Who is the top prospect from New Jersey’s 2026 class?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepSoccer state rankings for the class of 2026 for New Jersey were released on Monday. Check out <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2023/02/updated-2026-new-jersey-boy-rankings/">the full rankings here</a>. Learn more about <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2022/10/behind-the-scenes-prepsoccers-national-rankings/">the PrepSoccer ranking process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yesterday, we took a look at some of the names to know from the rankings. Below is a rundown of another slate of top names from the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["100875"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Left center back - Good size. Right footed. Great qualities for an off-ball center back. He does well when he is free of a mark. He adjusts his position often and doesn't get his feet stuck in one spot. 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