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Five eye catching New Jersey lineman to keep an eye on for 2029

Five eye catching New Jersey lineman to keep an eye on for 2029
Ryan States
Ryan States
December 18, 2024 @ 08:55 AM
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Adrian Tirado
Adrian Tirado 5'11" | 245 lbs | OL/DL | 2029
NJ
Brandon Park
Brandon Park 5'11" | 200 lbs | OL/DL | 2029
NJ
Philip Zuena Jr.
Philip Zuena Jr. 6'1" | 255 lbs | DL | 2030
NJ
Nico Cangiano
Nico Cangiano 6'0" | 230 lbs | OL/DL | 2029
NJ
Mekhi Bonner
Mekhi Bonner 5'10" | 200 lbs | DL | 2029
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The best teams in higher levels of football build from the line first, and for good reason. The Offense and Defensive lines are the lifeblood to any football team, setting the pace for their entire team to follow. And any good team would follow these five New Jersey linemen, who combine power and technique together to completely dominate in the trenches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165215"],"_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-6756c4592b80d"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Willing defender in the run game, seemingly reveling in dumping running backs in the backfield.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Zuena has powerful hands, showcasing a great bull rush move to get off blockers. A big reason for his power stroke is his large frame, as he absolutely towers over both his teammates and opponents </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has more athleticism than one would imagine for being <em>"just a lineman"</em>. Could see him filling the need as some type of H-Back/Fullback, short yardage Running Back on the offensive</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1045778"],"_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-6756c4592b880"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has quick burst off the line, and an elite first step.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good combo of speed and power. Being able to move guards by pushing them back into the backfield, or use a quick swim move to leave them in the dust.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gets to the QB quickly, and does a great job forcing the QB to abandon the pocket, creating opportunities for his teammates off the edge.&nbsp;<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1162938"],"_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-6756c4592b8ca"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The best ability is versatility, and Cangiano is spectacular on both sides of the line. His combo of power and speed will serve him well on either side, but I think might play best as a Guard. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Cangiano has great power and a nasty streak to him that makes him an effective blocker and defender. His tape shows him simply overpowering everyone on the field. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the speed to be an effective pulling guard, being able to get in space quickly and block at the second level. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571059"],"_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-6756c4592b90d"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Center/DT, based on his current frame will probably develop into a lethal center or guard. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick hands serve him well as a Center, being able to quickly establish contact and get set. Meanwhile his slower yet powerful legs allow him to churn into the backfield as a DT. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Park will be able to play either side of the line depending on team needs, he doesn't have one position he is significantly better at than the other. He is just a straight up beast at both. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571068"],"_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-6756c4592b950"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Size and frame is befitting of a center, and that will only become more apparent with age. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Slower and more technical snapping motion, which i'm sure his QB adores. Despite the slower snap time, when he does get the ball off Tirado whips his hand back into position, so his slower release doesn't cost him at all. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>More of a finesse blocker than power, technique is his best friend, and the major reason he is as good as he is. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The best teams in higher levels of football build from the line first, and for good reason. The Offense and Defensive lines are the lifeblood to any football team, setting the pace for their entire team to follow. And any good team would follow these five New Jersey linemen, who combine power and technique together to completely dominate in the trenches.

Philip Zuena Jr.

Philip Zuena Jr.

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 255
POS DL
CLASS 2030
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Philip
Zuena Jr. DL
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2030
Height
6'1"
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Saint James Royals (Youth Program)
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NJ
Five eye catching New Jersey lineman to keep an eye on for 2029
Willing defender in the run game, seemingly reveling in dumping running backs in the backfield. Zuena has powerful...
Written by Ryan States
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Philip Zuena Jr.

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Mekhi Bonner

Mekhi Bonner

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 200
POS DL
CLASS 2029
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Mekhi
Bonner DL
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2029
Height
5'10"
Weight
200
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North Philly Blackhawks (Youth Program)
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Five eye catching New Jersey lineman to keep an eye on for 2029
Has quick burst off the line, and an elite first step. Good combo of speed and power. Being...
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Mekhi Bonner

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Nico Cangiano

Nico Cangiano

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 230
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2029
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Nico
Cangiano OL/DL
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2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
230
HS
Point Pleasant Panthers (Youth Program)
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Five eye catching New Jersey lineman to keep an eye on for 2029
The best ability is versatility, and Cangiano is spectacular on both sides of the line. His combo of...
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Nico Cangiano

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Brandon Park

Brandon Park

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 200
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2029
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Brandon
Park OL/DL
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2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
200
HS
Cliffside Park (Youth Program)
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NJ
Five eye catching New Jersey lineman to keep an eye on for 2029
Center/DT, based on his current frame will probably develop into a lethal center or guard. Quick hands serve...
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Brandon Park

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Adrian Tirado

Adrian Tirado

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 245
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CLASS 2029
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Adrian
Tirado OL/DL
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2029
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5'11"
Weight
245
HS
Olympus (Youth Program)
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NJ
Five eye catching New Jersey lineman to keep an eye on for 2029
Size and frame is befitting of a center, and that will only become more apparent with age. Slower...
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