New Jersey's Top Uncommitted '26s: Attack

Use code ‘PREP30′ at checkout to receive 30% off your annual or two-year subscription!    Rounding out my series on New Jerseys's top uncommitted positional players, we now check in with an extremely loaded attack class with a lot of potential as they work to impress college scouts during fall ball.   Also if you missed it, check out my other top uncommitted position player breakdowns for the Class of 2026:   <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2024/10/new-jerseys-top-uncommitted-26s-face-off-specialists/">FOGOs</a> <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2024/10/new-jerseys-top-uncommitted-26s-goalies/">Goalies</a> <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2024/10/new-jerseys-top-uncommitted-26s-defenders/">Defenders</a> <a href="https://preplacrosse.com/2024/11/new-jerseys-top-uncommitted-26s-midfielders/">Midfielders</a>    While Columbia had a down year, Wolpov was one of the bright spots for the Cougars, finishing his season with 25 goals and 32 assists. Paired up with fellow '26 attackmen Gabe O'Brien (39 goals), these two worked very well together in this offense and fed off of each other's energy. Wolpov has the size, strength, and skill to affect the game in a multitude of ways and does so with a smooth dodging style, good vision, and selfless play. When dodging from X, the South Orange native is fluid with the stick in either hand and does a good job of using his frame to shield defenders' checks and then either spin to an inside roll or turn the corner. He also keeps his head up and has shown precision passing skills whether at X or on a man-up opportunity.     Coming off of a Group 3 state title victory, Ruff played a big role in the Quakers' offensive strategy. Totaling 41 goals and 36 assists, the crafty attackmen came up clutch in big spots, including a goal in the state title game. When dodging from X, he brings an aggressive style of play, with the ability to use either hand interchangeably. The NXT product can lower his shoulder into his matchup, getting them off-balance to either get underneath his defender or continue upfield for a better angle shot. He has shown the ability to place the ball in good spots when around the crease and can unload a hard shot from a distance. He's not only looking to score though, as he also does a good job of keeping his head up when dodging to find open cutters or a skip pass.     While he battled injury this summer for Leading Edge, Dunleavy has shown that he is a marksman with time and room. With limited reps due to a crowded attack room at Seton Hall Prep, Dunleavy posted 16 goals and four assists as a sophomore and is bound to start at attack this spring following the graduation of two multi-year starters. He is a great spot-up shooter with a quick release and does a good job of putting the ball in tough spots for goalies to get a read on. In man-up situations, he works well as the down lefty attackman since he doesn't need much of an angle to score with his accurate shot. Another good quality about the New Providence native is that he has shown patience when dodging and will re-dodge if he likes his matchup.     Last season, Arthur L. Johnson displayed a solid 1-2 punch at attack, with graduated senior Rob Tyra (Merrimack) totaling 158 points, and Robertazzi finishing with 40 goals and 37 assists. The Leading Edge product is a tough and gritty player who is almost always at a size disadvantage compared to his matchup, but his speed, skill and athleticism make up for it. He is a quick and shifty dodger who plays smart, not forcing shots or passes. When he receives a pass from the righty wing spot, he has shown the ability to utilize the hitch move effectively to get upfield for a high percentage look or sweep across the field with his head up. Because of his size, he takes a beating but he has the strength to absorb contact on his way to the net or when cutting from the crease for a quick shot.     Healey put together a strong sophomore campaign with 61 goals and 15 assists for Warren Hills, with five total goals in two state playoff games. A sniper from his righty attack spot with accuracy and a quick release behind his powerful shot, he's also an aggressive dodger who doesn't shy away from contact and has various stick fakes in his arsenal when around the crease. Healey isn't the fastest player, but he uses his body well when dodging and has shown to have great stick skills. When his hands are free and he has time and room, he almost always makes the defense pay for that mistake with a hard, well-placed shot and the ability to change planes.     Robator brought balance to Mahwah's offense, tallying 36 goals and 33 assists as a sophomore. One of the biggest things you notice when watching him play is his effort level - he's always moving around and looking to make a play for his team to put them in a position to win. He has an elusive dodging style and the speed to get past his defender, then either dish it or let it fly. The BBL product does a good job of creating space from overly aggressive defenders by initiating contact and from there, he can spin off of it or continue upfield. He brings a hard shot to the table, whether it is on the run or with time and room, plus he's able to deceive the goaltender by changing planes and mixing up shot locations. Robator can also finish effectively around the goal with hard cuts, soft hands, and a quick release.     Hoffman played a pivotal role for Cherokee as a sophomore, finishing first on the team with 85 points and 54 goals, and second on the team with 31 assists and 55 ground balls. Before eventually losing in the state title game, he tallied eight goals and six assists in four state playoff games and was able to affect the game in various ways. He is a crafty lefty who makes plays even when nothing seems available to him. He stays active off-ball with hard cuts inside or setting himself up on the backside to fire off a powerful step-down shot. When dodging he has good speed to create space from his matchup and from there he keeps his head up for teammates or can sweep across the field for a high-percentage shot on the run. One of his best qualities is his effort when riding - he never gives up on the play and works hard to get the ball back for his team.

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