Class of 2009: Rutgers on a Roll

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A program that has taken its recruiting to a new level this year is Rutgers, and I’m not saying that just because Greg Schiano is a fellow Italian-American!

In the past couple of years Schiano has had some success in plucking blue-chip prospects out of the area, but nothing like what is happening with this year’s class. This is a program that has definitely turned the corner, not just on the field but now also in recruiting. Nobody in the Big East is recruiting better than Rutgers. In fact, nobody in the east, including Penn State, is having the sort of success that Schiano is enjoying this year.

In a sense, Rutgers is one of two programs that has most taken advantage of Penn State’s slide in the latter days of the Joe Paterno area. While Ohio State is really cleaning up in the Pennsylvania WPIAL (think Terrelle Pryor, Dorian Bell, Corey Brown and Jordan Hall), Rutgers is putting the squeeze on the other side of the state (Tom Savage and Abdul Smith were both offered by Penn State) while owning the state of New Jersey. They have even gone into South Carolina (sort of, Scott is originally from South Carolina), a former Penn State southern satellite state, to pull in a national blue-chipper in Desmond Scott.

Some thoughts on the Rutgers class:

Who would have thought that Rutgers would have 19 verbals by mid-July. Remarkable, even in this age of early commitments.

Early verbals mostly home-grown: It’s interesting to note that all of the early verbals are from the northeast except for Scott. Schiano is doing a great job of “owning” the talent in his area, including 9 of the 19 verbals being from New Jersey. It will be interesting to see what sort of strategy Schiano will pursue in southeastern Florida, especially with respect to skill athletes. That area has been kind to Rutgers in the past. Nevertheless, Rutgers can no longer conduct camps in the area and Schiano’s success in the northeast means that he can be more selective when it comes to who he offers in Florida. I don’t know whether he can win many recruiting battles with the Florida “Big Three”, but there is so much talent in the Dade/Broward/Palm Beach Counties corridor that I’m sure he can pull in some quality talent. They can’t all go to the “Big Three”.

The “twins”: That’s what I call South Jersey skill athletes Shawney Kersey and Aaron Hayward. I call them that even though they are not related because they are both outstanding athletes who, in my view, did not possess the sort of offer list that their skills merited. Perhaps it’s because they are from the less heavily recruited southern part of the state? I don’t know. All I know is that they are both very, very fine prospects. In fact, if Schiano can continue to recruit this type of skill athlete out of New Jersey he may not have to make a recruiting push in Florida after all.

The “Brooklyn sleepers”: Andre Civil, Jamal Wilson and Robert Joseph are all from New York. In fact, they are all from Brooklyn. I really like prospects from New York State and I like prospects from Brooklyn most of all.

The fact of the matter is that New York has a population base that ranks with the big three in football recruiting of California, Texas and Florida but does not produce near the number of college football prospects. High school football is just not a passion, not even a priority, in the Empire State. Moreover, kids from Brooklyn simply do not receive any press coverage. The major New York dailies do a poor job of covering prep sports, so it is really tough to get info on a lot of these kids. Nevertheless, that does not mean that there is not high-level D-I talent in that state. It simply means that a lot of that talent is unknown to so-called recruiting experts.

How many of you know that Jamal Wilson was offered by Penn State BEFORE his junior year. Not many, even though it was reported in the local press. If Wilson had been playing in Florida or Texas, news of the offer would have put him on the recruiting radar of numerous schools and fans. In New York, however, he remained a relative unknown.

Civil, Wilson and Joseph are all “high ceiling” sort of prospects with their best football in front of them. They are all a bit raw, but there is no doubting their upside.

The “stars” of the class: No question about it, Tom Savage and Desmond Scott are national blue-chip prospects that just about any program in the country would love to sign.

Around forever:  Steve Beauharnais, Malcolm Bush and Mark Brazinski: These are three kids who were identified very early as BCS-caliber prospects. It seems like they have been on the recruiitn radar forever and all are solid gets for Rutgers.

High Ceilings – Abdul Smith, Gerald Hodges, Mark Harrison: I really can’t stop until I mention these three fine prospects. All possess outstanding athleticism and I would not be surprised if they perform at a higher level in college than their rankings may indicate. Harrison, in particular, is a sleeper who is vastly underrated (myself included). His early offer list would have been much longer if he did not hail from the recruiting outback known as Connecticut. Much like Brooklyn, Connecticut prospects are hidden gems who usually outperform their prep ranking at the next level. Harrison’s great combination of size, speed and productivity merits special attention and he is, along with Jamal Wilson, my “Super Sleeper” in the class.

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Name:	Abdul Smith
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DB
Position:	DB/WR/RB
Height:	6′0
Weight:	182
Forty:	4.58
City/School:	Pennsburg Perkiomen
State:	Pennsylvania
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	COL, UCONN, RUT, WVU, TEMP, SYR, MD, AKRON, IA, FLA INTL, PSU, PITT, CIN, LOU, AUB, NCST, WISC
National Ranking Position:	55
Rating:	5
National Honors:	HM-2007 Nike Football Training Camp-Underclassmen (DB)
Junior Local Honors:	1-Philadelphia Inquirer-Southeastern Pennsylvania (DB); 1-Pottstown Mercury (DB & AP)
Sophomore Local Honors:	2-Pottstown Mercury (DB)
Combines:	Abdul Smith, Perkiomen (Pa.), 6-0, 182, SPARQ: 105.42, Defensive Back 40: 4.7, PB: 40-03, PA: 4.22, VJ: 33.3
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News And Notes:	One of the top junior CBs in Pennsylvania…………He committed to Rutgers in July……..1-Philadelphia Inquirer-Southeastern Pennsylvania: DB Abdul Smith, Perkiomen School. The lightning-quick safety is getting recruited by top-flight Division I-A programs across the country. He had 59 tackles and four interceptions…………….As a junior, he had 662 yards passing and 7 TDs, rushed for 910 yards and 12 TDs, gained over 350 yards and scored 3 TDs on punt and kick returns, and tallied 60 tackles, 1 TFL and 4 INTs……………..At CB he shows good recovery speed and the ability to play bump-and-run…………..He tested very well at the 2008 Baltimore Nike……….First Team All-Camp at the March 2008 Badger Sport/New Level Athletics Passing Camp……………First Team All-Combine at the March 2008 Pittsburgh Scout.com/Under Armour Combine………….Abdul Smith, School Perkiomen in Pennsburg ,PA, 5-11, 180 WR,DB Rushed 43-454-5tds, Caught 13 balls for 385 6tds………..Will camp in 2008 at Florida and Florida State (childhood fave)

