Jacob Pappas Jacob Pappas 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB/WR St. Joseph Metuchen | 2025 NJ is a prospect that we have gotten to see a handful of times already, both in-person and on film. The 2025 graduate had a solid season as he finished with 15 tackles – 12 of which were solos. His film, however, indicates to me that he is much more active than his stats suggest and might be a Swiss Army Knife of sorts. Starting on defense, Pappas effectively diagnoses the quick game to come up and make stops near the line of scrimmage. Relatedly, he has a propensity to hold up those targets, allowing the calvary to come and try to force the ball out. He also possesses the requisite agility to stay on the hip of receivers who are running which routes. Pappas is also capable of lowering the boom on ball carriers in the open field when he has a sure angle. On special teams he appears to match the speed of gunners nicely and does a great job being physical with them, sealing them off and away from the returner. On offense Pappas appeared as a wing back and as the offset back in the Wing-T. As a target, he is faster with the ball in his hands and is unafraid to go up and absolutely fight for possession of the ball; as a lead blocker he is physical with defenders who play too high. An area I encourage Pappas to continue working on his his tackling. He has shown the capability to track the hip of the ball carrier, but must be faithful in this approach to tackling.

Jacob Pappas Jacob Pappas 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB/WR St. Joseph Metuchen | 2025 NJ showcased his skills at the Prep Red Zone Stock Up New Jersey-New York Showcase, but his standout qualities are particularly evident in his game film. Despite ongoing physical growth, an offseason focus on weight gain could further enhance his performance. What sets Jacob apart is his ability to make impactful plays when in possession of the ball, displaying excellent post-catch capabilities and solid foot speed. His versatility extends to special teams, making him a valuable asset as a kick returner, punt returner, or even a gunner on punt coverage. Heading into his senior year, Jacob Pappas Jacob Pappas 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB/WR St. Joseph Metuchen | 2025 NJ stands out as an under-the-radar prospect with the potential to attract attention from D2 schools, making him a player to watch.