NFL Week 1 features South Jersey Football Stars In Action

After six months without meaningful football, the first week of the 2025 NFL season was full of action and storylines along with much-anticipated debuts and rivalry matchups.

From the Eagles' shorthanded victory over the Cowboys to the Chargers' shootout win over the Chiefs to the electric comeback by the Bills over the Ravens, the National Football League has delivered in a big way this past weekend.

On the local front, more than 15 South Jersey High School Football Players saw action around the NFL during Week One of this season:

*LeQuint Allen Jr., Jaguars Running Back
The Millville High School Graduate played only nine offensive snaps in Jacksonville's victory over the Panthers on Sunday afternoon. Allen had one rush and one reception for 11 Total Yards.

*Markquese Bell, Cowboys Safety
Bridgeton HS played exclusively on Special Teams on Thursday Night in Philadelphia. Bell was on the field for 64 percent of the Cowboys' Special Teams plays.

*Jihaad Campbell, Eagles Linebacker
The Rookie from Timber Creek Regional and IMG Academy was on the field for 92 percent of the Eagles defensive snaps on Thursday Night. While only had three total tackles in the game, Campbell was most impressive on Pass Defense where the Cowboys Offense was 0-3 when he was the primary defender in coverage.

*Donovan Ezeiruaku, Cowboys Defensive End
Williamstown HS was on the field for 35 percent of the Cowboys Defensive plays, compiling one Solo Tackle and One Quarterback Hit.

*Joe Flacco, Browns Quarterback
The Audobon High School Graduate had 290 Passing Yards along with One Touchdown Pass and Two Interceptions against a stingy Bengals Defense on Sunday afternoon.

*Mike Gesicki, Bengals Tight End
The Southern Regional High School Graudate was relegated to the number three TE on Sunday afternoon, only playing 31 percent of the offensive snaps for Cincinnati. Gesicki finished the game with one catch on three targets for 14 yards.

*Austin Johnson, Jaguars Defensive Tackle
The St. Augustine Prep Alumni played 20 percent of the defensive snaps and had one pass deflected in Jacksonville's victory over the Panthers on Sunday Afternoon.

*Juwan Johnson, Saints Tight End
The Glassboro High School Alumni and former College Football Wide Receiver had Eight Catches for 76 Yards in the game but a crucial drop that could have won the game for New Orleans. Overall he played 99 percent of the Saints Offensive Snaps.

*Bo Melton, Packers Defensive Back
The Cedar Creek High School Graduate and former Wide Receiver is not a depth player on defense. Melton was on the field for 50 percent of the Packers Special Teams Plays on Sunday afternoon versus the Detroit Lions.

*Max Melton, Cardinals Cornerback
The second-year player from Cedar Creek High School had four Solo Tackles and a crucial pass breakup late in the game to help Arizona win over the Saints. Melton was one of three Cardinals players on the field for 100 percent of the team's defensive plays.

*Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs Running Back
The Vineland High School Graduate played 51 percent of the Chiefs Offensive Plays on Friday Night. Pacheco had five carries for 25 Rushing Yards along with two catches on three passing targets.

*Haason Reddick, Buccaneers Edge Rusher
The Haddon Heights High School Alumni played 79 percent of the Bucs Defensive Plays on Sunday afternoon and got a Sack against the Falcons. Reddick now the 19th Active NFL Player with at least 60 career Sacks.

*Tarheeb Still, Chargers Cornerback
The Timber Creek Regional High School Alumni played 98 percent of the Chargers Defense plays on Friday Night in Brazil. Still had three solo tackles in the Chargers win over the Chiefs.

*Jonathan Taylor, Colts Running Back
The Salem High School Graduate had 18 carries for 71 Rushing Yards in the Colts dominant victory over the Dolphins. Taylor also had 3 catches for 27 Receiving Yards.

*Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars Running Back
The Paulsboro High School Graduate had three carries for 11 Rushing Yards and one Kick Return for 12 yards for Jacksonville during the team's win on Sunday Afternoon.

There are many New Jersey High School Graduates who have played games in the NFL just for the Philadelphia Eagles: