PRZ NJ Combine: Standout Defensive Back Notes, Volume I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Sunday, May 4 Prep Redzone New Jersey hosted our annual high school combine. This event featured combine testing, football skills/drills, and had roughly a combined 25 colleges either request scores or attend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are notes that I recorded while I was in attendance for the position group mentioned in the subject line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BrendanScoutsNJ"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>&nbsp;for the latest updates in New Jersey high school football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1155929' first='Nyray' last='Moody'] made a one great play, tried to replicate it, got beat, but I am sure learned from that rep - which is largely what camp season is about. Against one receiver, Moody totally jammed him up and out of the club, totally stuffing him at the line and into the boundary. Coaches determined to run that rep back, where that same receiver correctly anticipated a heavy press, exploited the over-aggressive leverage, weaponizing it in the process, and won the rep. I am sure Moody, a 2028 graduate, will not make the same mistake twice... [player_tooltip player_id='1524452' first='Bryce' last='Clark'] was a bit on the smaller side, but showed many redeeming, athletic characteristics. Clark, for my estimation, showcased very good hips. That said, he needs to be more aware of which is the correct way to open up and run. All things considered, the current sophomore showed that he is able to cover just about everyone, sticking to them like glue. Should defenders find a way to create separation, I was impressed with Clark's closing/recovery speed and tenaciousness when playing receivers' hands through the catch process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pair of Christophers, who are both juniors (second in their family to have their name), and go to DePaul close us out today... First up is [player_tooltip player_id='1277091' first='Christopher' last='Newman Jr']. To the naked eye, Newman looked like a safety to me. This being my initial reaction to him, I thought that for a safety the DePaul product possessed outstanding hips. At one point I asked him if he was a safety, to which he then informed me that he is a cornerback. Either way, Newman can move more than just a little... Somewhere in the secondary joining Newman is teammate [player_tooltip player_id='910730' first='Chris' last='Bogado Jr.'] Bogado, a 5'11" 160 pound prospect, I thought was an exceptional crossover runner. Blessed with an above average reach, this 2027 graduate uses it well to break up pass attempts when playing trail technique. Moreover, there were more than a few moments where I noticed Bogado reading his keys of his matchup. As a result, time-and-time again the current sophomore broke up out routes with ease - something he was very skilled at. Lastly, the more I watched of Bogado, the more I was impressed with his ability to flip his hips, as well as get his hands in the mix to break things up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prep Redzone New Jersey Combine Event Coverage</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-nj-combine-offensive-eye-test-prospects-ready-for-college">Offensive Eye Test</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-nj-combine-defensive-eye-test-prospects-ready-for-college">Defensive Eye Test</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-nj-combine-standout-combine-performances-defense">Top Combine Performers, Defense</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-nj-combine-standout-combine-performances-offense">Top Combine Performers, Offense</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-nj-combine-standout-defensive-back-notes-volume-i">Defensive Back Notes, Volume 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-nj-combine-standout-linebacker-notes-volume-i">Linebacker Notes, Volume 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-nj-combine-standout-receiver-notes-volume-i">Receiver Notes, Volume 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-nj-combine-standout-running-back-notes-volume-i">Running Back Notes, Volume 1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->