New Jersey 2029 Watchlist – First 30 Names Added – Aug. ’24

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The overwhelming majority of pre-high school/youth teams in New Jersey have not had their first official games of the season yet. With that said, I've been tracking talent as I come across it and I feel very confident adding these first 30 prospects in the class of 2029 (8th grade in the 2024-2025 school year) to the Watchlist. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>This is NOT a ranking. This is NOT a final list.</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I will be adding new names to this list regularly until next August (2025).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the first 30 prospects listed <strong>alphabetically</strong> by first name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396256"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c7a2f7b39fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Electric kid that makes a ton of plays from any position. Has played QB in the past but has moved to WR/DB. Burns defenses deep as a WR and drops dudes where they stand as a hard-hitting DB. Whatever position he plays, he affects the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396266"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c7a2f7b3a6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Impressive skill guy on the outside that has, and can, line up as a WR or a TE depending on scheme and play. Has the speed of a WR but the size of a TE. Picked up his first verbal offer from Syracuse in the summer of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1141039"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c7a9fb54a8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Disruptive defensive player who uses a nice blend of speed and power to defeat blocks at the line of scrimmage. He's a reclass kid that can play D-End or D-Tackle right now, but has proven to be athletic enough to run the ball on offense, in the past.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1014509"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c7aaefba111"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A physical force at both the Linebacker and Running Back position. Size and strength give him all the advantages at this point. Has played football essentially year round over the last 365 and has established himself as one of the best Linebackers in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396244"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8a059df8fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jumped on my radar in a New Jersey vs. New York City All-Star Game this past summer, as one of the youngest but most talented kids on the team. Elite speed at the QB position and is surrounded by several other skill position players from Deptford on this initial list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1371464"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8a059df948"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Begins his 8th grade season already blessed with Division 1 size at a staggering 6-foot-4 and 180-pounds as of August 2024. In a sign of the times, has already committed to play high school ball at perennial powerhouse DePaul Catholic in the 2025-2026 school year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1014510"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8a059df989"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An athletic Linebacker that seemingly has the whole package right now. Size is a plus at 5-foot-11 and 180-pounds and was laser-timed at a blazing 4.49 in the shuttle and 4.75 in the forty in the summer of 2024. His brother Blaise (2025) is an All-State Edge and his oldest brother Ty plays LB at Ithaca Univ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1140616"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8a059df9c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Quarterback blessed with great size at 6-foot-3 and 185-pounds, as of August 2024. If success on the pre-high school means anything, he's a QB to get familiar with. Helped Woodstown win a championship last fall season (2023) and then followed it up with an NFL Flag Natty in the winter of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409942"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8a059dfa03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After originally deciding to opt out of playing this season to prepare for high school, the former Brick City Lion star couldn't stay away and is lining up for the newly formed St. James Royals Pop Warner team. If you've followed pre-high school football in NJ, you already know what he's about. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396222"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8a059dfa40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Burlington County All-Star selection last season (2023), Sackie was a game-changing Running Back with explosion and acceleration. This season he's being used all over the place to maximize a dynamic skill set. Expect to see him at Wide Receiver, Linebacker, Safety and to get touches in the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396263"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8a059dfa7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An extremely agile and shifty prospect, Redman is a versatile chess piece on the football field. The son of former Pittsburgh Steeler RB Isaac Redman, the pedigree at the position is obvious. However, Redman is used in the slot a great deal and looks like a zero turn lawnmower gaining the edge. Also looks like a natural as a Cornerback too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396304"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8a059dfab7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A powerhouse Running Back/Middle Linebacker that brings the thunder to a Deptford team that is full of lightning in 2024. That said, Guzman is nowhere near slow and should win a lot of footraces too. Physically strong and runs low to the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1141022"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8a059dfaf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As we stand in August 2024, Martin is top-3 Wide Receiver in the state of New Jersey for the class of 2029. He possesses an incredibly physique and elite track speed, clocked as low as a 10.9 in the 100m in May 2024. Has plated some RB during his pre-high school career, but now listed at 5-foot-11 and 165-pounds, his future is clearly as a WR.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1399662"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8a059dfb2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It doesn't matter what program Johnson has played for during his pre-high school career, the results have been the same. First saw him with the Brick City two years ago, then with Asbury Park last year and he'll be with his St. James for his final season. A devastating hitter with great timing on blitzes. Due to size, he could ultimately end up as a Strong Safety.