'26 Rankings Update: Film Evals for New Additions, Part II

<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>   <p>In this series you will find our unedited, raw ranking notes for nearly 300 new additions to the class of 2026'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>   <p><em>*Please note that these notes are, indeed, raw and likely contain typos due to the volume of notes.</em></p>   <p>Additionally, <a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/1492/register/combine-series-new-yorknew-jersey"><strong>Prep Redzone New Jersey's High School Combine</strong></a> is returning to Jackson, NJ on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 9am to 12pm. Take this opportunity to <a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/1492/colleges"><strong>perform live in front of college coaches</strong></a> and be evaluated by our Prep Redzone scouts. Use the following promo code to receive a discount at checkout: <strong>MankariousCombine25</strong></p>   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1305451' first='Andrew' last='Pearce'] 5'9" 180 RB Blair Academy</td><td>Smaller guy so he looks like he is booking it hard; lower to the ground, does not have to breakdown much to make a cut; has balance through the box and in the open field for low defenders; cuts look more violent than sharp; a full-speed runner; a tough out - feels like every yard is for him to gain; needs to switch ball arm to outside; rocks ball low, does not pin it; very instinictual, trusts himself and his speed, agility</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='606185' first='Andrew' last='Wands'] 5'11" ATH Kingsway Regional</td><td>Nicklel/safety/star, will dip shoulder to get inside-out to make a tackle in the quick bubble game; plays skate techniqu with back to sideline when covering slot; better than average tackler, pad level and wrappig is a bit inconsistent; tucked as a linebacker at times; runs fairly well, plays at a good depth to not get rubbed on wheels; one speed, have not seem a second hidden gear; breaks down with appropriate depth in the backfield</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1475735' first='Andrew' last='Wheeler'] 6'3" 265 OL Newark Central</td><td>Tackle; can adjust his path to the second level really well; latches on to linebackers, totally controlling them in the process; gets a good pop aon doubles, prioritizies second level man tho, not much movement on down lineman; interior lineman who needs to use hands more, tackling can improve by breaking down more; good punch in pass protection; great get off on the edge when he can situationally jump the snap count; can catch and then flatted someone, has that kind of strength; masterful at out blocks; have not seen him reach, cutoff, pull, or move his feet; looks better on the edge as an end than in the interior</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1551236' first='Anthony' last='Bagnuolo'] 5'9" 170 QB Passaic Valley</td><td>Can get ball about 40 yards on the run to his right; will take a risky throw on a fade vs. cover 2; quick release; looks like he is one read and out, likes to showcase the veritcal throw; used a lot off of PAP; can get the ball off in a hurry when danger is in his face; solid ball placement; plays with some moxie to his game, unafraid as a gun slinger; have not see him scramble despite a lot of PAP and rollout off of it</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1566395' first='Anthony' last='Cianfrocca'] 5'8" 175 RB Roselle Park</td><td>Mike backer, straffles and does not get down hill; can square someone up and deliver a hit hit, although he does not drive his feet; mirrors quarterback, does not look like he gets to a speific drop;</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1566400' first='Anthony' last='Damiano'] 6'1" 180 LB Roselle Park</td><td>Takes on blockers with shoulders, does not get into the backfield enough to blow things up; gets hands on, but does not grab and fight to disengage; must work and improve angles to keep contain when he is off the edge; good leverage roll tackler; tackles a bit high when tackling; does not take read or diagnose step, not sure he is keying anything; quarterback who is best when he is in rythym throwing, moving around, play action; release is a bit slow; can get the ball 40 yards without much effort; ball is usually accurate</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1532333' first='Anthony' last='Trujillo'] 6'1" 200 DL Summit</td><td>End, can work a good inside move and disengages with a block using the rip; will press a double team and then feel leverage to an over committed inside man to spin into the quarterbacks face; slants well, but then holds up the point to not get washed, Euro-stepping to get back utside to make the play; hard to block back on ; will attack the ball when near the quarterback, wants to pucnh it loose; very good at slanting and stacking; must recognize reach better; gets hands on, will step and squeeze; fights pressure by spinning; very good, quality, well coached player who I like a lot; start to see him work hands up and above eyes at times; get off is good when it is at its best, about equal with the offense</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1537299' first='Bader' last='Musa'] 6'0" 195 K Hackettstown</td><td>Special teamer off edge in punt block; receiver; taller, has below average release off the line; runs upright, does not sink hips; uses hands to catch mostly; able to high point the ball; no kicking highlights</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='389164' first='Bassirou' last='Gueye'] 5'10" 160 DB Snyder</td><td>Corner who makes good breaks on the ball, can backpedal or skate; does a nice job of squeezing defender to the sideline when skating; plays the ball behind him well, moves back on it nicely; hit wraps drives well, must keep force leverage; stop-and-go can improve, hands can be softer; played safety at times</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1556402' first='Beau' last='Devine'] 5'9" 145 DB Rumson-Fair Haven</td><td>Corner that runs well vertically in his skate technique, at least 30 yards down field; aggressively plays the run on bubble screen, can get skinny and reset his force leverage; will play underneath coverage near the goal line to make a play on the