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CHRIS MELVIN
TOP 2004
SHORE
CONFERENCE FOOTBALL RECRUITS
Christopher Melvin
is a recruiting analyst for Big Time magazine, Nike Football combines,
Max Emfinger Recruiting, G & W Report, Red
Zone Prep and CMRecruitingsource.com.
The following list includes players based of their collegiate recruiting ability
for which Melvin has viewed via film, by attending recruiting combines or live
games. These players are not listed upon past honors given by the Asbury Park
Press nor any other publication. This is a preseason list which will be updated
as the season progresses.
1) kade weston (6-6/320)
– Defensive lineman – Red Bank Regional: "A phenom! Big –
quick and runs a 4.9 forty. Uses arms very well which is why he is one of the
nations best at his position. Has received scholarships offers from the likes of
Georgia
,
Florida State
,
Florida
,
Miami
,
Penn State
,
Tenn.
,
North Carolina
,
Oklahoma
,
Nebraska
… and many others."
2) Garrett Graham (6-5/228)
– Tight End – Brick Memorial: "One of the states top TE’s. Has
good speed and superb hands … runs perfect routes which enables him to catch
everything thrown his way. Graham made a huge impact this past spring at
combines. He is also a skilled kicker who has kicked FG’s of 47 and 45 yards.
Graham has received scholarships offers from numerous schools including:
Syracuse
, Northwestern,
Wisconsin
,
Louisville
,
Missouri
, Georgia Tech,
West Virginia
as well as others.
"
3) Donald Brown (5-11/190)
– Running back/Defensive back – Red Bank Catholic
: "Brown is a gifted player who
excels on both sides of the ball. Brown has run his forty in 4.3 and has a
superb vertical-leap to match. He has earned scholarships as a running-back and
as a defensive-back. He can “take it to the house” at any given time!
Scholarships offers range from
Nebraska
,
Iowa
,
Wisconsin
,
Virginia
,
Tennessee
among others.
"
4) Rahmir Cottman
(6-4/180) – Wide Receiver – Red
Bank Reg.: "Cottman is one of the states top WR’s. He has good
height, runs a 4.5 forty, has great-hands, good leaping ability and runs good
routes. This is why colleges like
North Carolina
and
Louisville
have offered him scholarships."
5) Rupert Gill (6-1/197)
– Wide Receiver –
Lakewood
: "Gill runs a 4.55 forty and is even
quicker on the field. He can find openings in a defense well and when he
doesn’t - he is strong enough to maneuver himself around defenders with his
superb strength. He is one of the
states top WR’s and will also play DB. Gill has a host of schools chasing his
talents!"
6) Alex LaMagdelaine (6-4/285) – Offensive Guard – Rumson-Fair Haven
: "One of the states top OLM.
“Lamag” has good strength and quickness and is getting a lot of Division I
attention. He has already garnered an offer from UCONN!
"
7) Rob mahler (6-5/244)
– Defensive lineman – Brick Tw
p. "Mahler has some of the best technique that you’ll find around.
He uses his arms well to shed off blockers. He has received an offer from
Pittsburgh
and has many others seeking his talents."
8) Shamar Taylor (5-11/192)
– Defensive back –
Neptune
: "Taylor
is one of the best players in that state. He is
one of the most gifted players that the state has to offer. He is a phenom and
many schools found that out this past spring. He has run a forty in 4.3 and has
jumped 40 inches in the air - add his superb strength and overall athleticism
and you have another “TOP NOTCH” recruit.
"
9) Beau Reed (6-4/225)
– Tight end/Linebacker/– Rumson – Fair Haven: "Reed is a
gifted athlete who has many schools seeking him. He has played the LB position
in the past – and will also play TE this season to impress the colleges even
more."
10)
mysonn ledet (5-10/190)
– Defensive back- Running back -
Neptune
: "One of the areas top shut-down
CB’s. Ledet has good closing speed and shifts his hips very well. Gifted
player who will also run the ball for the Fliers."
11)
Kevin malast (6-2/213)
– Linebacker/ Full back –
Manchester
: "Malast
is a hard-nosed ball player who will always give a 110% effort. He will be the
“man” for the Hawks and he is always up for the challenge. Strong and has
deceptive speed …"
HAS VERBALLY COMMITTED TO PLAY FOR
RUTGERS
.
