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Joshua
Stephens LB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
200
HS
Piscataway
|
NJ
The first of several linebackers for the Chiefs set to return is Joshua Stephens . Last fall Stephens...
Evaluation by Brendan Mankarious
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Joshua Stephens

Joshua Stephens | Piscataway

Joshua Stephens

Class
2025
Position
LB
Height
5'10"
Weight
200
School
Piscataway
State
Position
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About Joshua

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

A balanced Linebacker, can cover, make tackles and edge rush.

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

Very disciplined hard worker. First one in the gym, last one out.

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

developed a good understanding of helping out others doing community service.

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Joshua
Stephens LB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
Weight
200
HS
Piscataway
|
NJ
Joshua Stephens
The first of several linebackers for the Chiefs set to return is Joshua Stephens . Last fall Stephens...
Written by Brendan Mankarious
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Brendan Mankarious | Prep Redzone Scout

Brendan Mankarious

Brendan Mankarious

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@BrendanScoutsNJ coachbmankarious@gmail.com

The first of several linebackers for the Chiefs set to return is Joshua Stephens Joshua Stephens Joshua Stephens 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB Piscataway | 2025 State NJ . Last fall Stephens was credited with 48 tackles (9 solo), 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FR, 2 Int, and 1 pick-six. One of the best things film shows Stephens do is smoothly exchange gaps with defensive linemen. He is able to move upfield and insert himself in the adjacent gap while confusing offensive linemen and as the pocket sets. Schematically he does this either at mike or as a 5th rusher off the edge. Playing a bit further back with his heels at 7 yards, Stephens has plenty of room to move forward to take his diagnosis step while at ‘backer. Stephens is an outstanding form tackler and will stick you, textbook style, at the hole. Lastly, Stephens has a penchant of coming up with stops on key downs. In terms of pass coverage he opens efficiently and takes his drops with correct leverage. He allows crossers to enter his zone only to escort them out of it before keying the next route to threaten his zone. One thing that Stephens can improve on with repetition his becoming more instinctual when heading down hill. Right now he meets ball carriers at the hole; whereas if he trusts what he sees he will meet them in the hole.

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Updated 2025 New Jersey Rankings

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