2023 New Jersey Defensive Watchlist

by NJ Athletics August 19, 2023

(photos by: AF Visuals, Jayden Pics, Quality Q)

As the 2023 New Jersey football season approaches, fans are buzzing with excitement to see some of the most exciting players this state has to offer. Between the seasoned veterans and the young up-and-comers, a lot of talent will be on display in the coming weeks. With that being said we take a look at some of the defensive stars that we expect to dominate the field and have a big impact on their team.

Defensive Line

Anthony Morales, Bergen Catholic (Sr.)
Brahim Wynn, Timber Creek (Sr.)
Brandon Simmons Jr., Glassboro (So.)
Cooper Bunnell, Rumson-Fair Haven (Sr.)
Damere Finley, Gloucester (Sr.)
Dario Mathurin, Westwood (Jr.)
Dennis Delaney, Old Tappan (Sr.)
Delaney Fludd, Bergen Catholic (Jr.)
Elijah Kinsler, Bergen Catholic (Sr.)
Gabe McCulloch, Bloomfield (Jr.)
Jasuan Solomon, Woodbury (Jr.)
Jayden Elijah, Matawan (Jr.)
Jayden Jones, Millville (So.)
Joe Asain, St. Peter’s Prep (Sr.)
Jordan Thomas, Don Bosco Prep (Sr.)
Judah Pruitt, Shabazz (Sr.)
Jibril Barksdale, West Deptford (Sr.)
Kaiden Rex, PCTI (Sr.)
Kole Briehler, Hun School (Jr.)
LaQuann Gaddy, Shabazz (Sr.)
Lamont Lester, Don Bosco Prep (Sr.)
Luke Wafle, Hun School (So.)
Malachi Brown, Winslow (Sr.)
Malachi Castle, Rancocas Valley (Sr.)
Moe Keshen, Paul VI (Jr.)
Nyreek Clyburn, Paterson Eastside (Sr.)
Omar Tillman, Union City (Jr.)
Owen Wafle, Hun School (Sr.)
Richard James Jr., Camden (Sr.)
Trumain Lawson, Clifton (Sr.)
Xavier Miles, St. Peter’s Prep (Sr.)
Zaeir Day, Donovan Catholic (Sr.)

Linebackers

Acear Cornish, Millville (Sr.)
Adam Bowles, South Plainfield (Sr.)
Anthony Rodriguez, Toms River North (Sr.)
Christian Black, Seton Hall Prep (Sr.)
Chris Barrino, West Orange (Jr.)
Christian Magliacano, St. Thomas Aquinas (Sr.)
Colin Gallagher, Middletown South (Sr.)
DJ McClary, Snyder (Jr.)
DJ Mangan, Irvington (Sr.)
Davin Brewton, Red Bank Catholic (Sr.)
Fatim Diggs, Camden Eastside (Sr.)
Jayden Brown, Don Bosco (Sr.)
Jayden Trace, Haddon Heights (Sr.)
Jaylen Brown, Don Bosco Prep (Sr.)
JJ Sinclair, Mainland (Sr.)
Johnny Riley, Delbarton (Sr.)
Jonathan Lobelo, Hillsborough (Sr.)
Jordan Alston, PCTI (Sr.)
Joseph Farrington, Hackensack (Sr.)
Joseph Zamot, Millville (Jr.)
Julian Casale, Caldwell (Sr.)
Kamar Archie, Hun School (Jr.)
Kwalil Shepperson, Pleasantville (Sr.)
Luca Gemma, Ramsey (Sr.)
Marco Dzamba, Mountain Lakes (Sr.)
Meihki Cuttino, Paramus Catholic, (Sr.)
Myles Hamilton, Linden (Sr.)
Rashad Williams, Irvington (Sr.)
Ricky Anatasi, St. Joe’s Regional (Sr.)
Sir Hezekiah Ragland, Carteret (Sr.)
Tasheem Butler, Glassboro (Fr.)
Travon Dye, PCTI (Sr.)
Zekai Wimberly, West Orange (Sr.)

Corner Backs

Adrian Laing, Paramus Catholic (Sr.)
Braheem Long, Camden (Sr.)
Cam Miller, Winslow (Jr.)
Cam Richardson, Irvington (Sr.)
Cashmere Jones, PCTI (Sr.)
Chaas McCoy, West Orange (Sr.)
Denzel Chavis, Union City (Sr.)
Deshawn Stewart, DePaul Catholic (Jr.)
Dishon Jerman, Newark Central (Fr.)
Jahmir Joseph, St. Joseph Regional (Jr.)
Jamie Tyson, Mainland (Sr.)
Jordan Thomas, Bergen Catholic (So.)
Josh Camargo, Hammonton (Sr.)
Kameron Austin, St. Joseph Regional (Sr.)
Kezah Hall, Shabazz (Sr.)
Keyon Thorpe, Snyder (Jr.)
Lotzeir Brooks, Millville (Jr.)
Marquet Dorsey, Don Bosco Prep (Jr.)
Marquis Diggs, Rahway (Sr.)
Marshall Washington Jr., Camden Eastside (Sr.)
Micah Ford, Toms River North (Sr.)
Michael LeMay, Lenape (Sr.)
Naiim Parrish, Bergen Catholic (Jr.)
Omari Gaines, Shabazz (Jr.)
Renick Dorillas, Union (Jr.)
Troy Bailey, Delbarton (Jr.)

Safeties

Alchino Blakely, Pleasantville (So.)
Cameron Bohal, Phillipsburg
Dwayne Carter, Pleasantville (Sr.)
Eric Lee, Camden (Sr.)
Harold Hill, Williamstown (Sr.)
Jaeden Jones, Colonia (Sr.)
Jaylen McClain, Seton Hall Prep (Sr.)
Jeremiah Pruitt, Toms River North (Sr.)
Jordan Potts, Washington Twp. (Sr.)
Kaj Sanders, Bergen Catholic (Sr.)
Khajuan Roseborough, Atlantic City (Jr.)
Kyon Conyers, Millville (Sr.)
Luca Gemma, Ramsey (Sr.)
Marcus White, Hillside (Sr.)
Matt Botvinis, New Providence (Sr.)
Matt Kraft, Bishop Eustace (Sr.)
Mike Ford, Keyport (Sr.)
Porter Kostiuk, Pitman (Sr.)
Raphael Dunn, Lawrenceville School (Sr.)
Vaboue Toure, Irvington (Sr.)
Willy Love, Camden Eastside (Sr.)
Zac Fearon, Seneca (Sr.)
Knowledge Young, Penns Grove (Sr.)