12)
vinny stetsko (6-1/228)
– Linebacker –
Toms
River
South
: "Stetsko is a “throw-back”
type of player. He will roam the field from sideline-to-sideline to make
tackles. Has received attention from numerous D1A schools – one being Florida
Atlantic who has offered him a scholarship."
13) Keyron Sheard (6-2/180)
– Quarterback/Athlete – Red Bank Reg.: "Sheard is one of the
states top QB’s. Has a “cannon” for an arm and runs well also. Is more
fast than he is quick …will also play defensive-back. He threw for over a
1,000 yards in 2003."
14)
Kyle Sandberg (6-1/181)
– Defensive back – Toms River East: “Sandberg is a ball-hawk! He
has good coverage skills and recovery speed.
Has the size and instincts that you want in a defensive-back. He has the
quickness of a corner and the size of a safety. Led the area in interceptions in
2003.”
15)
brandon scott (5-11/180)
– Defensive back –
Lakewood:
“Scott has good athleticism and quickness. Played FS last year – but moves
to the corner where is more suitable. Has good movement in his hips and won’t
get beat deep!”
16)
Ryan Canary (6-3/271)
– Offensive lineman/Center – Point Pleasant Boro: “Canary is one of
the states top “Centers” who likes to plow open holes every play. Strong
player who runs well … always gives a 110% effort for the Panthers.”
17)
Keith Gladden (6-1/175)
– Athlete –
Asbury Park:
“Gladden is the “man” for the Blue Bishops. He utilizes his 4.4 speed to
play QB and DB. Has great “one-on-one” skills and is a “shut-down”
corner. As a QB – he passed for just under 1,000 yards.”
18)
Gerald dekle (5-11/175)
– Defensive back – Middletown South
: “Deckle has great “one-on-one”
skills and is also considered a “shut-down” corner. Plays with confidence
and runs a fluid 4.4 forty!”
19)
phil raimondo (6-1/193)
– Quarterback – Lacey
: "Raimondo has good form and poise
for a high school quarterback. Also has good size and releases the ball more
than well. Will get some looks from D1A schools."
20)
mIKE LIVINGSTON (5-11/190) –
Running back/Defensive back – Red Bank Reg.: “
Livingston
shared the carries last season for the Bucs – but this year he will
carry the load. He has great vision, good
speed and quickness and also returns kicks.
Livingston
is also a gifted punter and defensive-back.”
21) jerett sanderson (6-1/180)
– Defensive back –
Long Branch
: “Good athlete!
Sanderson has superb size and quickness … reads a receivers route well
and has better than good recovery speed. Has 4.4 speed – ideal size for the D1A
level.”
22) daquan cross (6-0/180)
– Athlete – Keyport
: “Two
things here! Cross is finally the “man” at Keyport … but he has to get
healthy to keep the Raiders alive. Cross is a “gifted” player who will be a
defensive-back on the collegiate level. He has good vision and instincts along
with the size!”
23) Jeremy fountain (6-1/204)
– Running back/Defensive back – Matawan
: “Fountain is a good back with
good speed. He also plays defensive-back! Getting looks from numerous D1A
schools as a DB.”
24) kyle holland (6-3/190)
– Wide receiver/Defensive back –
Neptune
: “
Holland
hit the scene this spring by attending a few
combines – and he did more than well. He showed good hands, speed (4.5 forty),
route-running and strength. He will also play defensive-back this year.”
25) marcus ayers (6-2/245)
– Linebacker/Defensive lineman – Neptune: “Ayers is a very athletic
player who may call a “tweener”. He has the size of a lineman – but has
the quickness to play in many line-backing schemes.”
26) Brian friedman (6-0.5/196)
– Linebacker/Fullback – Point Pleasant Boro
: “Friedman is a “throw-back” type
of player who leaves it all on the field. He did well at a few spring combines
where he showed good quickness and instincts.”
27)
Greg Dilorenzo (6-1/175)
– Wide receiver/Defensive back – Manalapan
: “Dilorenzo is a very athletic
player who has good quickness and agility. He snagged more than 30 passes for
over 300 yards in 2003. He is also a good defensive-back who is a “ball
hawk”. A SPECIAL PLAYE HERE!”
28) Manny navarro (5-11.5/264)
– Defensive lineman –
Long Branch:
“Navarro is a “rugged” lineman who lacks the size – but has the heart,
quickness and strength to match any recruit around. Good student who has reached
the 1,200 range on the SAT.”
