Brandon Simmons of Glassboro is the N.J. football Defensive Player of the Year for 2024

Football: Cedar Grove vs. Glassboro, November 29, 2024

Brandon Simmons (55) of Glassboro pushes through the Cedar Grove offensive line during the NJSIAA Group 1 state final at MetLife Stadium.Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media

“Not just during our game, but watching him on film it was very evident that he has a great motor, desire and determination to make every play.”

“Going into the game, I knew we didn’t have anybody who could go one-on-one with him, so we tried to double him. … That kid’s a dog.”

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