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Tahj

Smith DL

Class

2026

Height

6'2"

Weight

175

HS

Paramus Catholic

|

NJ

Tahj Smith

Tahj Smith delivered one of the most game-changing moments of the championship, and he did it with the...

Written by Earnest Daniels

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Earnest Daniels | Prep Redzone Scout

Earnest Daniels

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Tahj Smith Tahj Smith 6'2" | 175 lbs | DL Paramus Catholic | 2026 State NJ delivered one of the most game-changing moments of the championship, and he did it with the traits that make him such an intriguing prospect. At 6’2” with long arms and natural athleticism, Smith looks the part the moment he steps on the field — and in this matchup, he played the part as well.

Early in the second half, Smith made the type of impact play that shifts momentum. Coming unblocked off the edge, he exploded toward Derek Zammit Derek Zammit 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB DePaul Catholic | 2026 State NJ and delivered a clean, decisive sack that immediately tightened the game. That takedown pulled Paramus Catholic within one score and gave them the jolt they desperately needed at that point.

Moreover, Smith’s burst, length, and finishing ability were on full display in that sequence. He closed space quickly, took a strong angle, and finished the play with poise — the exact traits college staffs look for in long, developmental defensive ends.

Even though Paramus Catholic didn’t come away with the title, Tahj Smith Tahj Smith 6'2" | 175 lbs | DL Paramus Catholic | 2026 State NJ absolutely made his presence felt. His timely sack changed the game’s dynamic and highlighted his upside as a defender who can deliver in big moments.

Written 2 months ago

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