A recent Syracuse commit, Jahide LeSaine Jahide LeSaine 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL Irvington | 2024 State NJ , had an outstanding conclusion to his career as he finished second in the state with 16 sacks. The first thing that pops about LeSaine is that he tackles with power, as he generates much leg drive. This often allows him to barrel into ball carriers as they are stopped stone cold in their tracks. Quick to get off the ball, LeSaine has demonstrated a ghost rush by getting low to bend the corner around less athletic tackles. Moreover, with that same move he, similarly, demonstrated tremendous strength as he was held and ripped through it without much resistance. A natural athlete, LeSaine’s highlights showed him both making plays on kickoff and at wide receiver. This athleticism manifests in tight spaces near the line of scrimmage as he can offensive linemen’s feet going in the wrong direction with an outside-in move when he slants. On the same token, he can slant and redirect if sent the wrong way. Later on, we see LeSaine go from the C gap to the opposite A gap and get home to the quarterback on a line stunt. Against the run option, he effectively surfs down making him a dual-threat to effectively tackle either the keep or the give. Later on we see him box an oncoming guard, forcing the play inside to his help – which he never needed because he actually made that play. One-on-one LeSaine matches the offensive lineman’s hands to lift them and take away any threat of a punch in pass rush situations. An area I could see LeSaine growing in would be for him to be more consistent in executing shoulder tackles.

The Irvington product, Lesaine, will be trading his blue jersey for an orange one – Syracuse Orange to be specific. The edge player from Essex County will be take the Parkway to I-280 to I-80 to I-81, as the talented defender is another one who just could not resist the Fran Brown Effect. Lesaine had previously committed to play for Kent State.

Immaculate Conception in Montclair has a Lion roaring off the edge every single play. At 6’4″ 240lbs there is no stopping Jahide LeSaine Jahide LeSaine 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL Irvington | 2024 State NJ . LeSaine made 37 tackles (14 for a loss), 4 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, and 1 safety on defense. He pitched in on offense slashing 10/160/2 through the air and 3/17 on the ground.

Arguably the most physically gifted edge player in New Jersey, LeSaine is veryfast off the snap of the ball. Believe it or not, he actually reaches top speed even quicker than that. This speed and twitchiness is what causes him to get around the corner with ease, often untouched by offenders. He uses the snatch move effectively to shed blocks and pursue the play. LaSaine might be the most physically gifted edge player in the state; however, he can improve his stock as he begins to be more physical with pulling blockers and manhandles in-line blockers with more regularity.

Will LaSine make the jump this year? I truly hope so, as he is a raw, physical specimen who has the potential to disrupt offenses and throw parties in the backfield every down he plays.

There is no better way to start off this Spotlight Series than highlighting Jahide LeSaine Jahide LeSaine 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL Irvington | 2024 State NJ . The top tight end coming out of New Jersey, Jahide has the size and skills necessary to play at any of the big time programs. Standing at 6’5″, 235lb, he already has the dimensions needed. Look for him to make a statement for Immaculate Conception in 2023.