Abdul Turay Abdul Turay 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB St. Peter’s Prep | 2027 State NJ continues to prove how valuable he is to St. Peter’s Prep’s offense. All season, he’s shown he can power the run game and contribute as a passer out of the backfield. But in this playoff matchup, he added another layer by stepping up as a dependable wide receiver.

Turay delivered the knockout blow late in the game. He hauled in a 52-yard strike from Tyler Bell Tyler Bell 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB St. Peter’s Prep | 2026 State NJ and took it the distance, sealing the win for St. Peter’s Prep. It was a perfect example of how his versatility creates matchup problems for defenses.

Together, Bell and Turay highlighted the multifaceted nature of this offense. St. Peter’s can line up its running backs at receiver, stretch the field, and force opponents to adjust on the fly. And Turay’s clutch touchdown showed exactly why that flexibility matters in big moments.

Abdul Turay Abdul Turay 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB St. Peter’s Prep | 2027 State NJ showed just how versatile he is in this matchup. He carried the ball 15 times for 100 yards and added 4 receptions for 14 yards. His biggest moment came on a two-point conversion, where he took a jet sweep into the end zone to seal the win for St. Peter’s Prep. Turay proved he can be counted on as both a runner and a pass catcher, making him one of the most dynamic backs in New Jersey. After a 2,000-yard rushing season at St. John’s Vianney, he has kept that same consistency since transferring to St. Peter’s Prep.

For Abdul Turay Abdul Turay 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB St. Peter’s Prep | 2027 State NJ , in many ways he represents the rich getting richer. On the heels of a monster sophomore season toting the rock (297/2517/37), Turay subsequently exited St. John Vianney with former head coach Bobby Acosta and is heading to Hudson County to play for St. Peter’s Prep This move allows Turay, already a top 10 prospect in the state, to run behind the #4 overall prospect and New Jersey’s top offensive lineman in the class of 2027, Oluwasemilore Olubobola Oluwasemilore Olubobola 6'6" | 275 lbs | OL/DL St. Peter’s Prep | 2027 State NJ . Showing great ability on film and with the production to match, expect Turay to snap this year – akin to how Najee Calhoun Najee Calhoun 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Bergen Catholic | 2026 State NJ did when he went to Bergen Catholic. With so much talent atop the class of 2027, it is hard right now to get him ranked higher; however, if he has the type of year many expect he certainly will push for a place in the top 5.

Prior Rank: 11
Current Rank: 10
Net Increase: +1

Abdul Turay Abdul Turay 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB St. Peter’s Prep | 2027 State NJ heads to St. Peter’s Prep loaded with production — over 2,500 rushing yards and a 194-yard-per-game average. The Marauders already boast a balanced, high-scoring attack so that touches might be limited. Still, Turay’s vision, burst, and proven workhorse résumé keep him firmly in the conversation as a candidate to lead Jersey in rushing. Offers from BC, Pitt, Syracuse, and WVU show colleges see it too.

297 carries, 2517 yards, 37 TD, 8.47 yards per carry

9-4 team record
73.99 Strength Index
53.33 Opponents’ Strength Index
#10 seed in Non-public, Group B
Lost to Pope John in Non-public, Group B State Semifinal

Other stats: 19 receptions, 273 yards; 81 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery

Best game: 21 carries, 232 yards, 5 TD in 52-20 victory vs. Manasquan

Worst game: 11 carries, 91 yards, 1 TD in 22-41 defeat vs. Middletown North

Season Stats: 105 carries, 991 yards, 17 TD, 9.4 yards per carry; 9 receptions, 215 yards; 32 tackles, 1 sack, 3 tackles for loss; 1 kickoff return TD

Best Game: 15 carries, 223 yards, 4 TD; 3 receptions, 102 yards; 11 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack @ Holmdel

Worst Game: 11 carries, 91 yards, 1 TD; 1 reception, 37 yards, 8 tackles vs. Middletown North

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There is good reason why Abdul Turay Abdul Turay 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB St. Peter’s Prep | 2027 State NJ is ranked as the #2 RB in the 2027 NJ class. All around explosive talent, Abdul is proving in his sophomore campaign that he is a force to be reckoned with. Through four games Abdul has put up some massive numbers. Rushing for 685 yards and receiving another 171, St. John Vianney’s gets Abdul the ball as often as possible. With an astonishing 13 visits to the end zone thus far, Abdul may come out of the 2024 season with the most points scored in the entire state. While all of these stats are extremely impressive, what stands out the most to me is how efficient Abdul has been with the ball in his hands. Averaging 10.7 yards per carry, St. John Vianney is nearly guaranteed a first down every time Abdul touches the ball. Colleges are starting to notice Abdul’s skill level too, as he has offers from Syracuse, WVU, and Northern Illinois. More offers should be coming soon.