Back to the Backfield: Tailback Notes from Camp Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, May 16, Prep Redzone New Jersey was back in action in Jackson, New Jersey to host their 2026 Exposure Series. A small event, every prospect had more than enough reps to show their talent, call attention to themselves, and perform.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As usual, the first measure of a prospect is to the naked eye. Below are a list of prospects who passed my eye test. In my estimation, these prospects appear physically ready to hold their own on a collegiate football field if they were to step on it today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BrendanScoutsNJ">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for the latest New Jersey high school football prospect news and not miss a beat!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2179917"],"_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-6a1da0c847266"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Philly-area product, [player_tooltip player_id='2179917' first='Tamarkius' last='Roby Jr.'], who is still just in 8th grade, had a positive showing if you are investing in his future. Roby had very light feet, so much so that although I watched him drive them into the ground I could not hear them. Vision was clear, as Roby's vision allowed him to set up defenders. His most stunning play was when he got himself in space and spun back against a linebacker who had his feet improperly angled. Roby should, however, chin the ball more. Too often I noticed him take his reps with the ball low and away from his body.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2158430"],"_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-6a1da0c84733b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If there was one thing that [player_tooltip player_id='2158430' first='Cole' last='Garreffi'] loved to do it was jump cut. During indy I thought that the Ocean City product was a bit short with his jump cuts; however, during competition I watched him use them in a variety of depths, situations, and violence. It seemed as though Garreffi was able to embarrass linebackers and have them sent screaming across his face.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1882875"],"_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-6a1da0c8473c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Without knowing his name until post-event when I checked the roster, I inherently knew that the prospect who turned out to be [player_tooltip player_id='1882875' first='Ryder' last='Izzo'], a state champion whose name I am well acquainted with, was the likely the oldest running back at the event and the best athlete at his position - and perhaps the camp. Izzo had the quickest feet, and I loved the fact that he got exaggerated and got them extremely high when doing so. Although I did not get a look at him during group period, as a route runner, he attacks upfield, getting defenders on their heels quickly. In a spectacular play through extremely heavy contact, Izzo showcased his strong hands as he high pointed the ball, withstood a pounding in mid-air, and maintained possession of the ball through hard contact on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prep Redzone New Jersey Exposure Series Coverage</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/prznj-exposure-series-the-eye-test">The Eye Test</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/prznj-exposure-series-defensive-backs">Defensive Backs</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/prznj-exposure-series-defensive-line">Defensive Line</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/prznj-exposure-series-linebackers">Linebackers</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/prznj-exposure-series-offensive-linemen">Offensive Linemen</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/prznj-exposure-series-quarterbacks">Quarterbacks</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/prznj-exposure-series-running-backs-part-1">Running Backs, Part 1</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/prznj-exposure-series-running-backs-part-2">Running Backs, Part 2</a><br><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/05/prznj-exposure-series-wide-receivers">Wide Receivers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->