RJ Cruz
RJ Cruz
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Ed OBrien | Prep Redzone Scout
Cruz keeps a low profile, but when he’s on the field, he’s an animal. His current double-digit list of offers includes Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech. Something tells me Cruz is going to make another big step forward as a football player and his stock will go up even more.
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Read EvaluationTodd Haldis | Prep Redzone Scout
I’ve been to two McDonogh games already this season, and RJ popped in both of them. He is an OL/DL prospect but so far he has shined as a DT in my mind. He made nice plays for a sack in both games I was at. RJ has good size for as freshman at 6’3″ and strong not sloppy 275lbs. He moves well with natural bend, and athletic for his size. He’s explosive off the snap, physical and a good motor. Has displayed active hands and a nice rip move, as well as good power/strength in shedding off blocks. RJ only holds one Power 4 Offer so far, but I have really liked what I’ve seen in his game so far and he will be on lots of colleges radars this year.
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Read EvaluationPat Weider | Prep Redzone Scout
RJ Cruz
RJ
Cruz
6'3" | 275 lbs | DL/OL
McDonough | 2028
State
MD
played offensive guard in the film I saw last year. He has good fundamentals and that starts with an excellent stance. He then shows good footwork and is good at firing off the ball. Cruz shows excellent strength and does a good job overpowering defensive lineman. Since Cruz has excellent footwork he does a solid job in pass protection by always moving his feet to stay in front of the defenders. Cruz has all the tools to play at a high level in the future.
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Read EvaluationArlen Harris | Prep Redzone Scout
-Played mostly guard (got reps on both sides)
-Built more like a tackle
-Strong foundation with violent punch
-Competed versus big defensive lineman with speed
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