2025 Rankings Update: Scout’s Notes for Players 49-25

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Enjoy our newest rankings release by using promo code “mankarious30” for 30% off your first subscription to Prep Redzone New Jersey</em></strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#49: [player_tooltip player_id='829417' first='Patrick' last='McGonnell'], LB, Red Bank Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Edge player who uses his hips and extends arms to create violent separation; tends to use his body to be destructive when blitzing, rather than make the play; takes indirect paths when spilling, yet still gets there and pursues well; more confidence in drops needed; can blow people up when tackling; tackles low and wraps well; uses his hands to disrupt path/timing of receivers' routes; can decleat the point man in bunch and run with some receivers on the wheel; unapologetically physical</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#48: [player_tooltip player_id='343146' first='Phillip' last='Folmar'], WR, Deblarton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick, can get to top speed extremely soon - sometimes in two steps; used as a back at times; very good change of direction, can change direction subtly and suddenly when at full speed; routes can flip defenders' hips, allowing him to beat positionally; can find soft spots in zone, sit, catch, and turn upfield; at his most lethal when given sent in motion with a running start; better at breaking tackles than I initially thought; protects ball as contact is made; high points and uses hands as needed; want to see him come back to the ball, attacking it while in air - the sooner the ball is in his hands, the better</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#47: [player_tooltip player_id='960399' first='Drae' last='Tyme'], TE, Hun</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pins ball to chest to receive it; has speed where he can turn up the sideline; plants and gets upfield immediately; needs a little more bend when blocking; moves feet very well when blocking, short and choppy steps while maintaining a base; extends arms too early when blocking, particularly at second level and when pulling - when in-line they are tighter; knows how to use defender's leverage against them when running stick</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#46: [player_tooltip player_id='689480' first='Shamir' last='Harper'], DB, Abesgami</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Plays either corner or safety and has very nice breaks on the ball due to great back pedal; good tackler; moves fluidly and breaks up passes at all passing depths; a receiver who does not slow down when he runs his route; high points the ball; if the opposing receiver gets his hands on the ball he will fight, punch, attack the ball to dislodge it; rides press coverage and can beat around it; body catches at times, yet can leap high and highpoint when necessary</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#45: [player_tooltip player_id='1117482' first='Haleem' last='Muhammad'], DL, The Pennington School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Moves very quickly laterally, when slanting; gets hands on every play; prepares to hard joint/box when unblocked, will spin back to the play to try to make it; takes good angles to the quarterback on sprit out; plays a bit high; works his hands well when pass rushing; gets a little too much depth in the backfield; inconsistent press, lock, and forward bend; needs to tackle lower; works a nice rip; runs the hoop well at moments when pass rushing</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#44: [player_tooltip player_id='1250027' first='Matthew' last='Boydell'], ATH, Northern Highlands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Patient running back who waits until the hole is open, follows his blockers; runs with a forward lean; can cut back and break defenders in the process when needed; breaks poor tackles easily; reads if the ball is thrown poorly, undercutting and getting a good jump on his coverage; walks down at times from safety to be a 44 backer; shoots the alley well; wraps and drives feet when tackling; gets hands on, redirects receivers well; can play both the ball and the hands when he discerns appropriately; want to see him protect ball; will demolish unsuspecting defenders; used in the passing game; has one good, solid speed</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#43: [player_tooltip player_id='1099787' first='Anthony' last='Nittoli'], LB, DePaul</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Player who buzzes around and flies all over the field; very quick off the snap, accelerates extremely well; first man down the field on kickoff; his speed turns into explosion; gets to his drop, buzzes, and pursues very well; good form tackler; appears to want to make every play on film; size questionable at collegiate level, yet can take on offensive linemen at the line of scrimmage, disengage with them by hitting a move, and scurry to the ball</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#42: [player_tooltip player_id='819153' first='John' last='Prokapus III'], OL, Shawnee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the most well-rounded offensive linemen athletically; has patience, waits and will not lunge, allows his pass rushing matchup to set first before engaging; punches and recoils; stays chest to chest with matchups; powerful and quick feet; will drive opponents past the pocket if he gets cross faced; finishes his reps</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#41: [player_tooltip player_id='1250036' first='Benjamin' last='Shue'], OL, Bergen Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick when pulling; stops feet upon contact, yet gets them churning again very quickly; uses hands to push/pull when reach blocking; uses his body well on screen, absorbs blockers; needs more of an immediate jolt when double teaming; pad level can be better; not enough push on drive blocks; at his best when pulling - pulling past center or tackle with equal effectiveness seems to enjoy the dirty work; hands need to stay inside when