Top Players in Hudson County for 2020

Hudson County has a nice mix of talent heading into the season. They will feature elite names on both sides of the ball and will have some of the top teams in the state. Here are the top players in the county heading into the 2020 season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27881" first="Tahj" last="Bullock"] (2021) | St. Peter’s Prep</strong> Bullock is the top player in the county heading into the season. He tore it up his junior season to the tune of 2,250 yards and 28 touchdowns. He added 461 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Bullock is an incredible talent and is bound to be elite at the next level as well. The Virginia Tech commit has all the makings of a great quarterback. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27862" first="George" last="Rooks III"] (2021) | St. Peter’s Prep</strong> Rooks is one of the top defensive players in the state. The four-star prospect has not announced his decision yet but it will be national news. At 6’4, Rooks has incredible speed along the defensive line. Paired with his strength, Rooks is a dominant force that can do it all. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27915" first="Zahir" last="Abdus-Salaam"] (2021) | Union City</strong> Abdus-Salaam is one of the top running backs in the state. As a junior, he totaled 1,251 yards and 12 touchdowns. He is a true three down back that can carry the load for an offense. Abdul-Salaam has great speed and acceleration which makes him hard to track down in the open field. <strong>Jerome Edwards (2022) | Bayonne</strong> Edwards is an intriguing name to watch as he enters his first year as an upperclassman. As a sophomore, Edwards was a reliable option catching five touchdowns for Bayonne. He has a chance to take the next level as a junior using his strong hands and capable route running. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27964" first="KJ" last="Miles"] (2022) | St. Peter’s Prep</strong> Miles is another four-star prospect along the St. Peter’s Prep defensive line. He can get the better of offensive lineman at will. Miles is a true run stuffer. He knows how to use his size and strength to get the better of his opponents. At 6’4, Miles also has elite speed and agility along the defensive line. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27949" first="Anthony" last="Henriquez"] (2021) | Hoboken</strong> Henriquez is a top prospect at the linebacker position. He has great speed from sideline to sideline and can make difficult tackles in the open field. Henriquez has great strength and awareness in the middle of the defense. He is a true leader.