West Orange's fine wrestler Emiliano Betancor is also very highly regarded as a football lineman by talent evaluator Dennis McCarthy. (Photo by Sean Buldiger)

Emiliano Betancor, the football lineman, is a college prospect in gridiron game along with being one of the state's top heavyweight wrestlers during winter season. The young man is the top rated senior in Essex County. (photo courtesy of West Orange)

Seton Hall Prep's Connor Wujciak (39) can make life miserable for opposing ball carriers as the Boston College-bound standout still has one more scholastic season as a Pirate before heading off to Chestnut Hill, Mass. (Photo by Richard Morris/SHP)

Roxbury's Penn State-bound lineman Angelo Mangiro is among the top 10 seniors on Dennis McCarthy's statewide list for the 2010 season. (Photo by Sean Buldiger)

Veteran talent evaluator Dennis McCarthy works endless hours compiling his very popular "McCarthy Report" which is utilized by colleges. (Photo by JR Parachini)

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Wujciak: “his dad was an all-american at notre dame and

his brother Alex is an all-american player at Maryland now.”

Wujciak, a West Caldwell resident, gave a

verbal commitment to Boston College.

Bush: “a 6-5 high jumper, he might be a tight end,

but probably will play outside linebacker.”

Monangai: “compactly built with a great burst.”

The Roseland resident has received an offer from

Monmouth University while Boston College, Rutgers,

Maryland, James Madison and Villanova have expressed interest.

Nelson: “a former middle linebacker, he can

be a dominant defensive end.”

Beckles: “athletic, strong and quick.”

Bunn: “overmatches opponents on Immaculate’s level.”

Boyd: “a 4-year starter with great range

at outside linebacker.”

McCoy: “a road grader at 6-5, 325.”

Johnson: “a very athletic outside linebacker type.”

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UNION COUNTY

1. Brendan DiLandro (6-3, 225), Gov. Livingston, TE/DE

2. Kasim Lewis, (6-1, 200), Cranford, SS-OLB

3. Will Ingram, (5-10, 185), Linden, RB

4. P.J. Franciotti, (6-5, 195), Johnson, WR

5. Kareem Jackson, (6-3, 245), Dayton, DL

6. Dan Laguerre, (6-3, 280) Union, OL-DL

7. Marcus Allen, (5-11, 195), Union, DB

8. Matt Manns, (6-3, 250), Scotch Plains, OL

9. A.J. Murray, (6-2, 205), Westfield, LB

10. Austin Jennings, (6-3, 245), Summit, DL

McCarthy says:

DiLandro: “a scholarship player.”

Lewis: “projects as an outside linebacker, with terrific

speed and hitting ability.”

Ingram: “a versatile back, he will grind out yardage

and catch the ball.”

Franciotti: “at 6-5, will out-jump most corners.”

Jackson: “will put pressure on the quarterback

and stop the run.”

Laguerre: “either a guard or center and a good one.”

Allen: “probably a strong safety in college.”

Manns: “an athletic lineman, probably a DL in college.”

Murray (who will play baseball at Georgia Tech): “a

great athlete.”

Jennings: “similar to Manns, not the biggest guy, but the

leader of the Summit line.”

NEW JERSEY

1. Taques Franklin, (6-6, 250), Manchester Regional, DE

2. Savon Huggins, (6-1, 195), St. Peter's Prep, RB

3. Jack Tabb, (6-4, 240), Red Bank Catholic,TE

4. Ryan Malleck, (6-5, 230), Point Pleasant Boro, TE

5. Tanner McEvoy, (6-5, 210), Bergen Catholic, Athlete

6. Damiere Byrd, (5-10, 165), Timber Creek, WR-KR

7. Angelo Mangiro, (6-4, 300), Roxbury, OL

8. Dillon Lucas, (6-2, 215), Shawnee, MLB

9. Nevon Williams, (6-0, 185), Teaneck, CB

10. Keith Lumpkin, (6-8, 270), St. Peter's Prep, OL

McCarthy says:

Franklin: “I’ll be disappointed if someday he's not one

of the top three picks in the NFL draft. He’s a man

amongst boys.”

Huggins: “will have an impact on the Division 1 level

next year.”

Tabb: “a terrific tight end, blocking and catching, and

so good on defense too at defensive end and

outside linebacker.”

McCarthy said he comes from Indianapolis.

Malleck: “a safety on defense, he’s a great all-around

football player.”

McEvoy: “an enigmatic player, I don't know where

he will wind up. He might be a receiver and he

might be the best quarterback in the state.

He will play quarterback this year.”