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1272681"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd597dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Has emerged as one of the better dual-threat Quarterbacks in New Jersey for the class of 2029. Strong arm allows him to make any throw on the field, regardless if he's sitting in the pocket or throwing on the move. The son of former NFL standout Linebacker turned media mogul Shawne Merriman, Justin is the top Quarterback in the Shore region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1020538"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd59835"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As is the case with several athletes in this initial launch, a reclass year has allowed McBride mature physically and take his game to the next level. His ball skills and ability as a Cornerback were never in question, but now his size checks the box too (as of August 2024). While McBride Island looks to be the future, he's also a playmaker as a WR too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["972832"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd5987d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Very talented Quarterback from South Jersey that has used his arm to throw the ball accurately all over the field to many of the state's top play makers over the years. His fundamentals are on point and he delivers a very catchable ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396287"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd598bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There's yet another Ali brother to know in NJ. An elite Defensive Back and no slouch at Wide Receiver either. Genetics are through the roof: Dad played football at Boston College &amp; Mom ran track there, oldest brother Kareem played football at BC &amp; Western Michigan and middle brother Kahlil is currently at BC. Will miss some significant time with a leg injury sustained in a jamboree this year, but he's a special talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1020479"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd598f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Quarterback can't put up staggering passing numbers without talent on the outside and that's what Juliani is for QB [player_tooltip player_id='1272681' first='Justin' last='Merriman']. The duo has spent a lot of time working this off-season and I expect it to pay off big. Juliani has encouraging size, speed and hands. Looks to have put on some good muscle since I last saw him in May.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1277801"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd59930"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For being a small Group 1 school in a talent-rich New Jersey, Glassboro has to have the most talent per student body capita. Smith looks destined to be next in that group as a Defensive End. Overwhelms with length and is developing a pass rush arsenal. Haven't seen him play since May and I'm very excited to see what he brings to the table during the 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278074"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd5996f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As I said in [player_tooltip player_id='1020479' first='Max' last='Juliani']'s write up above, there has to be a talented pass catcher on the receiving end of a talented Quarterback. Wide Receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1278074' first='Noah' last='Rivera'] plays that role for [player_tooltip player_id='1371464' first='Desmond' last='Rudanovic'] on the Bergen County Stars. A slashing and dashing WR that grown two inches and put on a good 10-15 pounds since May. Despite still being on the slender side, he's not afraid to go across the middle for a grab.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1016186"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd599a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There's not much I haven't said about Rivera in the previews writeups I've done on him. As of August 2024, he's one of the top Quarterbacks in New Jersey for the class of 2029. I've long praised his ability to throw the ball, but film from a recent scrimmage showed that he can hurt defenses with his legs too. His eventual size is the only reason for hesitation when looking into the future, because he checks every other box a coach could want.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1141030"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd599e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While Marshall is currently listed as a Linebacker, he's probably better served being listed as an Athlete. Whether lined up as a Defensive End, Outside Linebacker, Edge or even Strong Safety, he looks like a Cheetah chasing down his prey and attacking it. Plays the game fast and violent. I'm not sure where he ends up playing as of August 2024, but he's a talented player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1273850"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd59a1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">More times than not Travis is the biggest, fastest and most talented player on the football field. At 6-foot-1 and 194-pounds, his size translates well to a number of different positions, hence the Athlete designation. I've seen him play Running Back, Linebacker and Defensive End at a high level. In film from this summer, it appears that Tight End may also eventually be in the mix.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396340"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd59a59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While he may be one of seven siblings, <strong>Toure is my early No.1 prospect in New Jersey for the class of 2029.</strong> At 6-foot-2 and 180-pounds he's a grown man playing against kids on the football field. Genetics are king here. His brothers Mohamed and Famah currently play at Rutgers, while his other brother Vaboue plays at Penn State. After winning back-to-back Atlantic County Junior Football League titles in New Jersey, he'll be playing in Philadelphia for the 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1011788"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd59a93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The physical transformation Hester went through from the 2022 season to the 2023 season is exactly why evaluating this age group is so difficult. I haven't seen him since May, but I look forward to seeing what he looks like in 2024. He's an ideal Tight End/H-Back type that must be accounted for by the defense. Has the girth to muscle smaller defenders out of the way and good enough speed to create after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1399653"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd59ad1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Absolutely fell in love with this kids last December (2023) when I saw him help the Jersey Shore 12U All-Stars win the AYF National All-Star Tournament. One of those kids that looked physically different than the other All-Stars on the field. Great size and strength at 5-foot-11 and 185-pounds. I haven't seen him play since December, but the three-sport athlete left a lasting impression on me.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["987283"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd59b0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the bigger and stronger two-way linemen in the Shore Region for the class of 2029. Battled through some injuries last year and was still a standout on the AYF Jersey Shore 14U All-Star team. While he still plays O-Line, there's been a significant shift in focus and training to him on the Defensive Line and it's paying off. He's a name and face to know for the first-year St. James Royals Pop Warner program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155914"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd59b45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quarterbacks with the arm talent that Snee has don't come around every year, or even every couple years, in New Jersey. Believe me when I say, he's different. <strong>Snee</strong> <strong>is my early No.1 Quarterback in New Jersey for the class of 2029</strong>. The grandson of legendary football coach Tom Coughlin and son of New York Giant great Chris Snee, he'll have his pick of high schools and colleges to choose from. To that point, he picked up his first offer from Syracuse in June 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Has attended a Prep Redzone Next camp.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1371461"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66c8b7dd59b7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Throw on the film of any Bergen County Stars game from the last few seasons and you won't be able to miss Lewis on the Offensive and Defensive Lines. Blessed with very good size at 6-foot-2 and 270-pounds (as of August 2024) dedication to training both quickness and strength in the off-season have transformed him into a prospect colleges should get on early. It's safe to say that <strong>Lewis</strong> <strong>is my early No.1 Offensive Lineman in New Jersey for the class of 2029</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->