Next up is Chaz Cusimano Chaz Cusimano 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Paramus Catholic | 2028 State NJ , who makes the move from Delbarton to Paramus Catholic. With that transfer, Paramus Catholic strengthens an already talented secondary and adds another instinctive playmaker to the back end.

What immediately separates Chaz is his instincts at safety.

Whether he lines up in two-high or rotates into a single-high look, he consistently locates the football. More importantly, he stays disciplined. He rarely drifts out of position, and as a result, he constantly puts himself in range to make plays on the ball. He trusts his eyes, breaks with urgency, and finishes.

Once the ball hits his hands, he turns into a wide receiver.

He catches naturally and transitions upfield without hesitation. Additionally, he creates explosive plays after interceptions and flips the field position in a hurry. On special teams, he shows that same burst as a kick returner, routinely giving his offense short fields.

Although he primarily plays defensive back, he also has legitimate offensive upside. Therefore, it will be fascinating to see how Paramus Catholic deploys him. He fits seamlessly as another piece in their defensive structure, yet his athleticism absolutely gives them the flexibility to use him on offense if needed.

Ultimately, Chaz adds versatility, ball production, and intelligence to a championship-caliber roster. Now, stepping into a program built to compete deep into November, he positions himself to shine on an even bigger stage.

Chaz Cusimano Chaz Cusimano 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Paramus Catholic | 2028 State NJ is one of the top young athletes in North Jersey — and now he’s in a situation where his impact could multiply.

There might not have been a single freshman in the state that played at as high a level or contributed as much to varsity as Delbarton’s Chaz Cusimano. The young safety/nickel corner was credited with 37 tackles and 4 picks this last year. What makes Cusimano a tough defender to beat is how well he runs in his backpedal. This allows him to get sufficient break, but it is his tendency to drive through the receiver’s body that has allowed him to break up passes – often fighting over their back. Like any great two-way safety, we see Cusimano fly up in the ally in the run to either force a cutback or make the play himself. A basketball background might be in his history too, as we see the the 2028 graduate play the tip drill and come up with deflections. I saw more than a few instances on film of Cusimano opening up his hips. He apparently watches film, as we see him avoid getting picked on rub routes. Lastly, he is a full-speed ahead type of player who does wait for his teammates to make plays and is a real good wrapper when tackling. I do, however, wish to see him cover and run deep – something absent on film.

Find me another freshman performing at this high of a level on a very successful team. Playing a major part on Delbarton’s defense, Chaz Cusimano Chaz Cusimano 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Paramus Catholic | 2028 State NJ has stepped right into a varsity role and has not skipped a beat. A star at the safety position, Chaz seems to always be at the right place at the right time. With the 3 interceptions he has on the season, Chaz either screamed up field to jump the route or was overtop in the right position to close in on the receiver. Chaz is extremely quick in getting out of his back peddle and coming back up field, forcing QB’s to misjudge the openness of their receiver. You can tell Chaz was coached extremely well and has focused on perfecting his technique, as there is very little to critique in how he plays the position. From what I’ve seen so far, in my mind Chaz is the top safety coming out of NJ in 2028. Delbarton has their toughest opponent to date on Saturday, as they square off against the number 1 team in the state in Bergen Catholic.

I’ve been shining a lot of light on Chaz Cusimano Chaz Cusimano 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Paramus Catholic | 2028 State NJ as of late, and it’s all for good reason. I had a feeling a Delbarton freshman would see the field this season, but I was not expecting one to make such a big impact in their first game at the varsity level. Chaz made his presence known early in his career as he racked up 6 tackles and picked off the ball as well. All of Chaz’ hard work in the offseason is paying off on the field. He balled out at multiple camps and combines and really elevated his status by competing with the best the state and country has to offer. Chaz’s quick reaction time, buttery smooth hip movement, and acceleration out of a back peddle really sets him up to be a top defensive back in the class. This is a player I think will get offers early on in his career.