Playmakers Poised for Breakout Seasons

[player_tooltip player_id='311366' first='Steve' last='Klein'] is a name to watch this season. The 6'2”, 205-pound athlete from Westwood is a two-way playmaker, but his future looks brightest at linebacker. He's a modern prototype—long, athletic, and explosive. He covers space effortlessly and plays fast downhill. His change of direction and fluidity in coverage stand out on tape.   This off-season, his recruiting stock has soared. He's picked up offers from UMass, Delaware, and Temple in March alone. With his frame and skill set, expect even more programs to take notice. If he keeps trending upward, he'll be one of the top linebackers in New Jersey.      [player_tooltip player_id='614993' first='Chukwuma' last='Odoh'] is built for dominance. At 5'11”, 195 pounds, the St. Thomas Aquinas running back has the frame and explosiveness to punish defenses. He hits the hole with force, runs with balance, and has the burst to break away. His vision is solid, but his ability to power through contact and accelerate makes him unique.   He holds offers from Temple and Syracuse, but that list should grow. Expect college coaches to take notice as he gains more exposure through media coverage and the 7-on-7 circuit. He's confident, vocal, and, most importantly, backs it up on the field. A breakout season is coming.      [player_tooltip player_id='1029409' first='Lamel' last='Young'] is a playmaker waiting for his moment. The Timber Creek athlete still needs to update his film, but watching him live tells the whole story. He's explosive out of the backfield, runs urgently, and has natural hands as a pass-catcher.   With more touches coming his way this season, expect his talent to shine. He'll be one of Timber Creek's most trusted weapons and a name to watch as he finally gets the recognition he deserves.       [player_tooltip player_id='379050' first='Kyle' last='Wise'] Jr. might be the most versatile athlete in New Jersey. The St. Peter's Prep standout plays outside corner, box safety, and running back—and excels at all three.   Defensively, his skill set jumps off the tape. He's fluid in coverage, has quick feet, and plays with physicality at the line of scrimmage. As a safety, his instincts shine. He reads plays well, triggers downhill with urgency, and quickly covers ground. He's just as dynamic on offense. At running back, he hits holes with burst and has the speed to break away in the open field. His 5'11”, 180-pound frame gives him the physicality to run through contact, making him a threat every time he touches the ball.   Wise holds Division I offers from Central Michigan and Jacksonville State. Expect that list to grow as more programs take notice of his elite athleticism.      Alex Russy is one of the most intriguing athletes in New Jersey. Listed as a quarterback, the Hun School standout has shown he can impact the game in multiple ways—under center, at outside corner, or anywhere in between.   At 6'4” and 205 pounds, Russy has the frame to add more weight while maintaining his smooth athleticism. With the ball in his hands, he's a fluid mover who can make plays in space. Defensively, he's a disruptive presence at outside corner. He moves well for size, reacts quickly, and creates havoc on screenplays. Hun utilizes him as a true jack-of-all-trades, shifting him around to maximize his impact.   Russy's recruitment has been heating up. He holds Ivy League offers from Harvard, Princeton, UPenn, and Yale, along with an offer from the Army. Most recently, Buffalo jumped into the mix. Expect his stock to rise even further with a breakout season on the horizon.