Name:	Gerald Hodges
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DB
Position:	DB/QB/LB
Height:	6′3
Weight:	215
Forty:	4.46
City/School:	Paulsboro
State:	New Jersey
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	RUT, SYR, PSU, MD, IA, CIN, TEMP, DUKE, WVU
National Ranking Position:	77
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	1-Philadelphia Inquirer-South Jersey (DB); 1-Camden South Jersey Courier Post-Group 1 (DB); 140 New Jersey Juniors to Watch (December 2007)
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News And Notes:	One of the top juniors in New Jersey…….He committed to Rutgers in June……..A versatile athlete who plays QB but projects as a safety or OLB in college due to his great combination of size, strength and speed…….1-Philadelphia Inquirer-South Jersey: DB Gerald Hodges Paulsboro 6-3 215 Junior Had five interceptions. As QB, led team in rushing, passing, scoring…………..As a sophomore, he started at quarterback, free safety, and returned punts. He had 8 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns on offense and recorded 65 tackles and 6 interceptions on the defensive side of the ball………Effective both against the run and pass……..Plays for a strong program……….350 bench……….Fine wrestler……………First Team All-Camp at the March 2008 Badger Sport/New Level Athletics Passing Camp……….Impressive at the 2009 Akron at the Badger Sport/New Level Athletics Skills Pass Camp ……..Looked good at February 2008 Rutgers Premier Showcase………………….2.4 GPA………….As of December 2007 he was hearing from Syracuse, Georgia Tech, UConn, Virginia, Rutgers, and Penn State…………….”GROUP 1 Favorite: Paulsboro. Versatile junior QB Gerald Hodges looks to guide Paulsboro to its 17th sectional playoff championship”…………….”PLAYERS TO WATCH • Gerald Hodges, Paulsboro, junior, QB/S: Going into only his junior season, he could be one of the conference\’s best quarterbacks”…………….”December 2006: Football season highlights, from A to Z: Y is for youth. Several freshmen and sophomores made their marks, including Paulsboro\’s exciting quarterback, Gerald Hodges. The 6-2, 190-pound sophomore was a magician at avoiding a pass rush, and he finished the season with 733 yards rushing on 106 carries and 10 touchdowns. West Deptford running back Jimmy Owens was arguably the region\’s most exciting freshman. A 5-8, 180-pounder with 4.6-second speed in the 40-yard dash, Owens gained 720 yards on just 58 carries – that\’s 12.4 yards per attempt – and scored nine touchdowns. He will combine with junior Stephon Archie (964 yards on 123 carries, 18 TDs) to give the Eagles a dynamic backfield again next year. December 4, 2006 QB Gerald Hodges – Paulsboro Hodges rushed for 113 yards and 1 touchdown on 13 carries during a 20-0 victory over Glassboro in the South Group I Championship. He also added an interception on defense”

Name:	Logan Ryan
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DB
Position:	DB/WR
Height:	5′11
Weight:	170
Forty:	4.52
City/School:	Voorhees Eastern Regional High
State:	New Jersey
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	WVU, UVA, MD, RUT, NW
National Ranking Position:	123
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	2-Philadelphia Inquirer-South Jersey (DB); 140 New Jersey Juniors to Watch (December 2007)
News And Notes:	One of the top junior CBs in New Jersey and overall prospects in South Jersey…………He committed to Rutgers in June………As a junior starter at QB and CB, he completed 71 of 121 passes for 899 yards and 5 TDs, while also rushing for 625 yards and 13 touchdowns. At CB, he recorded he recorded 28 tackles, 22 assists, 2 FRs and 10 PBUs…………As a sophomore starter at WR and CB, he had 57 tackles, 5 INTs, 28 receptions for 250 yards and 1 TD…………….Smooth and fluid CB prospect who plays with nice technique…………225 bench, 365 squat, 4.14 shuttle………Impressive at a 2007 National Underclassmen Combine……….Starting point guard in basketball his first two years, but gave up the sport as a junior to focus on football……….Looked good at February 2008 Rutgers Premier Showcase………………..As of December 2007 he was hearing from Wake Forest, Purdue, Stanford, UConn, Syracuse, Temple, and Rutgers………….3.5 GPA

Name:	Duron Harmon
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DB
Position:	DB/WR/RB
Height:	6\’1
Weight:	191
Forty:	4.52
City/School:	Camden-Wyoming Caesar Rodney
State:	Delaware
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	STAN, RUT, PITT, MD
National Ranking Position:	127
Rating:	5
Sophomore Local Honors:	2-Henlopen North (DB)
News And Notes:	One of the top juniors in Delaware…….He committed to Rutgers in June……..Projects as a safety in college………As a junior, he had 31 tackles, 42 assists, 3 INTs and 9 PBUs and carried the ball 91 times for 701 yards and 12 TDs and had 212 yards receiving …………As a sophomore, he recorded 73 tackles, 3 INTs, 9 PBUs and 3 forced fumbles……………..32 vertical, 4.41 shuttle, 295 bench, 315 shuttle………. Also stars in basketball…………Third Team All-Camp at the March 2008 Badger Sport/New Level Athletics Passing Camp…………Plans to visit Notre Dame in March as he was unable to attend their February junior day……….Impressive at the New York City Metro (NJ) Underclass Combine-May 20, 2007………..Interested in majoring in physical therapy or education……….3.5 core GPA

