X Film Study: NJ's Eye Popping Tape

<p>Back to the film room we go with the most recent highlights catching my attention from the previous two weeks. After getting the chance to see of these players perform in person recently, I now have a good sense of which players are true studs and which to pay attention to.</p>   <p><em>Make sure to check out the previous articles about the 2030-2031 classes and follow me on X at <a href="https://x.com/JonDavalosFB">@jondavalosFB</a> for up to date player evaluations!</em> </p>    <p class="text-gray-700">I got the chance to see Brayden perform last Saturday at the Jersey Shore AYF All-Star tryouts and let me tell you, I was thoroughly impressed with what I saw. Brayden is a commanding force on the field. In his matchup against Brick, Brayden utilized his size to his advantage by splitting the coverage and high pointing the ball when the QB lofted it over the defender. Brayden proceeded to fight his way to the end zone for the score. </p>   <p>Defensively, Brayden was relentless. Showing off his speed, he was able to chase a running back down and nearly force a fumble with his aggressive punch at the ball. He shined as a pass rusher off the edge as well, showing off his acceleration and disrupting the opposing QB's pass by getting to his arm to force a bad throw. Check out his week 3 highlights, you won't be disappointed.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BraydenBerkley/status/1970697499334811977 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">St. James is a program I'm coming back to more and more as the season continues. I got the chance to see a few of their players perform last weekend, but [player_tooltip player_id='1475644' first='Benjamin' last='Arce'] is still one I'm waiting to see in person. </p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1475644' first='Benjamin' last='Arce'] has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting young players at St. James, showing flashes of toughness and talent that make him a name to watch. In their first win of the season, he turned heads with a ferocious running style, refusing to go down after contact and breaking what looked like seven tackles on a single play as he sprinted down the field. Benjamin's vision and ability to cut back make him a dangerous threat with the ball in his hands, and his physicality could earn him more opportunities out of the backfield as the season progresses. Beyond his own carries, Arce also showed his value as a teammate as a tight end, creating a big hole for his back, proving he can impact the game in multiple ways.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Benarce_2030/status/1970300842277261631 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='644561' first='Jake' last='Cipot'] proved to be a reliable and versatile weapon for St. James last weekend, standing out as both a big-bodied target and a surprisingly shifty playmaker. Lining up at tight end, he showed his ability to get open downfield and make life easy for his quarterback, highlighted by an effortless pitch-and-catch touchdown where he didn't even have to fight for position. Cipot also impressed with his body control, securing a low throw around his legs and keeping the drive alive, while showcasing some unexpected elusiveness by shaking off would be tacklers in the open field. Jake's combination of size, hands, and agility makes him a dangerous option in the passing game moving forward.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JakeCipot4/status/1970299875972805047 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">While [player_tooltip player_id='1475467' first='Santino' last='Lombardo'] did show up at the All Star tryouts, I didn't get the chance to see him live in action. However, from what I heard, Santino put on a show. </p>   <p>A talented defensive and offensive lineman, Tino may have made his biggest impression as a ball carrier last weekend. He showcased his size and power by taking a handoff to the end zone, fighting through a tackler and rumbling forward. A bruiser of a ball carrier, Santino is bigger than nearly everyone else on the field. His ability to run with a head of steam made him very tough to bring down. He also contributed as a blocker, pancaking a defender to clear the way for a teammate. Defensively, he was just as dominant, shedding a double team as a defensive end and meeting the ball carrier head on at the line.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TinoLombardo98/status/1970280017973424269 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1277979' first='Austin' last='Marchetti'] is quickly establishing himself as one of the top young quarterbacks to watch in North Jersey, leading Silk City with the poise and skill of a player well beyond his years. Already starting to look like a high school QB with his stature and development, Marchetti plays with impressive composure both inside and outside the pocket, always keeping his eyes downfield and maintaining a pass first mentality. He thrives when throwing on the run, consistently placing the ball with accuracy away from defenders and into his receiver's hands. His arm talent is undeniable, flashing both power and precision with deep sideline throws that drop perfectly over his receiver's shoulder. Simply put, Marchetti has been tossing dimes to start the season and continues to prove why he's a name worth keeping on the radar.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Austin_M_QB/status/1970139686644453769 </div></figure>

Back to the film room we go with the most recent highlights catching my attention from the previous two weeks. After getting the chance to see of these players perform in person recently, I now have a good sense of which players are true studs and which to pay attention to.