With the high school football season getting started later this week for many New Jersey teams, it's time to unveil the first New Jersey Super 25 rankings of the 2025 season.

Every week, voters from across USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey will rank the Top 25 teams in the state. The rankings will be posted every Tuesday morning.

All seven state champions from a year ago begin the season ranked in the Super 25.

Check out the photo gallery, then continue to the rankings.

25. Union City

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The Soaring Eagles graduated a lot from last year’s team that reached the Group 5 state final, but they overwhelm teams with their size up front and hard-hitting defense. Senior Xavien Rodriguez returns under center.

First game:

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