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Playmakers Poised for Breakout Seasons

Playmakers Poised for Breakout Seasons
Earnest Daniels
Earnest Daniels March 13, 2025 @ 01:53 PM
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Lamel Young
Lamel Young 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH | 2027
NJ
Chukwuma Odoh
Chukwuma Odoh 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB | 2027
NJ
Alex Russey
Alex Russey 6'4" | 205 lbs | ATH | 2026
NJ
Kyle Wise
Kyle Wise 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2027
NJ
Steve Klein
Steve Klein 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH | 2026
NJ
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His change of direction and fluidity in coverage stand out on tape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18888198/6733612e8d5d652d2dc16f01' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d1fd8b792e7"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["614993"],"_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-67d1fd8b79339"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18189542/66f8d9ffd736d65014cacbae' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d1fd8b79360"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1029409"],"_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-67d1fd8b793a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["379050"],"_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-67d1fd8b793ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19739379/6732004a084dd5142530c86b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d1fd8b79415"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["405777"],"_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-67d1fd8b79456"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/6363365/66f2d6ce234209a2b64f19b7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d1fd8b7947a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Steve Klein

Steve Klein

NJ
ATH
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
HS
Westwood Regional
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Playmakers Poised for Breakout Seasons
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Chukwuma Odoh

Chukwuma Odoh

NJ
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Chukwuma
Odoh RB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
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HS
St. Thomas Aquinas
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Lamel Young

Lamel Young

NJ
ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
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Lamel
Young ATH
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
HS
Timber Creek
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NJ
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Kyle Wise

Kyle Wise

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ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
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CLASS 2027
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Wise ATH
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
St. Peter’s Prep
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NJ
Playmakers Poised for Breakout Seasons
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Alex Russey

Alex Russey

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HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 205
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CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
205
HS
The Hun School
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