with power - tackles through people; runs at one speed when he drops and bails; deflects the ball; as ample amount of clips of him in pass coverage; gets hands on offensive linemen when blitzing to blow them up; need to extend and lock out when engage at the line; tackles with correct leverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#132: [player_tooltip player_id='819147' first='Jamal' last='Wallace, Jr.'], ATH, Millville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Disengagement with offensive linemen can improve; fast to the ball and uses his speed; deceptively fast for as thick as he is; strong when blitzing, bowls people over; as a runner he will lower his shoulder and has balance - often breaking weak arm tackles; can gain the corner; a good tackler on defense, goes low and deliver his shoulder; faster than he is quick; appears strong and physical; need more clips in pass coverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#131: [player_tooltip player_id='822785' first='Azir' last='Lee'], DB, Camden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays walked up, will try to jam; turn and runs well; competes for each ball thrown in his direction; has recovery speed and can jump high, bailing himself out if he bites on anything; high points the ball and adjusts well; faster than most and looks taller than 5'10"; has goo dvision with the ball in his hands; ability to influence receiver to the sideline, able to take the air out of the play; will drive to break up a pass attempt; need to see him open his hips; hustle player, hawked a touchdown</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#130: [player_tooltip player_id='1181819' first='Jack' last='Martin'], OL, Westfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good at double teams; keeps his feet moving; has a good base and balance; big enough to position block and turn people; steps with incorrectly at times; reaches with arms, rather htan getting into chest</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#129: [player_tooltip player_id='1216544' first='Jason' last='James'], OL, West Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Left tackle, explodes low-to-high; lets undisciplined defenders run upfield; quick feet to cut off block; must win with hat more often; short, choppy steps that stop at moments; when focused, has great pad level and fires out with a nearly flat back</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#128: [player_tooltip player_id='1234274' first='Darwin' last='Walker'], DB, Cherokee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Runs mostly country cover 3 and skates when doing so; a sure tackler, keeps his force responsibility along perimeter, capable of squaring up ball carriers; hustles well; conservative defender; very big for a high school corner; quick to explode, not necessarily on the ball</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#127: [player_tooltip player_id='1041985' first='Javon' last='Hudson'], LB, St. Joseph's (Metuchen)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Instinctual player, gets under hook to curl routes very well; reacts to pass patterns in front of him; plays at line or typical LB depth; single handedly won a game against Watchung Hills with two pick-sixes; solid sure, shoulder tackler, keeps head on correct side; looks comfortable moving in space; finds a way to wiggle and avoid contact at line of scrimmage; opts to use spin to disengage at line of scrimmage; knows when to come up and play the scramble; underrated player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#126: [player_tooltip player_id='1029739' first='DeJuan' last='Martin'], DL, Pleasantville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very tall; played mike and edge; runs adequately in open space; good tackler who can also jump high; uses length to advantage when he plays in creating separation, batting passes; room to read keys more clearly; more physicality needed with kick out blocks, yet has a knack for making those plays; have not noted utilization of moves; runs around blocks at times, yet athletic enough to make the play; probably an edge player; would like to see him hone in on one position to maximize upside</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#125: [player_tooltip player_id='1114273' first='Zahid' last='Lee-Jackson'], DB, Somerville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Recovery speed, makes up for slower hips; same speed prevents anyone from getting over top of him; gets hands on the ball when making breaks; goes low for tackles; presses a bit too hard near the goal line</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#124: [player_tooltip player_id='1022241' first='Jamie' last='Gutridge'], LB, Red Bank Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Running back that can jump and leap over tackler; willing to lower his shoulder into a defender; keeps moving, absorbs violent contact when rushing; willing to lead block; balance as a runner; classic hit/wrap/drive tackler; takes read steps forward, explodes forward to make plays; will lay out to deflect the pass; tackles low, matches the hand should he not get home; can bend the corner a bit better; rallies hard</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#123: [player_tooltip player_id='1054407' first='Kevin' last='Taylor'], DL, Rahway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good get off, gets hands on; recognizes reach well, too quick for slow offensive linemen; cannot block him with running backs; can generally win the edge with speed; works arm-over move and pursues backside well; does not give up on play; tacklign must improve, especially when chasing; good closing speed; will go inside, gives up contain when pass rushing; relies on physicality, motor, and first step; hae not seen his hips when pass rushing</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#122: [player_tooltip player_id='343143' first='Landen' last='Dikker'], DL, Montgomery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Reminds me of a linebacker who shoots window, times blitz well; has nice arm-over move; relentless in his effort; can out power running backs when