2026 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>#99: [player_tooltip player_id='1305318' first='Tristan' last='Owen'], DL, Camden Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick and deep first two steps compensate for get off; can anticipate snap very well at moments; has a forward lean and posture to his body when rushing upfield; violent player who keeps coming with his goal to establish a new line of scrimmage; works to maintain leverage; played at nose, 3-tech, and end; needs to use hands more, get them on his opponent; rips well, want to see him exaggerate the motion more; plays high at times, maybe against shorter opponents - cannot tell; no clips of him taking on traps or doubles; tackles a bit high, must use shoulder more frequently; get off his better when he is bumped closer to the ball, but still good off the edge</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#98: [player_tooltip player_id='1002386' first='Andrew' last='Avent'], LB, Rahway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Game highlights were only from one game; ran QB power, carries ball away from his body near the goal line, but otherwise protects the ball as he fights for extra yardage; defensively needs to get into his drop more; lowers shoulder for the boom when he is the second or third guy to the pile; arm tackles when in space; needs to read keys better, gets caught up at the line sometimes; punter who will run with it; times his blitzes well and is too much for bad running backs to block in pass protection; not enough film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#97: [player_tooltip player_id='1054149' first='Dante' last='Benvenuti'], ATH, Passaic Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Receiver with a good release off of the line; tracks the deep ball well; dips his shoulder when ripping so he can get home; high points the ball and plays the fade nicely; a bit late to react to screens; has not shown disengagement or evasion from linemen; jumps higher than you would expect; lays out for kicks to block them; routes are percise; has balance, can stay upright after contacted very well; sets an ok edge, not physical enough with it; tackles low, needs to keep feet and drive more; good wrapper</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#96: [player_tooltip player_id='1228165' first='Joseph' last='Russo'], OL, Don Bosco</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sticks to opponents by using his hands; works feet to drive opponent; played right tackle and left guard; quick enough feet to gain the inside step on opponent; has good leg drive, works his body and frame upward into his opponent; needs to sit in pass protection; comes off the ball high; slows down as he approaches assignment when pulling; best attribute is his leg drive - improving bend, and thus pad level, will make him a killer</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#95: Paul Jones III, QB, Weequahic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has quick feet when dropping back; ball is on the target, utilizes receiver's entire catch radius; runs with the ball low; eventually switches the ball to his other arm; will hold the ball out when rushing; very smooth runner; arm strength is about 40 yards when he has no room to step up or into his throws; keeps eyes downfield when the pocket is broken; has ran RPOs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#94: [player_tooltip player_id='1265766' first='Ethan' last='Peterson'], DB, Hammonton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lulls defenders to sleep in a run-heavy offense in order to gain a step when going deep as a receiver; can make one handed grabs; safety; does not always take the cleanest back pedals; tackles low and wraps, just does not apply enough force; can run with most tight ends, trails underneath to make plays; good run support player; have not seen him play the ball on film; film is too long; fills alley and sets a hard edge when teams try to get outside; needs weight room and block shed technique</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#93: [player_tooltip player_id='819163' first='Shermar' last='Collins'], LB, Millville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Takes good angles and tracks the hip when when in pursuit of tackles; lines up at wing; must pin the ball when carrying it; slips past linebackers with ease; breaks down and changes direction while strafing the line of scrimmage on defense; can evade and work around blockers well; has shown to get hands on and shed blocks, although he does not over power when doing so; good depth on his drops, runs with crossers well; fights through the hands of the receiver to break passes up; quicker than offensive linemen climbing to the second level; gets upfield without losing speed, must work to bend the corner better</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#92: [player_tooltip player_id='1198283' first='Brody' last='Picariello'], OL, St. Joseph's (Metuchen)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Opens up and then runs on first step when pulling, want to see him gain ground with that initial step; moves well for someone his size; must keep feet through contact; does not win with head placement; can out muscle slower matchups and hump toss them; solid tackler who falls on the ball carrier hard; works hands low to high when on defense; keeps feet buzzing; does not rip, but will knife with shoulders when slanting; ability to demolish opponent when down blocking, but asked to move a lot; keeps eyes inside when turning the corner on pulls; interior defensive lineman</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#91: [player_tooltip player_id='1054424' first='Ahmad' last='Jones'], QB, Pleasantville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lefty quarterback; makes one read and lets it rip; runs well with the ball in his hands; strides