2025 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 74-50

<!-- 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>#74: [player_tooltip player_id='796165' first='Terrell' last='Wilfong'], WR, West Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>High points ball well and does so through traffic; patient, waits and baits when crack blocking for bubble screens; protects ball as defenders get close to him; can beat press defenders at the line; adjusts to balls thrown behind him; runs a variety of routes from both slot and outside; willing blocker for others who get touches; waits for ball to arrive, does not attack it; has not shown his vertical leap or how to use his big body</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#73: [player_tooltip player_id='967081' first='Kenny' last='Smith'], RB, Glassboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Follows blockers and adjusts his speed to set up blocks; able to make tremendous reads from the secondary, getting outstanding breaks on the ball at times; able to see cutback lanes very early and get to it; bursts through line and second level; upright runner, must protect ball better; very solid runner who is productive; can jump really high; high tackler who breaks down in the alley, angles can improve; looks to lay licks on defense</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#72: [player_tooltip player_id='475349' first='Naiim' last='Parrish'], DB, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Trusts his ability to cover ground and react to the ball; breaks on short passes really well; will look to lay the boom on crossers or when he gets flipped; plays both the hands and the ball, when appropriate; have seen neither a true wrap and tackle nor covering anyone deep on film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#71: [player_tooltip player_id='1000484' first='Denzel' last='Lee'], RB, Cherry Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Prioritizes ball security; top speed at about 4th step, can beat linebackers to the edge; follows his track well and gets big gainers from that, plus his burst; manipulates speed to change directions and set up defenders - will even take a step back to gain two forward or get more advantageous angle; lowers pad level as he approaches scrimmage; no pass protection clips and very few routes ran</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#70: [player_tooltip player_id='321783' first='Bryce' last='Kania'], WR, The Hun School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Forward lean when he runs; release must be quicker; grabs cloth when blocking the perimeter, but extends too early; high points fade balls well, pushes off subtly to create separation; tracks deep ball over shoulder; faster than he is quick; linebacker on defense; takes his drops well; moved better later in his film; protects ball through contact</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#69: [player_tooltip player_id='1033352' first='Kaden' last='Irby-Mason'], LB, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Times blitz well off the edge, disguises himself well as the quarterback's hot read; tackles well at the waist, can improve form a bit; makes clean, immediate reads in the run game, gets to his spot and waits for the bounce right into his arm; gets hands on receivers, while keeping eyes on his read in read coverage; tracks hips well, not easily juked; has speed in open field; reads screens and short passes very well; more clips of him disengaging blockers and taking true drops will benefit film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#68: [player_tooltip player_id='389753' first='Jovon' last='Williams'], WR, St. Joseph Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Strider, lulls defenders and can turn up when he needs to; adjusts to under thrown balls; routes are sharp, albeit not quick; high points the ball, uses hands, and jumps well; balance when coming down with the ball can improve, balance as well; routes are sharp enough for possession receiver who gets open with solid routes; not much for YAC</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#67: [player_tooltip player_id='1017733' first='Chris' last='Vigna'], OL, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Moves well laterally; must shorten steps when running PROs to avoid penalties; kick step in pass protection must be utilized more, not enough depth sometimes; good base when drive blocking wiht good forward lean; bend can improve to avoid defenders getting hands above eyes; ability to level someone on down blocks; must use hands more consistently</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#66: [player_tooltip player_id='1169098' first='Joe' last='Mesko'], OL, Linden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Left tackle who gets really low pad level in grind-it-out, must-have yardage; can move well when pulling; not the best in space; loads arms back to deliver strikes to chest; can win up top against weaker defenders by out muscling them; will get chest-to-chest if he cannot win with head when blocking backside; eyes stay inside when pulling; first step is good; seals inside hard on sprit out; pass protection he will latch to defenders</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#65: [player_tooltip player_id='1048201' first='Ala-Meen' last='Watkins'], ATH, Plainfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quarterback and defensive back; follows blockers well when his number is called, yet does not switch arms when carrying the ball; throwing motion is somewhat deliberate; favors deep ball, gets eyes downfield when he breaks pocket - wants to throw first, not run; must continue to carry out his fakes; athletic, can retrace and redirect with ease; plays off the edge, matches hands, and creates havoc; gets a solid jump off the ball; sure tackler with a high motor; few moves, relies on athleticism; must lead targets better</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#64: [player_tooltip player_id='690092' first='Jaxson' last='Bowman'], TE, Cherry Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Size, fluidity of movement makes him a mismatch for safeties and linebackers; makes contested grabs, can box out opponents, and high points the ball - catches with hands; uses head fake in route to turn defenders around; a physical runner with the ball in his hands; technique can improve when in-line blocking</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#63: [player_tooltip player_id='1040432' first='Bryce' last='Belinfanti'], RB, Woodstown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No need for a 17 minute film; sinks hips as he prepares to make a move; good change of direction and vision to find green grass for big gains; often the fasted guy on the field; runs with forward lean and bursts through the line of scrimmage; follows blocks well at the first level, goes crazy with cutbacks and balance in the latter levels; shifts ball into other arm</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#62: [player_tooltip player_id='977141' first='Ethan' last='Cohall'], DB, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Keeps playing when other teams quit; plays very deep so nobody can get over him; high points the ball; walls off the edge, plays zone read very well; good tackler - will stick an opponent and plays the ball as it arrives; wraps well, yet can improve his drive, but finishes through people and tackles to his leverage; able to stack receivers when blocked on perimeter runs, maintaining force play; reads diagnosis keys very well; have not seen him turn up full speed; comes across as a hard, nosed, well coached good player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#61: [player_tooltip player_id='1005830' first='Jackson' last='Jankowicz'], RB, Hillsborough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Willing to make hard cuts back against the