Film Evaluation Notes for 2025’s New Additions, Part V

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To the best of my knowledge, I know two things to be true when it comes to player rankings. First, Prep Redzone is the industry leader in state-by-state depth when it comes to rankings. Second, Prep Redzone New Jersey - <em>specifically</em> - is the unabashed leader in sharing our evaluation ranking notes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this series you will find our unedited, raw ranking notes for over 300 new additions to the class of 2025's final rankings. The notes are being rolled out alphabetically by first name, so stay tuned and be sure to follow as we release them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>*Please note that these notes are, indeed, raw and likely contain typos due to the volume of notes.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1513532' first='Dylan' last='Driz'] 5'9" 185 LB JFK Iselin<br><br>Makes read step then soft of stammers around and peeks for a crease to hit; able to wrap ankles, needs targeting point to be a bit higher and grab both legs; has not shown; some of his tape is really difficult to watch and see him, poor quality; takes good angles to the ball, knows his speed vs. that of his opponent and can adjust; commits hard to his read step, buying the run</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1533561' first='EJ' last='Zapata-Smalls'] 6'5" 230 DL Pemberton<br><br>Standup edge player; can clog a passing lane in the short game with ease and has athleticism to pick a pass off doing so; with his hand in the dirt he has a great get off and attacks; sheds blocks with rip nicely; gets hands on the man in front of him and swims back if toward play if he feels himself getting washed; pad level must improve, plays high, albeit he plays smaller group competition; runs around kickouts, want to see him wrong arm, spill, and u-turn; fast enough to gain the edge on offensive tackles; want to see him spin back when he over-rushes the outside shoulder; want to see him extend and lock out on the man in front of him a bit more, attack pullers rather than hesitate; raw prospect wtih upside</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1286665' first='Elijah' last='Knowles'] 6'3" 315 OL St. Peter's Prep<br><br>Large lineman who leans on matchup a bit once he has his momentum going; at times he shows he is well coached in terms of technique and footwork on gallop and bucket steps; at his best when he moves his feet and gets them going; plays too high to win outright on sheer size/strength; head not up in pass protection all the time, not on a swivel; has a hared time digging players with superior pad level out; takes good angles to his assignment</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1283772' first='Elijah' last='Wilson'] 6'0" 190 LB Paul VI<br><br>Can track the ball moving backwards; with a clear read hand full steam he hits like a tun of bricks; too upright of a ball carrier; has a second gear when running; works hands above eyes when taking on a blocker, not particularly noteworthy, but noteworthy in the sense that he does do this; rocks ball, does not pin it when toting the rock; a violent runner on both sides of the ball; good wrapper; has a great sudden burst when exploding to the ball carrier; shows he can tackle to leverage; played some receiver, uses hands to high point and catch the ball, absorbs hits as he goes and stays upright; have not seen him defend the pass much in a true drop or man coverage on film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1540496' first='Eric' last='Hilton'] 5'8" 165 RB Bridgeton<br><br>Does not need an 11 minute highlight film; protects ball as he enters and exists the line of scrimmage; runs very hard, a bit violent; makes hard cuts, but does so high, rendering moves not as effective as they could be if he sunk his hips; runs his track well, does not prematurely bounce; first man can typically take him down shortly after initial contact; runs high, takes too many hits;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1538190' first='Eric' last='Scott, Jr.'] 6'4" 185 DL Paulsboro<br><br>Edge player, squeezes with reckless abandon; you see his hands shoot out ato the man in front of him; a hard prospect to reach; has some speed, threatens some tackles with it; Full force tackler that you will go down with; has shown a chop on film, not many other moves; must work to bend corner, fight back to quarterbacks plane a bit better; a physical mismatch for his level of ball; I would consider him a raw prospect that colleges will like to get their hands on and develop over the next few years; played in space, appears forced by formation, still defended the run; best attribute his how he fights reach</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1530238' first='Eric' last='Zebrowski'] 5'10" 155 WR Jackson Memorial<br><br>Quick mover, makes several sudden, short cuts when the ball in his his hands; very good with the ball in his hands, creative to make people miss; wildcat qb; has enough speed to outrun most defenses and split safeties up the middle; uses hands to catch the ball route running would benefit by snapping hips on sharper cuts; does not always follow his track when running, trusts his athleticism to get to the outside when used in the backfield or end around</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1538160' first='Ethan' last='Alcover'] 5'10" 170 LB Edison<br><br>Gets hands on receivers when walked out and can run with them; when he sees routes develop clearly he flies around and smacks people; might be a safety/nickel/star defender more than a traditional linebacker; tackles well, wraps the body and hips; key reads in the run game can improve, particularly against condensed, tight formations; must track the near hip a bit better at moments, again, against funky formations; want to see him use hands to disengage blocks; a bit raw, but does things well and gets to the right place at the right time</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1300159' first='Evan' last='Kuhl'] 6'1" 185 QB Lodi<br><br>When he sets his feet he can rip it well; quick release; tends to throw the ball high - maybe he has taller receivers; does a good job utilizing the catch radius of his targets, particularly when he is on the run; more weight transfer in his throws will aid him in getting more velocity on the ball; most of his throws are in safe position; asked to run by design/read occasionally</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1538168' first='Felipe' last='Carvalho'] 6'2" 190 ATH North Arlington<br><br>Tight end, needs more balance and strength, can get redirected