Name:	Mohammed Sanu
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DB
Position:	DB/LB/QB
Height:	6′3
Weight:	210
Forty:
City/School:	Monmouth Junction South Brunswick
State:	New Jersey
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	RUT
National Ranking Position:	189
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	1-Newark Star Ledger-AS (QB); 3-Newark Star-Ledger-AS (DB); 1-Newark Star Ledger-Middlesex; 140 New Jersey Juniors to Watch (December 2007)
News And Notes:	One of the top junior athletes in New Jersey………….He committed to Rutgers in January 2008……………Dual-threat QB who is a great runner but projects at LB in college………As a junior starter at QB and safety, he had 900 yards rushing, 700 yards passing, 90 tackls and 5 INTs………….Returning junior starter at QB and safety………….With his athleticism and frame, he probably projects as a safety or OLB in college, although he does possess a very, very strong arm………..During the 2007-2008 academic year he is athletically a senior but academically just a junior…………..265 bench, 435 squat……..Newark Star Ledger:  “Offense: QB Muhamed Sanu (6-3, 210) almost engineered a victory over Monroe (a 28-20 loss) in his first start last year as a sophomore, then struggled as his team went 1-3 in the next four games against the roughest part of South Brunswick’s schedule. He finished with 682 yards passing and paced three victories in the last five games to foster hope for 2007. Etc.: Sanu was a remarkably durable performer as a sophomore QB/S last season. Along with his passing ability, he made four interceptions and was second on the team with a total 57 tackles”. …………….What’s versatile Sanu gonna do? Home News Tribune Online 09/6/07 By KEN WEINGARTNER CORRESPONDENT: “Throughout his life, Mohamed Sanu was thrust into situations that forced him to adapt to new surroundings. As a child, he moved frequently, living in New Brunswick, Africa, Georgia, Sayreville and now South Brunswick. As an athlete, he was a Pop Warner running back who was moved, against his preference, to quarterback. Now, as an established strong-arm, drop-back style QB, he is being recast as the triggerman in the Vikings’ new multiple-option attack under first-year coach Rick Mantz. No problem. “I’m so excited,” Sanu said. “I think the offense fits me. I can move on my feet and Coach knows how to use the drop back on certain occasions. I like the wishbone. I went to a camp over the summer and they told me the coach has me in the wrong offense. But I like the offense; it works. As long as it works, I’m fine with it.” Sanu, who recently turned 18, is an academic junior, but considered a senior as far as athletic eligibility. When Mantz, who previously coached at Hillsborough, got the job at South Brunswick, Sanu took it upon himself to immediately seek out his new mentor.”I wanted to get acquainted with him,” Sanu said. “He came on strong; his presence and the way he talked. He’s always looking in your eyes and is a great speaker. He’ll get you motivated for every little thing.” The initiative Sanu showed in introducing himself to the coach is indicative of his leadership skills and style. He is one of the team’s captains. “His teammates love him and he takes responsibility for everything,” Mantz said. “He asks questions, he watches film — he’s the kind of kid you have to kick out of the locker room. He’s a leader. He just impresses everybody; you can’t help but fall in love with the kid. He’s extremely talented and he’ll do anything for you.” Sanu never intended to be a quarterback, but was finally moved to the position while playing Pop Warner in South River. He quickly learned that with his rocket arm, there was no other spot for him. He can seemingly just flick the ball 75 yards with his easy, fluid delivery. “I realized I could throw the ball a mile; I never knew I could throw that far,” Sanu said. “Coach says it looks like I’m throwing from a lawn chair because I don’t transfer my weight; it’s all arm.” With his background, Sanu is adept at handling new situations that might intimidate others. “It’s hard moving around when you’re a kid because you make friends and you don’t want to lose them,” Sanu said. “But I got to see different places and different environments. I wasn’t always liked where I went. So I know how to act toward people, whether they’re hating on you or liking you.” If Sanu and South Brunswick’s offense clicks, he will not be a popular figure around the Greater Middlesex Conference. “I’m ready to play football; I just want to get after it this year,” Sanu said. “We still need to do some work to get everything together, but I’m liking our team. I see that we’re going to do well as long as we focus and do what we have to do. We have to believe in each other and be accountable to each other. “We have a lot of talent and speed. But most impor 00004tantly, we have heart. We’re not the biggest team around, but as long as you have heart, you don’t have to be big. You just have to be tough and have the heart of a Viking.””……………”Mohamed Sanu returns at quarterback for South Brunswick, but facing a new role in running the option. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior won’t be asked to carry the load alone”…………………..”South Brunswick also graduated its top players on the defensive line, at linebacker and at the corners. If Monroe has an edge, it might be at quarterback, where Cushman provides a veteran presence. The Vikings have a talented sophomore in Mohammed Sanu, but he will be making his first start”………………”3. SOUTH BRUNSWICK Offense: Tailback Greg McClendon and fullback Joe Clancy will assume the bulk of the ball-carrying chores, with promising sophomore Mohammed Sanu providing another dimension at QB. Senior Ray Dasant is the top wideout. Tackles John Viotto and Joe Mecca anchor the line”…………….”THREE SOPHOMORES TO WATCH: Mohammed Sanu, quarterback, South Brunswick; Jorge Marino, defensive tackle, Old Bridge; Ted Greffin, CB/HB, Old Bridge”………………..Sanu needs solid passing grade Home News Tribune Online 09/7/06:  “With so many talented quarterbacks in the Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division, it’s easy to see how South Brunswick sophomore Mohamed Sanu might be overlooked entering the 2006 season. “I don’t think a lot of people around know about him too much,” South Brunswick head coach Mark Prelewicz said. “A lot of people are talking about some other guys in the area. I haven’t heard Mohamed’s name mentioned a lot, but that’s fine.”Piscataway quarterback Tony Logan and Perth Amboy signal caller James Harrell have garnered most of the preseason accolades.Logan has already received scholarship offers from 15 Division I schools including Tennessee, Purdue, Maryland, Rutgers and Connecticut. Harrell led the conference last fall in throwing yards (2,196) and touchdown passes (14).Sanu, who saw time on special teams, in the defensive secondary and at wide receiver a year ago, also served as starting quarterback Mario DeFelice’s backup.With GMC rushing leader Vince Davidson carrying the bulk of the offensive load last season, however, the Vikings rarely put the ball in the air.Now that Davidson has graduated, taking his school-record 3,667 rushing yards with him, South Brunswick’s offensive game plan has changed.The Vikings, who threw the ball about 10 percent of the time a year ago, will now take advantage of Sanu’s strong arm and athleticism, taking to the air about 40 percent of the time this season, according to Prelewicz.”Our offense is still a power running offense,” he explained, “but it may look a little different this year. Where you usually set up the pass by running the ball, we may set up the run by passing the ball.”In doing so, Prelewicz said, fullback Joe Clancy and tailback Greg McClendon — Davidson’s heir — will benefit.”Greg knew his role last year,” Prelewicz said. “He knew how special Vince was. Greg was just waiting his turn and learning as much stuff as he could learn. He worked his tail off in the offseason and is ready to come in and be a leader. He knows it’s his time and he’s ready for it.”Clancy, who was a bruising lead blocker a year ago, will be even more effective this season now that he has gained almost 30 pounds of muscle. “Joe is a guy we can count on every snap on both sides of the ball,” said Prelewicz, noting that Clancy doubles as a linebaker. “I can verbalize a game plan to him in 10 seconds and he knows what’s going on.”The key to the team’s season, however, may rest on Sanu’s competent shoulders. How quickly the sophomore signal caller develops may determine if South Brunswick makes a run at the NJSIAA playoffs. The Vikings narrowly missed qualifying for the postseason a year ago, despite finishing with a 7-3 record, the school’s best mark since 1995.”Obviously we are going to miss Vince,” Prelewicz said. “But that’s the nature of high school football. Year to year you’ve got to re-evaluate what you have and not change your system, but adapt it to what’s going on.”What’s going on is that McClendon, Clancy and especially Sanu will have their day in the spotlight.”Mohamed spent a lot of time in the summer with Coach (Jeff) Johnson, just getting himself ready as far as the playbook, knowing the routes and just getting comfortable stepping into a huddle,” Prelewicz said. “We expect him to grow into a good all-around quarterback, somebody who can lead a team down the field. He can throw the ball with the best of them.”Prelewicz said he believes that by the time Sanu is a senior, he will be a Division I prospect. “He will be going (to college on scholarship) somewhere,” Prelewicz said”……………..”For South Brunswick, the athletic Mohamed Sanu is a sophomore who has all the potential in the world. A threat to run and pass, Sanu is expected to be involved in a versatile backfield which includes the classic fullback in Joe Clancy and the classic tailback Greg McClendon”………………..”Strong-armed sophomore Mohammed Sanu takes over at quarterback, replacing Mario DeFelice, who graduated. Sanu’s throwing ability should take pressure off the running game and, hopefully, lead to a balanced offensive attack. The hard-hitting Clancy and Sanu will be the safeties. Amrhein, Viotto, Shapiro and Evan Nathanson will see time on the defensive line. Mike Powers, Joe Amejka, Khalid Weston and Nick Zastocki will play at the linebacker spots”……………………PS-”Triggering the offense will fall to two players, senior Mario DeFelice and freshman Mohammed Sanu, because last year’s quarterback, Kyle Breese, decided not to play this season. “We’re going to split time throughout the year,” Prelewicz said. “They have different qualities and will be able to play off each other. It makes things more dynamic to be able to use both of them because they both bring something different to the offense. They’re both going to do well. “Mario has been around. He knows the offense and knows what to expect. He can be more comfortable running the entire offense. Mohammed, obviously, is very young and hasn’t been in the offense long. But when you watch him throwing the ball around, he can get the ball wherever he wants and very quickly. He came into camp and worked his butt off and showed everyone he can do a lot of things.”"

