The #2 Junior Running Back In New Jersey: Najee Calhoun

Najee Calhoun is a 3 Star recruit who plays Running Back at Bergen Catholic High School. Calhoun is ranked as the 852nd best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 60 Running Back in the class as well. In addition, Calhoun is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of New Jersey and is listed as the #2 Running Back in the state of New Jersey. He holds offers from schools such as UNC, Pitt and Syracuse.

Who are some role models in your life?

My parents

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Any kind of calm music

What are the strengths of your game?

My vision, speed and knowledge

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Traveling with my teammates to play out of state games.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Find something that drives you and use it as motivation.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

Since being in a stroller, watching my older brothers play

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Michael Jordan, I would ask him about how he built such a successful brand.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Odell Beckham Jr’s famous one handed catch.