2025 New Jersey Football All State Teams & Post Season Honors
As another unforgettable football season comes to a close, it’s time to recognize the best of the best across New Jersey. From dominant MVP performances to breakout freshmen who changed the trajectory of their programs, this year was defined by elite talent, consistency, and impact when it mattered most. Our NJ Athletics All-State Honors celebrate the players who set the standard. Our team and network has reviewed the season in full to highlight MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and our full All-State Team selections.
Post Season Honors
- MVP: Jack Cannon, Holmdel
- Offensive POTY: Nyqir Helton, Winslow
- Defensive POTY: Brandon Simmons, Glassboro
- Rookie of the Year: Gabe Kemp, Red Bank Catholic
All State Offense
First team
- QB: Jack Cannon, Holmdel
- QB: Tyler Bell, St. Peter’s Prep
- RB: Shaun Jackson, Sayreville
- RB: Aamir Dunbar, Cedar Creek
- WR: Nyqir Helton, Winslow
- WR: Hunter Watson, St. Peter’s Prep
- WR: Nekhi Martin, Paramus Catholic
- OL: Marlen Bright, DePaul Catholic
- OL: Rhett Morris, Don Bosco
- OL: Cristian Alvarez, St. Joe’s Regional
- OL: Olu Olubobola, St. Peter’s Prep
- OL: Tommy Borgia, West Morris
- TE: Shane Small, Old Tappan
- UTL: Nate Bailey, St. Joseph Regional
- K: Luke Sheets, Washington Township
Second team
- QB: Derek Zammit, DePaul
- QB: Jalen Parker, Winslow
- RB: Abel Paul, Livingston
- RB: Andrew Avent, Rahway
- WR: Austin Busso, Bergen Catholic
- WR: Reggie Holley, Millville
- WR: RJ Whortman, Colonia
- OL: Philip Hatfield, Winslow
- OL: Connor Long, Old Bridge
- OL: Cam Greene, St. Augustine
- OL: Jack Harris, Bergen Catholic
- OL: Kai Pritchard, Donovan Catholic
- TE: Brady Shust, St. Joseph Regional
- UTL: Amari Sabb, Glassboro
- K: Joe Squicciarini, Bridgewater-Raritan
Third team
- QB: Jason Lajara, Brick Memorial
- QB: Trey Tagliaferri, Bergen Catholic
- RB: Chukwuma Odoh, Paramus Catholic
- RB: Andrew Avent, Rahway
- WR: Quayd Hendryx, Winslow
- WR: Nyzier Matthews, Brick Memorial
- WR: Jaylen Day, Atlantic City
- OL: Carter Blattner, Northern Highlands
- OL: Rocco Costello, Bergen Catholic
- OL: Justin Simpson, Bridgewater Raritan
- OL: Mason Lafond, Paramus Catholic
- OL: Jordan Key, Red Bank Catholic
- TE: Anwar Witherspoon, St. Thomas Aquinas
- UTL: Jahmir Campfield, Cedar Creek
- K: John Devir, Don Bosco Prep
All State Defense
First team
- DL: Brandon Simmons Jr, Glassboro
- DL: Rob Carstarphen, Winslow
- DL: Aiden O’Neil, Don Bosco Prep
- DL: Logan Nagle, DePaul Catholic
- LB: Mikahi Allen, Don Bosco Prep
- LB: Tahj Gray, St. Joseph Regional
- LB: Jaylen Robinson, Washington Township
- LB: Matt Occhipinti, Don Bosco Prep
- DB: Jonathan Galette, St. Joseph
- DB: Jordan Thomas, Bergen Catholic
- DB: Amari Sabb, Glassboro
- DB: Jack DeMenna, Don Bosco Prep
- UTL: Ibn Muhammad, Camden
- P: Zack Burlingame, Kingsway
Second team
- DL: Robert Ekins, Don Bosco
- DL: Chaz Gray, St. Joseph Regional
- DL: Cemaj Matthews, Winslow
- DL: Jackson Vaughn, Bergen Catholic
- LB: Anwar Witherspoon, St. Thomas Aquinas
- LB: Logan Montayne, DePaul
- LB: Benjamin Carter, Winslow
- LB: Julien Jones, Colonia
- DB: Zaiden McDonald, Shabazz
- DB: Jordan Rodriguez, St. Peter’s Prep
- DB: Xavier Sabb, Glassboro
- DB: Karon Ceaser, Winslow
- UTL: Steve Klein, Westwood
- P: Jameson Hollander, Rancocas Valley
Third team
- DL: Damari Simeon, St. Augustine
- DL: Jerome Foster, Camden
- DL: Cameron Aime, St. Joseph Regional
- DL: Antwuan Rogers, Salem
- LB: Tasheem Butler, Glassboro
- LB: Andrew Osborne, Washington Township
- LB: Micahel Moro, Passaic Tech
- LB: Jaxon Bastante, DePaul
- DB: Phoenix Evans, Don Bosco
- DB: Talib Shakir, Camden
- DB: Daniel Zabora, Red Bank Catholic
- DB: Frenchmon Bethea, Cedar Creek
- UTL: Alex Hanks, East Orange
- P: Seamus John Montague