NKTOB: Donovan Catholic 2030 Prospects To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Griffins could be poised for some big things in 2026, with no shortage of returning firepower. Former PRZ Next New Jersey Middle School Camp and Columbia-commit [player_tooltip player_id='205460' first='Kahden' last='Davis'] returns at QB1; Running Backs [player_tooltip player_id='910904' first='Alex' last='Staten'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1228166' first='Ethan' last='Nicolas'], who combined for nearly 1,300 yards on the ground in 2025, are back. As are leading WR's [player_tooltip player_id='2247949' first='Aidan' last='Kelly'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1016319' first='TJ' last='Hunter']. Below are a few names of incoming freshman in the class of 2030, that fans of Shore football should get to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1196450"],"_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-6a5fae8ac0cdf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's been one of the best 2030 prospects in New Jersey since the moment he appeared on my radar three years ago. However, after earning the Running Back MVP at <strong><em>The Rize 2026</em></strong> and being selected&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/06/prz-nexts-inaugural-the-rize-1st-team-all-camp-selections/">First Team All-Camp</a> in late June, Foendo has certainly established himself as one of the premiere 2030 RBs in the Northeast as of July 2026. An AYF National Champion with both Toms River and the Jersey Shore AYF Conference All-Stars, he wrapped up his youth career with a selection to the AYF National All-Star Game this past January. I expect him to get ample touches as a freshman in 2026 and should offer offensive flexibility out of the backfield for the Griffins, alongside last year's [player_tooltip player_id='910904' first='Alex' last='Staten'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1228166' first='Ethan' last='Nicolas']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1653731"],"_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-6a5fae8ac0d51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Donovan Catholic Offensive Line typically has some big, strong, physical maulers up front. While they lose Kai Prichard to Illinois, class of 2029 Offensive Tackle [player_tooltip player_id='1597318' first='Xavier' last='Fowlkes'] (6'4, 335) and his multiple offers is set to take center stage. In addition, class of 2030 prospect and PRZ Next New Jersey Middle School Camp alumni, [player_tooltip player_id='1653731' first='I'Zameek' last='Harris'] has a real shot to start as a freshman. He's a wide, powerful, IOL and should be a big plus upfront for DC to run the ball. He wrapped up his youth career in 2025 helping the St. James Royals reach the Pop Warner Super Bowl.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Additional 2030 Prospects of Note</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1400989' first='Aziz' last='Taylor']</em></strong> - Originally out of the Asbury Park program as well, Taylor joined [player_tooltip player_id='1653731' first='I'Zameek' last='Harris'] with the St. James Royals in 2025. Taylor wrapped up his youth career by taking strides with his play across the defensive front. A bit of a tweener right now (DT/DE), but with physical growth and development, he should be a good one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1475462' first='Reed' last='Faulkingham']</em></strong> - Another big body set to take the field for the Griffins, he's listed at 6-foot-2 and 315 pounds. Faulkingham, a two-time Jersey Shore AYF Conference All-Star out of Lacey Twp., is already squatting over 400 pounds and appears to be the future as a Defensive Tackle. There's some room to improve his athleticism and agility going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2252400' first='Michael' last='Murray']</em></strong> - Early word out of Donovan Catholic is that this kid is catching anything and everything thrown his way. He has a fair amount of physical development to do and getting stronger is a must, but his routes are crisp and he's described as "fearless".</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->