blocking; will wrestle guys up top the same size as him; moves laterally well in play action pass sets; pulls with a variety of techniques; not many clips in pass protection</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#40: [player_tooltip player_id='883314' first='Al-khabir' last='Bethune'], ATH, Plainfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Runs past defenders with ease; high points the ball; solid routes, creates space with his shiftiness; can hit double-moves against poor defenders; want to see him attack, comeback to the ball at times; does not get tons of separation against better teams; have not seen him make people miss in the open field much; first man usually able to hold him up; catches with hands most of the time; corner who jams, can get a bit off balance at times when doing so; people get behind him, but has trust in his makeup speed, playing to that strength of his; rangy, can get his hands on balls you would not typically expect</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#39: [player_tooltip player_id='773097' first='Dean' last='Mangiocavallo'], DL, Randolph</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gets his hands above his eyes; has a burst in pursuit, particularly closing speed; fires out low and hard, works rip when he gets opponent's shoulders turned; has the requisite strength and leg drive to knocks someone backwards; gets a bit wide when squeezing; snatches opponents when reached; rolls to his leverage when tackling; pursues downfield, runs very fast for a man his size; offensively does not pull as fast; must remember to get his hands on down blocks more consistently - no free releases; want to see more physicality when taking on trappers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#38: [player_tooltip player_id='750702' first='Deshawn' last='Stewart'], DB, DePaul </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can open up and run; excited to make big plays in big spots; can get hips around well enough; tips a lot of balls; put a pass interference against him on his highlight, was called for illegal contact; trails when running, a bit too much space at times; wants to compete and play for the keeps with the ball; can run up and stick someone with authority, particularly near the goal line; very good tackler, hits/wraps/drives or rolls to leverage; smacks people with power when he hits; maybe a safety or star in college</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#37: [player_tooltip player_id='803130' first='Jay' last='Gardenhire'], OL, DePaul</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Huge body, can bury inside slanters; quick feet for his size; gets hands in nice and tight; secures primary level first when double teaming; has to work to get head around on backside reaches; great on drive/on blocks; feet show flashes at times where he can reach a backside 4i; few pass pro clips or clips of him frontside of the play; should trust his feet more, particularly his kickstep and power down, rather than crossing; must work to bend more</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#36: [player_tooltip player_id='849550' first='Talibi' last='Kaba'], ATH, Hillside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big, long frame that allows him to motor through everyone; upright runner who applies 5 points of pressure on the ball; hits hole at full speed; gets slowed down a bit when contacted; do not think he will be a collegiate running back; balance has room for improvement; very big and very fast with opportunity to develop moves</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#35: [player_tooltip player_id='883312' first='Joel' last='Cordoba'], DB, Plainfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gets great jumps on the ball, reads quarterbacks eyes; does not always open up the correct way; high points ball and is a hand catcher; very aggressive when jumping routes; will look to play the body and lay a big hit, not the ball, if he cannot get to play the ball; receiver with solid get off at the line; adjusts to bad balls; good tackler; reaches top speed in about 3 or 4 steps; good at tracking deep ball through the air</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#34: [player_tooltip player_id='829410' first='Omar' last='Tillman'], DL, Union City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quick enough to make option against slower quarterbacks a tough decision; can swim and stack behind slower offensive linemen; fights reach well to outside, although he can get displaced back a bit; can knock back and extend on weaker offensive linemen; stops his upfield rush when even with the quarterback, spins back as he steps up; tackels high; gets hands on nearly all the time; textbook wrong arm, rip, and u-turn when spilling</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#33: [player_tooltip player_id='1031726' first='Dan' last='Russo'], RB, Delsea</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>No need for a 9 minute highlight film; linebacker who gets downhill and attacks with power; Wing-T fullback that possesses great burst at his size; uses stiff arm and can flip hips reasonably well; power and acceleration - not sure which is the antecedent of the other; bowls through people when coming off the edge; false steps when rushing at times; runs track well; good hitter and rallies very well; protects the ball through contact; wants to run you over; reads keys and can shoot gaps at times; sold wrap and leverage tacker; can move a pile equally well on both sides of the ball; dangerous player with immense power; runs like Mike Alstott</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#32: [player_tooltip player_id='829409' first='Darian' last='Blachewicz'], DL, Millville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Nose with a great get off; snaps and swims the center's hand in pass rushing situation; keeps motoring and coming against running backs who try to pick him up; gets hands on, drives, and snatches defenders well; attacks at the waist when tackling; played as an edge player at times; need to rip through more when slanting; gets low enough where he can wedge double teams, breaking hip-to-hip