Bergen County Buzz: Top 2030 Prospects in the NJIC – Colonial

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is no shortage of talent or teams with championship pedigree ready to line it up in the NJIC - Colonial in the 2026-2027 season. Below are some incoming freshmen (class of 2030 prospects) that project to become some of the top players in the conference over the next four years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2209906"],"_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-6a626091e4f38"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>BCFJL All-Star Game starter at CB and a team Captain in the 2025 season</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Only Becton freshman repping with the varsity consistently throughout the summer</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough, competitve kid that kid gives up a little bit of size at this point. Comes with great ball skills and a knack for making the big play. Regardless of what side of the ball he's on, he competes for every ball in the air like it's his.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1907203"],"_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-6a626091e4f76"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Passes the eye-test right away with size and a muscular build, then backs it up with his play</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Had a standout 2025 regular season and was selected to the BCJFL All-Star Game</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Running Back position for the Boilermakers is in good hands with one of the better 2030's in the state (pun intended) coming in. A physical runner with good speed to accompany it. Defensively he plays fast and wreaks havoc as an Edge/OLB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562972"],"_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-6a626091e4f9b"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The ideal combination of agility and power as a Wide Receiver prospect entering HS</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was selected to the BCJFL All-Star Game and was a clear standout on both sides of the ball in the game</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is a ton to like about what Miller-Forbes brings to the field with his play style. He can take short passes the distance by making people miss in space; Or burn defenders deep if they get caught looking inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2253741"],"_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-6a626091e4fbb"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The main weapon offensively at Running Back and standout defensive at Linebacker</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Enters high school with a strong, muscular build and should only get bigger</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several of the top players off the 2025 Bi-County Junior Scholastic Football League champions are headed to non-public schools, but Alvarez will be a Ram. He plays with power and should be an impact player on both sides of the ball early in his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2253744"],"_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-6a626091e4fda"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A starter on the O-Line at Guard and D-Line at Def. End in 2025</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of three kids with significant size off a championship Lodi team from a year ago</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Without question, one of the top interior Offensive Linemen in Bergen County as of July 2026. A shorter, more compact lineman that repeatedly overwhelmed the opposition with power. Based off his 2025 film, he gets my stamp of approval as one of the best BOB-blocking incoming freshmen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2253791"],"_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-6a626091e4ff7"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lined up in the backfield on O and as a Linebacker on D in 2025</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As of July 2026, is an even better basketball player</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tall, lean prospect who looks more like a next level basketball player than football player at this point. A key member of a Lyndhurst team that reached the league Super Bowl in 2025. He lined up primarily as a Fullback type and Linebacker; However, his body type doesn't translate to those positions on the high school level. Comes from D1 genetics, as his father played football and baseball at Harvard in the mid-90s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Additional 2030 Names To Watch</span></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Becton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2253391' first='Luca' last='Andrisani']</em></strong> | WR/DB - A tough, strong, under-sized kid who played multiple positions in 2025, ultimately leading to a BCJFL All-Star Game selection. Also a very promising wrestler on the mat.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2253087' first='Tyler' last='Anderson']</em></strong> | WR/ATH - One of the first kids that caught my eye on film based off size (Listed at 6'3, 160). Not surprisingly, more of a basketball player right now but could develop into something in high school.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Garfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2253700' first='Leeandro' last='Hiraldo'] | DB/WR - Like Miller-Forbes and State listed above him, Hiraldo was also a BCJFL selection in 2025. He's on the smaller side and needs to develop physically, but he plays downhill and fast. At times on film, looks like he was shot out of a canon and takes good angles. Looks like a SS/OLB type.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**<em><strong>Note: No information available for Palisades Park/Leonia as of July 23, 2026</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->