2026 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='939676' first='Jermaine' last='Kinsler'], ATH, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Extends hands in pass rush, strong enough to get home without a move; does not work moves or hand fight much; a very big and long prospect; can extend his arms to make tackles you would not expect him to; pursuit angles can improve; comes off the ball very high, likely due to very large size; tight end that is very hard to redirect; rounds will get sharper as he sinks his hips when he makes his breaks; hand catches; gets hands on when blocking, blocks through the whistle; good feet when blocking, works them and maintains a good base; stance needs more power angles; wraps well when he can square someone up; can surf well because of size; very, very raw but also very, very physically gifted; maybe ends up being an offensive tackle or defensive edge</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4: [player_tooltip player_id='606231' first='Nakeem' last='Powell'], ATH, Winslow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Possesses hard jab step when running routes, jab step translates well when at running back too; makes catches with his hands; a shifty runner that will use the spin move as well as jukes and cuts; runs with a forward lean, is clearly explosive, and is violent when running; can stop-and-go to evade defenders; used on trick plays, can launch the ball up to 50 yards through the air; patient with speed when carrying the ball; has balance to break away from high tacklers; corner that stacks receiver quickly, well, to maintain force responsibilities; sinking hips will help make route breaks sharper and add to dynamism; catches ball through contact; capable of playing 10 yards off and making a tackle for loss 2 yards in to the backfield; breaks can be better when playing at conventional depth against conventional routes; hips turn well, but must maintain speed better when doing so; can play bump and run; has recovery speed if beat to make plays from underneath</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3: [player_tooltip player_id='402201' first='CJ' last='Edwards'], DL, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sudden off the snap of the ball, works hands very quickly; gets hands above eyes, locks out, and works shed moves from there; needs to get hips around when pass rushing; must pursue, tackle lower at the thigh boards; can blow past some with his get off and speed; snatches well; uses length to engage with pullers, sort of two-gap/dents due to length and size; runs well in the open field; might have served as a pass rush specialist; can bend backside flat; surfs well, makes quarterbacks' reads hard on option</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2: [player_tooltip player_id='829432' first='Damari' last='Simeon'], DL, St. Augustine Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very quick get off, can push playside guard into running backs in the backfield; opens up weak shoulder backside on zone to make tackles for loss; comes through a bit out of control at times; tremendous get off; has bend to dip under blockers; want to see hips work around; uses hands and attacks joints of opponent's arms well; can bull rush when needed; hustles downfield to chase quarterback up the sideline; explodes low to high and walks defenders backwards routinely; extremely disruptive; plays with good depth in backfield; only a few clips of him taking on doubles - hands on one man and work him backwards; plays off edge or interior; quick enough to go outside, and get back out to maintain contain</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1: [player_tooltip player_id='284065' first='Jordan' last='Thomas'], DB, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Corner; extends but may get caught lunging at times; plays bump and run exceedingly well; really nice breaks on the ball, can get under the pass attempt before the receiver; jams, but with improved balance has potential to totally hold up people at the line; sticks to receivers air-tight; long defender, uses long arms to break up passes; a receiver who can get behind people due to his burst of speed; tackles with correct leverages; flies up when tackling, tackles low; has balance in his stance; jams very well and does not let defender go when at his best</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->