Bridge made the game’s biggest defensive play. With St. Frances driving inside the 30 in the fourth quarter, Merriman threw a fade into the end zone on third-and-1. Bridge won the jump ball and intercepted the pass, ending the drive and allowing The St. James to extend the lead. He also covered other downfield throws.

I could of picked a number of players from the Strivers legacy changing win over St Francis. I chose Bridge for the weekly game balls because his interception to me was the key turning point in St James’s monumental victory. The way he high points the football and comes down with the pick you are not used to seeing that at his level. This kid along with the rest his squad proved they belong among the nations best.

Kymani Bridge Kymani Bridge 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Saint James Academy | 2028 State VA is a developing defensive prospect with strong instincts, good footwork and solid coverage ability. He does a good job reading plays, coming downhill with proper angles and closing space efficiently. Bridge consistently plays tight coverage and uses his awareness to disrupt passing lanes and impact developing plays.His combination of instincts, technique and physical approach gives him a solid foundation to continue developing as a defensive back at the next level.

Kymani Bridge Kymani Bridge 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Saint James Academy | 2028 State VA was a star prior to enrolling at Saint James Academy last year and he proved it this past season with the Strivers. Bridge has offers ranging from Syracuse to Minnesota and he should reach double digits in this department before his junior year begins. He has a pretty solid argument to taking the number 1 spot for this position group. Look for him to be Saint James number 1 corner as they move forward with their National level schedule.

Bridge’s highlights show him doing a little bit of everything when it comes to coverage and run-support. Bridge is versatile and able to be productive in both man and zone coverage. I like the quick burst he shows coming out of his breaks. He is a physical and sure tackler, no ankle biting. Bridge closes space fast too against receivers, whether it’s a short pass or a ball thrown deep.

Bridge is next in line of an already highly regarded Saint James Academy stars, ranks at 9th overall. Offers from Virginia Tech, Syracuse and Maryland, he will be facing a nationally ranked wideouts every week. Amongst others in his class and the 26 and 27 group, Bridge looks comfortable in a new setting with Coach Overton, will be fun to watch him taking on top level receivers each week.

2028 rising star Kymani Bridge Kymani Bridge 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Saint James Academy | 2028 State VA was true to his lockdown form this past weekend, he already has played the part in case you were wondering. Playing for Hayfield a season ago, Bridge is a Power 4 prospect with three division 1 offers before his sophomore campaign begins. Quite possible the top defensive back in the Virginia 2028 class (if not overall), Bridge should look really comfortable in the Saint James uniforms.