Shore high school football top prospects: 102 standout Class of 2025 rising seniors

Don't look now, but the fall school athletics season is right around the corner. And although that means the end of another summer at the Shore, it also means that football season is coming fast.

Teams have already been putting in the work all summer with 7 on 7 tournaments and unpadded practices, but the real work is about to start as the beginning of fall practices is less than a month away. And there is a spectacular class of seniors ready to take the field and show off their abilities on the gridiron.

Of course, many of those great players will continue their careers at the college level. Take a look at these 102 star seniors who are primed to shine on the field this fall — and you can expect to see many of them taking their talents to the next level.

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Adam Murphy - OL - Manasquan

Murphy emerged as a Division I prospect as a junior and received multiple offers before committing to Colgate this summer.

Aidan Lunn - QB - Manchester

Lunn is one of the most prolific returning passers in the Shore. He has been productive and has ideal size at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, it will be interesting to see where he lands as a collegiate prospect.

Alex Costic - OL - Red Bank Regional

At 6-foot-1, Costic has a good frame for an interior offensive lineman at 263 pounds. He has received an offer from Grinnell College and many more offers will surely come along as he enters his senior season.

Amir Martinez - QB - Matawan

Martinez needs to build on his frame at 5-foot-11 and 155 pounds, but the quarterback and basketball point guard has natural instincts and athleticism. He was a second team all-division choice as a junior.

Andrei Matthews - WR/DB - Keyport

Matthews is another electric athlete from Keyport who was a first team all-division choice last year. He should have an even bigger role as a senior.

Anthony D’Antonio - DL - Manchester

D'Antonio has solid size at 6-foot and 215 pounds and displays impressive strength, bench pressing 225 pounds a whopping 17 times. He is a prototypical defensive line prospect for the college level.

Aulander Daniels - ATH - Long Branch

Daniels is deceptively strong within his solid 6-foot and 177-pound frame. A second team all-division choice last season, he should see a bigger role in the offense this fall.

Austin Edwards - OL - Brick Memorial

Edwards was a first team all-division selection as a junior and will once again be relied on to create big holes for the Mustangs' talented stable of runners.

Austin Kiernan - LB - Rumson-Fair Haven

Kiernan is another prototypical linebacker prospect from a program that seems to always produce quality football players. He has a great frame at 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds and like so many other Bulldogs, he's a beast in the weight room.

Ben Szuba - DL - Brick Memorial

Szuba is somehow flying under the radar despite being a massive defensive end at 6-foot-7 and 235 pounds. With that rare build and strong productivity as a junior, he is a diamond in the rough.

Blaise Boland - EDGE - Toms River North

Boland is appropriately getting attention after an all-state junior campaign with the Mariners. He returns as one of the team's leaders this fall. With great size at 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, he could develop into an ideal edge rusher in college.

Brady Fence - OT - Pinelands

Pinelands is ready to take the next step this season offensively and it all starts up front with their two tremendous offensive tackles. Fence has a great frame at 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds and has already been offered by TCNJ.

Brendan O’Brien - LB - Shore Regional

A first team all-division selection, O'Brien returns to lead the Blue Devil defense this fall.

Brendan Silva - ATH - Middletown South

Middletown South is navigating a lot of losses from last year's talented group of seniors, but Silva will step into a leadership role after being named a second team all-division selection last year.

Brody Tooker - ATH - Middletown North

Tooker is a versatile player who lined up all over the place but has the most upside as a defensive lineman. At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, he was an all-division selection as a junior and will be one of the team's leaders this fall.

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Camryn Thomas - WR/DB - Toms River North

Thomas should be a high-level recruit after being a center piece of the Mariners' passing game as a junior. He is a smooth athlete that high points the ball at an elite level, exactly the type of traits that make for a terrific receiver recruit.

Chris Aponte - OL/DL - Raritan

Aponte plays on both sides of the line but certainly has the most potential on the defensive side. He has solid size at 6-foot-1 and 260 pounds, and was a second-team all-division performer last year.

Christian Valeo - RB/DB - Toms River East

Valeo is on the smaller side at 5-foot-7 and 165 pounds, but his excellent speed and quickness allowed him to be the driving force of the Raiders offense as a junior.

Cipriano Bodnar - DL - Holmdel

Bodnar has emerged this summer as a recruit for the next level with offers from Wesleyan and Washington and Lee. He'll be one of many big time returners for the Hornets this season.

Cole Cramer - ATH - Southern

The track star is also an electric presence for the Rams' football team. He contributed in multiple ways for the offense and will be asked to carry an even bigger offensive load as a senior.

