In this game Jalen Cline Jalen Cline 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB Shabazz | 2025 State NJ showcased why he is special with the ball in his hands. The Shabazz rusher ran 17 times for 59 yards, but also took his only reception to the house for a 73-yard score. This score was the first points on the board. Moreover, this play was impressive as it was a screen pass that Cline broke on 3rd & long as he tightroped the sideline.

In one season of varsity play, Cline slashed 159/1093/7 on the ground and 6/102/1 through the air. Be mindful, however, that Cline was forced to sit out 4 games due to NJSIAA senior-season transfer rules.

I expect a big season from Jalen Cline Jalen Cline 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB Shabazz | 2025 State NJ . The current Shabazz Bulldog was imported from St. Peter’s Prep during the offseason and is a very good vertical runner. He has shown to have the speed to separate from defenders in the open field at the parochial school level. To restate that, he has elite, top-end speed. Cline is inclined to use the stiff arm to create space, thus setting up better angles for himself from defender. Similarly, he will slow down and accelerate, changing speeds to accomplish the same result. This speaks to his ability to breakdown and change directions – something he even does in the backfield. To tie it back together, with his speed showcased on the varsity against the state’s best competition, I fully expect him to dominate Group I competition.

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