technique; stops people when tackling, does not drive feet; can fight reach and string out plays, fast enough where he can prevent running backs from consistently gaining the edge; motoring player; need to see how he takes on double teams more; will dominate if he can walk defenders back; establishes contain when the second man in N-E stunts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#31: [player_tooltip player_id='313583' first='D'Hani' last='Cobbs'], WR, Camden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very fast off the release; tracks ball over his head nicely; achieves top speed very, very quickly; does not switch ball hands as he should; dynamic in the punt return game; can jump cut and step back to evade defenders; slows down when he runs sharp breaking routes - should drop hips more; high points the ball and leaps very well; can get behind defenders who play 10 yards off; can set up blockers along the perimeter; has an in-and-out move that gets him past defenders; defensively I believe he is a safety; runs with motion well and can lower shoulder when trying to tee someone up</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#30: [player_tooltip player_id='995084' first='Brenden' last='Pacheco'], QB, Somerville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ball distance is 60 yards without issue - translates to arm strength to slice a defense by getting the ball into tight windows; has good footwork, moves laterally in the pocket very well; throws the deep ball extremely well; gets creative at times when the pocket breaks down; will tuck it and run, securing the ball when doing so; good ball placement, puts it where only his guy can safely make a play on it - YAC throws can improve; can put touch on the ball to get guys YAC: quick release with lower half activation on his throws; trusts his guys to make plays; careful with the ball, went a very long time without throwing a pick to start the season; keeps eyes downfield when he scrambles; can throw against his body well</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#29: [player_tooltip player_id='1271495' first='Aidan' last='Kaiser'], OL, Holy Spirit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Right guard; tall and plays high because of it; keeps feeet moving to drive; very, very big college-ready body; right tackle at times; feet speed has room for improvement; want to se ehim refit hands and grab control of chest better; can get low and bend when he wants to, inconsistent with it; very powerful; not asked to pull much and no clips of him in pass protection; pulls fairly quickly for a man his size, must work to improve wrapping to second level</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#28: [player_tooltip player_id='675553' first='Sahnye' last='Degraffenreidt'], WR, Atlantic City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Perhaps the rawest with the most upside of an elite class of receivers; extremely high vertical leap; high points the ball; breaks off poor arm tackles, looks like he shrugs them off; aggressive forward lean with his body when pushing to his spots; violent runner with the ball in his hands; offense works to get him the ball in a variety of ways; fast, can outrun everyone on the field; can sell a route outside, only to go in, turning the defender's hips in the process; want to see him attack with his hands more, sort of pins ball to his chest - balls are not always placed well though; adjusts to deep ball exceptionally well; routes can be a bit sharper; physical with guys who contact him, helps him break tackles; defensively he will run through someone to level them, shoulder tackling</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#27: [player_tooltip player_id='345435' first='Michael' last='Thomas III'], WR, Donovan Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wildcat quarterback who looks to immediately bounce; forward lean when running; plays scramble drill extremely well - manipulates, comes back, and turns up to shake defenders and find void spaces; want to see him come back to the ball in short, now game; catches with hands mostly; uses defender's tackling leverage agains them, spinning out of tackles; routes are rounded, not sharp; most of highlights against lesser opponents that they blew out - best athlete on the field in such situations; can high point and generally catches with hands; rough, tough ball carrier when contacted; will lower shoulder and explode through your chest to keep going; a raw prospect; reminds me of a Brandon Marshall-type with the ball on his hands; best as a ball carrier</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#26: [player_tooltip player_id='675372' first='Kamar' last='Archie'], RB, Hun</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Only played four games; good get off and hits the hole at full speed; looks the part of a college running back in his junior year of prep school; mike backer who makes reads, shoots the hole; gets contacted by offensive linemen but does not use hands, just keeps motoring and going, avoids engagement this way; good gator tackler; as a second gear in open space; runs full speed to the ball; balance along the sideline; leans forward when running; keeps legs driving no matter what to break poor tackles; uses stiff arm; skelly film included in highlights</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#25: [player_tooltip player_id='881163' first='Nathan' last='Pahanich'], OL, Hun</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gets off the ball high, but is extremely strong and powerful; double teams are crushing, both deuce and tray; better pad level on straight down blocks; feet need to move more consistently and body needs more bend; has balance when hands are chopped, works to refit; even and balanced in pass protection; moves fairly well laterally; needs to commit himself to short, choppy steps in the run game; no need for 9 minutes of film; quick enough to scoop a 5 technique in outside zone from his adjacent tight end; very good at reaching and getting head around; neutralizes pass rush moves well; have not seen him come off of a double or pull</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->