Cole Pangborn - DB - Rumson-Fair Haven

Pangborn was an all-division selection in the Shore's most competitive division, a testament to his abilities in the defensive backfield. He'll once again be an impact player for the Bulldogs.

Cole Toddings - TE/LB - Barnegat

Toddings is another player who emerged as a D-I recruit as a junior and committed to Colgate over the summer. The 6-foot-2 and 214-pound athlete should turn in a star senior season for the Bengals.

Colin Keating - OL - Toms River North

Keating holds his own within the elite offensive line group at Toms River North, and has been recognized with his first offer coming this month from TCNJ.

Colin Obser - RB/LB - Point Pleasant Boro

Obser is a quickly rising linebacker prospect who already holds an offer from Saint Anselm. Like so many players from Point Boro, he is also an elite weight room performer with solid size at 6-foot and 212 pounds.

Colin Palumbo - RB/DB - Matawan

Matawan has a ton of talented future college football players on the roster, but Palumbo was the engine of this offense. He was a first team all-division choice after rushing for 923 yards and six touchdowns as a junior.

Corey Moses-Lonon - OL/DL - Howell

There are not many high school players who check in at 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds. And there are even fewer who have solid technique and athleticism at that size. Moses-Lonon should intrigue a lot of college coaches with his traits.

Danny Pierson - WR/DB - Toms River South

Pierson was a second-team all-division selection last year and will be a key senior on both sides of the ball for Toms River South.

Dante Campagna - WR/DB - St. John Vianney

Campagna is easily the top returning offensive threat for the Lancers after being an all-division selection last year. He is a well built slot receiver for the college level.

Dante Mortellite - FB/LB - Manchester

Mortellite is solid in just about every way. He has a good build at 6-foot and 205 pounds and is a very good student. He has the strength and production to compete at the next level, most likely as a linebacker.

Donovan Louis-Jacques - OL/DL - Jackson Liberty

Louis-Jacques is very intriguing as a lineman prospect. He has a solid frame to build on at 6-foot-1 and 245 pounds, and was a first team all-division selection on the offensive line.

Dylan Reitmeyer - LB - Point Pleasant Boro

Like so many fellow Panthers, Reitmeyer is a beast in the weight room that wreaks havoc on the defensive side of the ball.

Eddie Slosky - DE - Toms River North

Slosky delivered in big moments, like his two sacks in the state final victory over Passaic Tech. And at 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, he has a great frame to build on for the next level.

Eric Zebrowski - WR/DB - Jackson Memorial

Zebrowksi is certainly slight at 5-foot-9 and 152 pounds, but he is an electric athlete that is primed for a big senior season with the Jaguars.

Frankie Williams - QB - Red Bank Catholic

Williams is arguably the best senior quarterback in the entire state. He has solid size at 6 feet and 192 pounds in addition to being very productive with 1631 yards and 19 touchdowns to only three interceptions while leading the Caseys to a state title last season.

Gavin Maffei - WR/S - Brick Township

Maffei is dynamic on both sides of the ball and plays bigger than his 5-foot-10 and 150-pound frame. He's already gotten an offer from Stevenson University and should see more offers come this fall.

Gavin O’Malley - OL/DL - Red Bank Catholic

The Caseys have a few very skilled lineman that are a bit undersized as far as height but deliver on the field. O'Malley is one of them at 5-foot-11, but he definitely has the tools to play at the next level.

Giuseppe Massagli - OL/DL - Middletown South

Massagli was a second team all-division choice as an offensive lineman, but his 6-foot-2 and 240 pound frame could make him best suited to play on the defensive line in college.

Harold Mee - OL/DL - Jackson Memorial

Mee is yet another lineman who delivered as an all-division choice on offense, but probably is best suited for the defensive line as a college prospect given his size at 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds.

Hathem Hooranyi - OL/DL - Toms River North

The Mariners are loaded with offensive lineman suited to play at the next level, and Hooranyi is clearly one of them. He has terrific size at 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds, making him a versatile prospect.

Isaac Correa - DB - Donovan Catholic

Correa was a second team all-division honoree and boasts great size for his position at 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds. With so many talented seniors on the Griffins' squad, he is sure to get more interest as the season progresses.

Jack Mauthe - OL - Rumson-Fair Haven

It's almost a cliche that the Shore's three state finalists all have talented and deep offensive lines with players bound for the next level. Mauthe, a center, is yet another Bulldog who clearly has the size and talent to play in college.

Jacob Tobias - LB - Rumson-Fair Haven

It's no surprise that numerous Bulldog defenders are bound for the next level. Tobias has already received attention from D-III programs Ithaca College and Bates College, and his recruitment should continue into his senior season.

