2025 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 99-75

<!-- 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>#99: [player_tooltip player_id='787197' first='Myquan' last='Rush'], RB, Barnegat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good runner who also has vision; follows blockers and can make cuts in the second level; has speed to beat linebackers to the outside; moves laterally well when bouncing; lowers pad level when he is in the thick of things; patient, waits for his blockers; cradles the ball at times; able to stop if no movement is behind the line, change direction, and go</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#98: [player_tooltip player_id='801498' first='Colin' last='Obser'], LB, Point Boro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bends the corner well due to explosion of his first step; extends arms when hard jointing - would prefer him use shoulder; able to dip shoulder and rip to get inside of kick outs; plays the run hard, will abandon coverage assignment to do so; good wrapper when tackling who keeps his feet through contact; agile to get in-and-out when playing option; first man downfield on kickoffs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#97: [player_tooltip player_id='1117172' first='Kaleb' last='Nelson'], ATH, Blair Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Slot who does not lose much speed when breaking the stem of his route; can sink hips more to make for sharper routes; catches with hands; defensively can run with all receivers, jumps and plays ball nicely; able to make acrobatic plays on bad balls; makes good breaks at cornerback; flips hips faster than opponents when he varies his releases; no clips of him in zone coverage; tackles too high</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#96: [player_tooltip player_id='829412' first='Keyon' last='Thorpe'], DB, Snyder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Receiver who snaps hips quickly on comeback routes; has speed to turn up the sideline; can out run a defense on a skinny post while using hands to make catches; safety, need sot be more sure of his leverage; able to mae good reads and thus good jumps on the ball; returner, carries ball a bit too low; need to see an expanded route tree; does not loose speed when breaking stem of his route; shifty, can make the first man miss</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#95: [player_tooltip player_id='1212502' first='Riley' last='Wingate'], ATH, Piscataway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good technique when slanting, able to explode upfield in a hurry; matches hand if he cannot get home; long body makes it difficult to read him against option; uses hands to aid him flip when shedding; presses back against defenders; containment can improve; takes on pullers with chests at times; fights across offender's face when backside well; good form when blocking at tight end, must improve foot drive; explosive, blocks kicks and personal protectors alike; long snapper who hustles downfield, recovered two muffed punts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#94: [player_tooltip player_id='1228164' first='Malik' last='Redd'], WR, Camden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can get going when running when going vertical; can high point, extend, and track ball over his shoulder; routes can be crisper; want to see him come back to the ball when thrown his way, comes back to under thrown balls well; used as a mismatch for his team, good at flies and switches; will duck and dip to evade tacklers and extra yardage; want to see him create for himself more</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#93: [player_tooltip player_id='821231' first='Matt' last='Bonczek'], LB, St. Augustine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Spies the quarterback and can fly downhill in a hurry; good angle and knows his speed when running sideline to sideline; good, solid tackler that gets low; need to see him disengage with linemen - currently seems to get lower and separate from them with force; gains a lot of force when running due to acceleration and speed; few clips of him defending the run</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#92: [player_tooltip player_id='270963' first='Jayden' last='Polk'], DB, Pennsauken</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Two tapes available: season highlights and top plays - a money where his mouth is attitude; plays corner at a variety of depths; goes <em>through</em> perimeter blockers; baits quarterbacks when faced with smash concepts - takes away hitch but can bail and make a play on the flag; great leaping ability; squeezes receivers to the sideline; tackles high at times; backpedal has room to improve</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#91: [player_tooltip player_id='521913' first='Frankie' last='Williams'], QB, Red Bank Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gets enough loft for guys to get under the ball when thrown deep; quick release, gets ball there quickly; moves in pocket very well, yet scrambles only when he needs to; can make athletic throws; evasive when he has to change directions and make a play; can deliver the ball with precision when he throws on the run; good at jumping and throwing; want to see better competition on his film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#90: [player_tooltip player_id='1093217' first='Enzo' last='Ferrero'], WR, Westfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can use an aggressive defender's leverage against him; can maintain possession through the ground and make reception with defenders draped over his back; hand catcher, will snatch the ball out of midair; keeps legs moving to break low tacklers; can make concentration catches through traffic; routes are solid, will make subtle changes in direction that make them look sharp; comes back to bad balls nicely</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#89: [player_tooltip player_id='777888' first='Hunter' last='Chlodnicki'], LB, Sparta</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good tackler, wraps, hits, keeps feet going and can alsosquare you up and drive back rather than roll to leverage; strafes to avoid engaging offensive linemen; can get a ful head of steam and knock someone back, hard; gets to drops, can use more depth, gets head on a swivel and reads quarterback's eyes; will run sideline to sideline; unsure how well he sees his keys</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#88: [player_tooltip player_id='1037505' first='Jahsyn' last='Reid'], ATH, Newark Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Keeps feet moving through contact when tackling; receiver who has quick release at the line,levels off from there; moves backwards well; fights to maintain outside perimeter against blockers well; excited to play the game, come up, and make stops; routes can be rounded at times; strong enough to break poor and weak tackles</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#87: [player_tooltip player_id='910558' first='Carson' last='Bowman'], DB, Blair Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mismatch on offense due to his size and how fluidly he moves; can win contested grabs, uses height to advantage, boxing out smaller opponents when high pointing; uses headfake when route running; physical with the ball in his hands; in-line blocking technique can improve - hands closer inside and choppy steps</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#86: [player_tooltip player_id='1271497' first='Matthew' last='Smith'], OL, Rumson-Fair Haven</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Left tackle; hands must get tighter, allowing him to control opponent's chest; footwork can improve, allowing him to attack rather than catch; upper body strength allows him to wrestle and win blocks; capable of driving opponents; never gets into a three point stance; no need for 8 minutes of film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#85: [player_tooltip player_id='1054402' first='Aaron' last='Melick'], OL, Immaculata</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Offensive tackle, needs shorter steps at times; stays in front of people when pass setting; more bend will make the game easier for him; knows his assignment and will work to get to get to it by any means necessary; knows when to log on kickouts; defensively a nose who can rush the weak shoulder; swims low hats; gets hands on effectively; quick when in the backfield, has closing speed; follows keys well; exaggerates his rips to finish them</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#84: [player_tooltip player_id='1189144' first='Jayden' last='Lucas'], LB, Phillipsburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick to get to his pass drop, flows in his zone; appears to not trust his drop at times; reads keys very quickly, has strength to engage with and stand up offensive linemen, shed, and make a play; times blitzes well; tackles a little high; has a motor and will use it to both sidelines; knows when to go over the top or underneath to make plays</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#83: [player_tooltip player_id='1218844' first='Dylan' last='Grau'], OL, Cherokee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has a nasty streak to him; loads up, decleats, and destroys pass rushers when he is uncovered and helps a teammate; does a nice job, due to his size, walling off and cutting off inside penetration; base remains shoulder width apart; strong enough to fling and sling opponents; shorter strideds will hekp him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#82: [player_tooltip player_id='877037' first='Jayden' last='Elijah'], OL, Matawan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick first step on defense; keeps working, moving feet on down blocks; quick with hands on defense; good first step to the inside on gap seal blocks when on offense; physical, wants to play opponent tight to him and not allow space; gets very good movement vertically on doubles; not enough pancakes for someone his size; pad level is solid for a 6'8" prospect; seems a bit more twitcher and instinctive on defense; at his best run blocking when he works to get arm extension to finish; no need for an 10 minute film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#81: [player_tooltip player_id='1196466' first='Jahai' last='Johnson'], WR, Piscataway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Return man, does not chin ball even through traffic; receiver, can make a man miss multiple ways with ball in his hands; likes stiff arm, can move hips a little; deep safety, rangy and gets back; routes can improve by sinking hips; bigger body, can win with positioning; extending arms to catch ball will help him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#80: [player_tooltip player_id='344222' first='Jancarlos' last='Mena'], OL, Woodbridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Offensive tackle that can block a wide 5 without issue; pulls quickly, accelerates nicely, runs a good track; does not attack upfield on line stunts when on defense; fold blocks well, gets hands up and into opponents chest; able to get very good horizontal displacement; comes off ball upright at times on defense, as if he wants to see over opponents rather than into a gap; steps on down block can be cleaned up and more intentional/deliberate, but gets the job done; chicken wings at times on down blocks, must use hands; raw, good looking prospect - especially if size is accurate</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#79: [player_tooltip player_id='1271489' first='Anthony' last='Liakhnovich'], DL, Hammonton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Effective slanting due to size; strong up top, fires out hard, a bit high at times; brute strength on display; gets hands up very well, tips balls and blocks kicks; pursues to sideline well; plays anywhere in the front; gets hands on, must work to extend, but sheds very quickly; a load to handle, keeps his feet moving at all times to work defenders back and be active throughout any given play; gets a bit undisciplined when taking on traps, must remember to get eyes inside when unblocked; no clips of him taking on double teams; technique still ery raw</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#78: [player_tooltip player_id='829418' first='Xavier' last='McBride'], LB, Millville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Explodes downhill on short passes in front of him, will use body to break them up; uses hands to feel receiver's movement when coverage; tackles can be lower; likely a star at the next level; asked and will put his hand in the dirt at times maximum effort and motor; must be more physical with oncoming blockers headed at him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#77: [player_tooltip player_id='1090750' first='Liam' last='Thorpe'], ATH, The Hun School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Receiver who snaps hips quickly on comeback routes; able to turn up the sideline, seeking out contact; can out run a defense when running a skinny post and uses hands to make catch; safety, seems unsure about his leverage; room for quicker hips; makes good reads and jumps on the ball; returner, must carry ball closer to him; need to see an expanded route tree; does not loose much speed when breaking stem of his routes; can make the first man miss</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#76: [player_tooltip player_id='1023090' first='Charlie' last='Wingfield'], TE, Ramapo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Often used as a y-out; uses size to advantage, length to high point the ball and create separation; can tight rope the end zone and get his feet down; off the edge he tomahawks the ball; physical as a blocker, but waits for the issue to be brought to him rather than initiating it; solid route runner; sets up poor linebackers with a move or two; good wrapper and tackler; has speed to create separation in most deeper routes; huge catch radius and uses all of it; good depth on his routes and crips enough to get open</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#75: [player_tooltip player_id='1040420' first='Jamar' last='Warthen'], ATH, Seneca</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Must cut down his 11 minute film; safety that gets downhill in a hurry and tackles well; walks down at the line; can jump, tip, and interrupt passing lanes; reacts to poorly thrown balls; uses stiff arm to create space and is hard to bring down at times, has good balance; can tackle with incredible force; reacts to things develop in front of him really nicely; breaks arm tackles and trust his speed; plays at 100 miles/hour; hand catches, at times; have not seen him flip hips on film yet; disciplined at the line an in the backfield; makes plays all over the field from any position; have not seen him bust a move, create for himself on film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->