Byrd: “the 100-meter champion in New Jersey, he’s not

just a track star. He’s a football player first.”

Mangiro: “so advanced at an early age, a 4-year starter

who will be a center or possibly a guard in college.”

Mangiro gave a verbal commitment to Penn State.

Lucas: “a middle linebacker who is all over the field.”

Williams: “a prototypical strong side corner who is good against the run and the pass.”

Lumpkin: “very athletic at 6-8, 270, he will be 4-year

starter at center for SPP basketball team.

He’s your all-state right tackle.”

McCarthy also cited Milford Academy’s Justin Santos

(6-6, 325). He was a two-year starter and

three-year player at Ferris in Jersey City, according

to McCarthy.

“He will be playing a long time,” McCarthy said.

“He would have been in my Top 10 if he was

still in New Jersey.”

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SCRIMMAGE SCHEDULE

FOR 17 UNION COUNTY FOOTBALL SCHOOLS

UNION FARMERS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 25 Shabazz, Paterson Kennedy, North Bergen; 5 p.m.

Aug. 28 at East Orange Campus (Robeson Stadium), 11 a.m.

and Scotch Plains

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 2 at Monroe, 7 p.m.

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ROSELLE PARK PANTHERS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 Glen Ridge, Manville; 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 28 Wallington, Marist;

10:30 a.m.

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 2 Metuchen, 7 p.m.

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BREARLEY BEARS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 at Pingry, 11 a.m.

Aug. 28 Carteret, 11 a.m.

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 3 Iselin Kennedy, 7 p.m.

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DAYTON BULLDOGS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 at South River, 10 a.m.

Aug. 28 at Johnson, 10 a.m.

and North Plainfield, Cedar Grove

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 2 at Robbinsville, 6 p.m.

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GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON HIGHLANDERS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 at Chatham, 3 p.m.

Aug. 27 at Montgomery, quad; 10 a.m.

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 2 at North Plainfield, 7 p.m.

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SUMMIT HILLTOPPERS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 Shore Regional, Bloomfield, Caldwell; 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 28 Chatham, 10 a.m.

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 2 at Lakeland, 5 p.m.

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ELIZABETH MINUTEMEN

Scrimmage information to come.

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HILLSIDE COMETS

Scrimmages: Aug. 24 at Passaic County Tech, 10 a.m.

Aug. 27 at Union City, 10 a.m.

Aug. 30 at West Orange, 10 a.m.

and Ridge, Bergen Tech

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 3 at Middlesex, 10:30 a.m.

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LINDEN TIGERS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 at Bayonne, 5 p.m.

and Rahway, South Brunswick

Aug. 27 Rumson-Fair Haven, 6 p.m.

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 3 at East Brunswick, 5 p.m.

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RAHWAY INDIANS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 at Bayonne, 5 p.m.

and Linden, South Brunswick

Aug. 28 at Millburn, 10 a.m.

and Roselle, Newark Central, Shabazz

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 3 at West Orange, noon

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ROSELLE RAMS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 at Cranford, 10 a.m.

and Pompton Lakes, New Brunswick

Aug. 28 at Millburn, 10 a.m.

and Rahway, Newark Central, Shabazz

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 3 at Columbia, 11 a.m.

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CRANFORD COUGARS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 Roselle, Pompton Lakes, New Brunswick, 10 a.m.

Aug. 27 Mendham, 10 a.m.

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 2 at Somerville, 5 p.m.

• JOHNSON CRUSADERS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 at Bridgewater-Raritan, 9:30 a.m. and Roxbury, Sayreville

Aug. 28 Dayton, North Plainfield, Cedar Grove; 10 a.m.

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 2 Hanover Park, 4 p.m.

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WESTFIELD BLUE DEVILS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 Long Branch, 10 a.m.

Aug. 28 at Somerville, 10 a.m.

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 3 Pascack Valley, 4 p.m.

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SCOTCH PLAINS RAIDERS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 24 at Bishop Ahr, 10 a.m.

Aug. 28 at East Orange Campus, 11 a.m.

and Union

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 3 at Belleville, 10 a.m.

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PLAINFIELD CARDINALS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 23 at Paramus Catholic, 10 a.m.

Aug. 28 Bishop Ahr, 10 a.m.

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 3 Sayreville, 4 p.m.

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NEW PROVIDENCE PIONEERS

Scrimmages:

Aug. 27 East Rutherford, noon

Aug. 31 at Caldwell, 4 p.m.

and River Dell

Game-scrimmage:

Sept. 3 at Cedar Grove, 6 p.m.

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