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NUC Top 25 Watchlist Class of 2014: New Jersey (10 - 6)

Courtesy: Steven Barsamian / National Underclassmen Combine
          Release: August 30, 2012
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10. Justin Nelson, OLB/DE/TE, DePaul Catholic, 6-2 230 pounds-

Overview: Nelson will be either a 4-3 outside linebacker or a 3-4 rush outside linebacker. For his DePaul team, he mostly plays with his hand on the ground. Nelson is well built and has the prototypical size of an outside linebacker. Nelson has excellent speed on the field and in the forty. He ran a 4.7 forty to prove his on-field speed is legit. Nelson racked up 10 sacks last season and accounted for 62 total tackles. In passing situations Nelson is a menace off the edge. He uses his speed and lighting hands to get around the offensive tackle. Nelson is not just a speed rusher, he is also very powerful and has a great bull-rush. Out of his stance, Nelson has great explosion and burst. He goes after the quarterback with great tenacity.

Highlights: http://www.prepforce.com/video/1253/2014-lb-de-justin-nelson-highlights

 

9. Andrew Trumbetti, TE/DE, Northern Valley Demarest 6-4, 245-

Offers: Boston College, FIU, Maryland, Notre Dame, Rutgers

Overview: Trumbetti is an extremely versatile athlete. For his Demarest team, Trumbetti lines up at multiple positions on offense and defense. Trumbetti has played defensive end, 3 technique defensive tackle, tight end, slot, x receiver, half back, and wildcat quarterback. Trumbetti is a unique athlete because of his size and speed. On offense his Vikings team runs a spread offense and they split Trumbetti out most of the time. Trumbetti has soft hands and runs good routes. With the ball in his hand, Trumbetti is a load to bring down and he runs through defenders. He is always looking to pick up those extra yards. On defense, Trumbetti explodes out of his defensive end stance. He drives the offensive lineman back with his power and strength. He uses quick chopping steps to drive and crush the pocket. On film, Trumbetti shows the ability to beat double teams and stuff the run.

Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQbNu5EFseI

 

8. Saeed Blacknall, WR, Manalapan, 6-3 200 pounds -

Offers: Boston College, Rutgers

Overview: Blacknall is a big and physical wide receiver. On film, Blacknall displays impressive speed for a player his size. Blacknall is able to outrun defensive backs on go routes and, when the ball is in the air, Blacknall is a force. Blacknall has the strength to outmuscle defenders for a catch and he has very soft hands. With his large hands, Blacknall is able to snag the football effortlessly. Blacknall played in a very run oriented offense last season, so his receptions were down - but everytime he got his hands on the ball, he made plays. On the summer camp scene, Blacknall proved he has the ability to be an impact receiver at the next level.

Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/881638/saeed-blacknall

 

7. Jonathan Hilliman, RB, St. Peter's Prep, 6 feet 210 pounds -

Offers: Boston College, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio St., Oregon, Penn St., Rutgers, Stanford, UCF, Wisconsin

Overview: At 6 feet and 210 pounds, Hilliman has great size for a running back. Hilliman has an excellent jump cut that allows him to jump from one gap to the next. Hilliman is a downhill runner; he hits the hole with a burst of speed. Hilliman runs with power and he runs through arm tackles. Hilliman always falls forward and he can stay on his feet after the first contact because of his tremendous balance. Hilliman has good speed and he is very explosive. He ran a 4.5 forty. Hilliman has the ability to hit home run type plays. Comparisons are already being made to ex-Marauder and present Scarlet Knight Savon Huggins. Huggins, before he committed to Rutgers, had offers from every big time school in the country. These are lofty expectations to be placed on a rising Junior, but Hilliman definitely has the talent to meet these expectations and forge his own path.

Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1255302/highlights/10060380

 

6. Adonis Jennings, WR, Timber Creek, 6-3 200 pounds-

Offers: Delaware, Rutgers

Overview: At 6-3 and 200 pounds, Jennings already has a Division one wide receiver build. Jennings has soft hands and catches anything in his vicinity. With his height and jumping ability, he is a real weapon in the red-zone. Any jump ball, Jennings is sure to come down with. Jennings is the complete package at the wide receiver position. Jennings has the deep threat ability because of his size and speed. He is also a possession receiver and he will make difficult catches over the middle in traffic. With the ball in his hands, Jennings makes plays after the catch. He has the ability to bull over a DB with his size or he can be shifty and make the DB miss.

Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz_rusAaCLA

 

 
 


NUC Top 25 Watchlist New Jersey
25 - 21 || 20 - 16 || 15 - 11 || 10 - 6 || 5 - 1

 

 



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