Another man of his word, Lamont Lester Lamont Lester 6'2" | 240 lbs | LB Don Bosco Prep | 2024 State NJ has honored his commitment and is staying in-state. Although this in-state trek is probably over an hour, Lester will be traveling from Bergen County all the way down to Monmouth County as he will change colors from an Ironman to a Hawk. The Don Bosco Prep prospect has committed to Monmouth University.

Something just feels right when Ironmen stay home to continue to build their legacies. Lester of Don Bosco Prep is doing exactly that. Having his choice of out-of-state offers to choose from like Buffalo, UConn, LIU, Merrimack, and Sacred Heart, the linebacker and part-time D-lineman chose Monmouth above the field. The Hawks have had a very productive month, with Lester being the third recruit to commit to the school this month that I can recall.

Perennial power Don Bosco continued to be both of the state’s and nation’s top football programs in 2022. This year they challenged themselves by scheduling three out-of-state matchups. Their iron-clad defense did not bend too often, led by Ironman Lamont Lester Lamont Lester 6'2" | 240 lbs | LB Don Bosco Prep | 2024 State NJ . The 6’2″ 230lb standup LB made 65 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 PBU last fall.

Lester is quick off the ball, but even faster coming around the edge. He is simply too quick for bigger, plodding linemen to block when he decides to take the inside gap. What I appreciate most about Lester is that he forces the issue physicality-wise with oncoming blockers, delivering the blow and stopping them in their tracks. He then has the wherewithal to continue to look to make the tackle. He manages to get his gap-arm free to slow down the ball carrier. Lester does more than just play forward, however. He is called upon to cover the pass too, often playing off and in space during passing situations. We find him diagnosing screens and slipping oncoming blockers with ease. Once he squares you up for a tackle, ball carriers are immediately stopped in their tracks. My advice to Lester would be to continue working his hips and hands as he searches for a signature pass rush move to consistently win his matchup. His sack and pressure totals will add up quickly.

It is one thing to just have all the physical gifts. It is a complete other thing to know how to use your physical gifts. In the case of Lester, he happens to exemplify both on a down-to-down basis.

Lamont Lester is an athletic, stand-up EDGE defender who can play in multiple schemes in college. He has a great first step off the snap and a phenomenal ability to move laterally. Lamont wins in the run and pass game with effort and effective use of his length and hands. When he gets his hands on the ball carrier, he consistently takes them down as he shows good technique on his tackles. Lamont displays good ability to hold the point of attack as well as run down players on the opposite side of the field. Based on Lester’s twitter videos from this Spring, he is clearly working hard in the weight room to build up his strength. Lester currently holds 3 offers from UCONN, Sacred Heart and Monmouth. Look out for his offer list to grow exponentially when he is able to show off his work in the weight room. With built up power and strength, Lester could make a run for competing to be one of the best EDGE defenders in the state.

Lamont Lester Lamont Lester 6'2" | 240 lbs | LB Don Bosco Prep | 2024 State NJ . is the second Don Bosco Prep product to make this Spotlight Series. As much as I want to spread the exposure across the entire state, it’s hard to pass up on a player of Lamont’s caliber. Playing outside linebacker and defensive end, I see him playing multiple roles when he gets to the next level. Lamont has amazing quickness off the ball, he’s aggressive, and he attacks the ball carrier. This man will run sideline to sideline with the best of them.