Name:	Andre Civil
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DL
Position:	DL
Height:	6′5
Weight:	239
Forty:	4.98
City/School:	Booklyn Sheepshead Bay
State:	New York
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	GT, SYR, CLEM, UCONN, RUT
National Ranking Position:	66
Rating:	5
Combines:	Spring 2007: • Civil • Andre • DL • 76 • 247 • 2009 • 5.13 • 22 • 4.72 • 25.8 • 60.71
News And Notes:	One of the top overall prospects in New York………..He committed to Rutgers in May…….A great-framed DE prospect with quick feet and excellent athletic ability……….Somewhat raw but has huge upside…………4.40 shuttle………….As of February he was hearing from Rutgers, UConn, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Penn State, Syracuse, and Clemson………..December 2007 MBD: “NYS top 5 for 2009 by 12/21/07 20:30 ET 1. Andre Civil DE Sheepshead bay 2. Curtis Dukes RB/LB Indian River 3. Troy Walker WR Long Island City 4. Devin Worthington LB Aquinas 5. Tom Bradley OL William Floyd” …………….Very impressive at New Jersey Underclass Combine-April 1, 2007.

Name:	Malcolm Bush
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DL
Position:	DL/TE
Height:	6′6
Weight:	235
Forty:	5.16
City/School:	Hackensack
State:	New Jersey
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	UCONN, SYR, PITT, RUT, NCAR
National Ranking Position:	77
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	140 New Jersey Juniors to Watch (December 2007)
Combines:	2007: Malcolm Bush  10 Hackensack HS NJ Lincoln park DL TE 75.5 233 99 127.5 28.5 8′6.5 4.61 5.16 9 185
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News And Notes:	One of the top junior DE/TE prospects in New Jersey…………..He committed to Rutgers in June……As a junior starter at TE and DE, he had 17 receptions for 277 yards and 2 TDs, 55 tackles, 3 sacks and 3 FRs…………..300 bench, 375 squat…………2.8 GPA……….Returning junior starter at TE and DE on a 4-6 team……..One of several blue-chip underclassmen in the program…………Nice frame, quick and athletic………..Looked good at February 2008 Rutgers Premier Showcase……………..As of December of his junior year he was hearing from Florida, USC, Rutgers, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and BC………………Impressive at New York City Metro (NJ) Underclass Combine-May 20, 2007……………Transferred from Don Bosco to Hackensack after his freshman season…………..One of 3 freshmen on the roster at Don Bosco Prep: Malcolm Bush Class: Freshman Position: WR Jersey: 89 Height: 6\’2\” Weight: 200 lbs. Defensive Season Stats Tackles Tackles Assists Total Tackles/G Season Totals: 1 1 2 2.0………………….”Three juniors (Oliver, Solice and Bush) also are blue-chip prospects. Oliver, Solice and Bush started to come into their own at the end of last season. They have the potential to create havoc and must do so for the Comets to truly reach the expectations laid out before them”