29)
pablo dejesus (5-11/180)
– Wide receiver/Defensive back –
Asbury Park
: “Dejesus is one of the most
exciting players to watch in the state. He can turn a short yardage catch and
turn it into a score at anytime. He has quick moves and is very elusive as a
returner.”
30)
Rodney Salomon (6-5/209)
– Wide receiver – Marlboro: “Salomon isn’t a name brought-up at
the dinner table yet – but in due time it will. A RAW
player who has to tools to be special! Knows how to go for the ball and
utilize his fingers and hands to bring in the tough catch!”
31)
chris martino (5-11.5/190)
– Defensive back – Middletown South
: “Martino is a “ball hawk” who can
make plays from anywhere. He has great instincts and good speed! His 2003
defensive statistics look like this: 50 tackles, 21 solo, 11 for a loss, 8
sacks, 3 INTS, 3 force-fumbles, 3 fumbles recovered and a TD.”
32)
jeff papcun (6-3/180)
– Wide receiver –
Raritan:
“Papcun is one of
Raritan
’s three very good receivers. He is the most
polished of the group as far as athleticism … runs good routes and creates
separation well!”
33)
Elizer adams (6-2.5/270)
– Lineman – Ocean Twp. :
“A powerful player … very quick for his size.
Adams
likes to get
after players - and is very good
at doing so.”
34)
Alex cabasso (6-1/195)
– Athlete – Ocean Twp: “Cabasso is one of those “rugged”
“do-anything” type of players. Whether it’s sharing the carries, making a
big tackle – Cabasso is the type of player to get the job done! He is also a
good student who is in the 1,300 range as far as SAT’s.”
35)
BRENT GAYNOR (6-2/215)
– Fullback/Linebacker – Rumson Fair-Haven: "Had 90 tackles in
2003 and added 6 scores as a fullback. A good student in the classroom!”
36) vito steriti (5-9/180)
– Defensive back/Athlete – Toms River East
: “Steriti may not be the biggest player
in the state – but he is one of the quickest and toughest. Is very elusive as
a runner – and should turn heads this season as he plays defensive-back. Pure
athlete!”
37) maurice turpin (5-10/190)
– Quarterback – Long Branch: "Turpin has one of the strongest
arms in the state. Lacks size – but makes up for it in accuracy. Turpin passed
for more than 1,000 yards in 2003 and looks to do more damage to opposing
defenses in 2004. Was named one of the best QB’s this spring at the
“Big-Time” challenge.”
38)
Rodney alston (5-11.5/218)
– Linebacker –
Asbury Park
: “There can’t be a tougher player
than “Rock” in the state. Alston is a “throw-back” type of player who
excels on the field and in the classroom. He is a “sideline-to-sideline”
player who makes plays after play. Plays
bigger than his actual size.”
39)
david west (5-10/175)
– Defensive back – Toms River North: “West is a good defender who
seems to have a knack for making “big-plays and hits”.
40)
BORN GOODMAN (6-3/275)
– LM –
Asbury Park:
“Very athletic player who has some of the best size you’ll find in the
state. Very agile for size and finds the ball well!
41)
kyle brandon (6-0/190)
– Quarterback/Athlete – Red Bank Catholic: “
Brandon
is a very athletic player for the Caseys. Throws
a good ball and has good strength and size. Although he threw for just over
1,000 yards in split-duty in 2003 … reminds me of Joe Daily (Freehold resident
and starting QB at
Nebraska
). Very
athletic and can find the open WR’s!”
42)
brian maida (5-11/180)
– Place kicker – Freehold Boro: “Has the ability to kick 50 yard
FG’s … a very strong leg. Should gain a lot of interest form colleges as the
season progresses. Maida is an honors student in the class!”
43)
Rob Kelly (6-1/180)
– Defensive back – Middletown South: “Kelly had 6 INT’s in 2003
and added 80 tackles from his FS position. Not a blazer – but he gets the ball
when it is tossed in the air … THAT’S ALL THAT COUNTS! ”
44)
brian smith (6-2/179)
– Wide receiver/Defensive back – Howell: “Smith caught 26 passes
for 400 yards and 5 scores. Was one of the top pass catchers in the shore last
season.”
