PRZ NJ Combine: Standout Receivers Notes, Volume II

<!-- 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>I had the opportunity to see [player_tooltip player_id='1669474' first='Xavier' last='Penceal'] come out and compete at this event. A 2028 graduate who has yet to complete his freshman year of high school, Penceal did a nice job of keeping defenders on their toes, particularly at the line of scrimmage. Varying his release at the line, Penceal showcased at least 3 different iterations that I managed to catch... With plenty of things to like about his game, perhaps the one thing that I liked most about [player_tooltip player_id='939932' first='Javon' last='Edenfield'] was that he works and preaches to finish. I first noticed this during indy, where no matter what the drill was, Edenfield made it a point to simulate a finish upfield at the end of everything he did. This disciplined approach in his belief carried over to the competitive parts of the camp</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With as little information that I had on Auggie Teacher, there might be a thing or two for other prospects to learn from him. However, the prevailing remark I had for Teacher was that I left with the impression that he had a really strong pair of hands. I noticed him hauling in just about any and everything, doing so explicitly with his hands, and softly catching the hardest of throws from a variety of quarterbacks... Sometimes all it takes is one rep to catch the attention of scouts and coaches alike. 'Tis the case for [player_tooltip player_id='910147' first='Eric' last='Berg III']. The Raritan product made one truly spectacular play that needed to be reported on. At the top of his route's stem, Berg managed to totally sever the defender's ankles. Berg was not done yet though. As he continued on his route, his paired camp quarterback appeared a big eager, leading Berg a bit too much on that particular throw. Rest assured, Berg laid out with full extension to secure the grab. This play came with plenty of "ohs" that only became louder as the play progressed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perhaps the best best receiver of the bunch this day was [player_tooltip player_id='1654657' first='Grant' last='Van Raaphorst']. A product of Delbarton, truly demonstrated a well-rounded skillset to all in attendance. First, It was clear that he aims to high point the ball, playing it at its apex each time out. Not lost in this ability is his sideline awareness. Although the host facility was not lined for football, Van Raaphorst simulated plays along the boundary. One specific play we saw him high point and then finish with a toe-tap before stepping out of bounds. This exhibition of body control was sure to catch the attention of the colleges who were there. What separated Van Raaphorst from the rest of his peers, however, was probably his ability to do exactly that - separate. We saw him run the sharpest routes, breaking tight, in control, and with little wasted movement. Lastly, the most impressive thing about Van Raaphorst might be the fact that he is already <em>this </em>refined a receiver at just<em> </em>the end of his <em>freshman </em>school year. The future looks bright.</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/2025/06/prz-nj-combine-standout-defensive-line-notes-volume-i">Defensive Line 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-offensive-lineman-notes-volume-i">Offensive Line Notes, Volume 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/05/prz-nj-combine-standout-quarterback-notes-volume-i">Quarterback 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/2025/06/prz-nj-combine-standout-receivers-notes-volume-ii">Receiver Notes, Volume 2</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 -->