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Standout Traits From Prospects Around the State

Standout Traits From Prospects Around the State
Earnest Daniels
Earnest Daniels May 31, 2025 @ 10:51 AM
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Troy Williams
Troy Williams 5'8" | 190 lbs | DL/RB | 2026
NJ
Richard Pierce
Richard Pierce 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB | 2026
NJ
Isaiah Grier
Isaiah Grier 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH | 2026
NJ
AJ Larkin
AJ Larkin 5'9" | 175 lbs | WR | 2026
NJ
Ahkir Morgan
Ahkir Morgan 5'7" | 160 lbs | WR | 2026
NJ
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DePaul has started unlocking that skill set, but this fall could be the full breakout. 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His<strong> burst </strong>through the hole is eye-popping, and <strong>he makes defenders miss with ease</strong>. At 5'11”, 185, he hits the line with speed and power, forcing hesitant tacklers to pay. He's a tough cover in space and rarely goes down on first contact. His current ranking doesn't reflect his impact—this season should change that quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18164324/67b5240a090ff4d1aa056a65' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683b257cb328e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1428280"],"_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-683b257cb32f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1428280' first='Isaiah' last='Grier'] stands out with sharp <strong>vision and elite instincts.</strong> At 6'1”, 170, he's a natural in the return game—quick to diagnose blocks and explode through seams. On defense, those same instincts show up in how he reads screens and reacts to plays before they develop. His recent offer from West Virginia State is well earned. He's a high-IQ athlete with significant upside.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22711879/6722f1223e6d01f2c28aab64' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683b257cb331a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1605844"],"_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-683b257cb335d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1605844' first='Troy' last='Williams'] plays with<strong> poise and purpose</strong>. The senior edge rusher from Notre Dame never looks rushed—he's <strong>calculated, controlled, and always has a plan</strong>. His ability to bait quarterbacks and stay disciplined makes him stand out. His instincts are sharp, and his tape shows a player ready to take the next step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18522723/67a19a7c02184bb0809016c2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683b257cb3382"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1199939"],"_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-683b257cb33c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1199939' first='Ahkir' last='Morgan'] jumps off the screen with his<strong> explosiveness</strong>. Whether he's running sharp routes at receiver or flying downhill from safety, he brings suddenness and power. At 5'10”, 175, he's compact, physical, and hard to bring down. His recent offers show schools are taking notice. Morgan has the tools to be one of New Jersey's top playmakers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17875915/67334e362d1f23f3e9fe0020' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683b257cb33e7"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
AJ Larkin

AJ Larkin

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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AJ
Larkin WR
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
175
HS
DePaul Catholic
|
NJ
Standout Traits From Prospects Around the State
AJ Larkin ‘s versatility makes him one of the most dynamic threats in New Jersey. Whether it’s taking...
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AJ Larkin

State: New Jersey
School: DePaul Catholic
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Richard Pierce

Richard Pierce

NJ
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Richard
Pierce RB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Cumberland
|
NJ
Standout Traits From Prospects Around the State
Richard Pierce brings real juice out of the backfield. His burst through the hole is eye-popping, and he...
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Richard Pierce

State: New Jersey
School: Cumberland
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Isaiah Grier

Isaiah Grier

NJ
ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Isaiah
Grier ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Lawrence
|
NJ
Standout Traits From Prospects Around the State
Isaiah Grier stands out with sharp vision and elite instincts. At 6’1”, 170, he’s a natural in the...
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State: New Jersey
School: Lawrence
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Troy Williams

Troy Williams

NJ
DL/RB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 190
POS DL/RB
CLASS 2026
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Troy
Williams DL/RB
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
Weight
190
HS
Notre Dame
|
NJ
Standout Traits From Prospects Around the State
Troy Williams plays with poise and purpose. The senior edge rusher from Notre Dame never looks rushed—he’s calculated,...
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State: New Jersey
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Ahkir Morgan

Ahkir Morgan

NJ
WR
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Ahkir
Morgan WR
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
Weight
160
HS
East Orange
|
NJ
Standout Traits From Prospects Around the State
Ahkir Morgan jumps off the screen with his explosiveness. Whether he’s running sharp routes at receiver or flying...
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Ahkir Morgan

State: New Jersey
School: East Orange
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