when running, looks like he has long legs; makes throws that are tight, but he thinks he can make; ball placement is on target as his receiver arrives to their landmark, not in the best position to lead; looks to scramble when things break down; does not look downfield; good over the middle; runs PROs, making correct reads; zips ball over the middle; fades can be a bit deeper; plays, reacts, and moves fast; an immediate thrower; motion is a bit elongated; has good mechanics</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#90: [player_tooltip player_id='1257662' first='Jaiden' last='Moore'], DL, Triton Regional</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Defensive tackler; gets hands on and plays half-man well, must work to get more extension; low pad level when down blocing; hard to move on double teams, keeps and maintains working through half-a-man; keeps off-arm free to make tackle in the hole; can walk blockers backwards; can turn a weak shoulder when pass rushing; has a good sense of screen, hard to bait, gets in space and follows blockers; works rip and keeps coming; stays low when pass blocking; has a good base; plays with very good bend and pad level; quick feet allow him to cutoff block; can finish speed rushers to the ground; pursues the play; tackles low, does not wrap well enough; a bit slow off the snap at times</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#89: [player_tooltip player_id='1189147' first='Jah'quil' last='Dooley'], DB, Phillipsburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Fullback that has strong lets which he keeps moving; relatively slow out of his 3-point stance; looks to barrel or shoulder defenders off of him, but not big enough to do that; straight line runner, not many moves showcased; must hold ball tighter to his body; no clips of him in pass protection; safety that reads run very well when in cover 2; aggressive with his run fits; comes off of the edge as a down safety often; solid tackler, looks to form fit whenever he can; takes on pullers with inside shoulder to force back inside; sets edge nicely, tough to reach block; takes good, tight angles down the line of scrimmage when backside to chase plays; very few clips of him in coverage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#88: [player_tooltip player_id='1286666' first='Evan' last='Kennedy'], OL, Pope John</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Raw power on down blocks, gets good hand placement when doing so; plays guard, tackle, and personal protector on punt; comes off high on defense, works hands low to high; can be faster off of the snap; quicker feet when powering down; more bend needed; played everywhere but center; latches on pass rushers so they cannot make a move; gallops well, a little slow when climbing to the second level; skip pulls well with good eye placement; want to see cut off blocks turn to drives; defensively does not use hands very well; good wrapper when tackling; interior lineman on defense; a load to block, must get lower; takes on blockers with his belly; guards against spin moves well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#87: [player_tooltip player_id='1294564' first='Mike' last='Bellamy'], DL, Montgomery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Physical, keeps feet through contact; will use upper body strength to toss somebody; has good hump move; surfs well off the edge, attacks waist when tackling; looks to enjoy contact; comes off a bit high on defense; great motor, will chase to sideline; wide base on defense allows him to not get moved and maintain balance; hump move is very good; really gets into opponents on offense, drives them; does not get displaced too much when facing doubles, appears to split some of them; can swim a low hat; good skip pull steps; want to see him walk back defenses, establish new line of scrimmage more; double team blocks, picking up blitzers, and arm fighting would be nice to see on film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#86: [player_tooltip player_id='934016' first='Quameen' last='Williams'], DB, Elizabeth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tends to step forward on pass plays first; will get hands on receivers, tries to play ball from the back while being in position to secure tackle at the same time; drives sufficiently on the ball in the short passing game; looks to lay shoulder into tackles; long limbs help him grab defenders; does not always wrap when playing run support; limited clips of him in coverage, cannot assess coverage skills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#85: [player_tooltip player_id='1032179' first='Ellinton' last='Hinds'], ATH, Princeton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Safety that is a little late to back pedal; high points the ball; looks very big on film; sets up blockers well on screen passes; looks like a one-speed runner, almost as if he is running or on the prowl; reacts to the tip drill well; not the best blocker, but uses big body to his advantage; hard to bring down with the ball in his hands; not many moves in the open field; not sure what he plays in college</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#84: [player_tooltip player_id='1281518' first='Daniel' last='Figurski'], WR, North Hunterdon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sells his upper body, arms, and head for route fakes rather than sink his hips; can make contested grabs by high pointing and using hands; maintains possession through contact and to the ground - strong hands; attacks the ball when quarterback scrambles; breaks off step for stop route well, snapping hips on this route; finds hole in zone well and will sit in it until noticed; good angle and correct tackling leverage when in pursuit; want to see more aggression when filling the alley</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#83: [player_tooltip