Name:	Michael Larrow
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DL
Position:	DL
Height:	6′3
Weight:	258
Forty:	5.11
City/School:	Union
State:	New Jersey
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	SYR, RUT, ILL
National Ranking Position:	117
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	140 New Jersey Juniors to Watch (December 2007); 2-Conference
Combines:	DL – Michael Larrow / Union (N.J.) / 6-3, 252 5.11 40, 32\’02\” PB, 24.6\” VJ, 4.82 shuttle, 61.65 SPARQ
News And Notes:	One of the top junior DE prospects in New Jersey………….He committed to Rutgers in June……….As a junior, he had 55 tackles and 10 sacks…….Looked good at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine, and one service named him among the top players at his position at the event………..Decent speed but a great, great motor……….Returning junior starter at DE on a 7-4 team……………295 bench, 335 squat…………..Pittsburgh All-Nike Combine Team (March 2008)……………..Camped in 2007 at Rutgers…….As of early January 2008 he was hearing from Purdue, Virginia, and Wake Forest

Name:	Steve Beauharnais
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	LB
Position:	LB/RB
Height:	6′2
Weight:	230
Forty:	4.74
City/School:	Saddle Brook
State:	New Jersey
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	RUT
Synopsis:	Written after sophomore year:  A two-time all-area selection by the Herald & News, Beauharnais is a man-child of a ‘backer, possessing a great body and excellent speed (4.74 combine forty) and quickness (4.41 shuttle as a frosh!). He puts his skills to great use on the field, registering a state-leading 144 tackles as a freshman and adding another 104 as a sophomore despite missing a couple of games with a hamstring injury. Also plays QB and RB, passing for 581 yards and 7 TDs and rushing for 1,301 yards and another 7 scores as a sophomore. Already being actively recruited by the eastern powers.
National Ranking Position:	118
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	2-Newark Star Ledger-Group 1-AS; 2-Newark Star Ledger-Bergen; 1-Passaic North Jersey Herald & News-Area (LB); 1-Bergen-Hackensack Record-Bergen County (LB); 140 New Jersey Juniors to Watch (December 2007)
Sophomore Local Honors:	3-AP-AS (LB); 1-Passaic North Jersey Herald & News-Area (LB); 2-Bergen County
Freshman Local Honors:	1-Herald News-Area (North Jersey)
Combines:	2007 Steven Beauharnais  10 Saddle Brook HS NJ New Jersey RB LB 73 226 96 127 31 9′2 4.46 4.87 21 1503
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News And Notes:	One of the top juniors in New Jersey………………He committed to Rutgers in June……….1-Passaic North Jersey Herald & News-Area: “Steve Beauharnais, Saddle Brook, Linebacker The 6-2, 200-pound Beauharnais continues to be one of the most imposing defensive presences in Bergen County. He earned first-team All-Bergen and All-B-PSL honors this season as the Falcons won their first three games before finishing 4-6. A junior, Beauharnais made 78 tackles, three interceptions, two sacks and one fumble recovery. Against eventual Non-Public Group 1 champion Paterson Catholic, he had 15 tackles. As a running back, he also rushed for 1,003 yards and eight touchdowns. Beauharnais already holds a scholarship offer from Rutgers and interest from Virginia and Penn State, with more offers likely to emerge over the next year. \”He definitely was a leader,\” Falcons coach Lou Giele said. \”Obviously, he was a leader on the field on offense and defense. As far as being a linebacker was concerned, he has very good vision, runs well to the ball and gets rid of blockers very well. He\’s just a natural out there as a defensive player.”…………….1-Bergen-Hackensack Record-Bergen County: “LB: Steve Beauharnais, Saddle Brook, junior Finished with 78 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions and a fumble recovery”…………..As a sophomore, he had 163 carries for 1,301 yards (7.98 ypc) and 7 TDs, 4 receptions for 35 yards, completed 25 of 55 pases (45.5%) for 581 yards, 7 TDs and 6 INTs and had 75 tackles, 29 assists, 3 sacks and 2 INTs……………A talented two-way prep star who prejects as a LB in college with his fine size, instincts and physical style of play………….4.34 shuttle…………”The defensive line should be sound with Pelli, Periera, Murray, Attanasio and Mormino challenging for starting positions. Beauharnais (104 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions) and Podence will man the middle LB spots in the 50-front defense. The next level Beauharnais, a junior, has received attention from a number of Division I programs, including Virginia and Rutgers. Maneri also is getting D-I looks”………………..Very impressive at New York City Metro (NJ) Underclass Combine-May 20, 2007……………..1-Passaic North Jersey Herald & News-Area: “Steve Beauharnais Saddle Brook Linebacker One of the most impressive and intimidating players in the area, Beauharnais is a true star in the making. After leading the state with 144 tackles as a freshman, he followed that up with 104 in his sophomore campaign despite missing two games with a hamstring injury. The 6-3, 220-pound linebacker had 14 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions and four forced fumbles. Beauharnais also stepped in to play quarterback this season, passing for 581 yards and seven touchdowns against six interceptions. As a running back and quarterback, he rushed for 1,301 yards and seven scores. He accounted for 1,882 total yards of offense. A second-team All-Bergen selection, Beauharnais being recruited by numerous Division I schools, including Rutgers, Penn State, Virginia, Temple, Maryland, North Carolina, Boston College and Connecticut. \”He is the most dominant defensive player on the field.\” Falcons coach David Schuman said”……………..”The engine that runs this unit is Beauharnais, who led North Jersey with 144 tackles as a freshman. He commands attention from ideline to sideline. An aggressive front four should free him up even more.” ………………….1-Herald News-Area (North Jersey):  “Steve Beauharnais, LB, Saddle Brook Just a freshman, the 6-2, 200-pound Beauharnais exploded onto the scene as one of the premier defensive players in the state this season. He notched 112 solo tackles and 32 assisted for a total of 144, the second-most in the state, according to MaxPreps.com; he added three sacks and four pass defenses. \”He was the heart and sole of our defense and the best player on our team despite being a freshman,\” Falcons coach David Schuman said. \”Twice Steven had over 20 tackles in a game, and he had over 10 tackles in nine out of his 10 games. A first-team All-B-PSL selection, Beauharnais is already being recruited by Rutgers, Boston College, Kansas, East Carolina and UConn”

