Bergen Catholic’s Star Sophomore Athlete: Naiim Parrish

Naiim Parrish is a 3 Star recruit who is an Athlete at Bergen Catholic High School. Parrish is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2025 and is ranked among one of the top Athletes in the class as well. In addition, Parrish is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of New Jersey and is listed as a top 10 Athlete in the state of New Jersey. He holds offers from schools such as Penn State, Syracuse, and Duke.

Who are some role models in your life?

My parents and grandparents. They’ve all shown me how to be resilient.

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

G Herbo, Gunna, Future, 21 Savage, and OT7 Quanny

What are the strengths of your game?

My instincts and ball skills are the best parts of my game as a Defensive Back.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My personal favorite was my one hand interception against St. Joe’s. My team favorite would probably have to be the championship win against Don Bosco.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I’ve played with in my football career would probably be either DJ Samuels or Sydir Mitchell. The best I’ve played against would be Devon Dampier.

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

Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do anything. Keep outworking everybody and it will show.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would want to go to the Bahamas. I’ve never been out of the country before so if I was to go somewhere, I’d want it to be there.

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

I fell in love with basketball first, when I was 3 years old. I started playing football when I was 5, but I don’t think I fell in love with it until I was 9.

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

LeBron James. I think he’d give me all the advice I need to be successful.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Denzel Ward’s hit against a Maryland player when he played at Ohio State.