Top North Jersey Commitments

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1545707"],"_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-6861d6a41654b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1545707' first='Xavier' last='Jackson'] from Bergen Catholic has committed to the University of North Carolina. A breakout performer late in the season, Jackson emerged as one of the state's top defensive backs. The 6'2” prospect is physical, instinctual, and excels in zone coverage. His ability to diagnose plays, blow up screens, and support the run makes him a versatile fit. A visit from Bill Belichick early in the season reportedly made a big impression, helping seal the deal. The Tar Heels are getting a high-upside, late-rising defensive back with strong instincts and toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">COMMITTEDDDD!! GO TARHEELS 🐏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LLCJ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LLCJ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LLCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LLCB</a><a href="https://twitter.com/mlombardiuncgm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mlombardiuncgm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Belichick_B?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Belichick_B</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Ballhawk__8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ballhawk__8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KinslerLatish?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KinslerLatish</a> <a href="https://t.co/Sv7tSuGGRJ">pic.twitter.com/Sv7tSuGGRJ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1545707' first='Xavier' last='Jackson'] (@XavierJackson__) <a href="https://twitter.com/XavierJackson__/status/1939084750427439307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212405"],"_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-6861d6a4165bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='212405' first='Tyler' last='Bell'] from St. Peter's Prep has committed to UMass. One of New Jersey's top dual-threat quarterbacks, Bell brings a strong arm, quick decision-making in tempo systems, and the ability to create outside the pocket. He thrives in fast-paced offenses and can hurt defenses with both his arm and legs. UMass, looking to boost its program and player compensation efforts, gets a high-upside QB who needs to continue growing as a leader and field general.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">100% COMMITTED 💯💯<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewMass?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewMass</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Committed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Committed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/flagship?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#flagship</a>🚩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MACtion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MACtion</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BOS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BOS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMassFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMassFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMassCommand?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMassCommand</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCursiveU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheCursiveU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FightMA247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FightMA247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachharasymiak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachharasymiak</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMassCoachJake?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMassCoachJake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Drewbelch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Drewbelch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SPPFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPPFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRichHansen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRichHansen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachOFlaherty?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachOFlaherty</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanBarowski_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SeanBarowski_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sir_aiken12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sir_aiken12</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Tonyrazz03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tonyrazz03</a> <a href="https://t.co/JiIiSFOZi4">pic.twitter.com/JiIiSFOZi4</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='212405' first='Tyler' last='Bell'] (@TylerBell2026) <a href="https://twitter.com/TylerBell2026/status/1934434409442124219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258825"],"_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-6861d6a41662e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1258825' first='Mason' last='Lafond'] from Paramus Catholic has committed to Fordham. At 6'4”, 285, he's a big, agile lineman who anchors well in pass protection and shows mobility in the run game. His ability to reach the second level and hold his ground makes him a strong interior line prospect. Fordham is getting a high-upside player with long-term starting potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/agtg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#agtg</a> Committed!<a href="https://twitter.com/FORDHAMFOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FORDHAMFOOTBALL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Conlin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Conlin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArtAsselta?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArtAsselta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCiocci?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCiocci</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Greg_Russo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Greg_Russo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PCFBrecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PCFBrecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PCFB_Paladins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PCFB_Paladins</a> <a href="https://t.co/CzkkIXTbxl">pic.twitter.com/CzkkIXTbxl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1258825' first='Mason' last='Lafond'] (@MasonLaFond) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonLaFond/status/1938378666008056236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402204"],"_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-6861d6a4166a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='402204' first='David' last='Moore Jr.'] from West Orange has committed to the University of Massachusetts. He's an underrated playmaker with real burst, elusiveness, and open-field speed. Moore also adds value as a potential return man, making this a sneaky-good pickup for UMass with significant upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to be verbally committed to The University of Massachusetts❤️, FLAGSHIP NATION I'm home 🏡! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flagship?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flagship</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/agtg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#agtg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachharasymiak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachharasymiak</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JHoagie5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JHoagie5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KayWhitaker_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KayWhitaker_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMassCoachJake?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMassCoachJake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Osumah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Osumah</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMassFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMassFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMassCommand?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMassCommand</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMassCaleb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMassCaleb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDgrant?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDgrant</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WestOrangeHSFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WestOrangeHSFB</a>… <a href="https://t.co/LtN7FpP9oC">pic.twitter.com/LtN7FpP9oC</a></p>&mdash; David Moore Jr (@DavidMooreJr10) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidMooreJr10/status/1935386088480063623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1566516"],"_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-6861d6a41671b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1566516' first='Jaxon' last='Bastante'], a 6'2”, 210-pound linebacker, has committed to Monmouth. He's a well-rounded defender who can stack blocks, finish tackles, and drop into coverage. With his length, instincts, and ball skills, Bastante has early contributor potential at the FCS level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Grateful to be a hawk for the next chapter of my life!! <a href="https://t.co/vCB9KJizJg">pic.twitter.com/vCB9KJizJg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1566516' first='Jaxon' last='Bastante'] (@Jaxon_Bastante) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaxon_Bastante/status/1935896853377433717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->