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RJ

Cruz DL/OL

Class

2028

Height

6'3"

Weight

275

HS

McDonough

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MD

RJ Cruz

Cruz keeps a low profile, but when he’s on the field, he’s an animal. His current double-digit list...

Written by Ed OBrien

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RJ

Cruz DL/OL

Class

2028

Height

6'3"

Weight

275

HS

McDonough

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MD

RJ Cruz

I’ve been to two McDonogh games already this season, and RJ popped in both of them. He is...

Written by Todd Haldis

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RJ

Cruz DL/OL

Class

2028

Height

6'3"

Weight

275

HS

McDonough

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MD

RJ Cruz

RJ Cruz played offensive guard in the film I saw last year. He has good fundamentals and that...

Written by Pat Weider

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RJ

Cruz DL/OL

Class

2028

Height

6'3"

Weight

275

HS

McDonough

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MD

RJ Cruz

-Played mostly guard (got reps on both sides)-Built more like a tackle-Strong foundation with violent punch-Competed versus big...

Written by Arlen Harris

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Ed OBrien | Prep Redzone Scout

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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.

4 months ago

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Todd Haldis | Prep Redzone Scout

Todd Haldis

Prep Redzone Lead 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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Mid-Season Highlights
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— RJ Cruz III (@RJCruz72) September 26, 2024

2 years ago

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Pat Weider | Prep Redzone Scout

Pat Weider

Prep Redzone Lead 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.

2 years ago

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Arlen Harris

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-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

3 years ago

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