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Film Breakdown: Bergen Catholic edge rusher Anthony Morales brings potential to Rutgers football

Film Breakdown: Rutgers football added Preferred Walk-On (PWO) Anthony Morales to their 2024 roster.

On Wednesday, Rutgers football added Preferred Walk-On (PWO) Anthony Morales to their 2024 roster. Morales recorded a career-high in total tackles (41), tackles for loss (16.5), and sacks (6.5) for the Bergen Catholic Crusaders last season.

In three seasons with Bergen Catholic, Morales has logged 91 total tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks in 35 games. The 6-foot-2, 240-pound defensive end received offers from Marist and Wagner, electing to join the Scarlet Knights.

Film Review

Morales is a hard worker who has a relentless motor. He has excellent ball instincts, which can lead to multiple forced turnovers for the Scarlet Knights in the upcoming years.

The future Scarlet Knight has excellent discipline when playing run defense. As the edge rusher, he maintains outside leverage, making it difficult for offensive tackles to reach him because of his strong technique. He can beat opposing linemen with his quickness and strength.

Athleticism Stats are according to Hudl.com
Bench Press (lb) 185lb Bench Press (Reps) Squats (lb)
325 18 485

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Morales offers multiple pass-rush moves, beating linemen with violent hands. Also, Morales has athletic footwork, making him have excellent lateral quickness. He should continue to build his speed to add another pass-rush move on the Power Five level.

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The Oradell, New Jersey native is a four-down player who can grow into a contributor on the Rutgers defense.

 

 

Anthony Morales breaks down his Rutgers football commitment this week

Anthony Morales talks about why he picked Rutgers football.

On Wednesday, Rutgers football received a commitment from Anthony Morales. The Bergen Catholic defensive end joins the Scarlet Knights as a Preferred Walk On (PWO).

For Rutgers, the addition of Morales adds a quality player with upside. A starter last season at Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey), Morales is the latest player from the state’s top program to join Rutgers.

Also part of the 2024 recruiting class for Rutgers from Bergen Catholic is four-star athlete [autotag]Kaj Sanders[/autotag].

During his senior year this past fall, Morales had  career-highs in total tackles (41), tackles for a loss (16.5) and sacks (6.5). Thet 6-foot-2 and 240 pound edge also had an interception and two fumble recoveries.

“Rutgers has a great football team with an amazing coaching staff. When I visited, the coaches reminded me of my coaches at Bergen Catholic,” Morales told Rutgers Wire on Wednesday following his commitment.

“They value hard work and want each player to succeed in every aspect of their life. Rutgers also has excellent academics, which will help prepare me for my career. Rutgers is definitely the best choice for me.”

Sanders has been advised during the recruiting process by Latish Kinsler, a former college star at Cincinnati who spent time in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Jets. Kinsler is now an advisor to some of New Jersey’s top high school players.

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His son is Jordan Kinsler, a running back at Rutgers.

As for Morales, he had scholarship offers from Marist and Wagner. when he opted for Rutgers

A hard worker, Morales has the upside to grow into a contributor on the Rutgers defense. He has a strong motor and good instincts for getting to the ball.

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Offered by Rutgers a PWO slot last week, Morales said the commitment was exciting for him.

“I got in touch with the safeties coach (Drew Lascari), who was recruiting me to Rutgers,” Morales said.

“I told him that my family and I have come to a decision and that I was going to commit to Rutgers.”

 

Rutgers football lands Bergen Catholic edge rusher Anthony Morales

Anthony Morales has committed to Rutgers football.

Anthony Morales committed to Rutgers football on Wednesday. The Bergen Catholic standout was offered by the Scarlet Knights last week.

Morales, a talented edge rusher from Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey), joins Rutgers as a Preferred Walk On (PWO).

Last season, he posted a career-high in total tackles (41), tackles for a loss (16.5) and sacks (6.5). Morales, who checks in at 6-foot-2 and 240 pounds, also had an interception and two fumble recoveries.

Bergen Catholic finished the season undefeated and was the consensus top team in New Jersey this past fall.

Morales also holds offers from Marist and Wagner.

He posted about his commitment on Wednesday evening via X, the social media platform that was formerly known as Twitter.

 

Landing Morales was a big win for Drew Lascari, the safeties coach at Rutgers. Lascari was also pivotal in the Scarlet Knights landing class of 2025 linebacker [autotag]Talibi Kaba[/autotag].

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Kaba committed to Rutgers on Tuesday night. He is a three-star and the No. 12 player in New Jersey according to 247Sports.

Bergen Catholic’s Anthony Morales on where Rutgers football stands after last week’s PWO offer

Anthony Morales talks recent Rutgers football offer.

Anthony Morales was offered by Rutgers football late last week, an offer that one of New Jersey’s top un-committed players said is very intriguing.

Morales is a 6-foot-2, 240-pound defensive end at Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey). This past fall, he had a career-high in total tackles (41), tackles for a loss (16.5) and sacks (6.5)..In addition, Morales also had an interception and two fumble recoveries.

He currently holds offers from Marist and Wagner.

The offer on Thursday from Rutgers was a solid get for Morales, who has the ability to make an impact at the FBS level.

“I’m beyond blessed to have received the Preferred Walk On from coach Schiano,” Morales told RutgersWire.

“It means a lot to me and my family. I thank God, my family, and coaches for always being there for me and pushing me to be the best version of myself on and off the field.”

As part of the recruiting process, Morales is being guided by Latish Kinsler, a mentor and advisor for many recruits. Kinsler, a former NFL player, has assisted many of New Jersey’s top players through[lawrence-related id=34928,34902] the recruiting process, including [autotag]Kaj Sanders[/autotag], a four-star defensive back currently enrolled at Rutgers.

Kinsler has a son, Jordan Kinsler, who is a running back at Rutgers.

 

As for the offer from Rutgers, Morales said that the Scarlet Knights have been doing well in his recruitment.

“I was interested in Rutgers before I got the Preferred Walk On (offer),” Morales said.

“After meeting the coaches and seeing what the culture is like, Rutgers is definitely a top choice right now.”

Rutgers football recruiting: Bergen Catholic’s Anthony Morales gets an offer

Anthony Morales was offered by Rutgers football.

Rutgers football sent out an offer to Bergen Catholic athlete Anthony Morales on Thursday.

The offer for Morales, a 6-foot-2, 240-pound defensive end, was as a Preferred Walk-On (PWO). His production last fall for Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey) was impressive.

Morales posted a career-high in total tackles (41), tackles for a loss (16.5) and sacks (6.5)..He also had an interception and two fumble recoveries for the state’s top team.

In the 2024 recruiting class, Rutgers landed Bergan Catholic defensive back Kaj Sanders, a top-five recruit in New Jersey and a four-star player.

On Thursday, Morales posted on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter) about the PWO offer:

 

Morales is certainly an intriguing offer from Rutgers. Were the Scarlet Knights to land Morales, it would be another in-road to a program that has become the dominant force of New Jersey high school football.

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Bergen Catholic finished the season 11-1 and as the consensus top team in New Jersey.