Ausar Heard Ausar Heard 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Winslow Township | 2027 State NJ has long carried the label of “next up,” and he’s proving why. The 6’0”, 205-pound Winslow linebacker combines high-level instincts with fluid movement and polished tackling mechanics. He reads plays quickly, scrapes with control, and finishes with force. Heard racked up 109 solo tackles last season, and with more experience under his belt and continued growth in his football IQ, he’s a legitimate threat to lead the state in solo tackles. Already holding offers from Pitt, Michigan, SMU, Temple, and Delaware, Heard enters the 2025-2026 season as a name to watch for production and leadership.

  Ausar Heard Ausar Heard 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Winslow Township | 2027 State NJ has been a dominant force at linebacker for the past two seasons, and he’s just getting started. He has the ideal frame at 6’1” and 200 pounds, but his instincts make him unique. He’s rarely out of position, diagnoses plays quickly, and impacts every phase of the game—defense, special teams, and coverage.

His varsity debut didn’t disappoint. He recorded 119 tackles and 11 for loss, proving he belongs among New Jersey’s best. But there’s still room for more. He’s shown flashes of being a playmaker in coverage, and if he can generate more turnovers this season, his stock will soar even higher.

Already regarded as one of the top defensive players in the country, Heard is set to take his game to another level. Expect him to dominate once again and further solidify himself as the best linebacker in New Jersey.

Ausar Heard Ausar Heard 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Winslow Township | 2027 State NJ may be the most hard working defender in the entire state. If you don’t believe me, head on over to his X to get an idea of how much work he put in during the offseason. Colleges are starting to notice his work ethic and play on the field as well, as Ausar has already received offers from Boston College, Syracuse, Duke, Penn State, Pitt and many more.

Ausar is one of the most electric linebackers that you will come across, and showed how destructive he can be last weekend at the Battle at the Beach. Winslow shut out Montclair 21-0, and a lot of that success goes to the #1 LB in the 2027 NJ class. Ausar made 9 total tackles and found his way to the QB 2 times to open up the season. Ausar has a different motor than most linebackers in the state. He has the speed that allows him to run down ball carriers from one sideline to the other, and also gives him the ability to get into the backfield before linemen can get hands on him. Ausar’s reaction him and quick reflexes allows him to respond to any movement in the play and shoot the gap to blow it up behind the line. Ausar is the clear favorite to be the top linebacker coming out of New Jersey in 2027.