Jack Garbolino
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Earnest Daniels | Prep Redzone Scout
Jack Garbolino Jack Garbolino 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH The Hun School | 2026 State NJ made the jump from Ramsey to The Hun School, and it’s paying dividends. The Buffalo commit is one of New Jersey’s most athletic linebackers—fluid in space, instinctive, and strong in coverage. He fits today’s game perfectly and should make an early impact in the MAC.
Had a great game with the guys last night at homecoming ! Feeling better than ever going into the end of the year. @Red_Zone75 @Red_Zone75 pic.twitter.com/6zAGMzbfDZ
— Jack Garbolino Jack Garbolino 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH The Hun School | 2026 State NJ (@JackGarbs12) October 20, 2024
Extremely blessed to announce my commitment to the University At Buffalo ! I want to thank God for this opportunity, my family for the countless sacrifices and Coach Smith for all the support !! #UBhornsUP 🤘🤘🤘@Coach_JoeBowen @Pete_Lembo @Red_Zone75 pic.twitter.com/7ySDfeqGr8
— Jack Garbolino Jack Garbolino 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH The Hun School | 2026 State NJ (@JackGarbs12) June 21, 2025
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Read EvaluationBrendan Mankarious | Prep Redzone Scout
A prospect that I have gotten to know a little bit from the last two camp seasons, Jack Garbolino Jack Garbolino 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH The Hun School | 2026 State NJ is an old face in a new place. Reclassifying as a 2026 graduate with The Hun School, it is really uncertain what position Garbolino will play in college. With the skillset to play linebacker, edge, and tight end, he is a Swiss Army knife that a team only benefits from rostering. When at mike, we see Garbolino make his read steps and typically hung the line. He matches the hand very well and also has soft hands himself, picking a ball off when he was standing about 3 yards off the line of scrimmage. When possessing the ball, we see that Garbolino sets up his blockers nicely, using the stiff arm to create space and keep defenders at bay. When getting through his gap, he stacks the heels of the offensive linemen well to maintain backfield discipline and force bounces. In pass defense he bails to his spot and keys the quarterback’s eyes. Hand usage is also a part of Garbolino’s game, as he uses them to disengage and shed blocks. A leverage tackler, he rolls correctly and also wraps well, applying the uppercut technique. Lastly, his size allows him to high point the ball, use his hands to catch, and do a great job clogging passing lanes. Garbolino also keeps his feet through contact.
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Read EvaluationBrendan Mankarious | Prep Redzone Scout
Garbolino was actually player who I got to chop it up with a bit. Garbolino shared that he will be moving from safety to middle linebacker. What I then proceeded to witness were how his safety skills flawlessly translated to linebacker. Garbolino did an adequate job of changing directions, but what impressed me the most was how rangey he was in taking his pass drops. He was able to cover so much ground with each stride. Similarly, his hips flipped and were quite smooth and fluid when mirroring the QB as well. In run drills his frame makes him a difficult defender to get around.
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