player_id='1069014' first='Zack' last='Burlingame'], K, Kingsway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>PATs get up to approximately 10 yards over the goal lost; starts kicking motion before the ball is placed, slow plays kick until it is down; punter who can field bad snaps and get a kick off when he has to track it backwards - booting it about 40 yards without stepping into it; make a 35 yard field goal from the middle and a 43 yarder from left-middle; no kickoffs; need one single film </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#82: [player_tooltip player_id='1260352' first='Tommy' last='Surtz'], RB, Pennington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Faster than he is quick, will completely change direction; has forward lean; almost looks like he is moving faster than the rest of his body; must protect ball, runs with it out; uses hands and jams well, plays and moves well on defense when changing direction; sheds perimeter blockers well; hits and wraps well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#81: [player_tooltip player_id='402270' first='Marco' last='Green'], QB, Paramus Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>throws to his target when on the run, across his body; good at deep balls toward the sideline; will stand in and take a hit; about 45 yards through the air; ball seems to run out of distance sometimes; not many routes thrown in the middle of the field or for YAC, tends to go vertical and push up the sideline; release is quick; looks off defenders rather than go through his progression; protects the ball when he has to evade and break from the pocket</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#80: [player_tooltip player_id='284061' first='Emanuel' last='Gerena'], ATH, Holy Spirit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wide receiver, safety, and returner that has vision; plays at one speed; can make a play on under thrown balls when the defender is in front of him; reads the quarterback;s eyes when defending the pass; does not commit to a real, legitimate backpedal; will contact the receiver, play his hands when doing so; has shown more speed when running routes that cross the field; looks to trip up-tackle down near the line of scrimmage; seems to misjudge the ball at times when facing the fade; uses hands to catch most of the time; is able to keep his feet down</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#79: [player_tooltip player_id='1227819' first='Reggie' last='Bropleh Jr'], DB, Nottingham</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Must be more certain of his reads, sometimes goes forward-and-back, stopping-and-going; gives cushion at times, but relative speed allows him to make up for it; good back pedal when locked on, gets a bit herky-jerky when forced to read; tackles very high; can ride a receiver running a slant down, does so very well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#78: [player_tooltip player_id='402204' first='David' last='Moore Jr.'], ATH, West Orange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dog safety; good runner in the open field when given a head start; reacts to tipped balls well; played quarterback at points last season, had to get his all into his throws to get it downfield; looks like he ran RPOs; will force the ball into coverage; makes correct read on options; follows his track and hits the hole hard, gets through the line quickly; have not seen much by way of moves; willing to run someone over; receiver who can jump for the ball, but does not high point it; does not always use hands; good sluggo route; hits people up top, does not go low or wrap, tries to clean up the pile; need to see more concrete plays to climb rankings</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#77: [player_tooltip player_id='208399' first='Tyree' last='Roane'], WR, Paul VI</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No need for a 12 min offensive film and a 4 minute defensive film; has speed, can get behind people well; does not snap his hips when breaking his route's step; can absorb a hit in open field and keep running, appears difficult to bring down; can make contested grabs; hand catches, can make radius catches; has not shown his speed all the time for some reason</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#76: [player_tooltip player_id='402206' first='DeAndre' last='Orgill'], LB, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Does not get the best get offs, but is quick to take inside moves; spills and u-turns in pursuit of the ball nicely, tight to the line; can get driven and cut off blocked; want to see more hand utilization; looks like he barrels when he runs at times; when he does use hands, he will swipe and shed; has a hard time separating against opponents equal or better than him; will be better as he eeps his feet moving and attacks, establishing a new line of scrimmage when walked up; loses ground on reach blocks; good ankle swipes when dive tackling; has power, seen him work up into some linemen; relatively physical, depends on the matchup</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#75: [player_tooltip player_id='1031724' first='Brock' last='Dandridge'], RB, Delbarton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Runs a tight track while protecting the ball in the process, pinning it to his chest; gradually finds a second gear as he strings plays along until he can find daylight; dips shoulder forward when cutting up in the hole; will lower shoulder s needed; not much for making cuts and moves; has good vision in pass protection, is physical, will get hands on and fight to protect his quarterback; cuts require him to tight rope rather than be totally crisp and sharp; keeps legs churning to move the pile at times; spins against the tackler's leverage to stay upright and off of him to gain additional yardage</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->