Crawford, one of the most physically gifted offensive linemen in the state, reminded his fellow linemen exactly why he garners up so much media buzz. Crawford was absolutely great with his hands. Whether it was hand placement, punch-and-recoil, and keeping defenders away, Crawford realizes that he is blessed with extremely long arms and uses them to his advantage. Another massive prospect, Crawford understands how to use his size to quickly take the air out of gaps when a stunt is pulled off.

Union City’s wingback Mark Boyd Mark Boyd 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Union City | 2025 State NJ soared above the competition last fall averaging 10 YPC, while also scoring 15 TDs. But would he have accomplished all this without his fellow Soaring Eagles in the trenches? JaSire Peterson JaSire Peterson 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL Union City | 2023 State NJ did much of the work the last four seasons up front, but at 6’7″ 310lbs Anthony Crawford Anthony Crawford 6'6" | 310 lbs | OL Union City | 2024 State NJ does more than hold is own.

The first outstanding thing I saw Crawford do was on one play where he was the backside tackle. His adjacent guard pulled so Crawford had to protect the vacated gap and then hinge block. Inexplicably, Crawford was able to reach the backside LB! This single play shows his quickness when getting to the second level from the backside on a play away from him. Related, Crawford shows a great motor when reach blocking, never relenting and refusing to lose his matchup. Give his size and strength, either with on a double team or on a drive block, Crawford’s assignment stands absolutely no chance of holding the point. In pass protection we see Crawford bat the hands of the pass rusher down. I would love to see Crawford leverage his length to his advantage in pass protection by punching and recoiling. He should avoid pressing defenders off when run blocking before initiating movement from his drive block.

Not sure what is in the water over in Union City, but lately they have produced mammoth linemen with D1AA size. Crawford continues this trend, now looking to cap his prep career with a Group V state championship.

Anthony is another lineman coming from the 2024 class that already has next level size. Noticing a trend here? No one was getting around Anthony Crawford Anthony Crawford 6'6" | 310 lbs | OL Union City | 2024 State NJ in 2023, he was a force on the field. He is a very dependable player. Coaches can confidently run the ball behind him and rely on him for pass protection. Union City has an elite lineman on their hands.