Jackson Pfister - WR/FS - Manalapan

Pfister has ideal size at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds and could potentially play on either side of the ball, but definitely looks like a receiver prospect for the next level. With quarterback Ryan Dougherty throwing him darts again, Pfister should be highly productive this fall.

Jaelyne Matthews - OT - Toms River North

Matthews needs no introduction, he's been one of the Shore's top prospects for years and it's clear to see why with his rare size at 6-foot-8 and 330 pounds. Local fans will get to enjoy watching him in college as he committed to Rutgers over the summer.

Jahmere Elijah James - ATH - St. John Vianney

James is another key returning piece for the Lancers that can line up all over the field on offense. He has solid size at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds in addition to possessing great speed with a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash recorded at the Villanova camp.

Jaimin Parkinson - ATH - Pinelands

Parkinson was the dynamic weapon of the Wildcats offense as a junior, earning a first team all-division selection. He has a great frame at 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, and he'll once again have plenty of running room behind the team's talented offensive line.

James Aldrich - OL - Donovan Catholic

Aldrich flying under the radar is baffling. Like the other elite Shore programs, the Griffins have produced excellent offensive lineman for the next level. Aldrich has ideal size at 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds and can play multiple offensive line spots—he is an absolute gem of a prospect.

James Forsyth - DE - Red Bank Catholic

Forsyth might be a bit on the lighter side in terms of weight, but has great length at 6-foot-4 and has plenty of upside as a pass rusher for the college level.

James Sobieski - WR/DB - Ocean

Sobieski was a first team all-division choice for good reason. The 5-foot-9 and 175 pound athlete is dynamic with upside for the next level because of his range of skills.

Jamie Gutridge - LB - Red Bank Catholic

Gutridge is underrated, but is primed for a breakout season with the Caseys. He's a bit undersize at 5-foot-9 and 200 pounds, but he is compact and strong with elite instincts for the linebacker spot.

Jayden Elijah - OT - Matawan

It's incredible that Rutgers got two massive offensive lineman from the Shore that could serve as book end tackles and foundational pieces on the offensive line. Elijah has incredible length and athleticism at 6-foot-7 and 280 pounds.

Jayden Hadzovic - OL - Pinelands

Hadzovic has been a notable under-the-radar recruit that was appropriately recognized with more than 20 D-I offers. He ultimately chose to continue his football and academic career in-state at Princeton.

Jayden Johnson - ATH - Brick Township

Johnson is an explosive and dynamic playmaker that will be the center piece of the Dragons' offense this fall. In addition to having a solid frame at 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, he was also super productive with 665 receiving yards and 351 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns.

Joe Czerwinski - LB - Donovan Catholic

Czerwinski is another rock-solid linebacker with great instincts. He may lack some top notch measurables, but he has solid size and was very productive with the Griffins as he earned second team all-division honors.

Johnnel Johnson - RB/LB - Barnegat

Definitely a bit on the shorter side at 5-foot-8, but he's a solid running back and an even better linebacker. On talented Bengals squad, Johnson stood out as an all-division selection on defense as a junior.

Jordan Angstreich - WR - Rumson-Fair Haven

The Bulldog offense will once again be dangerous this fall with two great college-bound receivers and a great quarterback. Angstreich recently announced his commitment to Middlebury College.

Joseph Corley - LB - Long Branch

Corley really checks all the boxes as a tremendous prospect. He has terrific size at 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds. He was productive and earned a first team all-division selection as a junior. And he's an elite student with great character.

Josh Moeller - QB - Shore Regional

Moeller returns to lead the Blue Devils after a solid junior year that culminated with a second team all-division nod.

Juan Dejesus - RB/DB - Howell

Dejesus was the engine for the well-rounded Howell offense last year, earning a second team all-division nod. He needs to add a bit to his frame but has the athleticism and production to take the next step.

Justin Silva - S/RB - Southern

Silva is a prototypical safety prospect with great range and a solid frame at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds. He also displayed dangerous return skills with the Rams.

Kevin Andrews - RB - Brick Memorial

With athletic quarterback Connor Dietz moving on to the college ranks, Brick Memorial will aim to get even more out of Andrews after he produced over 800 rushing yards and nine touchdowns as a junior.

Liam Brosnan - RB/S - Point Pleasant Beach

Brosnan was the team's offensive workhorse and was appropriately recognized as first team all-division last season. The 5-foot-10 and 175 pound back returns to lead this offense as a senior.

