Five Players About to Turn Heads Next Year

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1938663"],"_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-6955587c8d43c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">No edge rusher burst onto the scene like [player_tooltip player_id='1938663' first='Cam' last='Aime']. At 6'4”, 215 pounds, he brings long arms and an explosive get-off that immediately stress tackles. The upside is obvious.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aime wins with athleticism right now. His first step creates pressure. His pass-rush plan is still developing, but the traits are high-end. He finished with eight sacks and 56 tackles, leading Non-Public A in sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's also a lacrosse player, but football appears to be the path. The production backed that up. Aime won a state championship and earned an offer from Temple.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With a full offseason to polish technique, expect the jump. [player_tooltip player_id='1938663' first='Cam' last='Aime'] is built to turn heads next season—and to push his recruitment forward in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20464026/693c30869c066e3fc900c2f4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6955587c8d612"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["835479"],"_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-6955587c8d667"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='835479' first='Nyko' last='Monroe'] showed this season that he can play high-level corner. At 5'9”, 170 pounds, he covers, competes, and tackles with confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His ball skills stand out. Monroe tracks the football well, plays through the hands, and rips the ball free even after receivers secure it. He consistently finds ways to disrupt the catch point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Movement-wise, he's smooth. His transitions in and out of breaks are clean. Where he really excels is in zone coverage. With his eyes on the quarterback, he diagnoses quickly and closes on throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's also not afraid to support the run. That makes him a strong nickel option, especially against shifty receivers. With the way he finished the season, Monroe is poised to take a jump. He has all the tools to become one of New Jersey's breakout defensive backs next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22610986/6930def6ed300dee6cd26869' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6955587c8d690"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1140616"],"_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-6955795c36613"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1140616' first='Frank' last='Hoerst'] is one of the hottest young quarterback prospects in the state. At 6'4”, 200 pounds, he looks the part and just finished his first full varsity season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What stands out is his pocket presence. He stands tall, gets the ball out on time, and doesn't hold it unnecessarily. He moves through progressions quickly and makes decisive reads. That processing speed shows up snap after snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoerst can also push the ball downfield. He balances taking what the defense gives him with attacking vertically. His arm strength allows him to fit throws into tight windows, and he'll use his legs when lanes open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's still developing, but the upside is clear. After earning an offer from Syracuse at a 7-on-7 camp, his profile is already rising. With another offseason and year of growth, Hoerst is positioned to climb rankings and turn a lot of heads next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17912115/68f66e81731191b049efc825' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6955795c367c9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1530243"],"_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-6955795c3681b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1530243' first='Jack' last='Baker'] stands out immediately. Size. Explosiveness. Athleticism on both sides of the ball. He plays fast and downhill, sometimes to a reckless level—but the effort and intent are real.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baker finds the football. He closes quickly and finishes tackles in one-on-one situations. His range shows up sideline to sideline, and he covers a lot of ground in a hurry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The next step is block destruction. With his frame and athletic traits, learning to maneuver through traffic will unlock more production in the box. Coverage is another area to watch. As a tight end on offense, he clearly has the movement skills to match up with tight ends and backs underneath.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">College coaches will love the traits. He already holds eight Division I offers, including Temple, Pitt, and Dartmouth. With continued development, expect that list to grow. [player_tooltip player_id='1530243' first='Jack' last='Baker'] is built to turn heads next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17866663/6940c0af3b2774e0957947a0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6955795c36844"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691985"],"_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-6955795c3688a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1691985' first='Henry' last='Byrnes'] is listed as a defensive lineman, but his game points elsewhere. At 6'2”, 187 pounds, he projects best as an off-ball linebacker. The skill set fits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What stands out is his length. Byrnes uses his arms well to stack, separate, and string runs out. He fights through blocks and consistently puts himself in position to make plays. He plays with intent and good leverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletically, he moves smoothly. He can play downhill and close space quickly. He's also comfortable in coverage. The tape shows reps against tight ends and running backs, including downfield routes. That versatility matters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Byrnes earned All-Jersey First Team Linebacker honors, and the recognition is deserved. As more coaches dig into his film, the buzz should follow. He has the tools to become one of the more well-rounded linebackers in the 2027 class, and he's set up for a strong 2026 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my Junior season highlights! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCurcione?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCurcione</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ronmammano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ronmammano</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DCFBrecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DCFBrecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Byrnesdan26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Byrnesdan26</a> <a href="https://t.co/7hXaetHyIc">https://t.co/7hXaetHyIc</a> <a href="https://t.co/WHVpc6gAy9">pic.twitter.com/WHVpc6gAy9</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1691985' first='Henry' last='Byrnes'] (@henry_byrnes) <a href="https://twitter.com/henry_byrnes/status/1996753496088220025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->