he rushing off the edge; tackles with inconsistent pad level; power when he gets a running start; emerging rip move; played edge and MLB; uses swipe; has not shown clips in coverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#121: [player_tooltip player_id='341839' first='Mark' last='Boyd'], RB, Union City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Arm tackles fall off of him; even at full speed he can find another gear; patient as a runner, will wait for the hole to clearly open up before accelerating through it; makes subtle, smooth cuts to change direction; hustles, first man down field on kickoff; will slow down in the hole to make a defender miss and then hit up speed again in about three steps; hits holes/runs track, does not deviate; willing blocker on down blocks, lead iso blocks although not asked to do it much though; will use stiff arm, change, speeds, stutter step to make defender miss when in open field</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#120: [player_tooltip player_id='1228165' first='Joseph' last='Russo'], DL, Hasbrouck Heights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hand fights well and with a high propensity; uses hands to feel pressure and shed blocks; will push/pull to regain leverage; uses arm over well; recognizes reach blocks and can set the edge; uses eyes to read visual keys; can beat slower tackles off the snap; works back when eh gets past the quarterback; violent when colliding with trappers, can see them a bit sooner</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#119: [player_tooltip player_id='1182683' first='Babadara' last='Olowe'], OL, Union</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid pad level, perhaps due to him leaning; comes off the ball with authority; remains chest-to-chest with defender in pass protection; strong, solid body to absorb violent collisions, even when defender works low-to-high; can fold smaller, weaker noses backwards; must grab chest plates and control opponent more</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#118: [player_tooltip player_id='995369' first='Kyle' last='Checchio'], LB, Delbarton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very quick with spin move, euro step when pass rushing; hops a bit when reading keys; spin move is effective for him when rushing the passer; scrapes down the line of scrimmage well; best when moving forward and attacking or off the edge, not stationary; more depth needed on his drops; comes across as a hard nosed, smart football player; engages hard when defending the quick game; runs through man when scraping down line of scrimmage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#117: [player_tooltip player_id='1093218' first='Reynaldo' last='Carter'], RB, Weequahic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Upright runner who leans shoulder when readying for impact; follows blockers; nice speed in open field; has a burst and a clear, distinct different speed; balance when running, can break poor tackles and stay upright for additional yardage; hips can be shifty at times when changing direction; protects ball with both hands when defenders claw at it; willing to give up body to blow up blockers, make a pile near goal line as lead blocker</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#116: [player_tooltip player_id='1271491' first='Blake' last='Birbilis'], OL, Kingsway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Right tackle who weaponizes the snap count; can catch in his gap at times; gets movement at times because of his size and how well he drives his feet; falls on people to finish his blocks; quick feet allow him to effectively reach block; must work to get his head around; refits hands at times; film needs clips of him on double teams; very few clips of him in pass protection, few reaches, some pulls</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#115: [player_tooltip player_id='606225' first='Kyron' last='Grayson'], DB, Saint Peter's Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Safety who plays hands as it arrives; sees and fills alley nicely; offensive linemen can get hands on him at second level as he approaches the alley; good tackler, squares people up and attacks; plays press at line in the slot; have not see him have to defend too many passes or cover on his film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#114: [player_tooltip player_id='1225962' first='Oscar' last='Solis'], OL, Hasbrouck Heights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Constantly keeps his feet moving to gain displacement while working his hands for superior leverage; keeps short, choppy steps that are consistent while playing with maximum effort; strength and force to win on down blocks; keeps his head up for blitzing backers; works upward bend at times in his body; grabbing cloth and working to extend are an area to improve</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#113: [player_tooltip player_id='941872' first='Kenai' last='Simmons'], RB, Schalick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No need for a 9 minute film; can get upfield in one sharp cut; has different gear that he can reach and possesses balance as a runner; gallops as a runner with violent, sudden cuts upfield; stiff arm is in his arsenal; can take a jab step and work back; patience shown at times, can change speed to hit hole at a different gear; does not protect the ball tightly</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#112: [player_tooltip player_id='341835' first='Kendall' last='Armstrong IV'], QB, Absegami</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Footwork is solid; needs to activate his lower half more on his throws; places ball in good places to accrue YAC and uncontested grabs, otherwise puts ball right on receiver's chest; release has opportunity to improve; film has few clips of him evading in the pocket</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#111: [player_tooltip player_id='1271465' first='DayShaun' last='Day'], DB, Glassboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Safety, does not always commit to drop - will wait and react; looks to attack and wrestle the ball out of your