New Jersey High School Football: Players to Watch for the 2024 Season

by NJ Athletics

As the 2024 high school football season kicks off, the Garden State is brimming with talent, poised to make waves on the field. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, New Jersey’s gridiron is home to some of the nation's most promising athletes. This year, we’re breaking down the top players across every position—those who are expected to dominate under the Friday night lights and leave their mark on the state’s football legacy.

Whether it’s the quarterbacks orchestrating the offense, the defensive linemen wreaking havoc in the trenches, or the versatile backs and receivers making big plays, these players are the ones to keep an eye on as the season unfolds. Join us as we spotlight the standout athletes who are set to shine and potentially lead their teams to glory.

*list is not in a specific order

 

Quarterbacks

  • Lamar Best - St. Joseph Regional
  • Dominic Campanile - Bergen Catholic
  • Nate Johnson - Northern Highlands
  • Owen O'Toole - Rumson-Fair Haven
  • Charlie LaMorte - West Orange
  • Alex Orecchio - Old Tappan
  • Frankie Williams - Red Bank Catholic
  • Derek Zammit - DePaul
  • Jett Genovese - Phillipsburg
  • Romelo Tables - Shabazz
  • Jake Asbury - Mount Olive
  • Tyler Bell - St. Peter’s Prep
  • Roman Blanks - St. Thomas Aquinas
  • Jack Cannon - Holmdel
  • Stephen Paradiso - Cedar Grove
  • Jalen Parker - Winslow
  • TJ Valerio - Toms River North
  • Nick Cardone - Freehold Township
  • Crew Colon - Paramus Catholic
  • Jackson Jankowicz - Hillsborough
  • Ty Costabile - Holy Spirit
  • John Franchini - Mainland
  • Shane Hoover - Sparta
  • Brenden Pacheco - Somerville
  • Kahden Davis - Seton Hall Prep
  • Mahki Brunson - Camden
  • Luke Irwin - Pope John
  • Paul Jones II - Weequahic



Running Backs

  • Nolan James Jr. - DePaul
  • Najee Calhoun - Bergen Catholic
  • Jalen Cline - Shabazz
  • Bryce Belinfanti - Woodstown
  • Kenny Smith - Glassboro
  • John Forster - St. Joseph Regional
  • Aamir Dunbar - Cedar Creek
  • Murad Campbell - Cherokee
  • Tyler Cumming - Mount Olive
  • Terrell Mitchell - Somerville
  • Xavier Smith - Newark Eastside 
  • Mark Boyd - Union City
  • Andrew Avent - Rahway
  • Jonah Glenn - Jackson Memorial
  • Matt Tafuri - Delbarton
  • Tylik Hill - TBD
  • Dan Russo - Delsea
  • Aidan Dugan - Westwood
  • Rahmel Anderson - Lakewood


Wide Receivers

  • De’zie Jones - DePaul
  • Cam Miller - Winslow
  • Quincy Porter - Bergen Catholic
  • Lotzeir Brooks - Millville
  • Sah’nye Degraffenreidt - Atlantic City
  • Elijah Burress - DePaul
  • Philip Folmar - Delbarton
  • Karon Brookins - Winslow
  • Terrell Wilfong - West Orange
  • David Moore Jr. - West Orange
  • Michael Thomas III - Donovan Catholic
  • Charlie Wingfield - Ramapo
  • Nate Bailey - St. Joseph (Mont.)
  • Tyshaun Boyd - Weequahic
  • Joshua Rodriguez - Somerville
  • Shakur Taylor - East Orange
  • Paris Pratt - Washington Township
  • Enzo Ferrero - Westfield
  • Hunter Watson - St. Peter’s Prep
  • Jovon Williams - St. Joseph Regional
  • Matthew Scerbo Jr. - Philipsburg
  • Xavier Sabb - Glassboro
  • Camryn Thomas - Toms River North
  • Brody Deiter - Rancocas Valley
  • Joel Cordoba - Plainfield



Offensive Line

  • Ja’Elyne Matthews - Toms River North
  • Michael Troutman - DePaul
  • Malachi Goodman - Paramus Catholic
  • Chris Vigna - Bergen Catholic
  • Donovan Wilkinson - Cinnaminson
  • Tom Borgia - West Morris
  • Marcus Offer - Millville
  • ​​Marlon Bright - DePaul
  • Jayden Elijah - Matawan
  • Aaron Melick - Immaculata
  • Kai Pritchard - Donovan Catholic
  • Chris Therien - Cherokee
  • Andrew Covello - Delbarton
  • Josh Leath - Moorestown
  • Marco De Croce - Demarest
  • Dan DeFeo - Mainland
  • James Giammanco - Mount Olive
  • Reggie Bennett - Manalapan
  • Jack Mauthe - Rumson-Fair Haven
  • Daniel McClees - Hillside
  • Christian Medina - Hammonton
  • Luke Testa - North Hunterdon



Defensive Line

  • Darren Ikinnagbon - Hillside
  • Jayden Loftin - Somerville
  • Blaise Boland - Toms River North
  • Jermaine Kinsler - Bergen Catholic
  • Jayden Jones - Millville
  • Brandon Simmons - Glassboro
  • Lorenzo Tartamella - Red Bank Catholic
  • Luca Lopez - Delbarton
  • Dario Mathurin - Westwood
  • Aidan Oldfield - Oakcrest
  • Robert Ekins - Don Bosco Prep
  • Omar Tillman - Union City
  • James Dunnnemann - Seton Hall Prep
  • Darian Blachewicz - Millville
  • Joe Papa 
  • Kevin Desir - Union
  • Jack Harris - Bergen Catholic
  • Jordan Gaston - Paramus Catholic
  • Xander Borowski - Hillsborough
  • Malachi Brown - Winslow
  • Thomas Diemar - Bernards 
  • Jasuan Solomon - Woodbury


Linebackers

  • DJ McClary - Snyder
  • Anthony Nittoli - DePaul
  • Matt Bonczek - St. Augustine
  • Tyler Houser - Pope John
  • Lincoln Youtz - Mount Olive
  • Talibi Kaba - Hillside
  • Alex Grippo - Delsea
  • Jaylen Robinson - Washington Township
  • Trey Talmadge - Brick Memorial
  • Donovan Linthicum - Oakcrest
  • Luke Laub - Immaculata
  • Lincoln Youtz - Mount Olive
  • Ausar Heard - Winslow
  • Aiden Bilzerian - Northern Highlands
  • Carmelo Bottino - Paramus Catholic
  • Bryce Wright - West Deptford
  • Cole Todding - Barnegat
  • Jacai Littlejohn - Irvington
  • Mike Mignone - Caldwell
  • Kyle Ramos - Don Bosco Prep
  • Jayden Byers - Salem



Defensive Backs

  • Deshawn Stewart - DePaul
  • Jordan Thomas - Bergen Catholic
  • Naiim Parrish - Bergen Catholic
  • Omari Gaines - Shabazz
  • Renick Dorilas - Don Bosco Prep
  • Jahmir Joseph - St. Joseph Regional
  • Marquet Dorsey - DePaul
  • Da'Shawn Long - Washington Township
  • Azir Lee - Camden
  • KJ McClain - St. Joseph Regional
  • Amari Sabb - Glassboro
  • Joel Cordoba - Plainfield
  • Nasir Jackson - Toms River North
  • Azier Lee - Camden
  • Anthony Drago - West Essex
  • Marcus Upton - Winslow
  • Julian Onesti - St. Augustine
  • Lotzier Brooks - Millville
  • Luke Houston - Marlboro
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