Philip Zuena Jr.
Philip Zuena Jr.
About Philip
Expert Analysis
Alan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
- Between: Edge and Defensive Line
After taking a reclass year in 2025, switching leagues from AYF to Pop Warner and helping the St. James Royals reach the Pop Warner Championship Game,
Philip Zuena Jr.
Philip
Zuena Jr.
6'1" | 265 lbs | DL
Don Bosco Prep | 2030
NJ
re-established him as one of the top disrupters in New Jersey’s 2030 class. He was measured at 6-foot-1 and 265-pounds at the New Jersey PRZ Next Middle School Camp in late January and was one of the event’s standout prospects. He transformed his body a lot over the last 365 days and looks more high school ready than ever before. With that said, he has traditionally played on the Edge but his body type lends itself to more of an athletic interior Defensive Lineman. He’s strong and has pretty good quickness, making him a nice option to play on the Edge in obvious running situations.
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Read EvaluationJonathan Davalos | Prep Redzone Scout
Philip is a defensive lineman whose skill set clearly extends beyond his years, immediately standing out as a dominant force up front. He plays with a physical edge that allows him to overwhelm blockers, showing an aggressive mindset and the strength to move opponents off their spot. What separates him on film is his advanced hand usage, as he consistently wins hand battles with both power and quickness. His long arms are a major asset, enabling him to keep linemen extended and preventing them from getting into his frame or gaining leverage. Despite his size, Philip displays impressive athleticism, moving more fluidly than expected for a big man. Heading into this event, he enters as a legitimate frontrunner for MVP honors.
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Read EvaluationJonathan Davalos | Prep Redzone Scout
Philip is bigger and stronger than your average 2030 D-lineman, which is really saying something. Hitting his growth spurt early on, Philip plays on the defensive line with aggressive hand use and powerful strikes to drive blockers backwards. He does a great job using his longer reach to extend his arms and gain leverage on the lineman, making it easy for him to get underneath their shoulder pads.
Philip is very athletic for his position group as well. He has the ability to make his way into backfield with speed, and can make an instant impact on the pocket. This is a defender that can find success anywhere across the defensive front.
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Read EvaluationRyan States | Prep Redzone Scout
- Willing defender in the run game, seemingly reveling in dumping running backs in the backfield.
- Zuena has powerful hands, showcasing a great bull rush move to get off blockers. A big reason for his power stroke is his large frame, as he absolutely towers over both his teammates and opponents
- Has more athleticism than one would imagine for being “just a lineman”. Could see him filling the need as some type of H-Back/Fullback, short yardage Running Back on the offensive
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Who's Next Exposure Camp: New Jersey
01/24/2026
- 40 Yd #1
- 5.9s
- 40 Yd #2
- 5.7s
- Shuttle #1
- 4.98s
- Shuttle #2
- 5.23s
- Broad #1
- 7'10"
- Broad #2
- -
- L-Drill #1
- 8.9s
- L-Drill #2
- -
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- -
- Hand Size
- -
Middle School Combine: New York/New Jersey
04/05/2025
- 40 Yd #1
- 5.81
- 40 Yd #2
- -
- Shuttle #1
- 5.62
- Shuttle #2
- -
- Broad #1
- 6'7
- Broad #2
- -
- L-Drill #1
- 8.75
- L-Drill #2
- -
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- 73
- Hand Size
- -
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