PRZ NJ Combine: Standout Running Back 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>Just when you think all is lost, some players can make something out of nothing. The epitome of never giving up on a play, [player_tooltip player_id='1639427' first='Brandon' last='Glaudin'] did exactly this. Just when I thought he lost the rep and was corralled and cornered, Glaudin hit a nasty jump cut, totally crossing the pursuing defender's face, for an easy win of the rep... Alexander Schneider is a prospect that I feel you might get a better feel for if you watch his film. I thought that Schneider profiled as a power back - as as such, a shirt-and-t-shirt camp is not the best setting for him to flourish. That said, Schneider does have enough athleticism to probably be a tight end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last two prospects where neck-and-neck for positional MVP honors until one had to recuse himself... For the last three years it seems like whatever event I go to, [player_tooltip player_id='1669131' first='Luke' last='Gialanella'] goes to as well. Showing his usual quickness and intensity, Gialanella showed that ball security is a priority for him this season. I noticed the 2027 graduate chinning the ball throughout his reps and drills; however, the ball was secured a few times in his inside arm - Gialanella must get the ball to the outside. Lastly, Gialanella trusts his speed to beat defenders to the spot when trying to gain the sideline. This speed was the reason Gialanella had to leave early, as it was reported he had a regional track meet to compete at... It was one weekend to remember for Maryland's Nasir Johnson. After cleaning up at the You Are Athlete camp a day prior by winning positional MVP, Johnson went 2-for-2 and won the same superlative the next day at the Prep Redzone New Jersey Combine. Johnson showed plenty of wiggle and shiftiness, especially when he had the opportunity to square someone up and make them miss. I really thought that when squared up, defenders had zero chance of success based on how hard Johnson sets them up. As defenders close, he instinctually lowered his near shoulder to eliminate tackling surface and dip low. Lastly, Johnson proved that he was far from a one-dimensional player as he showcased an ability to adjust to poorly thrown deep balls. </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-back-notes-volume-ii">Defensive Back Notes, Volume 2</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/2025/06/prz-nj-combine-standout-offensive-linemen-notes-volume-ii">Offensive Line Notes, Volume 2</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><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/06/prz-nj-combine-standout-running-back-notes-volume-ii">Running Back Notes, Volume 2</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->