hands; breaks down as he approaches for a tackle; when seeing clearly, gets downhill a hurry; will look to make highlight hit; will walk down to linebacker depths against heavy formations and occasionally play corner; hips must react quicker to break on ball sooner, yet has recovery speed to play underneath and tip the ball; very raw, physical talent who does a lot of things well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#110: [player_tooltip player_id='624700' first='Tyler' last='Houser'], LB, Pope John XXIII</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>With a running start will look to level someone and not break down; has good make up speed when chasing; a hustle, effort player - saved a touchdown from the other end of the field; big, strong, and fast; tackles a bit high, must wrap more ocnsistently</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#109: [player_tooltip player_id='1190937' first='Charlie' last='LaMorte'], QB, West Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Looks off safeties; ball jumps out of his hand; moves around to extend plays; a window thrower, leads receivers nicely; can make throws from awkward angles; if he does scramble he prioritizes ball security; quick release, want to see more activation from his lower half; will try to squeeze the ball into tight windows or double coverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#108: [player_tooltip player_id='1092353' first='Zak' last='Darwish'], LB, Ramapo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Takes red step on every snap; gets hands on, extends against offensive linemen who get to him at the second level; good pursuit angles, saved a long touchdown from scoring; able to square someone up and tackle, would prefer to be lower; want to see a shed move; takes solid drops; want more clips of him in coverage on film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#107: [player_tooltip player_id='723582' first='Brayden' last='Kelly'], DB, Watchung Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Deceptively fast, manipulates speed to get behind people; prome to playing receivers hands, breaking up passes frequently; typically plays trail technique, in good position to reach across or make tackles; maintains force role along the perimeter, must tackle with correct leverage; has a nose for knocking the ball loose; good, clutching tackler</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#106: [player_tooltip player_id='218555' first='Mekhi' last='Rossignol'], WR, St. Joseph Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tall, lean, lanky receiver; can move fairly quick, feet move very quick when running; at his best when he changes speed to gain an advantage; best top end speed was to help block an open teammate; must catch ball with hands more frequently, currently pins and secures to his body; can high point on high throws; can extend at times; solid player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#105: [player_tooltip player_id='354981' first='Zicri' last='Forest'], DB, Oakcrest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Must sink hips to change direction better; split safety, sees run clearly, comes into alley and looks to bowl opponents; can tightrope the sideline, get hips sideways to evade tacklers; sticks with defenders, in their shirt when covering; backpedal can be smoother; gets hands on the ball to play deflections; gets hands on slanters, presses, and plays underneath well; has power in his legs when running; high points ball nicely; need mores balance on the way down</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#104: [player_tooltip player_id='994289' first='Eahjay' last='McAdams'], DL, West Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays both mike and edge; explodes through the line, too fast and physical for running backs to pick up; shoots backside window well; full speed, max effort type of player; has moments when he uses his hands to disengage blockers; can stand to read keys more clearly; will stick someone, uses momentum to stand them up rather than drive feet</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#103: [player_tooltip player_id='1227917' first='Marco' last='De Croce'], OL, Demarest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Left tackle who works hands up-and-under his opponent; short choppy steps when drive blocking; moves well laterally when powering down and reaching; finishes opponents who take the inside by burying them; need more clips of him working double teams and picking up blitzers/scrapers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#102: [player_tooltip player_id='1216635' first='Jamad' last='Lyles'], RB Elizabeth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has vision to cutback against the grain while still in the backfield without losing speed; runs his track and can adjust accordingly and not bouncing the ball prematurely; prioritizes ball security at all times; mills legs near the goal line; stocky enough to eek through the B/C gaps behind bigger linemen; falls forward; need clips of pass protection on his tape</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#101: [player_tooltip player_id='1040427' first='Michael' last='Mignone'], LB, Caldwell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Clean hitter; instincts make up for change of direction; physical with perimeter blockers; understands gap/run fits; trusted in space to cover and defend, takes drops well and reads quarterback's eyes; shows more and more power in his tackles as film goes on; can run with targets deep downfield; want to see clips of him reading keys</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#100: [player_tooltip player_id='1040422' first='Ivie' last='Igiehon'], DL, Hillside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Height and size give him great ability to clog passing lanes; extends well when engaged with offensive linemen, needs a go-to shed move from there; needs to explode low-to-high more often; wraps very well when tackling; block recognition can improve; currently a linebacker, probably a defensive linemen in college</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->