Liam Curley - ATH - Middletown South

The Eagles are dealing with some big losses on offense and it will be interesting to see how the team utilizes Curley. He was a standout versatile defender last year as an all-division second teamer, and will now be tasked with leading that defense as a senior.

Louis DiBiase - OL/DL - Point Pleasant Boro

It is pretty rare for a first team all-division selection at one of the top non-public programs to switch schools, but the Panthers got a steal in DiBiase. He is pound-for-pound one of the strongest players in the Shore and has big upside as a defensive line recruit for the college level.

Luke Houston - WR/DB - Marlboro

Marlboro has to replace a lot of key seniors that drove the Mustangs' success in 2023, but Houston is a returner who will make an impact on both sides of the ball. He had over 300 combined rushing and receiving yards and two touchdowns, but his greatest strength is his abilities as a defensive back.

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Malcolm Beale - CB - Ocean

Beale is only 5-foot-7 and 165 pounds, but he is a versatile and tenacious defensive back that earned a first team all-division selection as a junior.

Marquis Goins Jr. - WR/DB - Manchester

Manchester does lose a big piece in running back Josh Love, who has moved on to Monmouth. But the offense is in great hands with Lunn and this electric two-way performer, who could play on either side of the ball in college.

Mason Adam - RB/S - Wall

Adam really is an incredible standout on both sides of the ball. He is solid and compact at 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, and he is twitchy both cutting upfield as a running back or reacting in coverage.

Matt Iulo - RB/LB - Holmdel

Iulo's college future might be in baseball, but he is a very impressive football player with terrific strength for his size. He impressed with seven rushing touchdowns last season.

Matthew Lonczak - LB/RB - Red Bank Catholic

Lonczak is another Casey who is just a great football player more than he is an athlete. He is well built at 5-foot-9 and 190 pounds, but it's tricky to assess which side of the ball is a better fit for college. He should see an increased workload as the team's primary running back this fall.

Matthew Smith - OL - Rumson-Fair Haven

Smith has a terrific frame at 6-foot-3 and 270 pounds and was excellent as an anchor for the Bulldogs during their state title run. He's a legacy player at Rumson with two older brothers at the D-I level with Merrimack, and clearly fits the profile of a player that will join them at the college ranks.

Matteo Masotti - OL/DL - Wall

Masotti returns to lead the Wall defense after a standout junior campaign that ended with a second team all-division selection.

Michael Thomas - WR - Donovan Catholic

Thomas has been a known star for quite some time and has now emerged as the Shore's top football recruit in the class of 2025. He is one of many local stars that have chosen to stay in-state with Rutgers, and he should be an explosive presence immediately for the Scarlet Knights' offense.

Morganblake Gagneron - FB/LB - Matawan

Gagneron has a solid frame for a linebacker at 6-foot and 205 pounds. He was a standout for the Huskies as a first team all-division choice and should have no trouble finding a collegiate home to continue his football career.

Mordecai Ford - ATH - Toms River North

The younger brother of last year's APP Player of the Year is much leaner, but still possesses the same twitchy athleticism that made his older brother a star. He got his first D-I offer before his junior season and will almost certainly continue his football career at the FBS level in college.

Myquan Rush-Esdaile - RB/DB - Barnegat

Barnegat is more than capable of producing D-I level recruits and this first team all-division selection should be another one. At 5-foot-8 and 175 pounds, he is an agile running back that produced at a high level for the Bengals.

Nasir Jackson - ATH - Toms River North

Jackson's change of direction skills are elite and he can lineup anywhere for the Mariners as a dangerous offensive threat. He needs to get bigger for the college game, but he possesses truly rare athleticism

Nehemiah Lambert - S/WR - Long Branch

Long Branch is loaded with intriguing athletic prospects and Lambert is yet another player in that mold. The 6-foot prospect is most effective as a safety, but should see an increased role on offense.

Nick Cardone - QB - Freehold Township

Cardone is a bit undersized at 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds, but he delivered in a big way as a junior as he was an All-Shore second teamer. If he can replicate that success again as a senior, he should emerge as a coveted quarterback prospect.

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Nick Jankovich - DL - Point Pleasant Boro

There's a theme here with Point Boro having elite weightlifters that are also tenacious football players. He possesses great frame to build on at 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds and could be a steal for a college program.

Nick Monteleone - OL/DL - Manalapan

Monteleone is a solidly built interior offensive lineman at 6-foot-1 and 265 pounds and is also an excellent student. He is yet another Braves player that appears destined to continue his football career in college.

Nick Thomas - WR - Rumson-Fair Haven

Thomas just recently got an offer from Trinity College and should see plenty more trickle in. He'll be the Bulldogs' top target as a slot receiver after being named a second team all-division choice as a junior.

