Jersey Prospects Top the Draft

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  1. Green Hurricane

    Green Hurricane Footsteps Falco

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    Article from Pat Kirwin from NFL.com

    http://www.nfl.com/combine/story?id=09000d5d80ebc5ef&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

    Jersey Boys: Prospects from Garden State in full bloom
    By Pat Kirwan | NFL.com
    Senior Analyst


    Certain places are known as breeding grounds for NFL players. Western Pennsylvania and Ohio come to mind, as do Florida, Texas and California. But this year, New Jersey might be added to that list.

    The Garden State has produced its share of NFL stars, but this year's draft-eligible group is one of the most talented I can remember coming out of the state. Up to five former New Jersey high school stars could be taken in the top 10 picks in April's NFL Draft, and as many as seven might go in the first round.... ( the rest in the link )


    Eugene Monroe, Malcolm Jenkins, BJ Raji, three guys that could go top 5, all Jersey kids. New Jersey consistently is in the 2nd tier nationally in producing top college football players (after the big 3, right there with PA/Ohio), so it really was just a matter of time before they started really making an impact in the draft/NFL. Just think about how the old State U would be doing if they had more than just one of the guys mentioned in the above article.
     
  2. Don

    Don 2008 TGG Rich Kotite "Least Knowledgeable" Award W

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    Moreno is the name you will hear the most in future years no matter where he is taken in the 1st round.
     
  3. tanknyc

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    cushing from Usc
     
  4. CatoTheElder

    CatoTheElder 2009 Comeback Poster of the Year

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    Really, you'd hear a halfback's name more than a corner or defensive tackle's? Gutsy prediction.
     
  5. WW85

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    Donald Brown....RedBank Catholic....I believe!!!


    I can tell you Ohio State is always heavily recruiting the state of NJ., but they usually lose out to Joe Pa.
     
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  6. BleedGreen4ever

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    RBC i went to CBA you from the area?
     
  7. WW85

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    Nope, I grew up on Long Island, live in Columbus, Ohio....moved out here after College.


    My Sisiter lives in Westwood, NJ (Bergen County)......have been up that way in the Fall and seen...Bergen C play Red Bank C about 4 years ago. Some good H.S. Football players on both teams.

    Ohio still has NJ beat.....there are a bunch of powerhouse Ohio High School teams.
     
  8. AnyGivenSunday

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    CBA? I went to High Tech..where are you from?
     
  9. BleedGreen4ever

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    Well there are a bunch of Christian Brothers Academys mine is in Lincroft New Jersey never hear of High Tech sorry
     
  10. BleedGreen4ever

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    Im from Manalapan
     
  11. AnyGivenSunday

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    hahahah I'm from Howell...High Tech is right down the road from CBA on Brookdale's campus.
     
  12. HardHitta

    HardHitta Well-Known Member

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    When ever the Jets draft a guy from Florida st. there usually pretty good.
     
  13. BleedGreen4ever

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    really thats pretty cool
     

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