Vote: Who has been the best freshman football player in New Jersey so far in 2024?

We’ve picked out eight freshmen football players in New Jersey that have stood out this season

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We are just past the mid-point part of the 2024 high school football season here in New Jersey and there’s no shortage of underclassmen performing at a high level. It’s no surprise that freshmen are showing out in Garden State as that’s been the case in the past many times over. This list of underclassmen features some of the top freshmen football players we’ve seen or have been on the rise in New Jersey. Take a look at our list and vote for who you feel has been the top performing freshman high school football player in New Jersey. 

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Voting closes on October 31st, 11:59pm

Here are the nominees:

Zymere Weaver, QB, St. Thomas Aquinas

Very efficient under center for St. Thomas Aquinas this season, Weaver has completed 20-of-24 passes for 343 yards, six touchdowns and zero interceptions. Not too bad for a freshman quarterback.

Ryan Corwin, QB, Monmouth Regional

Seeing time under center as a freshman, Corwin has been solid for Monmouth Regional this fall. Corwin has thrown for 418 yards on 29 completions and two touchdowns.

Patrick Randolph, RB, Park Ridge

One of the state’s best freshman when it comes to production has been Randolph. The running back has carried the rock 121 times for 891 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. Randolph has also made 52 tackles and two sacks on defense.

Cole Anderson, RB, Shawnee

Another running back that’s been amassing some yardage this season is Anderson. The first-year varsity runner has rushed for 485 yards on 83 carries and scored five touchdowns.

Neo Echevarria, RB, Kipp Cooper Norcross

Echevarria’s impact at Kipp Cooper Norcross has been primarily on the offensive end of the ball out of the backfield. The freshman has rushed for 388 yards on 71 carries and scored four touchdowns.

Mekhi Parker, WR, Glassboro

The Glassboro wide receiver leads all freshman in the yardage department with 220 yards on just 10 catches, scoring two touchdowns.

Gage Boyle, LB, Point Pleasant Beach

Boyle has played a lot of linebacker this fall for Point Pleasant Beach as the freshman has notched 50 tackles and five of them have gone for a loss.

Chaz Cusimano, S, Delbarton

Not everyday you see freshmen stepping on varsity and playing in the secondary. Cusimano has done just that for Delbarton, making 26 tackles and intercepting three passes.

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