with a shove; does not use hands to catch; kicker who can hit from left hash with ball placed at the 28 yard line; full strider, not many steps into it; size mismatch when split outside at receiver; team's brest athlete, see him used in a number of unique, different ways; punted ball when standing at own 29 yard line, got it to opponents 13 yardline where it was fielded through the air; kickoffs are generally at the goal line; not sure where or what he will play, needs more fine-tuned coaching, very raw; deff a difference maker in the kicking game though</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1539994' first='Frankie' last='Serini'] 6'0" 175 WR Holmdel<br><br>High points the ball; does not always use hands to catch the ball; pushes off matchup without getting called for PI,; runs mostly verts, hard to judge him beyond that</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1556633' first='Garrett' last='Leyman'] 6'5" 175 ATH Woodstown<br><br>Receiver that will extend for ball past him; corner who has size, length, to under cut and deflect many passes; hipts not entirely loose yet, must change directions more smoothly; qb at times, often looked to scramble around first; uses his size well when defending; has some speed, likely do to his size and build; good ball skills that seem to be better on defense; skins his hips some on out-breaking routes</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1283978' first='Gavin' last='O'Malley'] 5'11" 235 OL Red Bank Catholic<br><br>Guard, keeps feet working as he makes contact; has a slight tell when he pulls; fires out/up at the same time; works hands up and into the frame of his matchup nicely, refits when necessary; locks out and punches against his assignment in pass protection; moved to tackle at one point during the season; does not totally dominate and annihilate matchup; has a good base that allows him to anchor if driven back and eventually drive his feet again</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1466382' first='Gershom' last='Thompson'] 5'8" 155 ATH Newark East Side<br><br>Gets to top speed quickly, loses steam at some point on longer runs or runs where he makes a lot of moves; shifty, fights and works for extra yardage; needs to pick up his feet more when running routes; works to sink hips down when running routes; dances a bit too much at moments; used as a running back a bit more than a receiver; smaller guy - when he is caught he goes down</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1530235' first='Giorgio' last='Olmo'] 6'0" 205 LB Red Bank Catholic<br><br>Mike, can recover to his passlign lane effectively; tracks hips and matches speed of ball carrier looking to evade him well; not sure if he reads his guards as keys, maybe commits to gun reads - not faked out by false keys; takes read step; has a burst when closing in on the ball carrier; see him use hands upward when crashing off the edge; must tackle a bit lower and with better leverage;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1515065' first='Giovanni' last='Ippolito'] 5'8" 200 OL Somerville<br><br>No need for a 9 minute highlight tape; 4i type player; has a decent get off; solid shoulder roll tackler; scrapes down the line of scrimmage well when he is backside; played the nose at times, gets hands on and works a shed; pursues the ball well; makes plays when unblocked; needs to work hard to get extension on the man in front of him</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1550962' first='Giovanni' last='Nicodeme'] 6'2" 205 RB New Milford<br><br>Will reverse field if he sees an alley way; gives up body for the ball on defense, will dive and make plays; safety who stays in his backpedal until quarterback begins. his motion, will lay a big hit to break up the pass attempt; runs high and does not secure the ball, looks to bounce early; a bigger back who will weaponize his body to run over defenders; tackling is solid most of the time, wraps and gets low; probably not a running back in college, maybe a linebacker, need to see more defensive clips</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='404355' first='Griffin' last='Galletta'] 6'3" 235 DL The Hun School<br><br>Swing-Def-lineman - hustles, does nto give up on a play, and continues taking solid pursuit angles; godo power rush, gets hands above eyes; tough to move for centers when at nose, holds the line, does not create hew line of scrimmage; gets hands on very well and interrupts path of down blocks, then squeezes to the play; can split a double, works arm-over move; tough to move when doubled, although has not shown many clips of this; want to seeh im keep his feet moving to re-establish the line of scrimmage; a quicker interior player; tough player despite being a bit lighter than you would like for an interior guy</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1305282' first='Hassan' last='Joanem'] 5'10" 180 LB/ATH Nottingham<br><br>Sets edge when in space, forces cutbacks; not sure if he accepts blows or delivers them when taking on trappers; attacks ball when closing in on quarterback; rolls to leverage tackle nicely, do want to see him get more of the ball carrier when doing so tho; gets hands on receiver in coverage, want to see him redirect a bit more physical, then bails back to his zone well; not sure if he is reading keys just yet; needs to use hands, see him try to do it att ime when engaged, needs to press more and hit weights; covers hsort man in flood and takes away that route</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2025 Final Rankings Coverage</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-i">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-ii">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part II</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-iii">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part III</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-iv">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part IV</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/film-evaluation-notes-for-2025s-new-additions-part-v">Film Evaluation Ranking Notes, Part V</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/rankings-risers-ranked-prospects-whose-stock-shot-up-part-i">Ranking Risers, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-athletes-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Athletes, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-dbs-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Defensive Backs, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/03/must-see-d-linemen-prospects-with-film-that-popped-part-i">Must-See Film: Defensive Linemen, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->