AL Pops Picks 8/27: Five NJ 2030 Wide Receivers Impressing Early

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the recruiting cycle moves forward, the calendar flips and new names emerge, the slate is clear for this class of 2030. Here's a look at five New Jersey Wide Receivers that have caught my eye very early in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855304"],"_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-68af54161e560"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A muscled up Wide Receiver/Linebacker/Defensive Back prospect who attends South Jersey Christian Academy and will play his presumed final season of pre-high school football for Elite Football Prep (EFP) 13U. Too physical to jam for most DBs at the line of scrimmage, yet too fast to stick with once he gets into his route. He will be one of the top WRs in this New Jersey 2030 group when all is said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NFL Comparison:</strong> Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals (2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1853924"],"_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-68af54161e5cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Like [player_tooltip player_id='1855304' first='Daveon' last='Shaw'] (listed above), [player_tooltip player_id='1853924' first='Auquan' last='Moses'] is a well-put together Wide Receiver/Defensive Back prospect at this point. He's part of an Orange Bengals team that appears to have a number of talented playmakers at the skill positions. Excels in creating after the catch and looks to be especially dangerous in the quick game. Not afraid to throw a stiff arm and get physical.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NFL Comparison:</strong> Malik Nabers | New York Giants (2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1628526"],"_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-68af54161e62c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's very early, but [player_tooltip player_id='1628526' first='Michael' last='Jenkins'] already reports an offer from Temple and should be considered the top 2030 Wide Receiver in North Jersey at this point. Up two inches and 15-pounds from a year ago, Jenkins is a legitimate 6-foot-2 and 160-pounds. He was named a BCJFL All-Star last season and would have been on anyone's 2029 list of WRs, but after deciding to reclass, he'll be part of a lethal Silk City 14u offense this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NFL Comparison:</strong> Puka Nacua | L.A. Rams (2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855339"],"_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-68af54161e678"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A silky-smooth route-runner who runs excellent routes for a Wide Receiver at this level. Brown is a natural athlete who moves around the field with ease, and at a different speed than the majority of his teammates/opponents. Brown was a Jersey Shore AYF All-Star selection a year ago, but ultimately did not end up playing with the team in the national tournament. Expect Brown to be one of the elite players in the Conference this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NFL Comparison:</strong> Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Seattle Seahawks (2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855389"],"_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-68af54161e6c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I like the toughness and fortitude that [player_tooltip player_id='1855389' first='Nakai' last='Booker'] brings to the football field. Also a wrestler, he brings power and strength to a position that doesn't always have it. Possesses elite ball skills and the ability to win 50/50 balls. Plays with balance and understands how and when to use his body to help in separation. He's played for a few different organizations during his pre-high school career, but will presumably end it with the West Philly Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NFL Comparison:</strong> D.J. Moore | Chicago Bears (2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->