45)
Kevin wagner (6-0/195)
– Linebacker/Fullback – Freehold Twp
: “Rugged” –
“Throw-back” player who loves to hit. Wagner excels on the field in football
and lacrosse. Has good mobility as a runner!”
46)
jonquil hyman (6-2/290)
– Lineman – Manalapan
: “Hyman is one of the states
strongest players. Made a name for himself at the Rex Plex Combine this past
spring where he was one of the strongest players there. Massive – yet quick
lineman who works hard. Will turn heads in 2004!”
47)
gene kaskiw (6-3/285)
– Offensive lineman– Red Bank Regional
: “Kaskiw is a player that will get
after you play after play. A”rugged” player who always gives a 110%.
48) Shane meyer (6-3/180)
– Wide receiver –
Raritan:
“Meyer was injured last year but still managed to catch more that 24 passes
for over 300 yards. He is one of three very good receivers that will keep the
Rocket faithful happy. He has good coordination and technique.”
49) bRIAN wrubel (5-11/250)
– Lineman – Shore Regional: “Brian reminds me of a Dan Klecko
(former Marlboro –
Temple
star and now a LB with the New England
Patriots). Very quick player who is also extremely strong – he uses these
characteristics to make-up of his lack of size. Explosive
off the ball!”
50) Sean hocutt (6-3/218)
– Linebacker/Wide receiver – Red Bank Regional: “Hocutt is a strong
WR who is very determined and disciplined. Has good hands utilizes his strength
well to separate himself from defenders.”
other notable
recruits
Chris
giamo (5-10/190)
– Running back/Athlete – Rumson-Fair Haven: “Giamo transferred from
RBC and is working himself into the starting role for the Bulldogs. He has good
quickness and strength – but will have to catch a few more balls this year in
Coach Shane Fallon’s offensive scheme. He can do just that!”
jason
wrubel (6-1/253)
– Lineman – Shore Regional: “Nice-sized lineman who has good
strength.”
A.J.
Hill (6-4/190)
– Wide receiver–
Raritan:
“Hill is tallest of the Rockets trio of WR’s. Has good eye-coordination and
looks the ball in. Has good speed for size and leaps high for balls.”
terrence
mckeller (5-10/165)
– Wide receiver –
Long Branch
: “McKeller is a good WR – who
runs good routes. Runs a forty in 4.4 and made a good impression this spring at
the “Big-Time” challenge.
joe
vrola (6-1/185)
– Athlete – Colts Neck: “Vrola is a true-leader who gets the job
done. Has deceptive speed and quickness! Has a strong arm as a QB and is very
reliable. Great student in the class also!”
phil
greene (5-10.5/192)
– Running back/Linebacker – Shore: “Is a good LB who plays
“sideline -to- sideline”.”
jack
stovall (5-9/173)
– Running back –
Long Branch:
“Stovall is a “dart-like” runner who can “take it to the house” from
any spot on the field. Is recovering from an injury – but should be fine for
the season opener.”
chris
martino (5-7/160)
– Running back – Wall:
“Martino is another small – but very quick back. Can hit corner or
sneak through the hole … explosive back!”
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BigTime
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2004 N.J.’s TOP 50 recruiting list.
The list was
compiled by nick lubischer (rivals.com)
1) Eugene
Monroe (6-6/330) – Offensive
Tackle –
Plainfield
-
Virginia
4) Kade
Weston (6-6/310) – Defensive
Tackle – Red Bank Regional
19) Donald
Brown (5-11/190) – Running
back/Defensive back – Red Bank Catholic
20) Garrett
Graham (6-5/228) – Tight End
– Brick Memorial
31) Malcolm
Jenkins (6-1/180) – Defensive
Back –
Piscataway
–
Ohio
State
40) Alex
LaMagdelaine (6-4/285) –
Offensive Guard – Rumson
44) Rahmir
Cottman (6-4/180) – Wide Receiver – Red Bank Regional
46) Beau
Reed (6-4/225) –
Linebacker/Tight end – Rumson
49) Rupert
Gill (6-1/197) – Wide
Receiver –
Lakewood
50) Shamar
Taylor (5-11/192) – Defensive
back –
Neptune
*The list can been seen in its entirety in bigtime
magazine which can be
found at local newsstands ($5 each - or $5 + $3.50 s/h by mail) or by emailing:
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