Nnaemeka Amaechina - WR/FS - Central Regional

One of two elite track stars that are also standout football players for Central, Amaechina should intrigue college coaches with his unique athletic capabilities. He also produced as a junior, earning a second team all-division selection.

Ny’Zyr Battle - TE - Manchester

Battle is a tight end prospect to keep an eye on as Manchester has multiple receiving threats for talented quarterback Aidan Lunn. He's impossible to miss on the field with his impressive frame and moves well for his size.

Olaoluwa Akinlou - ATH - Toms River South

Akinlou is flying a bit under the radar but is primed to be one of the Shore's most versatile defenders this season. He has a good frame at 6-foot and 195 pounds and has already twice been named an all-division selection.

Owen O’Toole - QB - Rumson-Fair Haven

O'Toole has good size at 6-foot-2 and has already demonstrated elite skills guiding the Bulldog offense as a junior. With plenty of talented receivers and a great offensive line upfront, he should be primed for a spectacular senior season.

Pat McGonnell - LB/TE - Red Bank Catholic

McGonnell is underrated as a recruit. He projects as a linebacker at the next level with a great frame at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. He was also very productive on defense as he earned a second team all-division honor as a junior.

Paul Hagemeyer - OL/DL - Point Pleasant Boro

Hagemeyer was an all-division selection on the offensive line, but he might be best suited for the defensive line in college. Of course like other Panthers, he has terrific strength for his size at 6-foot-1 and 245 pounds.

Quincy Shaw - WR/DB - Howell

Shaw is a really athletic prospect that could play on either side of the ball in college, although he was all-division as a defensive bac.. He's got a solid frame to build upon at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, and his versatility as a track athlete is also intriguing.

Quinn Niesz - ATH - Red Bank Regional

Niesz lined up all over the place as a junior, so it will be interesting to see where he is most utilized as a senior. The do-everything star will be the center piece of Red Bank's offense.

Ray Sexton - OL - Ocean

Ocean produced a D-I offensive lineman last year in Nick Caruso, but Sexton is another quality lineman with a solid frame to build on at 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds. The second team all-division selection also is versatile enough to play at both tackle and guard spots.

Reggie Bennett - OL/DL - Manalapan

Bennett was an all-division selection as a guard and will be a mainstay upfront for the talented Braves. At 6-foot and 285 pounds, he may better suited to play on the defensive line at the college level.

Royalty Riley - WR - Central Regional

College coaches have already taken notice of Riley given his astounding athleticism in a 6-foot-3 frame. Another Central track standout, he holds offers from Temple and Delaware State.

Ryan Dougherty - QB - Manalapan

Dougherty is yet another accomplished passer returning for his senior season. Manalapan has the weapons and offensive line to ensure he has best season yet, and the 6-foot-1 quarterback has the frame and talent to transition smoothly to the college level.

Spencer Placek - OL - Manchester

At 6-foot-6 and 260 pounds, Placek is a massive offensive lineman with a frame that certainly has the attention of college coaches. He will be a key cog on the line as Manchester aims to take the next step this fall.

Stephen Griffin - WR/DB - Barnegat

This three-sport athlete has a really solid build at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, but his football potential is surely intriguing for college coaches. He was a first team all-division performer as a defensive back, but could play either receiver or defensive back at the next level.

T.J. Valerio - QB - Toms River North

Valerio is only in his first season as the starting quarterback for the Mariners, but he's already emerged as one of the most talented passers in the Shore. He has the size and athleticism to play in college if he produces at a strong level this fall.

Tanner Hynes - DE - Point Pleasant Boro

Hynes is yet another standout defender on a Panthers team that is loaded with talented seniors. At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, he has a good frame for the college level and was productive as an all-division honoree last season.

Ty Kline - QB - Pinelands

The 6-foot quarterback was an all-division selection as a junior and has been working out with Phil Simms this offseason, he should emerge as a serious field general prospect for the next level this fall.

Vin DeFillippo - TE/LB - Manalapan

A second team all-division selection as a junior, DeFillippo is ready to have an increased role on offense in addition to flexing his defensive prowess.

Xavier Moro - OL/DL - Shore Regional

Moro is another unheralded player that has great upside for the college level. He has very good size at 6-foot-2 and 285 pounds, making him an ideal prospect for the interior defensive line.

Yianni Papanikolas - K/TE/LB - Toms River North

This senior's versatility as an athlete is incredible. An elite track and field thrower, Papanikolas is also a very capable kicker. But at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, he has a great frame to play defensive end or tight end in college.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Shore high school football top prospects: 102 standout Class of 2025 rising seniors