ball; sees his key and will fly up to make a play; hips flip, a bit deliberate but gets them around; wraps when he tackles, keeps his feet moving and working; his upside depends on his size; matches receivers' hands downfield</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1599077' first='Benny' last='Landi'] 6'2" 235 DL/EDGE Timber Creek</td><td>Interior lineman; can bull rush well; takes on a double and pushes to the outside of the men; hustles and pursues plays downfield and in screen game; sure tackler, wraps extremely well; has not shown a move or hips; must get flatter when he breaks through the line unblocked</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1556607' first='Billy' last='Barrett'] 5'9" 185 RB Mountain Lakes</td><td>Wing-T offense; hard runner, runs his track; gets a full head of steam going, can leap over diving defenders; fast enough for high school; runs upright; does not make cuts more moves, uses the spin to evade defenders mostly</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='402195' first='Blake' last='Caruso'] 5'10" 180 K Red Bank Catholic</td><td>Able to hit with ball on 35 yard line, right-center, clearing upright by 5 yards or less; able to hit from 31-yard line from left hash, clearing uprights by about 15 to 20 yards; punter - with feet on the 10, gets ball to the opponents ~32 yard line; have not seen him coffin corner punt or backspin; ball explodes, seems like a confident kicker; one step and kick punter - feet on 25 yard line, got ball to opponents 30; kickoff can reach corner of end zone;</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1554051' first='Brady' last='Cobb'] 6'1" 190 QB/P West Deptford</td><td>Can get the ball 35 yards vertically when making a running throw; want to see him lead receivers a bit more vertically, they have to slow down some; gives targets a good shot on jump ball fades; throwing motion is a bit violent, looks like he snaps on his elbow; want to see him lead targets over the middle a bit bette rso they do not get hit hard; have not seen him move in the pocket on film or create for himself when things break down; ball placement can be better on the target</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1476932' first='Brady' last='Shagawat'] 5'11" 175 RB Sparta</td><td>Upright runner with balance; used a lot in the screen/outlet game, will cut across the field to make big plays; quicker than he is fast, has shown the ability to move well in tight space; has very good vision; catches the ball with his hands; switches ball hand and rocks the ball, pins it and holds it to his chest when danger threatens</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='284057' first='Brady' last='Shust'] 6'5" 235 TE St. Joseph's Regional (Montvale)</td><td>Has a good burst off the line when in the slot; catches with his hands and has speed to split cover 2 safties when they are over top of him and he sinks in the middle for a returning route; slow plays his leak route in play action to buy time and create a defensive void in coverage; can absorb a hit and maintain posession of the ball; will run with a forward lean as contact arrives; can leap a low-divingdefender and gets his feet up for defenders on the ground; very good as serving as a safety outlet when things break down; delivers a good blow when blocking as a sealer or kickout - must maintain contact and drive feet; in-line blocking has a very good base and keeps his hands inward, gets movement - more movement will occur as he bends more and plays opponents that are taller</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1529484' first='Brandon' last='Falke'] 5'11" 215 K St. Thomas Aquinas</td><td>With ball on the 36 yard line, center, clears upright by about 26 yards; touchbacks can get halfway through the end zone when at his best; hits from 25 yard line, right hash; hits from 22 yard line right-center hash; has a big leg</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1085703' first='Brandon' last='Giangeruso'] 5'10" 165 QB Whippany Park</td><td>Will look off a defender/go through his reads; will tuck the ball and run for big gainers; moves in the pocket to buy time; will take a risky through into cover two; knows where to look on certain plays; has not shown any completions other than the deep ball; ball placement is ok</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1567353' first='Brian' last='Brancato'] 5'10" 185 QB Hackensack</td><td>Steps up into the pocket really well; can place ball 40 yards on a rope to his target where they can run under it and go; when moving does not always plant his feet before uncorcking the threow; release is solid; will reverse field to buy time into a scramble; when number is called he runs with a forward lean, hits his track; raw arm is not strong enough to throw without setting feet if he nees to make a big play; competiton was suspect;</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1048198' first='Brian' last='Rock'] 6'0" 200 DL Waldwick</td><td>Standup edge; does not accelerate well; works a swim/arm over well, even against lineman as tall as him, clearly his favorite move and he is good at it;; recongizes screen and matches the hand to stop it; tackling can improve, grabs at times; fights reach and keeps getting there; ability to bend the corner has room to improve; gets hands on but relinquishes vertical distance when doing so; want to see a counter/change up to his arm over swim</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2026 Rankings Update Coverage</h2>   <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/04/26-rankings-update-film-evals-for-new-additions-part-i"></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/04/26-rankings-update-film-evals-for-new-additions-part-i"></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/04/26-rankings-update-film-evals-for-new-additions-part-i">Ranking Evaluation Scouting Notes, Part I</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/04/26-rankings-update-film-evals-for-new-additions-part-ii">Ranking Evaluation Scouting Notes, Part II</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/04/26-rankings-update-the-linebacker-film-room-part-i">Linebacker Film Room, Part I</a></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 – specifically – is the unabashed leader in sharing our evaluation ranking notes.