Name:	Jordan Hill
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	LB
Position:	LB/RB
Height:	6′3
Weight:	235
Forty:	4.60
City/School:	Steelton-Highspire
State:	Pennsylvania
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	TEMP, PITT, RUT
National Ranking Position:	133
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	Midstate top 100 (Harrisburg Patriot-News-August 2007)
Sophomore Local Honors:	HM-AP-A-AS (LB); Top 3 Central PA Sophomore Prospects (September 2006); Midstate Top 100 (Harrisburg Patriot News)
News And Notes:	One of the top junior LB prospects in Pennsylvania…………..He committed to Rutgers in June………As a junior, he recorded 89 tackles, 16 TFL, 9 sacks, 3 FFs and 2 FRs……..HM-AP-A-AS: LB Jordan Hill, Steelton-Highspire, Soph., 6-3, 235. Outstanding inside linebacker and lead blocker as a fullback…………………3.7 core GPA…………Wants to major in business…………Plans to attend Notre Dame junior day………….No offers as of mid-March as he needs to take his SAT………….Harrisburg Patriot-News:  “LINEBACKERS: Jordan Hill is a monster in the middle. But you need more than one hammer to be effective and there are some holes to fill. RUNNING BACKS: To start, there\’s a 2,000-yard rusher. Then the fullback brings 272 pounds of thunder to clear a path. At this level, it\’s a scary combination. Jeremiah Young (5-11, 185 jr) and Jordan Hill (6-4, 272 jr) are the best backfield tandem in the midstate.” …………..Big Hills at Steel-High Sunday, August 27, 2006 BY ERIC F. EPLER For The Patriot-News:  “Competition was fierce back then, although Jordan Hill and his arch-rival, cousin Lloyd Hill, never actually donned the celebrated Steelton Raiders midget football uniform on gameday. \”Small-time\” football, the kind played near playgrounds and neighborhood parks, certainly appealed to both. That much was obvious.  The soft-spoken Jordan Hill, who carried 245 pounds on his 6-foot-3 frame, would strengthen the offensive line at center, while the unrestrained Lloyd Hill, at 6-1 and 290 pounds, would land at tackle…….Ditto for Jordan, who earned a fast reputation when inserted at linebacker against last year\’s District 3-A semifinal opponent, Columbia. One rush. One Jordan Hill tackle. One separated shoulder of the ballcarrier. \”Last year, it surprised me a little bit, playing so early. They didn\’t really know what position to put me in,\” said Jordan Hill, on a short list of top Capital Division linebackers this season. He will continue to block for Young, although from his new fullback assignment. \”It\’s really easy to block for a guy like Jeremiah because of his great vision. It\’s something most people don\’t have.\” Despite the new territory to conquer, Deibler likes what he sees. \”Jordan is a quiet kid and doesn\’t really say a lot,\” he said. \”But after we broke down the [Donegal] film, he had four pancake blocks, and I could see he had a little smile on his face.\” Handling his position well, Jordan helped a Rollers\’ defense that allowed a diminutive 226 total yards per game, which ranked ninth in the midstate, and 12.8 points a game. Should that trend continue, Jordan and Lloyd Hill will have enjoyed banner success. \”Those two guys are great, and the whole crew of current sophomores hang out together. They have classes together and play basketball together,\” said Deibler. \”The Hills\’ genes are pretty good, and I\’m just looking forward to the time when they fully mature and get to that highest level, where I know they can be. It\’s always a lot of new stuff for them, but they go right after it.\” Fred Hill, Lloyd\’s father, still embraces his championship run in 1978. And it\’s a good bet Larry Hill, the football-minded father of Jordan, had a few \”friendly\” competitions with his brother on the way up. Barely into their high school years, Jordan and Lloyd Hill already own a District 3-A championship story that will get passed down to the next generation. Additional stories are, of course, pending.”

Name:	Mark Brazinski
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	OL
Position:	OL
Height:	6′5
Weight:	280
Forty:	5.21
City/School:	Somerville Immaculata
State:	New Jersey
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	BC, BUCKNELL, PENN, RUT, FSU
Contact Information:	Immaculata High, 240 Mountain Ave Somerville, NJ 08876 Phone: 908-722-0200 ext. 114 Fax: 908-218-7765
National Ranking Position:	65
Rating:	5
National Honors:	HM-2007 Nike Football Training Camp-Underclassmen (OL)
Junior Local Honors:	3-AP-AS (All Classes) (OL); 2-Newark Star Ledger-Non-Public-AS; 1-Newark Star Ledger-Somerset; 140 New Jersey Juniors to Watch (December 2007)
Combines:	Spring 2007: • Brazinski • Mark • OL • 75 • 280 • 2009 • 5.52 • 20 • 4.72 • 24 • 53.34
News And Notes:	One of the top overall juniors in New Jersey………He committed to Rutgers in June………40 pancakes as a sophomore…..Being recruited as a center…………Has been very impressive on the 2006 and 2007 combine circuit…….Excellent agility and footwork……350 bench, 585 squat as of July 2007……3.6 GPA after his sophomore year…………….Took an unofficial visit to Michigan for the Notre Dame game on September 15, 2007…………Impressive at New Jersey Underclass Combine-April 1, 2007 (OL MVP)

Name:	Jamal Wilson
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	OL
Position:	OL
Height:	6′6
Weight:	300
Forty:
City/School:	Brooklyn South Shore
State:	New York
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	PSU, RUT, BUFF, SYR, MD, UCONN
National Ranking Position:	79
Rating:	5
News And Notes:	One of the top overall junior prospects in New York………He committed to Rutgers in April…………..Excellent frame and surprising quickness for a big guy………..2007 preseason:-At 6-6 and 300 pounds, junior OT/DT Jamal Wilson already has received an offer from Penn State.

