Kareem Hector Kareem Hector 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Union City | 2025 State NJ could make a highlight tape solely on his ability to crack block – yes, he is that good at it. Remarkably, he someone gets opportunity after opportunity to do so even though film is well circulated. Coach Valdez could probably submit Hector’s crack block tape to Glazier to serve as clinic film. Beyond this, Hector also brings a lot to the table for the Soaring Eagles. In limited clips of him as a targeted receiver, he is a solid route runner who moves ever-so-subtly to create extra space at the break of his route. Defensively is a really good tackler – especially for a boundary corner – who also high points the ball. Deceptively physical and highly instinctual, he jams receivers who stop in front of him on plays away or scramble drills. When playing the run Hector does a great job of coming up to play the run, defeating the block of a wide receiver, replacing that player’s heels, and re-establishing his force player leverage. A special teams contributor, likely due to his hustle, we see Hector actually record what looks to be a safety on a kickoff against Bayonne. One thing Hector can work on are his reaction time and breaking when the ball is out. He was credited with 17 tackles (7 solos), 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception on the season, while being credited with 2 catches for 38 yards as a receiver.

With the amount of talent at Union City and how well represented the Soaring Eagles are at different events, I was surprised Hector was not a name or face I was familiar with yet. By the end of the showcase, I think that receivers from all across the state were well acquainted with Hector. The rising sophomore did a great job using his body to maintain leverage over his matchup. He was able to reposition himself to gain the proximate advantage to the ball whether the receiver broke in or out. He specifically won many matchups by sealing off in-breaking routes from what I noticed.