Council, one of the top 24’s in the tournament is headed to Sacred Heart to play at the next level. Council was a very effective two-way player for Jersey Tough and his length and size were difficult for opposing offenses to throw around and defenses to cover down the field. Council showcased impressive closing speed defensively and the ability to read and react to the quarterback while playing in space as a safety. Offensively Council was a consistent target for Best and his size, length, and ability to catch the ball consistently away from his body made him one of the top targets in the entire tournament. Council was a consistent two-way performer for Jersey Tough all weekend.

6’3, 180

Again, I’m unfamiliar with Jersey ball, yet this name, like Best, also rings a bell. A senior out of Toms River North HS, Tareq Council Tareq Council 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Toms River North | 2024 State NJ will be at the event, serving as an experienced pass-catcher at Best’s disposal. Back-to-Back State Champion, Council saw pre-Fall scholarship offers out of FBS/FCS schools alike. Council drew scholarship interest from the likes of Maryland, West Virginia, and Temple way back in 2022. Programs like Stony Brook. Delaware, UConn, and Coastal Carolina had their eyes dead set on potentially acquiring the big target, dating back to last Spring. Tareq placed inside the PRZNJ 2024 Top50, huge praise, yet he is still uncommitted to my knowledge. Has some recent basketball highlights posted on Twitter. Excited to see a young man of this caliber participate in our tournament.

Tareq Council Tareq Council 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Toms River North | 2024 State NJ is Micah Ford Micah Ford 6'1" | 205 lbs | ATH Toms River North | 2024 State NJ ‘s favorite pass target. With 516 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns last fall, he absolutely dominated any defensive back he went up against. With size that towers over most high school competition, Tareq was able to make every ball catchable. He is a top talent coming out of New Jersey and I anticipate his stats to only be more impressive in 2023. Even as a defender Tareq made a huge impact. With 3 interceptions and 1 returned for a touchdown, Tareq will continue to dominate on the field this season and for many seasons to come at the college level.

Tareq Council Tareq Council 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Toms River North | 2024 State NJ is a man amongst boys on the field. Standing at 6’3″, he overshadows the majority of his competition. Not only does his range out due most, but his hands are made to reel in the 50/50 ball. Tareq Council Tareq Council 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR Toms River North | 2024 State NJ may be the most college ready wide receiver in the 2024 New Jersey class.