Each week the South Jersey Gridiron Gang will take a look at potential South Jersey football recruits who might have slipped under the radar of college scouts.
There are plenty of hidden gems across South Jersey who will help college football programs in the coming years.
Carter Stumpf
Bordentown running back/linebacker
Key stats (six games): 18 carries, 114 yards, 1 touchdown, 6 sacks, 30 tackles for loss, 94 total tackles
When did you first get the college football bug?
I think it started after maybe my freshman, sophomore year of high school, I really just got a deep bond with the game, and I think I needed to continue after high school.
How was your preparation different this offseason?
This summer I knew what I had to do. I definitely have a lot of goals that I want to set for myself. I just had to follow through with them.
What has been the secret to the Scotties' success this fall?
I think it's just our discipline and the standard we set with each other. We always like to say one percent better every day. That's kind of what we live by.
How has your leadership role changed this season?
I definitely had to step it up from last year. I'm a captain this year, so I feel like a lot of the team success and also the mistakes we make is more on me. I try to hold myself to lead everyone as much as I can.
What are you planning on studying in college?
I'm looking to go to college for business and eventually in the future try to start my own business.
Coach Skip Edwards says: Carter's a hard worker, a dedicated, selfless person and a leader by example. Commitment. That's the best word to describe him. His commitment to the program and to the team is unmatched.
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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Stumpf is making people notice at Bordentown