Jaxon Bastante
Jaxon Bastante
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Earnest Daniels | Prep Redzone Scout
Jaxon Bastante Jaxon Bastante 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB DePaul Catholic | 2026 State NJ entered the Non-Public B Championship as Prep Redzone’s No. 1 linebacker in the 2026 class — and he played exactly like it. From the opening whistle, he controlled the second level, consistently finding himself in and around the football. His instincts, size, and motor were all on display in one of the biggest games of his career.
Right away, Bastante began stacking plays. He shot gaps, created backfield disruption, and recorded a sack as a blitzer, showing off his timing and explosiveness. Moreover, he held his own in coverage, breaking on throws and closing windows with his length. Every time Paramus Catholic tried to spark momentum, Bastante showed up, either stuffing the run or redirecting plays before they could develop.
At 6’2”, 210 pounds, he already brings the frame college staffs look for in a modern linebacker. But it’s his all-around skill set — the ability to defend the run, pressure the quarterback, and make plays in space — that makes him such a high-upside prospect. In this championship game, he proved how transferable that toolbox will be at the next level.
Ultimately, Bastante capped off the title win by doing exactly what DePaul Catholic needed: anchoring the defense, delivering impact plays, and reinforcing why he’s considered one of the top linebackers in New Jersey. Now he’ll take that complete game to the University of Monmouth, where his ceiling only gets higher.
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