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Prospects Ready To Have Impact Offseasons

Prospects Ready To Have Impact Offseasons
Earnest Daniels
Earnest Daniels December 19, 2025 @ 07:56 AM
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Caleb Pettiford
Caleb Pettiford 6'0" | 265 lbs | OL | 2027
NJ
Felix Ntawarubara
Felix Ntawarubara 5'8" | 160 lbs | DB/WR | 2027
NJ
Zykir Best
Zykir Best 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB | 2027
NJ
Anthony Nelson
Anthony Nelson DL | 2028
NJ
Maurice Davis
Maurice Davis 6'4" | 205 lbs | DL | 2027
NJ
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His instincts and football IQ allow him to stay a step ahead on the back end and near the line of scrimmage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ntawarubara sees the field well. He reads routes, triggers downhill with urgency, and creates havoc in the box. He's also effective on special teams, where his toughness and awareness show up as a gunner. Those traits make him valuable in multiple phases of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While size remains the lone question, his physicality and disruptive style more than compensate. With a full offseason to add strength and continue refining his game, Ntawarubara is primed for a significant leap and an impactful senior season at Timber Creek.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='2068062' first='Felix' last='Ntawarubara'] Junior year highlights <br><br>C/O2027 Corner Saftey Nickel <br><br>45 Tackles <br>4 Pass Break Ups <br>1 Interceptions<br>1 FF<br>1 TFL<br>1 FR<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachB_Wright79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachB_Wright79</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JT_54?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JT_54</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BIGKDOT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BIGKDOT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLewis_shec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLewis_shec</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPageCMU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPageCMU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JBrecruitingATL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JBrecruitingATL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Swest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Swest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/K_Glaud58?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@K_Glaud58</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DWarren2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DWarren2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DevonMcKinney58?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DevonMcKinney58</a> <a href="https://t.co/PO4v8DuwfF">pic.twitter.com/PO4v8DuwfF</a></p>&mdash; Felix &quot;Flex&quot; Ntawarubara (@FelixNtawarubar) <a href="https://twitter.com/FelixNtawarubar/status/1988694123101229451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807032"],"_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-69454a997a66f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='807032' first='Maurice' last='Davis'] once again delivered when the lights were brightest, helping propel Glassboro to another state championship. Throughout the playoff run, he made his most significant mark as an edge rusher, using his size, length, and explosiveness to consistently disrupt the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>However, his value doesn't stop on defense. Davis also contributes as a wide receiver, giving Glassboro a legitimate playmaker in the passing game. That two-way impact separates him from most prospects in the state and forces opponents to account for him on every snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite back-to-back state titles, Davis has flown somewhat under the radar. That's about to change. With his proven ability to impact games on both sides of the ball, he enters the offseason positioned for a significant recruiting jump. Expect Davis to emerge as one of New Jersey's top two-way prospects as his stock continues to rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1557285"],"_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-694552da14bbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1557285' first='Zykir' last='Best'] put together an impressive postseason and emerged as one of Shabazz's most reliable defenders. Throughout the playoff run, he showcased his size, instincts, and physicality at linebacker, consistently impacting plays near the line of scrimmage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best excelled at fighting through blocks, using strong hands to shed linemen and finish one-on-one tackles in space. Shabazz trusted him as a blitzer, and he repeatedly delivered, disrupting drives and forcing offenses off schedule. He also flashed in coverage, showing the range and awareness to handle multiple responsibilities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The biggest hurdle for Best has been exposure, not ability. With his complete skill set and consistent production, he fits the mold of a linebacker who can help a Division I program. As Shabazz's deep postseason run showcased their talent across the roster, Best stood out as one of their top defensive pieces — and he enters the offseason ready to gain the recognition he deserves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here are my Junior Season Stats and Film<br>135 Tackles <br>62 Solos<br>1 interception<br>1 safety <br>2 fumble recoveries<br>1 forced fumbles<br>14 Tackles for loss <br>2.5 sacks <br>1 TD<br>⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Hewitt86?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Hewitt86</a>⁩ <br>⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachErn59?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachErn59</a>⁩ <br>⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachAhmadTUFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachAhmadTUFF</a>⁩ <a href="https://twitter.com/BigBody_Nas8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BigBody_Nas8</a> <a href="https://t.co/KW27aEWx20">https://t.co/KW27aEWx20</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1557285' first='Zykir' last='Best'] (@BestZykir) <a href="https://twitter.com/BestZykir/status/2000336362558382209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2086164"],"_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-694552da14c15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cedar Creek's championship run caught a lot of people off guard, but the strength of its offensive line did not. At the center of that unit's consistency was guard [player_tooltip player_id='2086164' first='Caleb' last='Pettiford'], who provided stability and toughness on the interior all season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pettiford wins with power. His lower-body strength allows him to move defenders on double teams, then climb to the second level and finish blocks with authority. He plays with a physical edge, setting the tone for a run-first offense that leans on dominance up front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cedar Creek rushed for 3,500 yards this season, and Pettiford's presence inside was a primary reason why. His tenacity and reliability helped pave the way to a state championship, and with that momentum, he enters the offseason poised to continue elevating his game and his profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19908717/691cae7d12181f06cdda8cf3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694559936265a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1140610"],"_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-69455993626bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Camden quietly put together one of the best runs in school history, finishing with a state title — and along the way, [player_tooltip player_id='1140610' first='Anthony' last='Nelson'] emerged as a name to know in the trenches. As a 2028 interior defensive lineman, he already shows the traits of a future difference-maker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nelson brings power, first-step quickness, and advanced hand usage for his age. On tape, he consistently disrupts the run game and flashes real upside as a pass rusher, winning with leverage and strength at the point of attack. He plays with natural pad level and knows how to disengage and finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For a player in his first varsity season, the signs are incredibly encouraging. With another offseason to develop, Nelson's production and profile are both poised to rise. He's positioning himself as one of the top young interior defensive linemen in New Jersey, and his trajectory is just getting started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final sophomore season film!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/CmdPanther1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CmdPanther1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Heavy_D77?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Heavy_D77</a> <a href="https://t.co/6p9uyrxRnJ">https://t.co/6p9uyrxRnJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlIkC0Dpnm">pic.twitter.com/nlIkC0Dpnm</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1140610' first='Anthony' last='Nelson'] (@AntNels0n) <a href="https://twitter.com/AntNels0n/status/1999919000315470280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Felix Ntawarubara

Felix Ntawarubara

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2027
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Felix
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Height
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Weight
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HS
Timber Creek
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NJ
Prospects Ready To Have Impact Offseasons
Felix Ntawarubara enters the offseason as one of Timber Creek’s most impactful defenders. At 5’9”, 160 pounds, he...
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Maurice Davis

Maurice Davis

NJ
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 205
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Maurice
Davis DL
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2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
205
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Glassboro
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NJ
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State: New Jersey
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Zykir Best

Zykir Best

NJ
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Zykir
Best LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
170
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Shabazz
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NJ
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Caleb Pettiford

Caleb Pettiford

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 265
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Caleb
Pettiford OL
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
265
HS
Cedar Creek
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NJ
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Anthony Nelson

Anthony Nelson

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DL
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CLASS 2028
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Nelson DL
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2028
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Camden
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NJ
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