Name:	Tom Savage
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	QB
Position:	QB
Height:	6′4
Weight:	217
Forty:	4.76
City/School:	Springfield Cardinal O’Hara
State:	Pennsylvania
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	19+ March Offers: MIA, MICH, RUT, AUB, SYR, IA, ILL, NCST, MIN, PITT, LOU, GA, PSU, STAN, LSU, UVA, FSU, WASH, BC, TEN
National Ranking Position:	6
Rating:	5
National Honors:	18-Sophomores-National (fvsports.com – June 2007); HM-2007 Nike Football Training Camp-Underclassmen
Sophomore Local Honors:	Top 14 PA Sophs (June 2007)
News And Notes:	One of the nation’s top junior QB prospects………….He committed to Rutgers in April……………As a junior, he only played in 4 1/2 games due to a broken foot. He passed for 900 yards, 11 TDs and 3 INTs………..Posted on Mon, Dec. 17, 2007 By Tyson McCloud Inquirer Staff Writer: “Here are some top juniors to keep and eye on. Tom Savage, QB, 6-3, 231, junior, Cardinal O’Hara Interested: Illinois, Iowa, Louisville, Miami (Fla.), Michigan, N.C. State, Rutgers. Note: Completed 72 of 136 passes for 809 yards and eight touchdowns for the Lions. . . . Received offers from all seven interested schools.”………….Missed several games as a junior due to a broken foot, but through the first 3 1/2 games he was 63-for-107 for 711 yards passing, eight touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns………..As a sophomore he passed for 1,500 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions………..Very impressive at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine, where he was named the event’s overall MVP (4.76 40, 4.26 shuttle, 31 vertical) ……….Very impressive at 2007 Florida Friday Night Lights Camp, proving himself to be the best of several highly rated junior QBs…….As of July 2007 he already had offers from Michigan and Miami……Has a cannon for an arm and is really put together well. Thorws a great deep ball…………..Excellent accuracy…..A dropback passer……Older brother Bryan signed with Wisconsin befoe winding up at Hofstra…..3.4 GPA as a sophomore………….June 22, 2007 Class of 2009 Prospects By Chris Dokish, PSR Contributing Editor:  “We may as well start at the top, and the current favorite as the No. 1 prospect in the class is Cardinal O’Hara quarterback TOM SAVAGE. Blessed with great size at 6’4” and 220 pounds, he also possesses a strong arm, very good athleticism and excellent mobility. Savage is also very advanced for his age and has participated in camps and combines across the country, such as Miami and USC. He even has the genes as his brother, Bryan, played quarterback at Wisconsin before transferring to Coffeyville JC in Kansas, then finally settling in at Hofstra. Look for Savage to be one of the quarterback prospects in the country next season”……………..Sophomore starter at QB; One of many sophomores on a 3-8 team that provided no stats…………”Class of 2009 Pennsylvania prospects: Quarterback TOM SAVAGE of Cardinal O’Hara is already 6’4” 210, and he has already picked up experience”……………..Philadelphia Inquirer:  “CARDINAL O’HARA AT EASTON When: 7 tonight, Cottingham Stadium. Matchup: Superbly talented Cardinal O’Hara makes its first visit to fabled Cottingham Stadium, bring along D-I-bound wideout Mark Wedderburn (6-6, 223), D-I-bound tailback John Dempsey (6-1, 195) and 6-4, 218-pound sophomore quarterback Tom Savage”…………………Philadelphia Inquirer:  “The Lions also feature 6-4 sophomore quarterback Tom Savage and 6-6, 223-pound junior tight end Mark Wedderburn. They often run their up-tempo offense out of a four-receiver, one-back set”……………….Philadelphia Inquirer:  “Quarterback club. Prep senior Chris Whitney heads the league’s quarterbacking cast. The co-MVP last year, Whitney has one Division I-A offer (Rutgers) and could land more. In addition to Conwell-Egan’s Kevin Schafer and Neumann-Goretti’s Mark Hatty, both seniors, the other top signal- callers are: La Salle junior John Harrison, West Catholic junior Eric Brennan and O’Hara sophomore Tom Savage”

Name:	Desmond Scott
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	RB
Position:	RB/DB
Height:	5′9
Weight:	179
Forty:	4.47
City/School:	Durham Hillside
State:	North Carolina
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	14 April Offers: CLEM, NCST, NCAR, SCAR, GA, TEN, UVA, AL, FLA, ECAR, WVU, DUKE, AUB
National Ranking Position:	8
Rating:	5
National Honors:	1-2007 Nike Football Training Camp-Underclassmen (RB); 17-Sophomores-National (fvsports.com – June 2007)
News And Notes:	One of the top skill athletes in the nation and is a great prospect at both RB and DB………..He committed to Rutgers in June……….As a junior, he carried the ball 132 times for 800 yards and 7 TDs and had 29 receptions for 540 yards and 1 TD………….Transferred from Southern Durham to Durham Hillside after his sophomore season………….As a sophomore, he had 129 carries for 1,173 yards and 15 TDs………..Blazing fast, elusive, quick and runs excellent routes out of the backfield, displaying a soft pair of hands……….Very impressive at 2007 Florida Friday Night Lights Camp, ranked by most as the top underclassman in attendance while playing RB……..As a freshman at Durham Southern, he primarily played wide receiver where he caught 18 passes for 221 yards, and rushed 42 times for 271 yards and 12 touchdowns…………Tested exceptionally well on the 2007 combine circuit………..2006 RUSHING LEADERS (Min. 1,000 yards) Desmond Scott (soph.) – Southern Durham – 129 – 1,173 – 15 TDS……………….Star sophomore starter for Southern Durham.

