Despite the Dark Knights being a program that is close to home for me, I have not made it out there to check on the talent. The program whose charter began with the now-defunct Edison Shamrocks, the Dark Knights have now imported out-of-state talent – if I had to guess, from nearby Staten Island. Justin Golden is that prospect. With an interesting story and the size to boot, I want to get a good look at this current 8th grader.

There was simply no answer for Justin Golden Justin Golden 6'1" | 291 lbs | OL/DL Dark Knights (Youth Program) | 2029 NY on the Offensive Line or Defensive Line. He started at Right Guard and got more than enough reps at Defensive End. Throughout the game was dominant no matter where he lined up. He’s a big, strong kid with better feet than a lot of youth offensive linemen. His long arms helped keep defenders out at sea during pass blocks. On running play his sheer power was too much for anyone on Rahway to contend with, as his down blocks completely washed out the Seminole front.

– A two-way lineman that was be flat out dominant at times on both sides of the ball. Made history during the 2022-2023 season, by becoming the first ever linemen to win Team MVP of the Brooklyn Chiefs

– Was a stalwart at Offensive Guard and Defensive Tackle for the Dark Chiefs 12U team this year. Which should help paint the picture of just how young and the amount of potential he has

– I expect him to start both ways for the New York All-Star team. However, look for him to make the biggest splash at Offensive Guard. Golden, alongside, Michai Crump Michai Crump 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL/EDGE Half Hollow Hills East | 2028 State NY would be a great side of the line