grain; starts off slow but accelerates as he runs; returner who can make house calls; can beat a linebacker on deep route patterns; uses stiff arm; corner who squeezes his matchup to the sideline well; tackles low, not with correct leverage at times; want to see him to protect the ball more; willing to lower his shoulder; violent runner; plays the ball as it arrives, good brea in read coverage; balance as a runner; goes -1 to 1 well in pass protection and is physical with it</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#60: [player_tooltip player_id='909239' first='Prabhdeep' last='Singh'], WR, Lawrenceville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No single highlight film; quick feet at the line allows him to vary his release; catches with his hands and comes back to the ball in the short game; works into opponent's chest when blocking; cuts across the grain well with the ball in his hands; snaps hips down on his routes; uses his hands to catch; herky-jerky when he runs, a lot of limb action, yet difficult to grab those limbs; very refined player; high points the ball; must chin the ball when contact is made</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#59: [player_tooltip player_id='1216609' first='Justin' last='Sevilla'], OL, Union City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Right tackle who steps correctly and gets hands on people while pumping feet; looks to finish blocks with authority; double teams extremely well, walks down linemen into linebacker' laps consistently; seems flat footed at times in pass protection, does not get to his drop, will raither wait, stutter, and react; physical with defenders who run around block; refits his hands; eventually gets to second level; rips inside squeezers to get to second level; big enough to dig out 4i and cut them off backside; pad level waivers; pulls surprisingly well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#58: [player_tooltip player_id='946851' first='Joshua' last='Rodriguez'], WR, Somerville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Goes up to make one-handed catches; can out-leap opponents and high point the ball; returner; pins the ball to his chest as contact nears; shift hips to make downfield, downhill defender miss; can get behind defenders who are sometimes 10 yards off; subtle move can have bad defender's hips in a blender; routes have room to be more crips, should work to sink hips more; comes back to the ball, attacking it and getting it into his hands; want to see him wall off defenders using his body more; pretty good in tight spaces; film has not seen him beat press coverage other than 5050 balls; more effort in run blocking needed</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#57: [player_tooltip player_id='1189138' first='Matthew' last='Scerbo'], WR, Phillipsburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sells double moves with his head fake, runs double moves often; strider when he runs that gains a lot of ground; high points ball and catches with his hands; sells crack blocks, releases into his route; good vision with the ball in his hands; routes are deceptive due to his fakes; aware of a defender's leverage and will exploit it, catching and turning away from it; must work to come back to the ball when it is in the air</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#56: [player_tooltip player_id='995367' first='Jalen' last='Cline'], RB, Shabazz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very good vertical runner; has speed to separate in the open field; does not change bal hands or really make people miss; elite, top-end speed showcased on parochial school film; will use stiff arm to create space and set up advantageous angles for himself; changes speed well to set up jukes at latter levels; can breakdown and change directions in the backfield before springing loose; must stay square in pass protection; expecting a big season considering he is going from Non-public Group A to Group I football</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#55: [player_tooltip player_id='218561' first='Omari' last='Gaines'], DB, Shabazz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very aggressive when tackling, wants to smack people, muscle them, an dump them; can make a grab through traffic; has the speed to be a backside bender; presses receivers very well, they cannot get separation; blocks for teammates downfield; never gives up on a play, always motoring and hustling with tremendous recovery speed; hips are solid, often matches and moves faster than his receiver who is breaking</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#54: [player_tooltip player_id='1033349' first='Elijah' last='Burress'], WR, DePaul Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Works well in space and when his opponent is squared up, can dance around him; releases vary depending on the situation; high points ball sometimes; runs routes different at moments in terms of sharpness and violence in his cuts; has a good catch radius, extends and makes one handed grabs; absorbs a hit from a safety while protecting both the ball and himself; waivers between catching with hands and his body; elusive enough; routes have instances where they are razor sharp; sets up blockers well at moments</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#53: [player_tooltip player_id='1099743' first='Troy' last='Bailey'], DB, Delbarton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Corner, very physical with perimeter blocks, gets hands on, and drives feet; skate technique used very well, in position to play both over the top and rallying to the flat; actively looks to strip the ball or play the ball; body in great position to limit space and always be in positiont o compete; tackling can stand to be a bit more consistent; have not seen him turn up speed-wise on his film, flip his hips much; very refined, polished game</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#52: [player_tooltip player_id='819152' first='Jayden' last='Hadzovic'], OL, Pineland Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Strong upper body where he can toss and sling opponents down; gets to second level very quickly with a free release to the second level; great on down blocks; base is too wide at times, compensating for bend, making him get out of control at times when drive/on blocking; must keep feet moving when he is backside and in pass protection; moves well for someone of his size; need more clips in pass protection; no immediate push on his blocks; grabs cloth well, get hands tighter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#51: [player_tooltip player_id='827678' first='Chris' last='Therien'], OL, Cherokee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No need for 12 minute highlight film; good power angles when drive blocking; gets hands on well, must work to refit; doubled on treys can improve - does he need help reaching? - will drive or wash; good base allows for balance and control; plays too high, lowering pad level will create more drive; has good short, choppy steps; bats hands down against pass rush; missing clips of him coming off of doubles, pulling, and not many in pass protection; solid head placement</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#50: [player_tooltip player_id='1265763' first='Spencer' last='Placek'], OL, Manchester</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has power, when he its you, you start moving backwards immediately; good kick step and swats oncoming hands; gets low, at times, to kill a double team; has a tell - jumps up - when pulling, does so too high; strong enough to win up top; looks to demolish linebackers at the second level; feet move well when drive blocking, gets hands inside; needs to play lower, get upward arch in back to dominate every down; first step when kick stepping can be cleaned up</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->