Name:	Robert Joseph
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	RB
Position:	RB/DB
Height:	6′2
Weight:	225
Forty:
City/School:	Broolyn Poly Prep Country Day
State:	New York
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	SYR, PITT, MD, HOFSTRA, DEL, RUT, TEMP, CORNELL
National Ranking Position:	92
Rating:	5
News And Notes:	One of the top prospects in New York………………A real sleeper who I feel could surprise at the next level…………Junior starter at RB………….He committed to Rutgers in June………..Nice combination of size and speed……………One of 7 sophomores on a 6-3 team that did not provide any stats

Name:	Paul Carrezola
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	TE
Position:	TE
Height:	6′3
Weight:	252
Forty:	4.87
City/School:	Langhorne Neshaminy
State:	Pennsylvania
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	BUFF, NCST, SYR, PITT, IA, RUT
National Ranking Position:	30
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	2-Philadelphia Inquirer-Southeastern Pennsylvania (TE); 2-Conference
News And Notes:	One of the top junior TE prospects in Pennsylvania………He committed to Rutgers in May……….As a junior, he had 18 receptions for 260 yards and 2 TDs………….Solid blocker and has good ball skills…………48-5 shot putter as a sophomore……….290 bench, 560 squat, 28 vertical………..2007 Season (Philadelphia Inquirer): “No play loomed larger than a pass on third-and-long on the Redskins’ opening drive of the game. In a highlight reel play, junior tight end Paul Carrezola– despite almost perfect coverage– made a leaping grab of a Kinney strike for a 13-yard gain and a first down at the Knights’ 31-yard line.”

Name:	Mark Harrison
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	TE
Position:	TE/WR
Height:	6′4
Weight:	215
Forty:	4.38
City/School:	Stratford Bunnell
State:	Connecticut
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	RUT
National Ranking Position:	20
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	2-Hartford Courant-AS (WR); 2-Bridgeport Connecticut Post-AS (REC); 3-New Haven Register-AS (WR)
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News And Notes:	On of the top junior TE and WR prospect in Connecticut………..He committed to Rutgers in June…….As a junior WR, he had 42 receptions for 880 yards (20.95 avg.) and 9 TDs…………Projects as aTE due to his nice frame………Still filling out but has soft hands, a good frame and runs well………..Also stars in basketball……………Very impressive at May 2008 Rutgers BigTime Showcase 839 vertical and combine-best 4.38 forty)…………Impressive at March 2008 Tampa New Level Athletics/Scout.com 7 on 7 Tournament…………Hartford Courant:  “5 Juniors to watch: MARK HARRISON, Bunnell — Athletic 6-4 forward has already impressed everyone in the SWC. Now it\’s time for the state to see what he\’s all about”…………….Class — L 2006 Record — 12-1 (8-1 SWC); SWC Champions, Class L champions Starters returning (off/def) — 5/5They\’re here — Jr. WR Mark Harrison; Jr. QB Chris Sloat

Name:	Shawney Kersey
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	WR
Position:	WR/DB
Height:	6′2
Weight:	175
Forty:	4.53
City/School:	Woodbury
State:	New Jersey
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	RUT, IA, ECAR, WVU
National Ranking Position:	60
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	1-Camden South Jersey Courier Post-Group 1 (WR); 1-Gloucester County (WR); 1-Conference (WR); 140 New Jersey Juniors to Watch (December 2007)
News And Notes:	One of the top junior WR prospects on the East Coast and overall prospects in New Jersey……………He committed to Rutgers in June……..As a junior, he had 28 receptions, 524 yards and 3 TDs and recorded about 40 tackles and 3 INTs………..One of the very top WRs at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine, posting a 4.53 forty on slow turf and a 37 vertical. He showed off great cutting ability and ran excllent routes. One service listed him among the top WRs at the combine……….10.4 100 meters, 21.7 200 meters……..80% classroom average……..2.5 GPA……….As of December of his junior year he had an offer from Rutgers and was hearing from Boston College, Vanderbilt, North Carolina, and Florida Also likes Michigan and West Virginia………….Camden South Jersey Courier Post:  “PLAYERS TO WATCH • Shawney Kersey, Woodbury, junior, RB/DB: Fine hands with exceptional speed, he could be one of the area\’s best wide receivers”………….Impressive at the June 11, 2007 New Jersey Ultimate 100 National Underclassman Camp……….”For Woodbury, which features quarterback Donte Harvey, the key is getting the ball to swift wide receiver Shawney Kersey”……….”Key among Woodbury’s returning players is Shawney Kersey (WR), a speedster who may rate with the best in the area”…………2007 season: DB Shawney Kersey – Woodbury Kersey finished with 12 tackles and an interception during a 14-6 victory over Haddonfieldr

Name:	Aaron Hayward
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	WR
Position:	WR/RB
Height:	6′0
Weight:	189
Forty:	4.54
City/School:	Carneys Point Penns Grove
State:	New Jersey
College Commitment:	Rutgers
Top Offers:	RUT, NCAR
National Ranking Position:	67
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	1-Camden South Jersey Courier Post-Group 1 (RB); 1-Tri-County; Conference Player of the Year; 140 New Jersey Juniors to Watch (December 2007)
Combines:	2007 Aaron Hayward 10 Penns Grove NJ New Jersey 70.5 189 94.5 119.5 25 8\’11 4.78 4.54 21 150.
News And Notes:	One of the top juniors in New Jersey…………..He committed to Rutgers in June………Starts at RB in high school but with his fine speed and height he projects at WR in college…………As a junior, he had 1,363 yards rushing on 185 carries with 20 touchdowns and caught 7 passes for 270 yards. On defense he had 48 tackles and 3 INTs……………………Through mid-November as a junior he had 1,300 yards rushing and 18 TDs…………As a freshman starter, he had 89 carries for 1,039 yards………….One of the top sprinters in New Jersey with excellent breakaway speed and a nice stride…………Second Team All-Camp at the March 2008 Badger Sport/New Level Athletics Passing Camp……………At the 2008 U.S. Army Combine he ran a 4.59 forty and 4.1 shuttle…………2.5 GPA…………Overall MVP at the New York City Metro (NJ) Underclass Combine-May 20, 2007………………..As of December 2007 he was hearing from Rutgers, Boston College, Maryland and several others…………………..Camden South Jersey Courier:  “Top this.Aaron Hayward is just a sophomore, but Penns Grove fans expect a lot from the 6-0, 175-pound running back this season. That’s because last year Hayward accumulated 1,039 yards on 89 carries”