2025 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 5 – 1

<!-- 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>#5: [player_tooltip player_id='218550' first='Dez' last='Jones'], WR, DePaul Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An advanced route runner well beyond his years; very good double move, can turn defender's hips several ways in the wrong direction - doing so often; can adjust to poorly thrown balls behind him; great at squaring up defenders and making them miss; cuts are extremely sharp and sudden when route running; uses hands and extends to receive the pass; want to see him create on his own in the open field; can get to top speed very quickly and turn on a dime; want to see him face jam, press, or bump and run coverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4: [player_tooltip player_id='855011' first='Matt' last='Maietti'], TE, Don Bosco</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Excellent run blocking tight end, a rarity in today's game; has short, choppy steps with hands inside; is able to get low, bend well, and keep engaged when blocking - allows himself to steer defenders where he wants to; wrangles and wins kickout blocks on edge guys when used in B-trey or lead sniffer; arc releases very quickly, deceptive and gives off a reach block read at times; takes pride in run blocking; head is usually in correct placement; no clips of him as a targeted receiver</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3: [player_tooltip player_id='902928' first='Michael' last='Troutman'], OL, DePaul Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Picks up blitzers well with head on a swivel, gets hands on and drives them; anchors when stood up at the line while working to refit his hands and kill the defender's drive; very good pad level on initial drive block; quick first two steps in zone schemes; manages to say on opponent's body; more physicality needed when kicking out; moves well in open space when running screen; gets to his spot when pulling exceedingly well, needs to maintain feet through contact; defensively plays with backfield depth and able to get hands on his matchup, extend, and work his hips forward to create a jolt in the offender; has balance in his offensive stance</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2: [player_tooltip player_id='846957' first='Malachi' last='Goodman'], OL, Paramus Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good choppy steps; base can get slightly narrow at times; comes up high when plays are away from him; strong enough to beat anyone 1on1; good kick steps; repositions well against speed rushers; accelerates nicely after his second step when pulling; must reset pad level when he pulls, get lower; strong hands allow him to control opponent at times; gets to his spot quickly when powering down, film makes me think he does not fully trust it despite highlights never showing him get beat</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1: [player_tooltip player_id='525111' first='Quincy' last='Porter'], WR, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Most complete wide receiver prospect in terms of size, speed, and ability - will push for significant playing time as a true freshman; high points the ball and attacks it, actively going after it, as it is en route to him; several shifty moves at his disposal to create space for himself and cut across the grain; hips are very shifty, can jump cut; has speed to burn any player in the secondary, despite a cushion; adjusts to back shoulder throw well and tracks it over his shoulder well; violently snaps hips when breaking his route's step; want to see him chin ball thrugh traffic; excellent running fades and making grabs falling to the ground; want to see a more expansive route tree; adjust to ball thrown behind him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->