Depending on what source you rely on, Jackson Morrice Jackson Morrice 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Cedar Grove | 2025 State NJ either holds New Jersey’s single-season and career yardage record, or is short by the skin of his teeth after an epic senior campaign. When we look at his film, we find that Morrice accrues a lot of extra yardage by against a tacker’s leverage – spinning off of high and low tackles alike. This ability is augmented by the burst of speed he possesses when he sees either a seam or hole in the defense. Additionally, the graduating senior runs with forward lean, something that astute running backs tend to do. Morrice sells his route fakes hard, sometimes hard enough to the point that defenders fall over themselves. In addition to route fakes, Morrice creates separation from defenders by sinking his hips when he breaks the stem of his route exceptionally well. A savvy player, we see him also settle in zones’ soft spots for a moment, only to explode and exploit poor scramble drill teams.

99 receptions, 1831 yards, 21 TD, 18.49 yards per reception

13-1 team record
86.86 Strength Index
64.28 Opponents’ Strength Index
#1 seed in North, Group I
Group I finalist

Other stats: 43 carries, 289 yards, 5 TD; 44 tackles (34 solo), 4 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, 1 pick-six

Best game: 14 catches, 256 yards, 2 TD in 35-14 victory vs. New Providence during Sectional Final

Worst game: 2 receptions, 35 yards, 1 TD in 27-7 victory vs. Weequahic

Despite being the recipient of a neutralizing hit, Jackson Morrice Jackson Morrice 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Cedar Grove | 2025 State NJ was still productive as usual. Morrice finished led all participants with 10 receptions and 82 yards. Morrice finished his incredible senior season with 99 receptions for 1830 yards and 21 touchdowns.

For some perspective, Morrice’s season will go down as one of the best ever in New Jersey/NJSIAA history. Morrice finished just 64 yards short of tying Westwood’s Nolan Borgersen for single-season receiving yardage (1894 yards).

Once again, Jackson Morrice Jackson Morrice 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Cedar Grove | 2025 State NJ put up one of the most impressive performances of the playoff weekend. In the 52-21 win over previously undefeated Butler, Jackson was unstoppable on both sides of the ball. Offensively, Jackson ran for 30 yards but made an even greater impact on the outcome of the game through his down field presence. Being Stephen Paradiso Stephen Paradiso 5'11" | 190 lbs | QB/P Cedar Grove | 2025 State NJ ‘s favorite target, Jackson took 9 catches for a team high 148 yards and scored touchdowns of 32 and 43 yards. To go with those impressive offensive stats, Jackson even found the end zone on the defensive side of the ball as he returned a interception 42 yards for a touchdown. Jackson Morrice Jackson Morrice 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Cedar Grove | 2025 State NJ is the player to watch next weekend in Cedar Grove’s state title battle against Glassboro.

Jackson Morrice Jackson Morrice 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Cedar Grove | 2025 State NJ may have had the most impressive offensive performance in the entire state this past weekend against Newark Central. In the 44-6 victory, Jackson took his double digit receptions for 214 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. A great route runner, Jackson was consistently able to find the soft spot in the coverage and let his elite QB drop it in. Jackson and quarterback Stephen Paradiso Stephen Paradiso 5'11" | 190 lbs | QB/P Cedar Grove | 2025 State NJ have some of the best chemistry in the state, which explains how they’ve been able to consistently dominate through the entire season thus far. In the 8 wins they have so far in 2024, Jackson has caught 50 passes for an astonishing 949 yards and 13 touchdowns. Arguably the most impressive skill Jackson displays is his yards after the catch capabilities. While Jackson has the ability burn a corner on a deep route, he has been most impactful when Cedar Grove dumps it off early and lets Jackson work his magic in the open field. To top off the victory against Morristown, Jackson made a big impact on defense as well as he made 3 tackles and picked the ball off as well.

Season Stats: 35 receptions, 669 yards, 11 TD; 17 carries, 160 yards, 2 TD; 26 tackles (20 solo), 2 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles; 2 kickoff returns for TD

Best Game: 6 receptions, 170 yards, 2 TD; 2 rushes, 28 yards, 1 rush TD; 85-yard kick return TD @ Caldwell

Worst Game: 2 receptions, 35 yards, 1 TD; 5 rushes, 28 yards; 10 tackles (7 solo), 2 forced fumbles vs. Weequahic

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